Universal's Epic Universe Construction Thread

[Killer Klown]

 

[belloq87]

I'm going to be very interested to see how the track-jumping illusion comes together on Donkey Kong. As of now, it seems quite obvious what the effect is, but hopefully it will be disguised once show elements are in place.

 

[DodgsonHere]

Really happy that the Monsters E-Ticket will have double sided lockers and an attached exit gift shop as part of the manor facade.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Related to EU construction, they just started work on Sand Lake Road/I-4 diverging diamond project... so expect the area to be total chaos over the next few years. Hopefully, they get it done soon.

 

[quinnmac000]

When they construct the park, people will complain that they are cutting restaurants. When they open the park, people will complain that there are too many restaurants and not enough rides.

Nah, as long as it sells unique drinks and tasty food, people won't care especially locals. It's not like people go to world showcase for the rides...

Investing in constructing more areas for well designed food stands is still a win even if they do cut restaurants.

 

[jarmor]

I think out of all the portals, I am most excited for Monsters variant. We know what SNW's will look like.

Do we? Are we expecting the same thing they have done at hollywood and japan? based on the concept art, it seems more elaborate then the other 2.

 

[Mike S]

Do we? Are we expecting the same thing they have done at hollywood and japan? based on the concept art, it seems more elaborate then the other 2.

Didn’t @Alicia say ours would have an escalator inside the pipe or was that someone else?

 

[Loki]

Do we? Are we expecting the same thing they have done at hollywood and japan? based on the concept art, it seems more elaborate then the other 2.

I think ours is a exact copy of Japan's. We might have a little more room to spread out but the layout is supposedly the same.

Edit: looking at the video from Japan, there entrance doesn't have the stuff on top of the warp pipe like ours will

 

[jarmor]

^ compare that. . .

to this. . .

That does not look like it will be the same.

Didn’t @Alicia say ours would have an escalator inside the pipe or was that someone else?

Not talking about entry methods, more of the aesthetics, the way the design the portal

 

[Loki]

^ compare that. . .

to this. . .
That does not look like it will be the same.


Not talking about entry methods, more of the aesthetics, the way the design the portal

Possibly but keep in mind, when Universal released that concept art of the park they had not announced any of the "lands". So they were hiding a lot of Super Nintendo'esque iconography. Even the interior of the SNW in that art doesn't look like any version of the built SNW's. No blocks, or hills or clouds, or pipes, or Bowser's castle. Even the entry portal is a square arch as opposed to the round warp pipe.

 

[jarmor]

Now you're arguing the semantics of the art lol. Bowsers castle is right there. Of course they will not include instantly recognizable elements in the concept art, just like with the texas park. All I am saying is I am expecting something similar to the concept art just like how what is being built for monsters is very similar to the concept art.

 

[Alicia]

Epic’s SNW portal looks nothing like Hollywood’s or Japan’s on the outside. The green pipe inside will though. But the outside is much more fantastical and big.

 

[jarmor]

Thank you! lol lol

 

[Loki]

Thank you! lol lol

Ok, you win this round . My original thought still stands, I am more intrigued by the Monsters portal.

These portals are almost like the great theming Universal does for the front of the houses during HHN. Builds anticipation, very iconic and gives each land its own creative flair while still keeping the four lands structurally tied together.

 

[Alicia]

Ok, you win this round . My original thought still stands, I am more intrigued by the Monsters portal.

These portals are almost like the great theming Universal does for the front of the houses during HHN. Builds anticipation, very iconic and gives each land its own creative flair while still keeping the four lands structurally tied together.

Monsters is really great. I am hoping there are sounds and effects to accompany the tower atop it too!!!

 

[Loki]

Monsters is really great. I am hoping there are sounds and effects to accompany the tower atop it too!!!

Same. Kind of like the feeling you get when walking through the Jurassic Park gates and the theme music is playing.

 

[Nico]

Monsters is really great. I am hoping there are sounds and effects to accompany the tower atop it too!!!

Same. Kind of like the feeling you get when walking through the Jurassic Park gates and the theme music is playing.

I’d love for them to use the rain/or even better lightning projections at night in the land. Use the effect that’s in the JP tribute store.

 

[Mike S]

Would there be an issue with actual rain machines but set to a tiny drizzle? That would be cool to me and very unique.

 

[Joe]

Would there be an issue with actual rain machines but set to a tiny drizzle? That would be cool to me and very unique.

Yes, it would be very annoying and make things way too slippery.

 

[Loki]

Yes, it would be very annoying and make things way too slippery.

Reminds me of walking around Volcano Bay and trying to avoid getting hit in the feet with those water jets. I am trying to avoid slipping onto my ass thank you.