Universal's Epic Universe Construction Thread

[Loki]

The carousel is going to be so damned impressive and eye catching once finally finished. I can imagine families using it as a way to find each other in case they get separated in the park. "Ok family if you get lost just come to the huge brightly colored carousel in the middle of the park and wait."

 

[Parkscope Joe]

The carousel is going to be so damned impressive and eye catching once finally finished. I can imagine families using it as a way to find each other in case they get separated in the park. "Ok family if you get lost just come to the huge brightly colored carousel in the middle of the park and wait."

It's spectacular and why I want a second flat in the park hub.

 

[DodgsonHere]

Interesting structures going up. Tree roots?

 

[Tbad556]

Bio is still going...

 

[Tomfoolery]

Interesting structures going up. Tree roots?

That coaster building facade will be tents.

 

[kingcooger]

Aren’t they opening around the same time?

I'd say next year but unfortunately, I cannot find any progress photos.

It was SUPPOSED to open in 2024, but as @jarmor pointed out, I have had a hard time finding pictures.

 

[Alicia]

It's spectacular and why I want a second flat in the park hub.

Can I interest you in a lightly themed splash pad?

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Can I interest you in a lightly themed splash pad?

Kids play area is also good for the hub. Hopefully it'll keep the celestial gardens theme going.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Can I interest you in a lightly themed splash pad?

This would be smart to have near the waterfall at the front of the park.

 

[luckoftheirish]

It's spectacular and why I want a second flat in the park hub.

I wouldn't be suprised if they add another a year or two after Epic Universe opens like how they add Storm and Flight of the Unicorn/Hippogrith

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I wouldn't be suprised if they add another a year or two after Epic Universe opens like how they add Storm and Flight of the Unicorn/Hippogrith

Classic "oh no our capacity is too low" situation. But hopefully they add them in a better way.

 

[Ahmanet]

Views of Epic construction from Dockside have to be pretty good now ... surprised a vlogger hasn't done it

 

[Tyc00n96]

Can I interest you in a lightly themed splash pad?

Cassini location?

 

[Alicia]

Cassini location?

No, going by site plans I think that just got turned into an outdoor market with seating. This would be near between the carousel and the fountains. I think we even saw the pipes installed for it!

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

TIFWIW, and mods remove if need be, but a user on that other site claims the following:

"I can’t delve into details, but just imagine if instead of [the Monsters ride] merely having a moving object/animatronic, say it’s projection mapped on top of, rendered in real-time. To say it’s spectacular in person is an understatement, which is just one of the reasons why I’m honestly expecting the Monsters Ride to be among the best attractions in the world, if not taking that title outright.

The Potter ride should be equally wild too, and will also feature that tech, but not quite as pronounced. The knock your socks off feature is instead of just boarding a ride vehicle and departing the load platform, the room around your vehicle physically moves with it, with the vehicle you’re in only leaving it after a bit."

We have to wait two years...how will I survive?

 

[Alicia]

TIFWIW, and mods remove if need be, but a user on that other site claims the following:

"I can’t delve into details, but just imagine if instead of [the Monsters ride] merely having a moving object/animatronic, say it’s projection mapped on top of, rendered in real-time. To say it’s spectacular in person is an understatement, which is just one of the reasons why I’m honestly expecting the Monsters Ride to be among the best attractions in the world, if not taking that title outright.

The Potter ride should be equally wild too, and will also feature that tech, but not quite as pronounced. The knock your socks off feature is instead of just boarding a ride vehicle and departing the load platform, the room around your vehicle physically moves with it, with the vehicle you’re in only leaving it after a bit."

We have to wait two years...how will I survive?

There are patents to back up both of these statements actually.

 

[DodgsonHere]

There are patents to back up both of these statements actually.

Hoping this is a soft “confirmation” of multiple animatronics in the Monsters e-ticket.

 

[HHN Maddux]

There are patents to back up both of these statements actually.

So, with Monsters, moving setpieces/animatronics combined with projection mapping?

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

There are patents to back up both of these statements actually.

I’m convinced this will be the best attraction at Epic Universe. Fully.

 

[belloq87]

I can’t delve into details, but just imagine if instead of [the Monsters ride] merely having a moving object/animatronic, say it’s projection mapped on top of, rendered in real-time. To say it’s spectacular in person is an understatement, which is just one of the reasons why I’m honestly expecting the Monsters Ride to be among the best attractions in the world, if not taking that title outright.

So, with Monsters, moving setpieces/animatronics combined with projection mapping?

While I think such technology could run the risk of being "Projected Faces 2.0," if done well, it could be incredibly cool.

Especially if they could figure out how to use it for, say, Larry Talbot's transformation into the Wolf Man...

Maybe project part of the transformation onto a human face as we leave a scene, then see a full Wolf Man AA in the following scene, for example.