Universal's Epic Universe Construction Thread

[NotPennysBoat]

Nice, can’t wait to see these beauties at night!

 

[Rhian]

I think the Dragons coaster will be phenomenal visually (in terms of setting and headchoppers) but I don't think the layout will be anything close to as special as Hagrids is.

I mentioned it before but I'm seeing a lot of parallels between this coaster and Cheetah Hunt so that's where I'm placing my expectations. The coaster being close to the ground, ducking through canyons, and skimming the water are similar in concept here along with the launches. I'm really looking forward to this one slightly more than Starfall because of that.

What this will have over Hagrid's is that you'll get to see the entire land and ride through it since the coaster is weaved into the land. I'm not expecting as big of a kick like Hagrid's though.

 

[saint.piss]

 

[Wesker69]

Ha... just realized "Pizza MOON" is right next to "Curse of the Werewolf".

Unintentional I'm sure, but considering a Werewolf transformation is triggered by the full moon, this amuses me.

 

[Nico]

 

[GAcoaster]

Interesting to see the patterns of trees being planted at the entrance plaza:



Looking forward to seeing the tower go up...

 

[Rhian]

Does anyone know what these are for? I know there was discussion about the smaller octagonal building closer to the portal but I noticed the same structures in front of two portals so far and they're set opposite each other with the portal in the middle.

Monsters:


HP:


Nintendo:


SNW and HTTYD don't have theirs built yet, the base for the octagon one of SNW is already carved out though.

Is it possible the rectangle one might be for lockers? No idea what the other building might be for, but the layout in front of each portal is what drew my attention to make me think they're related and/or have the same purpose for each land.

 

[Alicia]

Does anyone know what these are for? I know there was discussion about the smaller octagonal building closer to the portal but I noticed the same structures in front of two portals so far and they're set opposite each other with the portal in the middle.

Monsters:
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HP:
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Nintendo:
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SNW and HTTYD don't have theirs built yet, the base for the octagon one of SNW is already carved out though.

Is it possible the rectangle one might be for lockers? No idea what the other building might be for, but the layout in front of each portal is what drew my attention to make me think they're related and/or have the same purpose for each land.

All the round (octagon) ones are "Concierge Kiosks," which offer select Guest Services and dining reservations. There are four of them, one near each portal.

All of the rectangle ones are "Retail Kiosks." There are also four of these. I am thinking retail like the pin/bags/soda stand you may see at the end of Port of Entry in IOA or in the center of the Central Park pathway in USF, but in these cases, likely tailored to the lands they sit just outside of.

 

[Magic-Man]

Does anyone know what these are for? I know there was discussion about the smaller octagonal building closer to the portal but I noticed the same structures in front of two portals so far and they're set opposite each other with the portal in the middle.

Monsters:
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HP:
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Nintendo:
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SNW and HTTYD don't have theirs built yet, the base for the octagon one of SNW is already carved out though.

Is it possible the rectangle one might be for lockers? No idea what the other building might be for, but the layout in front of each portal is what drew my attention to make me think they're related and/or have the same purpose for each land.

I'm guessing food booths and/or information kiosks. Lockers don't make a ton of sense outside of a land.

Edit: @Alicia beat me yet again lol

 

[Rhian]

All the round (octagon) ones are "Concierge Kiosks," which offer select Guest Services and dining reservations. There are four of them, one near each portal.

All of the rectangle ones are "Retail Kiosks." There are also four of these. I am thinking retail like the pin/bags/soda stand you may see at the end of Port of Entry in IOA or in the center of the Central Park pathway in USF, but in these cases, likely tailored to the lands they sit just outside of.

My first thought is the rectangle ones were some kind of secluded seating area. Something locker-related was my next best guess lol That makes a lot more sense, thanks!

 

[Loki]

Do we know if the "moat" in front of the Monsters dark ride will have water in it or not?

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Do we know if the "moat" in front of the Monsters dark ride will have water in it or not?

Possibly to the right side of the bridge.

If you look at one of Bio's aerials, there are a few foundations in the planter adjacent to the house (in between ride's entrance and the snack stand next to the queue) and part of me think it's for fog or mist effects?

 

[saint.piss]

 

[GAcoaster]

 

[Loki]

I thought some of you would be interested to see a time lapse from the beginning of construction to "present"

May 2018

November 2018

May 2019

November 2019

April 2020

November 2020

April 2021

November 2021

May 2022

December 2022

May 2023

November 2023

 

[USO92]

I thought some of you would be interested to see a time lapse from the beginning of construction to "present"

May 2018
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Incredible! Thanks for taking the time to do that

 

[MikePat]

OHHHHH... WOW... Roller coaster testing...

 

[GAcoaster]

Some new aerial shots from WESH:

Yoshi ride vehicles, new theming elements unveiled at Epic Universe

Chopper 2 captured new photos of Universal's Epic Universe, which experts say is coming together quickly

wesh.com

 

[saint.piss]

 

[Suchomimus]