Universal's Epic Universe Construction Thread
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I was still clinging to hope for some influence of the more stark and stylized interiors from the FRANKENSTEIN films...
New video from Midway Mayhem showing construction progress
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1 expansion between Nintendo and monsters, 1 huge one between httyd and potter. Monsters has expansion for one attraction already, whereas plot next to Nintendo could be used as an expansion for a nintendo attraction or new nintendo land. Potter also has the space where the cancelled VR attraction went.
I still can't believe this is actually being built. I remember back in 03 or 04 when Universal sold this land to a real estate developer. It was a bit soul crushing. Amazingly they reacquired the land and are building this remarkable theme park. Truly exciting times for an old time Universal fan like me.
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My take would be that the entryway would be large and grand with almost some haunted mansion style theming, but as the queue goes deeper into the mansion, it becomes a bit more stark/industrial as we approach the laboratory. If they play their cards right, this could be the greatest ride of all time!I was still clinging to hope for some influence of the more stark and stylized interiors from the FRANKENSTEIN films...
Looking at the photos, one half of the building is two-story, while the other is large and open without a dividing floor, so it seems that we’re getting a two level queue. Looking at the ride area, it will either become a two-level space, or we’ll get some very large sets on a single level.
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So is there any in-cannon reason for Frankenstein or his descendants (not that one) would have a flying ride vehicle? I think that'll give us a clue to what we'll see. If this is some sort of ancient contraption, then maybe it's all going to be vintage and like what @belloq87 wants. Maybe it's modern and the new tech is a contrast to the working, old stuff?
The fun thing is, this Classic Monsters land is totally unique from any other theme park. Orlando will be the only place to experience this. And in being unique we don't know what to expect or anything to compare it to. Unlike Nintendo, Potter or HTTYD. That makes it even more exciting.
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It definitely is, HTTYD (minus the show) is also completely unique also, and of course the whole hub area
They have set this up so they can convert to parking garages and have most of the parking be converted to amusements as they did before not far away so plenty of expansion room for years to come.
True, but we have seen how Potter has been done. While Ministry is unique, we have a good idea from the other Potter lands and from the movies what to expect.
Laboratory contraption with gears. New or old, no clue.
Bio is posting a new batch of photos on Twitter...
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Lots of room around the fountain for people to gather and watch the fountain show. And if there are trees/shade around the outer ridge it would be nice place to each a nice meal/snack.
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