Universal's Epic Universe Construction Thread

[shiekra38]

This one in particular gives a lot of perspective of scale and the size of the plot

 

[tommyhawkins]

Setting aside the possibility/probability of the coaster running through there (and thereby possibly changing the plan), are there any solid guesses what this area on the site plan is meant to represent?

Those are very odd-looking shapes. Some kind of an outdoor walkthrough?

Some detail has been lost but the pointy end of the peen area those cut in sections are stairs, so that area would have been sunken slightly at least, same on the right near the bathrooms

 

[tielo]

I wonder how the theming will be in How to train your dragon land but this is what Toverland in The Netherlands is doing. And yes they are building it in the helix of their existing coaster. There is always room for one more ride I guess.

 

[Alicia]

Interesting comment in the notes for the permit we think might be related to the Monsters theater replacement, seems to align with coaster rumors

 

[Magic-Man]

 

[fryoj]

Interesting comment in the notes for the permit we think might be related to the Monsters theater replacement, seems to align with coaster rumors

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If I was going to try to use that for any kind of info, I'd say that suggests a suspended coaster with a ride platform that uses hydraulics.

 

[OrlLover]

Interesting comment in the notes for the permit we think might be related to the Monsters theater replacement, seems to align with coaster rumors

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Do you think this coaster will have any show scenes or AA’s ?

 

[Alicia]

Do you think this coaster will have any show scenes or AA’s ?

Rumor for one brief indoor “scene”. But we’ll see.

 

[Loki]

Alicia's "unofficial PR" here with her newest video detailing where everything stands with construction in the park.

 

[Loki]

wonder if universal will halt construction (remove cranes, stow equipment, clean up site) in prep for potential hurricane. Thankfully the projections have it to the west of us at the moment. So some thunderstorms and maybe high winds.

 

[JoeCamel]

wonder if universal will halt construction (remove cranes, stow equipment, clean up site) in prep for potential hurricane. Thankfully the projections have it to the west of us at the moment. So some thunderstorms and maybe high winds.

Usually cranes are lowered and equipment is moved to high ground.

 

[Viator]

Public Documents Reveal Site Plan and Information for Epic Universe Hotels

Two hotels are being built currently at Epic Universe site in Orlando, and new permits reveal room counts, restaurant info, and more details

orlandoparkstop.com

New EU document update from @Alicia, and thanks to @tommyhawkins, we have a good look on how things will be laid out: including the presence of a parade building.

 

[GAcoaster]

One of the apartment dwellers next to EU posted pictures of flooding on the construction site this morning:

Ring Neighbors

neighbors.ring.com

 

[Loki]

drone video of the site after the storm. not as bad as i was expecting. Everything is a soggy mess, but with the type of soils out there the water will get soaked up quick. And the water that is left will get pumped to the ponds

 

[GAcoaster]

With the proximity to Shingle Creek they were smart to raise the land so much. When you look at the height difference along Sand Lake Road you really see they raised everything about 6-8 feet higher than the existing grade. Of course that may flood Lockheed Martin, the Orange County Sewer plant, and adjoining neighborhoods, but at least the park won't flood...

 

[JoeCamel]

With the proximity to Shingle Creek they were smart to raise the land so much. When you look at the height difference along Sand Lake Road you really see they raised everything about 6-8 feet higher than the existing grade. Of course that may flood Lockheed Martin, the Orange County Sewer plant, and adjoining neighborhoods, but at least the park won't flood...

Not allowed to let the runoff escape so if there is flooding caused by the Epic build then it has to be dealt with by Epic.

 

[tommyhawkins]

With the proximity to Shingle Creek they were smart to raise the land so much. When you look at the height difference along Sand Lake Road you really see they raised everything about 6-8 feet higher than the existing grade. Of course that may flood Lockheed Martin, the Orange County Sewer plant, and adjoining neighborhoods, but at least the park won't flood...

Shingle Creek and the land they own is the 500 year storm floodplain I have spoken extensively on all of this stuff, and what youre suggesting just wouldnt happen, the water flows into the ponds not whereever it likes, and their water management plan accounts for 100 yr storm conditions and the excess capacity that goes with it

 

[GAcoaster]

Shingle Creek and the land they own is the 500 year storm floodplain I have spoken extensively on all of this stuff, and what youre suggesting just wouldnt happen, the water flows into the ponds not whereever it likes, and their water management plan accounts for 100 yr storm conditions and the excess capacity that goes with it

I know that's always the plan with any new construction, but it often feels like there are still issues (especially here in Florida). I know the SunRail and I-4 projects are both supposed to have the same protections for the surrounding homes and businesses, but have both had issues anyway just from regular summer rain storms.

There's also the maintenance and human factor. If the drainage systems are not maintained or something is misplaced in the way of and blocks the proper flow.

Hopefully, yes, everything works right and according to plan.

 

[Loki]

update from Alicia covering post Ian stormwater, Monsters coaster speculation, Hub Carousel (or not...), Potter and Helios tidbits.

 

[SquirrelExorcist]

So would they really do a Mack Twist n Splash in the hub and a Mack Interactive Boat Ride in Dragons? It seems a little repetitive if they both have water cannons.