Universal's Epic Universe Construction Thread

[Loki]

Wizarding World turning into a small village. The blue paneling/wall treatment is interesting

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

That hub coaster looks out of my range LOL I'll leave DD15 and DH to partake. I can hold the bags and drink a coffee lol

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

Physical backdrop of the Coeur Basillica for Potter.



EDIT: I also wonder if they'll use that dead-end by the stairs facade to have some kind of autodoor performance space.

EDIT 2: It's also crazy how much space their devoting to those stairs, which presumably won't be accessible to guests.

 

[Mad Dog]

It's looking like the Parisian streets and alley will be similar in space to Diagon's streets and alley.

 

[belloq87]

It's looking like the Parisian streets and alley will be similar in space to Diagon's streets and alley.

It really does look like Diagon 2.0, but hopefully the Parisian architecture helps it feel very distinct.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

It really does look like Diagon 2.0, but hopefully the Parisian architecture helps it feel very distinct.

Diagon is "inside" the wizarding world so it's all whimsical and slanted with real things offering a contrast, but this will be in the "real" world with fantastical elements offering that contrast. That is until you get into the Ministry. Thats how I think it'll look different.

 

[belloq87]

Diagon is "inside" the wizarding world so it's all whimsical and slanted with real things offering a contrast, but this will be in the "real" world with fantastical elements offering that contrast. That is until you get into the Ministry. Thats how I think it'll look different.

I get the sense that the Paris streets will also be meant to feel "bigger," whereas Diagon is intentionally a bit more cozy, for lack of a better word (and I mean that in a good way).

 

[fryoj]

Wizarding World turning into a small village. The blue paneling/wall treatment is interesting

That blue paneling is backstage facing.

 

[Tyc00n96]

The Monsters portal looks amazing.

 

[jarmor]

The Monsters portal looks amazing.

What are you looking at??? All I see is scaffolding and a metal roof. . .

 

[Ahmanet]

Paris looks larger in scale than Diagon ... like an exact replica of city blocks

Hoping they have some authentic cafes / food - a trip to Paris for an I-Drive price will be very popular

 

[Marle Brando]

Anyone have an idea what the new structures will be that are being built in front of the Wolfman coaster station? The shapes of the steel look really quite different than anything I’ve seen.

 

[tielo]

Anyone have an idea what the new structures will be that are being built in front of the Wolfman coaster station? The shapes of the steel look really quite different than anything I’ve seen.

No idea but the metal is round so whatever it is I guess it'll be a more naturalistic look or even dead trees.

 

[DodgsonHere]

No idea but the metal is round so whatever it is I guess it'll be a more naturalistic look or even dead trees.

If they can wrap the coaster in tree roots to connect it to the motif we’re seeing throughout the land I think that would be awesome.

 

[Loki]

Interesting way of viewing the park. Grand Helios being the sun at the center of Epic Universe with the three circular water areas looking like planets in orbit around it. If only Grnad Helios was curved outward to make this analogy fit better.

 

[Mc-Coy]

Im assuming that the Helios Grand is going to be easy to build considering how behind it is compared to the rest of the park so far

 

[JoeCamel]

Im assuming that the Helios Grand is going to be easy to build considering how behind it is compared to the rest of the park so far

They have two years. Twice as much as needed

 

[GAcoaster]

Im assuming that the Helios Grand is going to be easy to build considering how behind it is compared to the rest of the park so far

It's going to be done long before the park (at least the exterior).

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Crossing fingers, knocking on all the wood, sacrificing the best foods so the next two hurricane seasons are mild for the USA especially Orlando.

 

[Lucas C]

Physical backdrop of the Coeur Basillica for Potter.



EDIT: I also wonder if they'll use that dead-end by the stairs facade to have some kind of autodoor performance space.

EDIT 2: It's also crazy how much space their devoting to those stairs, which presumably won't be accessible to guests.

I can't get over the idea that the Sacré Cœur is being built thousands of miles away in a theme park in Florida when I got to see it every day while I'm doing the dishes or taking a shower !

The view from my kitchen and bathroom windows (no zoom)