Universal's Epic Universe General News & Discussion

[Chumpieboy]

Universal can easily introduce a NEW annual pass for all four parks. That means the people who currently have APs either can’t use it on Epic or pay to upgrade to the “4-park.”

That always seemed Ike the simplest least complicated solution.

What parks existed when you bought the pass? That’s what you get access to

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

I’m not an AP, but the reality is during, and after the 1st year of Epic being open the offerings will change. It’s all a process here for first year or 2.

 

[jarmor]

That always seemed Ike the simplest least complicated solution.

What parks existed when you bought the pass? That’s what you get access to

That sounds good but how about they treat it like they still treat VB. You still have the option of a 2 or 3 park pass. Could they now offer a 2, 3 or 4 park pass? Could you have the choice of what parks you want your pass to include? WIll they grandfather 2 park pass and make you get a 3 or 4 park pass?

oops, should have put this in the ticket speculation chat!

 

[fryoj]

The interesting thing will be will they offer an epic only pass, as there would be people who'd definitely buy that the first year.

Personally, I think once it all settles out, there'll be a 3 dry park pass and and 4 park pass and that's it.

 

[Thorin Groth]

The interesting thing will be will they offer an epic only pass, as there would be people who'd definitely buy that the first year.

Personally, I think once it all settles out, there'll be a 3 dry park pass and and 4 park pass and that's it.

If they offered Epic only then attendance for USF/IoA would go down the drain. Universal will certainly package all three dry parks together to avoid that and add on VB as an upcharge of like $150 or whatever it usually is.

 

[Alicia]

Personally, I think once it all settles out, there'll be a 3 dry park pass and and 4 park pass and that's it.

Pretty much, yea.

And just like when IOA opened, you can finish out your current pass with the old parks or upgrade to the new one that also includes Epic… but once that’s available there’ll be no way to renew or buy a new AP without Epic Universe.

 

[saint.piss]

 

[NotPennysBoat]

Such a detailed model.

 

[Disneyhead]

So, are we expecting the Potter announcement any day now?

I am curious as to what they will say about the MoM ride.

 

[IzzyB]

So, are we expecting the Potter announcement any day now?

I am curious as to what they will say about the MoM ride.

I assume next week since HHN is having their stuff this week.

 

[GAcoaster]

I assume they're shooting for Harry's birthday on the 31st.

 

[FrankSinatra]

This is like saying who wants to stay at cabana bay if you're only visiting volcano bay for one day. The two don't really correlate.

If I’m understanding walkability correctly, that’s not a great comparison. From Cabana I can briskly walk 15 minutes along a garden/waterway path to be front of the line at park open.

To my understanding, the 3 Epic hotels are too far for walking.

I’d still want to stay at Helios or the other one that’s on the Epic side of the highway, but would only do a 1-night stay before transferring to a different hotel.

 

[Disneyhead]

I wonder if we will get an Epic Universe commercial during the Olympics opening ceremony?

Maybe even an opening date?

 

[UniversalRBLX]

I wonder if we will get an Epic Universe commercial during the Olympics opening ceremony?

Maybe even an opening date?

Tonight? Will be interesting, announce data and then push sales with the big IP?

 

[jarmor]

If I’m understanding walkability correctly, that’s not a great comparison. From Cabana I can briskly walk 15 minutes along a garden/waterway path to be front of the line at park open.

To my understanding, the 3 Epic hotels are too far for walking.

I’d still want to stay at Helios or the other one that’s on the Epic side of the highway, but would only do a 1-night stay before transferring to a different hotel.

It wasn't about walkability, it was about staying near the park if you're not going to it but for one day.

 

[darkridelover]

If I’m understanding walkability correctly, that’s not a great comparison. From Cabana I can briskly walk 15 minutes along a garden/waterway path to be front of the line at park open.

To my understanding, the 3 Epic hotels are too far for walking.

I’d still want to stay at Helios or the other one that’s on the Epic side of the highway, but would only do a 1-night stay before transferring to a different hotel.

The hotels are about a 15 min walk to epic. Less for Stella Luna. It's parking lot is right across the street from the Epic bus loop

 

[IzzyB]

The hotels are about a 15 min walk to epic. Less for Stella Luna. It's parking lot is right across the street from the Epic bus loop

They mean walkable to the main parks, which they would not be. They said you can walk from Cabana bay to the main parks not just the water park. Which is the major differences between these hotels and the other ones.

 

[Thorin Groth]

A bit late but how come we’re getting no news in August? Did I miss something that’s going to be announced?

 

[Tyc00n96]

Fireworks testing has begun

 

[Disneyhead]

Fireworks testing has begun

And they are VERY loud!

Big BOOMS!