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Looking at the site updates between last September and now you can see where Epic Universe will appear alongside the current offerings under a 4 Park option. Add a new option with this image and you're done:
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I don't know if we'll see something very different than what's currently offered. At most maybe some blockout dates for all annual passes when you upgrade to inclue EU in the first year, which they could remove if capacity isn't met earlier than that. Summer or even spring crowds might not put the park at capacity but I think there's a good chance we'll see those larger crowds during the holiday season of next year that might then put the park at capacity.
The exact opening date is still up in the air and at this point it's a safer bet planning a late summer or winter vacation to EU next year which will almost guarantee the park will be open and most immediate issues are fixed. There may not be a need for special/awkward ticketing structure, especially if they have lengthy AP soft opening previews so they can get their fill before grand opening.
Is that why they haven't reopened Pteranodon Flyers?
Seriously though, for me it's not always about the ride vehicle's movements but the effects on around ride (e.g. Dementors or removing 3D) and how many of those continue to operate past the first year. Obviously if the ride itself is causing injuries it should be addressed and can't be helped, but missing effects over time does take the shine off the ride a little bit.
There's something great about seeing a new ride as-intended by the designers before elements disappear or stop working for various reasons months or years later. I hope to be at opening for EU but I definitely want to be there in the first few months to see everything while it's fresh out the box.