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[Speed]

Ya checks notes we are still 2 months away from opening that’s expected this far away from opening

But you’re the one expecting AP previews next week? I’m stating why I believe they continue pushing previews for TMs, instead of Universal knowingly allowing APs who are excited for the park to enter for their possibly single day when multiple attractions may not even open for them.

 

[Mike S]

Untrainable, Stardust, DK, Monsters, Fyre Drill, DRR, and MK on a bad day are also all still going down for hours a day

Does Mario Kart, DK, and Untrainable go down in the other parks as well consistently?

 

[Ryuniversal]

But you’re the one expecting AP previews next week? I’m stating why I believe they continue pushing previews for TMs, instead of Universal knowingly allowing APs who are excited for the park to enter for their possibly single day when multiple attractions may not even open for them.

No I wasn’t I just said I was concerned about the opening date and that’s it

 

[Alicia]

Am I crazy? Wouldn't extending previews mean that they're going well?

No they’re extending Team Member previews because the park isn’t ready for regular guests.

TMs are much more understanding when Monsters Unchained doesn’t open all day (like today) so it won’t be bad press like it would if the park was filled with only regular people.

 

[Wesker69]

when Monsters Unchained doesn’t open all day (like today)

The Universal Monsters were just having performance anxiety. They haven't been in the spotlight of day operations in years. HHN is one thing, but having to be show ready everyday for 10+ hours... it's nerve-wracking.

 

[Rhian]

Five extra days of TM previews does not mean the sky is falling, and there’s zero chance they change the grand opening date. We’re still over two months away, there’s more than enough time for several weeks of additional previews whenever the park is ready for them.

To add, they've also been extending the hours of the preview period. TM previews we're from 10am-4pm while this next phase ends at 5pm, 6pm, and 7pm towards the end so they're adding hours to the operating day at the name time.

I'm curious to know if 10am might be the actual opening time like Volcano Bay to make it easier to keep the park open until 8 or 9.

What is there left to be done besides finishing touches on some of the buildings and landscaping?

I believe they still have to get the fountain show programmed as well as the nighttime lighting show done for the sunset ceremony.

Untrainable, Stardust, DK, Monsters, Fyre Drill, DRR, and MK on a bad day are also all still going down for hours a day

When did Fyre Drill finally open? Seemed like it was closed all of last week.

No they’re extending Team Member previews because the park isn’t ready for regular guests.

TMs are much more understanding when Monsters Unchained doesn’t open all day (like today) so it won’t be bad press like it would if the park was filled with only regular people.

Got stuck on it last week. That was an interesting experience and yeah, it's still not as reliable yet as I'm sure they want to to be.

 

[Speed]

When did Fyre Drill finally open? Seemed like it was closed all of last week.

I’ve never actually seen it opened, just heard from a few others that got to ride it first in thing in the morning sometime that first week

 

[Magic-Man]

Tbh, I've always expected passholder previews to be a week before grand opening and not any sooner. Any earlier seemed like wishful thinking.

 

[quinnmac000]

To add, they've also been extending the hours of the preview period. TM previews we're from 10am-4pm while this next phase ends at 5pm, 6pm, and 7pm towards the end so they're adding hours to the operating day at the name time.

I'm curious to know if 10am might be the actual opening time like Volcano Bay to make it easier to keep the park open until 8 or 9.

Orlando desperately needs a park (s) that consistently stays open late like in the glory days. I'm fine with this park opening at 11/12 if it means being open late at night

 

[TheCodeMan95]

No they’re extending Team Member previews because the park isn’t ready for regular guests.

TMs are much more understanding when Monsters Unchained doesn’t open all day (like today) so it won’t be bad press like it would if the park was filled with only regular people.

And on the flip side - APs are probably the least understanding as a whole.. so maybe they should just skip AP Previews lol

I'm curious to know if 10am might be the actual opening time like Volcano Bay to make it easier to keep the park open until 8 or 9.

This could be interesting - but if the park doesn't open until 10AM, I'd hope it stays open until at 9 or 10 PM.

 

[Mad Dog]

The Universal Monsters were just having performance anxiety. They haven't been in the spotlight of day operations in years. HHN is one thing, but having to be show ready everyday for 10+ hours... it's nerve-wracking.

or....they're scared of humans

 

[ssirin88]

or....they're scared of humans

Of course, we are the real monsters in the end

 

[Wesker69]

or....they're scared of humans

Have you gone outside? I don't blame them.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Orlando desperately needs a park (s) that consistently stays open late like in the glory days. I'm fine with this park opening at 11/12 if it means being open late at night

You mean Magic Kingdom? Still stays open pretty late to at least 10PM throughout the year.

With the night parade coming online this summer, we should see more consistent 11PM and Midnight closings for MK. Even with no substantial additions, Epcot & DHS are open to 9PM at a minimum each and every day.

Once the parade returns, they'll probably go back to the previous MSEP schedule of:

• 9PM - 1st Night Parade
• 10PM - Wishes
• 11PM - 2nd Night Parade

UOR should have all of its parks open 9-9 at the earliest. Cinesational is too good of a show to only run part of the year.

It gets dark at like 9PM during the summer, so Epic needs to stay open to 10PM so people can really see it shine. It's ok if certain attractions "hit capacity" earlier, but at least leave the park open with a few experiences.

 

[ragerunner]

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