Universal's Epic Universe General News & Discussion

[GA-MBIT]

Peacock has an Epic Destination Collection:

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When I was doing Epic prep last year none of the Dragon films were available on streaming. Glad to see that's finally changed. Though I believe the classic Monsters films still aren't available to stream anywhere currently. Very very weird for Peacock. It makes it a lot harder to sell me on a subscription when a solid chunk of NBC / Universal's library isn't even on the platform.

That's something Disney+ has down pretty wonderful. If it's made by Disney, it's 9 times out of 10 available on Disney+. Even legal nightmares like the Sony Spider-Man films, Muppet Show; or completely obscure niche projects like all of the Disney and/or Pixar shorts and Disney Channel shows.

It is weird to see Shrek at the top billing for this Epic Universe promotion. Is the Super Mario Bros Movie not on the list either?

 

[AvoidTIMtation]

Soooo I should probably watch How to Train Your Dragon before I go ... right?

 

[JustLikeMe]

Soooo I should probably watch How to Train Your Dragon before I go ... right?

The land is set between the second and third movies, so you only need to watch the first two. We watched all three in preparation for the land and loved them though.

 

[Alicia]

Most of the concierge kiosk around Celestial also have lockers

Wait, really? I’ve noticed the fuel rod stations, but not the lockers! Are they around back or something? Are they all-day like the ones up front, or short term only?

 

[Tereglith]

Though I believe the classic Monsters films still aren't available to stream anywhere currently. Very very weird for Peacock. It makes it a lot harder to sell me on a subscription when a solid chunk of NBC / Universal's library isn't even on the platform.

Peacock puts a ton of the Classic Monsters movies up in September like clockwork, so they can generate online headlines about "30 classic monster movies just got added to streaming!", then takes them down again after Halloween passes. It'd be nice if they kept them up year round, but titles that are always on your service don't generate coverage.

I eventually just bought the complete 30-film Blu Ray box set, which can often be had for $70 on Amazon. Very comprehensive, though because it's assembled out of individual character collections you end up with three copies of House of Dracula.

 

[Frank Drackman]

Can anyone who has attended previews tell me what the locker situation is like at the park? We’ll have to take an overnight bag with us to opening day as we’re checking into Helios and I’d ideally like to stick it in a locker pretty quickly instead of carrying it all day.

No idea if they’re open for previews or not, but there should be all-day paid lockers on the left as soon as you enter. Similar to Islands of adventure. So you can store things immediately as soon as you get there no problem.

I have not seen these open as of yet, but I am sure they will be open when the park is officially open!

Most of the concierge kiosk around Celestial also have lockers

I would change Most to 'All' (from what I can tell). This may be important as there is Concierge closer to Helios if you prefer to keep you bag closer to that side of the park.

Also, I am pretty sure if your bag is too big for a locker, lost and found (maybe it is rentals) will let you store your bag with them (based on experience with the current parks).

 

[GA-MBIT]

Peacock puts a ton of the Classic Monsters movies up in September like clockwork, so they can generate online headlines about "30 classic monster movies just got added to streaming!", then takes them down again after Halloween passes. It'd be nice if they kept them up year round, but titles that are always on your service don't generate coverage.

I eventually just bought the complete 30-film Blu Ray box set, which can often be had for $70 on Amazon. Very comprehensive, though because it's assembled out of individual character collections you end up with three copies of House of Dracula.

I own the same box-set (and three copies of House of Dracula haha!), it's very nice! I just wish they were available for streaming so I didn't have to lug the big cube around every time a friend wants to watch a classic monster film.

 

[Rhian]

Wait, really? I’ve noticed the fuel rod stations, but not the lockers! Are they around back or something? Are they all-day like the ones up front, or short term only?

Yes, they're located in the back. I don't know the length of the rental though.

 

[Frank Drackman]

Wait, really? I’ve noticed the fuel rod stations, but not the lockers! Are they around back or something? Are they all-day like the ones up front, or short term only?

yes, same lockers around back of each of the concierge kiosk as there is up at the front of the park.

 

[Loki]

Does anyone know the costs of the lockers? And I assume they aren't free during the preview period

 

[Disneyhead]

I wonder if they will start running busses from the hotels to Epic when the AP Previews start?

 

[Imperius]

Seems media previews are happening this weekend.

 

[TheCodeMan95]

Strange that so much of the Epic Collection is movies that have nothing to do with Epic lol

 

[saint.piss]

Seems media previews are happening this weekend.

I wonder if this means photos and videos will be allowed now.

 

[TheCodeMan95]

I wonder if this means photos and videos will be allowed now.

Tyler Pugh posted on Instagram implying that this is the case

 

[saint.piss]

Also let's hope this means Battle at the Ministry might finally open...

 

[Alicia]

Strange that so much of the Epic Collection is movies that have nothing to do with Epic lol

It doesn’t say Epic Universe collection now does it lol

 

[vgp]

Seems media previews are happening this weekend.

If true, interesting it'd overlap so much with continued TM previews. Usually you'd want some degree of separation between.

 

[Loki]

Yeah as a vendor/contractor with a pass this saturday we are being emphatically told no photos or videos of any kind.

 

[OLSinFLA]

Wait, really? I’ve noticed the fuel rod stations, but not the lockers! Are they around back or something? Are they all-day like the ones up front, or short term only?

TBH I dont know. We asked and were told that but I ended up holding mu jacket all day anyways. I'm taking the TM at the Concierge desk at her word