Universal's Epic Universe General News & Discussion

[Parkscope Joe]

lol the term fast pass is ingrained in me. I prefer it to express pass.

And waaaaay better than lightning lane.

 

[Mad Dog]

And waaaaay better than lightning lane.

Yes. When they started lightening lane, bogged down by disability pass fraud, it was about as speedy as Fast and Furious at Universal is.
Since WDW cleaned up the disability pass policy, it's a bit closer to its name. But still a really terrible name.

 

[GA-MBIT]

lol the term fast pass is ingrained in me. I prefer it to express pass.

It is objectively the best name for the system, and it's absurd to me that the term is currently used by no one.

 

[alomar]

It is objectively the best name for the system, and it's absurd to me that the term is currently used by no one.

Isn't "fast pass" a trademarked name by Disney? So yeah, dumb Disney isn't using it, but no one else could even if they wanted.

 

[GA-MBIT]

I've had some issues with the aesthetics of certain lands, and I've brought them up here before. Potter looks ugly from the hub; Werewolf kills the forest look of DU and makes it look so much emptier; Dragons has plenty of areas that look out into vast Six Flags-y flat expansion plot space.

I now believe that most of these issues will be resolved with time. I noticed on my most recent trip that whenever an aesthetic issue like that came up, there was always foliage and trees already placed in the perfect spots to fix those quirks and cover up what shouldn't be seen.

I can't find it anymore, but somewhere on here someone made a collage contrasting Opening Day Volcano Bay, to what it looks like now. Despite faded theming or signage, it looks immeasurably better now simply due to the greenery growing in. It feels so much more jungle-y and tropical now. I can only imagine how much more forested, lush, and complete these lands will look in a number of years.

 

[Stitch_101]

I've had some issues with the aesthetics of certain lands, and I've brought them up here before. Potter looks ugly from the hub; Werewolf kills the forest look of DU and makes it look so much emptier; Dragons has plenty of areas that look out into vast Six Flags-y flat expansion plot space.

I now believe that most of these issues will be resolved with time. I noticed on my most recent trip that whenever an aesthetic issue like that came up, there was always foliage and trees already placed in the perfect spots to fix those quirks and cover up what shouldn't be seen.

I can't find it anymore, but somewhere on here someone made a collage contrasting Opening Day Volcano Bay, to what it looks like now. Despite faded theming or signage, it looks immeasurably better now simply due to the greenery growing in. It feels so much more jungle-y and tropical now. I can only imagine how much more forested, lush, and complete these lands will look in a number of years.

Yeah, and that same thing will help with complaints about not enough shade in Celestial Park. Allow the trees a few years to mature and grow, and the shade issue will be far less of an issue.

 

[Mad Dog]

I've had some issues with the aesthetics of certain lands, and I've brought them up here before. Potter looks ugly from the hub; Werewolf kills the forest look of DU and makes it look so much emptier; Dragons has plenty of areas that look out into vast Six Flags-y flat expansion plot space.

I now believe that most of these issues will be resolved with time. I noticed on my most recent trip that whenever an aesthetic issue like that came up, there was always foliage and trees already placed in the perfect spots to fix those quirks and cover up what shouldn't be seen.

I can't find it anymore, but somewhere on here someone made a collage contrasting Opening Day Volcano Bay, to what it looks like now. Despite faded theming or signage, it looks immeasurably better now simply due to the greenery growing in. It feels so much more jungle-y and tropical now. I can only imagine how much more forested, lush, and complete these lands will look in a number of years.

Just like the backside of Diagon, that completely filled in like a jungle within a year.....And Hagrid's quick growth made all the early
landscape skeptics look foolish. Lesson: Never underestimate how fast foliage/trees grow in Florida's hot steamy uncomfortable climate.

 

[Jake S]

Just like the backside of Diagon, that completely filled in like a jungle within a year.....And Hagrid's quick growth made all the early
landscape skeptics look foolish. Lesson: Never underestimate how fast foliage/trees grow in Florida's hot steamy uncomfortable climate.

they aren’t giving discount tickets while these issues exist. i agree that in time, much of this will be moot. but i’m here today and it’s very much an issue now.

 

[Stitch_101]

they aren’t giving discount tickets while these issues exist. i agree that in time, much of this will be moot. but i’m here today and it’s very much an issue now.

Unfortunately that's simply a reality and price you pay the when attending a new park and/or attraction. From a business standpoint, it doesn't make since for Universal to shell out a ton of money on mitigation measures that won't be needed in 2 years. Its easier and cheaper to simply take a few on the chin now from upset fans and save money in the long-term.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

I know it's a silly debate... but there are a few places (specifically on and around Wing Gliders) where I doubt we see much improvement over the years. There's no elevated berm (like Diagon) to hide the area behind.

 

[Jake S]

From a business standpoint, it doesn't make since for Universal to shell out a ton of money on mitigation measures that won't be needed in 2 years. It’s easier and cheaper to simply take a few on the chin now from upset fans and save money in the long-term.

this is them taking it on the chin. people on this forum saying the park isn’t good enough in these areas at the prices they’re charging. that’s what i’m saying — not that the ROI would be better if they had designed a better theme park (i don’t care!) but that it’s fair criticism.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

I think most critiques of Epic Universe are quite fair.

Frankenstein Manor is arguably one of the most beautiful facades ever built and manages sightlines well (love that they learned the lesson from Forbidden Journey and rotated the facade to obscure intrusion). But at the same time, they plopped down an unthemed/hideous coaster right across from it that kills the ambience of the surrounding area.

HTTYD has beautiful architecture (love the benches) and details... but there was a missed opportunity in not having a proper berm between the area and Stardust (I like seeing Stardust from the land in the background, my issue is with seeing the backstage roads and support facilities).

 

[Parkscope Joe]

this is them taking it on the chin. people on this forum saying the park isn’t good enough in these areas at the prices they’re charging. that’s what i’m saying — not that the ROI would be better if they had designed a better theme park (i don’t care!) but that it’s fair criticism.

And what is that design you’re complaining about?

 

[Mad Dog]

Lot's of disappointment Epic reviews out there. But generally, I've seen very few on sightlines. Almost all are about
the super long lines, breakdowns, and lack of a larger number of rides.