Universal's Epic Universe Wish List & Speculation

[Nico]

That is/was definitely my biggest criticism for that area because it seems like such a Universal solution.

Let’s plop down a coaster and hopefully that solves some issues since it’s cheaper then trying to develop a whole new concept.

However they have proven they can do really good themed coasters so I’m not as worried about it anymore. Now we need them to build that Creatures boat ride and the land will be complete in my eyes.

This is why I appreciate trees and landscaping. They really help control atmosphere and your eye line.

 

[OrlLover]

This is why I appreciate trees and landscaping. They really help control atmosphere and your eye line.

I have no doubt Universal is going to deliver with this land. Hagrid’s is perfect example of a coaster that blends into its surroundings.

 

[Magic-Man]

I understand the concerns, but the coaster isn't very tall and there's clearly some theming going into it. There's most likely going to be trees and rockwork surrounding the coaster. It won't just be an empty field.

 

[Mike S]

They got rid of the coaster over dirt eyesore that was Dragon Challenge and replaced it with Hagrid and VelociCoaster, the latter being especially significant since it shows modern Universal Creative cares enough to make even a tall coaster like that not appear intrusive which blows even ME away. I trust them with this though I do wish the town area was a bit bigger.

 

[DodgsonHere]

They got rid of the coaster over dirt eyesore that was Dragon Challenge and replaced it with Hagrid and VelociCoaster, the latter being especially significant since it shows modern Universal Creative cares enough to make even a tall coaster like that not appear intrusive which blows even ME away. I trust them with this though I do wish the town area was a bit bigger.

Eyesore?

 

[Mike S]

Eyesore?
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Next to Hogsmeade, yes. Very much so.

 

[DodgsonHere]

Next to Hogsmeade, yes. Very much so.

That’s fair.

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

Next to Hogsmeade, yes. Very much so.

Given that they took out all that bad-arse medieval theming, I can at least understand this somewhat. Big reason I'm excited about Ministry is that it's the first Wizarding World land that isn't replacing something that I loved!

 

[Mike S]

Given that they took out all that bad-arse medieval theming, I can at least understand this somewhat. Big reason I'm excited about Ministry is that it's the first Wizarding World land that isn't replacing something that I loved!

Despite how much I love Diagon Alley as a land, Jaws > Gringotts looking back.

 

[belloq87]

I don't think the original central plaza plans would have added much to the village feel either

I envisioned it having a European town square vibe, and I believe some additional facades were rumored for that area. Plus the exterior of the theater would have been over there, too.

I think it would have fleshed out the town nicely.

Hagrid’s is perfect example of a coaster that blends into its surroundings.

In fairness, it's easier to blend something into its surroundings when it's mostly located away from the main pathways and you have to make an effort to go look at it if you really want to see much of it from outside of the queue.

I understand the concerns, but the coaster isn't very tall and there's clearly some theming going into it. There's most likely going to be trees and rockwork surrounding the coaster. It won't just be an empty field.

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

I'm still trying to get over the coaster placement in Monsters....please tell me everything will be OK.

I know that Monsters will look fantastic when all is said and done but I still wish it would have had more of a village feel...hence my disdain for the coaster location.

Talk to me after the landscaping.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Eyesore?
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That's from 1999, it started to look rough and unkempt in the 2010s.

 

[DodgsonHere]

That's from 1999, it started to look rough and unkempt in the 2010s.

I agree with that and that it never fit within Hogsmeade, just trying to show that it's very possible to create an aesthetically pleasing outdoor exposed steel coaster, and that Universal was doing it long before Hagrid and Velocicoaster.

 

[Mike S]

That's from 1999, it started to look rough and unkempt in the 2010s.

Am I wrong in seemingly remembering a time where the water was gone and it was just dirt? Granted I never rode it I just remember looking into it.

 

[Mad Dog]

Am I wrong in seemingly remembering a time where the water was gone and it was just dirt? Granted I never rode it I just remember looking into it.

When they were building HE, they drained a lot of the water around DC. It got pretty rough looking.

 

[Magic-Man]

We already have a direct comparison to the Monsters coaster in Flight of the Hippogriff. If you're fine with that you'll be fine with this coaster. If anything, this coaster will have more theming.

 

[Mike S]

We already have a direct comparison to the Monsters coaster in Flight of the Hippogriff. If you're fine with that you'll be fine with this coaster. If anything, this coaster will have more theming.

It’s that level? I was hoping for a bit more.

 

[TheCodeMan95]

I'm not a fan of the idea, but like others said, landscaping and vegetation can work wonders.

 

[Magic-Man]

It’s that level? I was hoping for a bit more.

Well, this has an enclosed launch so it has a little more theming, but I don't think it'll have much more than that other than trees and landscaping. The point was that nobody really complains about that ride because it looks nice.

 

[Mike S]

Well, this has an enclosed launch so it has a little more theming, but I don't think it'll have much more than that other than trees and landscaping. The point was that nobody really complains about that ride because it looks nice.

I meant the ride being like Hippogriff not landscaping.