Universal's Epic Universe Wish List & Speculation

[belloq87]

We do at least seem to be relatively aware of the rides that will be in HTTYD. Are we aware if they plan to have any shows? I feel EU right now doesn't have a ton of known shows, HTTYD would likely be a big hit for families.

If they do a show, I'm hoping for some large scale puppets along the lines of...

(But make Toothless look like Toothless from the movies.)

Whether in a ride, show, or some other kind of attraction, I hope this land has full-size dragon animatronics and/or puppets. And lots of them. That we get a good look at.

With the two rumored "big" attractions being a simulator and a coaster, though, I'm keeping my expectations very grounded.

Question: Should we expect a “kid” option ride in every land like in IOA?

It seems like at least three of the lands will have attractions that won't be height-restricted, in any case:

Nintendo: Yoshi.
Classic Monsters: The rumored walk-through and/or show.
HTTYD: Several flat-style rides visible in the concept art.

Wizarding World/Fantastic Beasts is the most unknown quantity, but with rumors indicating two major E-ticket-level rides are going in there, Universal would be foolish if one of them isn't finally an all-ages-friendly dark ride (since the other major existing Potter rides at Universal are thrill-heavy).

 

[WaterToWade]

Aside from Nintendo land which we know, any guesses as to what meet and greets the lands will have? I can’t think of any for UCM or FB but for HTTYD my guesses as possible are:
-Toothless (like how they do USH dinosaurs) and Hiccup
-dragon meets similar to jurrastic world
-Valka/Astrid on peak busy days?

 

[WaterToWade]

I also haven’t thought about if HTTYD world will be Berk or New Berk

 

[Happytycho]

It seems like at least three of the lands will have attractions that won't be height-restricted, in any case:

HTTYD: Several flat-style rides visible in the concept art.

Where in the concept art are these rides visible?

 

[Viator]

Where in the concept art are these rides visible?

In the concept art, you could roughly make out what might be seemingly a version of the Sky Flys from Gerstlauer.

Also in the concept art, is what appears to be a water based attraction; similar to the Mack boat shooting attraction from LEGOLand in one portion of the land.

 

[WaterToWade]

It seems like at least three of the lands will have attractions that won't be height-restricted, in any case:

Also seems the celestial gardens will have a carousel somewhere. Lord knows where, but somewhere.

 

[rageofthegods]

I also haven’t thought about if HTTYD world will be Berk or New Berk

Just from the concept art, it looks like New Berk (look at the pine trees), though I'm not sure how much it matters considering the architectural similarities.

 

[WaterToWade]

Just from the concept art, it looks like New Berk (look at the pine trees), though I'm not sure how much it matters considering the architectural similarities.

Honestly worries me, original Berk is way more iconic imo

 

[Mad Dog]

Zelda, Lord of the Rings/Hobbit. HTTYD....basically all with the same look. Seems HTTYD won the contest with Universal having the added plus of not having to share IP proceeds....I would seriously doubt we'll ever see Zelda or LOTR lands in the Universal parks with HTTYD occupying such a large and prominent spot.

 

[WaterToWade]

Zelda, Lord of the Rings/Hobbit. HTTYD....basically all with the same look. Seems HTTYD won the contest with Universal having the added plus of not having to share IP proceeds....I would seriously doubt we'll ever see Zelda or LOTR lands in the Universal parks with HTTYD occupying such a large and prominent spot.

I have to disagree. Midieval and Viking are different themes.

 

[Mad Dog]

I have to disagree. Midieval and Viking are different themes.

Slightly different themes but same basic look.

 

[rageofthegods]

Slightly different themes but same basic look.

Barring something like a Gerudo Valley or Mordor land, even just the iconography of Hyrule or the Shire should be different enough to justify a land right? It doesn't look like there are that many trees in the land.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Zelda, Lord of the Rings/Hobbit. HTTYD....basically all with the same look. Seems HTTYD won the contest with Universal having the added plus of not having to share IP proceeds....I would seriously doubt we'll ever see Zelda or LOTR lands in the Universal parks with HTTYD occupying such a large and prominent spot.

Totally disagree on Zelda, I think it’s far different honestly or at least can be present differently in a theme park. LOTR I think we’ll just never get I think

 

[WaterToWade]

What do we think the worlds’ foods will be? FB isn’t hard to imagine but the rest are a little confusing.

 

[Nico]

What do we think the worlds’ foods will be? FB isn’t hard to imagine but the rest are a little confusing.

I wouldn’t be surprised if the new menu at Monsters Cafe gets Carted over to the new park and that MC gets a retheme.

HTTYD seems like it could take some inspiration from lost continent. Plus, turkey legs.

 

[Mad Dog]

I wouldn’t be surprised if the new menu at Monsters Cafe gets Carted over to the new park and that MC gets a retheme.

HTTYD seems like it could take some inspiration from lost continent. Plus, turkey legs.

"Dragon Legs".

 

[belloq87]

Surely the Classic Monsters area should get a restaurant with German/Bavarian/Alpine-inspired food, no? The town in which the Frankenstein family set-up shop in the movies is never directly placed in a specific country, but it has all the hallmarks of that general area.

 

[WaterToWade]

Surely the Classic Monsters area should get a restaurant with German/Bavarian/Alpine-inspired food, no? The town in which the Frankenstein family set-up shop in the movies is never directly placed in a specific country, but it has all the hallmarks of that general area.

True. Honestly though I wouldn’t be mad if they served food that you could find in a Buzzfeed Tasty haloween dinner ideas video

 

[WaterToWade]

"Dragon Legs".

As long as the funny sheep are fine I’m happy

 

[shiekra38]

Surely the Classic Monsters area should get a restaurant with German/Bavarian/Alpine-inspired food, no? The town in which the Frankenstein family set-up shop in the movies is never directly placed in a specific country, but it has all the hallmarks of that general area.

No, Classic Monsters can only be paired with BBQ and Brisket

And don't call me surely