Epic Universe Official Details - ParkStop Podcast

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[@ThemeParkStop]

Which land are you most excited for now that we have more details?

[@georgejacktaylor]

Super Nintendo World was always number one on my radar..but Dark Universe is creeping up to first place! Really intrigued to see the scope of theming/immersion for the dark ride 👻 and I could definitely see it being cloned for the Universal UK park maybe!

[@LChatmanFL]

I really have 2, httyd and dark uni

[@l.c.8798]

Dark Universe! 🎉👻

[@dgharet1210]

Dark universe!

[@anthonyfillion3231]

How to Train Your Dragon. That coaster is similar in style and intensity to Hagrid's, but technically simpler. I imagine it will be immensely popular and should be more reliable than Hagrid's. Wizarding world is second for us.

[@Nuggtendo]

People unsubscribe? This is my favorite theme park podcast!

[@ParkTwister]

The podcast we've waited five years to listen to is finally here!

[@WDWCentral]

Can we appreciate how Alicia kept this under an hour despite the challenges. Tho as a viewer as long as the podcast is good it can be 12h I don’t care😊

[@WolfWatchezYT]

Ngl when the trailer dropped I was euphoric for the rest of my day lmaO

[@universalgames2901]

Bro fr

[@SnapChit]

As someone who is both neurodivergent and nonbinary, I totally understand euphoria because I experience intense euphoria when someone refers to me by the correct they/them pronouns. My emotions following the Epic Universe announcement was definitely up there in terms of super euphoric feelings!!! Like, I felt like the way I feel when someone recognizes me for me!

[@CobbleBompster]

@@SnapChitis this satire? Please tell me it is. Edit: just looked at the other comments, ngl they’re pretty funny.

[@marcellobasso5554]

The huge announcement last week was nothing more than pure epicness, especially to us TPS fans who’ve willingly sat through hours of endless aerial footage of plain dirt patches. We’re getting closer and closer, and I can’t imagine anyone who’s more deserving of reaching such a milestone as 100K than you Alicia! CONGRATS!!! :))) 👏👏

[@Vinnrek]

The Celestial Park Animated Fly-Through video they posted was crazy, i can't wait for this park and its potential to finally come to life

[@loganmyers4583]

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[@JFrombaugh]

As someone who has been following this podcast for a long time now, nothing in the announcement video actually came as a surprise to me; if anything I was surprised at how many of the rumored attraction names you'd mention (Starfall Racers, Oak & Star Tavern, etc.) actually turned out to be right. However, the average person who is not a theme park super nerd per se had NO IDEA Epic Universe was coming, and I remember there was just this symphony of shocked Pikachu faces across all of social media. It was actually really interesting to watch.

[@FAFO4wisdom]

The pearls definitely got clutched on all my unwashed people. They were like what? When did this happen...... I'm just like; I've been talking about this for 4 years........ You never listen.

[@e-manr.486]

Yes, we want rumor podcast episodes! However, given THIS channel's track record, they won't be rumors, they'll be pre-released information 😉

[@tahriahoward6464]

I'm excited for it all. Being an Australian who has a near 0 chance of ever getting over there (unless I win lotto), I'm so thrilled to be able to keep up with everything with your news and videos. Love it. Thank you for fuelling my theme park love from across the globe.

[@keouine]

I visited Aus years ago. It's a 1000x times more interesting and beautiful than central Florida

[@madamminalost]

I really wish the Dark Universe's quote was: "To a new world of gods and monsters!" Like come on, it's just too perfect!

[@frankmelchor9238]

I am so looking forward to Dark Universe.

[@johnrobertwall5748]

When I saw the trailer I was just excited we had another episode for the podcast 🙏

[@etjulien]

Alicia, I love your laugh and your videos are, yes I'm going to say it, Epic! Thank you for the work you put into this channel! Greatly appreciated. Congrats on 100k!

[@MichaelSoti]

Those flying prize blocks in the concept art got me wondering if we will see drones dressed up and flying around the mushroom kingdom too.

[@georgejacktaylor]

Amusement park gods, please….LUIGIS MANSION DARK RIDE EXPANSION 😮‍💨

[@eriknelsen5954]

1. Dark Universe 2. Marioland 3. ParisPotter 4. Dragon Training The flaming windmill restaurant will be epic!

[@franciscomendezlacomba3856]

I love you guys! You are the future disney food blog but for universal! Love you guys! Great chemistry !!

[@jocelynsantiago7154]

I couldn't wait to hear you 2 talk about all this new news!

[@parkpiggy]

Hype doesn't even begin to cover it.

[@rodakscreens]

Celestial Park is my most anticipated land of the entire park lol

[@TheBitBlock]

WAIT! A PARADE THAT HAS JAWS IN IT?!?!

[@shadedviewproductions2488]

My anticipated worlds: 1. Dark Universe 2. Super Nintendo World 3. Isle Of Berk 4. Celestial Park 5. Ministry of Magic Anticipated Rides 1. Starfall Racers 2. Constellation Carousel 3. Astronomica

[@d.christophertatum2936]

In regards to the monsters, I’m disappointed but adjusting my expectations. I would have rather they worked out the rights with the Chaney, Karloff, and Lugosi estates. That being said, I like monsters in general so I’m sure I’ll enjoy whatever Universal comes up with.

[@ryankay89]

I have the same sentiment (though I believe Universal already has a deal in place with Karloff which allows them to use his likeness, which is why you will see it on official Universal merch). Even if they couldn't get the rights to Lugosi and Chaney, I'm fine with more generic versions of the characters provided they look more like the classic versions. I primarily mean Dracula when I say that. He head/face they have for Epic Universe I'm ok with, I just wish it was in the traditional tux and cape.

[@chandlerjackson269]

i love the long form podcast updates! more info the better

[@vandersonvalley5924]

Im so excited for the park overall!!! Couple things: 1. I’m hoping when all the hotels are available to book that those bookings will indicate to Uni that they can go ahead and work on phase 2 projects! So Ian and I can get our Creature from the Black Lagoon attraction!!! 😈 2. The parade for studios sounds like it’s going to be similar in detail and scope to the one in Japan! Which is the best parade I’ve ever seen. Though I haven’t seen many 3. I love it all!!! I’m excited for… Dark Universe Ministry of Magic Super Nintendo World Celestial Park How to Train your Dragon Moving Walkway in Parking Lot

[@lennylennordson6135]

Yes, please dive into each of the rumors, I can promise that I would sign up for the patrion

[@blakegoff1739]

1. Super Nintendo World 2. Wizarding World 3. Dark Universe 4. Isle of Berk 5. Celestial Park This was a tough one, because I'm actually excited for all of the worlds in Epic Universe.

[@HalloweenFreak365]

I am going in with very low expectations of dark universe. I am an avid, black-and-white horror movie fan and was initially very excited until they announced what the characters were going to look like. That’s not Dracula, that’s not the Wolfman, and that is not Frankenstein. It may take place 100 years later but those characters are immortal.

[@jeandavidnau8314]

Exactly...hey universal. Spend the cash and get the rights. The world shouldn't be modern, we live in modern. It should be classic 1930s'50s... we don't live there anymore

[@jaykay1899]

I don’t care what they look like, I’m just here for the cool theming lol

[@radder86]

Yes on break down

[@thewalkingdad68]

First off, congrats on your work paying off. I believe I went back to the first or second episode of the podcasts and you and Ian were talking about the property, but no announcement had been officially made. And also once we did get an announcement, you correctly guessed all of the worlds and their themes. I'd venture a guess that this will put a giant dent in Disney's attendance to their parks. But I'd venture the proposed UK park will have an even bigger impact to WDW attendance than Epic Universe. The amount of UK residents that travel to Orlando is staggering. By universal opening there is going to cut down on a portion of them traveling to Orlando.

[@bensalisbury6535]

Most anticipating: 1) How to Train Your Dragon 2) Dark Universe 3) Celestial Park 4) Super Nintendo World 5) Harry Potter That roller coaster in Celestial Park looks amazing!!

[@joshyfry93]

Alicia, THANKYOUUUU for creating such an amazing channel! My go to place for epic universe updates 😁❤️

[@Neverfate]

I was thinking when I watched it "oh hey Steven Spielberg still getting paid for this? nice!"

[@juansebastianmontoya5835]

1. Dark Universe 2. How To Train Your Dragons 3. Wizarding World 4. Super Nintendo World 5. Celestial Park And needless to say I’m beyond thrilled for all of the worlds.

[@ryanguinan9949]

Yes please

[@KyleCleric]

Came home after a long vacation (maybe at Disney & Universal), watched last weeks video and after finishing, this posted. Thanks, Alicia and Ian!

[@Shundi879]

Congrats on 100K!!

[@michaelwall2793]

Hype list: 1) Dark Universe 2) Wizarding World 3) Celestial Park 4) HTTYD 5) Super Nintendo World Definitely most excited (and saving up) for a nice evening dinner at the Atlantic but I'm also very intrigued by the pan Asian restaurant. Also CONGRATS ON THE 100K!!!

[@dariosalcido9814]

I can hardly wait for Dark Universe! Second place would be Isle of Berk. Also, who is the man talking in this podcast?

[@michaelgrant4062]

A podcast with Alicia saying constantly ‘I told you so’ 😂

[@EvilHeroInfernalNeos]

Dark Uni > Muggle World > Nintenda > Dragonz Restaurant I'm Most Excited for is Charmander's Big Fire Grill

[@MrBranch69]

Congrats on reaching 100K subscribers 🍾🥂🎉🎉 Fantastic work - well done!!! Onwards & upwards and here’s to the next subscriber milestone 👍

[@jordanphillips9621]

Can't stress enough how appreciative of Stella and the hard work she has put in to giving us ACCURATE information. She carries this pod each and every time. THANK YOU

[@SnapChit]

I’m LOVING the idea of the Victoria Frankenstein character in Dark Universe!! As a neurodivergent, nonbinary pansexual, I think it’s about time we start seeing more diverse and inclusive representation in the Universal theme parks. Personally, I would love to see an ALL WOMEN lineup for the Monster’s Unchained attraction. For example, Frankenstein could be replaced by Bride of Frankenstein and Wolfman could be replaced by Wolfwoman. Like, I can’t even…I’m literally so excited for this idea and I think Univeral is gonna do it!! I can’t wait!

[@keouine]

I doubt Universal creative shares your misanthropy.

[@daniel.909]

To answer the question at the end 1. Dark Universe 2. Celestial Park 3. Potter 4. Dragon 5. Mario And I am INCREDIBLY excited to go to whatever the asian restaurant is, Pad Thai at a theme park sounds like maybe the peak of life

[@reddcube]

I’m excited for Starfall Racers. Universal Studios used to have the best dueling coaster with Dueling Dragons. I hope Starfall will be just as thrilling.

[@kaspertillae6893]

My only concern is that what happened to galaxy’s edge happens to dark universe. I don’t speak for everyone but I know a LOT of people were very disappointed and upset that galaxy’s edge wouldn’t include any Luke, Leia, Obi Wan, Darth Vader, etc. I think it was a mistake to have them only include new characters from THEIR films. For dark universe, I would be so upset if they had all these new characters like “Victoria Frankenstein” and the like and we got no Creature, Dracula, wolf man, frankenstein’s monster, bride of Frankenstein, etc. I am most excited for: 1) How to train your dragon 2) Dark Universe 3) Celestial Park 4) Nintendo 5) Wizarding world (could not care less about this world.)

[@peterdarmanian3571]

I really like the Monsters designs. I hope we get these characters as walk around meet and greets. It reminds me a lot of Avengers Campus, where Avengers has its land specific Iron Man suit, and land specific Spider Man Suit.

[@SamirSingh19-6]

I love this podcast so much!!

[@MotorcoachTony]

Great Podcast. Love how you guys make us laugh out loud. 😂 Here's the answer to the preference order question: 1) Dark Universe 2) WWOHPMOM 3) SuperNintendoWorld 4) HTTYDIOB 5) Celestial Park (although it kind of has to be 1 because you have to walk through it. However, the things I think I'll always do most are Constellation Carousel and Sitting around the Fountain Show Circle watching the shows and drinking a glass of wine. (If we're allowed.🍷)

[@UndeadNerdT800]

47:00 the creature is the twist villain who was in charge of everything this whole time.

[@orangepicker2430]

The monster designs make sense if they want to refresh their look for modern audiences but I still want the cape instead of that coat with shoulder pads that dracula has

[@AXander1978]

Umbridge merch gonna be flying...

[@iank7941]

Pink deatheater cat ears?

[@UndeadNerdT800]

47:37 he looks like van helsing Dracula

[@texaspoontappa9653]

Congrats on 100k mama!

[@annamoonc2175]

I love the look of this park! The theme is like Art Nouveau Steampunk, sort of. Can't wait to go!

[@randolphwilliams2365]

You guys are such fun! Disney seemed to take away some drama with the recent "improvements".

[@nickthetrex]

I'm excited for Dark Universe and Super Nintendo World.

[@mario43341]

"Just breath......"😂😂😂😂😂😅😅😅😅

[@cammysan]

I'm enjoying knowing that I called the beacon of the Nintendo land front the original pixelated concept art.

[@SlackerWannaB]

Mega Movie Parade sounds outstanding. Ghostbusters and Jaws (revisited) rides would be epic expansions at Epic.

[@Flyoff1234]

Can’t wait for monsters and Harry Potter!!

[@Cheezbat]

Most anticipated lands: 1. Monsters 2. Nintendo 3. Celestial 4. Dragons 5. Wizarding I really hope that Creature boat ride gets added soon. That’s something I’m more interested in than almost anything else that’s currently being built.

[@TheRealPSKilla502]

My order of anticipation (most to least): 1. Dark Universe: New, unique concept. Looks like a great atmosphere, fun spinning ride. 2. HTTYD: Also new. Great series kinda has that Disney-esque "magic". Roller coaster looks pretty good too, but tamer than the others. 3. Celestial Park: Cool entry, definitely digging the Jules Verne vibe. Starfall Racers looks awesome. 4. Nintendo: I'm most excited for the DK mine cart ride with it's fake track. The rest of it is OK, already seen it at Hollywood. Also not the biggest Mario fan. 5. Wizarding World: A 3rd HP land. Whoopty-doo. At least the facades look cool.

[@frankmelchor9238]

Now.. Don't wait.. We want spoilers.

[@saturdaymorningfan3123]

And epic universe shirts are now sold in the parks and not just online. It's $30 a shirt of course.

[@hairullaev]

Wish you shared your screen so we see what you are talking about - visualizationally

[@nokrepkie]

1. Dark Universe 2. Nintendo 3. Celestial Park 4. How To Train Your Dragon 5. Potter

[@thehotdogking7734]

congrats in 100k subs!

[@GalvanizedArt]

1. Dragons 2. Celestial Park 3. Dark Universe 4. Nintendo 5. Dragons again

[@genappithy]

A Universal-Monsters land without the original monsters feels like a Star Wars land without OT characters And that Dracula listens to My Chemical Romance

[@nokrepkie]

The aesthetic reminded me of the HHN redesigns of the monsters.

[@ryankay89]

@@nokrepkie Even the HHN redesigns from the 2019 house were more faithful though. I don't have an issue with a generic looking Dracula (Universal's been doing it for decades), and I don't hate the face they've created for the Epic Universe "Matador Dracula" version. I just wish the outfit was closer to the classic Universal Dracula look.

[@solcarlosofficial]

For the dream works land it would be cool if the trolls rollercoaster had a sign playing during the ride. And have it be 5 different songs so it has re rerideability.

[@keouine]

I doubt it's long enough for an entire song.

[@universalgames2901]

I love these podcasts thank you guys for the effort you put into these videos! Congratulations on the 100K subscribers. If the movement walkway thing comes into fruition all I’ll ever remember is “the moving walkway is now approaching, please Watch your step”. The Pizza Moon location should’ve been named Moon Cheese Also question: there were patents that you’ve discussed previously about drones being disguised as dragons for the how to train your dragon. Is there any updates on that or has the proposal been cancelled.

[@ThemeParkStop]

We're still hoping for flying dragons, but no new news yet!

[@universalgames2901]

@@ThemeParkStop hope they do have flying dragons. If they add them it could be one of if not the most immersive land in the world

[@273inches7]

I'M SO GLAD THE UNIVERSAL PARKS ARE FINALLY GETTING THE LORE THEY DESERVE!

[@keithschneider1054]

Definitely disappointed that the Cassini and Zephyr Market restaurants in Celestial Park were value engineered. Oh well, better to do it to these two restaurants than anything else in the park. Also missing the Cosmic Cakes bakery shop that was supposed to be in the open space between the Atlantic restaurant and Constellation Carousel. That space looks like it will be a flower bed at park open in 2025. There’s always a chance this could open in Phase 2.

[@keouine]

Too soon. (re-ridability + minutes in Air conditioning) X (fun factor / wait time) = favorite.

[@fourlittlebirds6166]

Something that universal doesn’t overlook, that I think Disney has really dropped the ball on the last twenty years, is taking advantage of all the little IP that they could slip in here and there. (Like the flux capacitor on the back of the coaster vehicles)

[@Themersive]

Universal definitely made a great announcement.

[@allenshapiro8795]

1) Monsters 2) Nintendo 3) Train Dragon 4) Celestial Park 5) Wizard World (distant 5th)

[@fourlittlebirds6166]

The Kronos device is the Dr Who phone booth. The TARDIS! Makes perfect sense.

[@scottmetzel]

Woah wait, like a 2 mile long moving walkway?! I feel like there’s a hidden ride opportunity here.

[@ThemeParkStop]

No no no, like from the Epic Universe flat parking lot to the park entrance area.

[@iank7941]

My bad for making jokes lol

[@dlfendel2844]

RE the images of the original monsters/actors? I seem to remember there was a lawsuit by Bela Lugosi's family over the Aurora monster MODEL kits way back that resolved that one way or the other.

[@brerfox1000]

It was resolved in favor of Universal in 1979, but then the California Celebrity Rights Act was passed in the 1980s that gave celebrities’ estates the rights to their images for 70 years after their death.

[@makerdistrict]

1.) Dragon 2.) WWoHP 3.) Celestial 4.) Mario 5.) Monsters Starfall Racers! Blue Dragon! Hope I didn’t forget anything 😂

[@johnmceleney1092]

Yay - Dragons land has sheep statues

[@UndeadNerdT800]

38:22 yes

[@ParkMind]

52:55 😂😂😂😂

[@godsflesh5057]

I work at the company building pizza moon along with lots of other epic universe content It’s a crashed spaceship landed in blocks of Swiss cheese and inspired by “something funny happened on the way to the moon” classic movie. Iconic red rocket ship coloring. We are also building a lot of the inside for the Monsters Unchained ride which is very gothic with lots of dark brown and gold theming. We are making this Frankenstein skeleton which looks awesome, and we have some foam replicas of Victoria.

[@gabrieldally6044]

For comparison, World of color's fountains reach 180 ft in the air. So not quite World Of Color but much larger than cinematic celebration

[@frankmelchor9238]

They are ok.. I just think most people wanted the classics.

[@ryanguinan9949]

How to train your Dragon and Dark Universe

[@MrMtr999]

1. HTTYD 2. WWOHP:Ministry of Magic 3. Celestial Park 4. Mario 5. Dark Universe Blu Dragon or Atlantic. Is is true they will have full service Italian and Mexican restaurant after 2025 . Thank you.✌️

[@jeandavidnau8314]

Anticipation level from least to most. 5. Nintendo...always been a play station and Xbox guy. But I'm sure it will be fun. 4.Harry Potter...been there done that(somewhat) 3. Celestial Park...i hope the merry go round comes off better in person than it did on the reveal. 2. Dragons,...just watched the second movie yesterday in preparation . Death and real stakes. Poor Stoick. Can't wait #1. Although I AM pretty disappointed that it's not really classic monsters. AND I wish the world was set in the classic 1930s'-50s period. Not a fan of "the modern retelli g"

[@gabrieldally6044]

Ranking most to least lands and each ride 1) Dark Universe - Dark ride 2) Celestial Park- Nighttime Spectacular 3) Harry Potter- Dark ride 4) Dragons- Stage show 5) Nintendo - Donkey Kong 3)

[@AXander1978]

So.......Time Turner maguffin to go to Umbridge's Trial??? Huhhhhhhh???

[@kellyvalence5323]

I assumed it was going to be the battle over the Prophecy but I guess not if Umbridge is main villian?

[@miguelreyes3481]

#discoballfish 😂😂😂

[@mattsoreng3066]

I’m most excited for dark universe then ministry of magic then super Mario world with how to train your dragon as my least excited for.

[@TheVloggerDude2018]

I can already see the very confused tourists who have no idea epic universe is another park entirely and think they can take the Hogwarts express over to the ministry of magic.”This train will only go to diagon alley! Those looking to go to the ministry of magic will have to take a knight bus!” 🤣🤣🤣

[@ducktails1695]

People go to Universal thinking they're going to Disney and that they're all owned by the same company. Believe it or not this does happen. 🤦‍♂

[@nokrepkie]

This will definitely happen, I can practically guarantee it.

[@dermot864]

Ian said what I want to say, why the Potter portal is the most plain one? another portal is so fancy hope the CGI technology is not distracting the immersive feel, but it's universal, so worried! why couldn't they use real human animatronics like Hagrid's, why have to be CGI again

[@TheBitBlock]

OK I did not know that Dr "Victoria" is the great grand daughter of Victor Frankenstein. I thought this was just some lame modern gender swap thing. Knowing this it makes it a bit less cringe. I really wish they would have gone more overboard with her design. She kinda just looks like a women you would see shopping in a Target. Is the ride mostly real sets / animatronics? Or is there some kinda Ar / major cgi screen segments?

[@jeandavidnau8314]

Still pretty cringe....give me 1930s-50s vibe with VICTOR..and classic design

[@AdamYJ]

@@jeandavidnau8314 But that wouldn’t even be a Universal character, though. Victor Frankenstein was from the book. The one in the Universal film was HENRY Frankenstein, because they used a mishmash of names from the book (they also combined Victor’s name with that of Elizabeth’s maid to make his best friend Victor Moritz).