How Epic Universe will Overthrow Disney...

[@CZsWorld]

I just love seeing them embrace coasters as the main attraction. Remember when Universal was the park where you end up looking at screens in every ride? Velocicoaster was a turning point for sure

[@legoagent95]

i think hagrid’s was the turning point since that’s where they really went hard with animatronics and physical sets

[@Red_Ryan_Red]

@@legoagent95That’s when they realized they could have it both ways.

[@deadshotdaiquiri2734]

Me and CZsWorld really just have the same hobbies. That's insane

[@CZsWorld]

@@legoagent95 true

[@Anotherexister]

Never knew czsworld was an enthusiast

[@Justin-og9gu]

Celestial Park being "boring" has a point that may indicate something about Universals long-term plans for the park. Constellations are timeless folklore and can't be patented, they chose this theming for that reason. At least as far as IP is concerned they should NEVER have to re-work the theming in the hub-world. All the portal worlds are connected to IPs...and the layout means they are easy to change. If at any point Train Your Dragon has a dip in popularity or Universal loses their HP license they can close those portals while they re-work those sections to be themed to other more popular or owned IPs. The park is literally being designed semi-modularly to allow for the hub-world to remain untouched and allow consistent access to all the sections while others are rebuilt or re-themed. I wonder what their plans are for this, and if we'll see more rapid re-theming than we do in other parks. It'd be cool to see a world rotated every few years so there's always something new and more chance they're going to cover your favorite IP at some point in your lifetime.

[@spraghoot3598]

cooked

[@timothybernardi68]

"Every few years"? So you think it would be strategically wise to close and area for two years and spend a billion rebuilding a collection of theme park attractions?

[@SimplySades]

I doubt that they will 'mix and change' themed areas but I like the concept. I'm sure they will change rides but not whole themed lands. And I'm certain that they will pay as much as they can to keep HP, like so many of the parks have HP and it would cost more to change it then keep paying the license

[@Red_Ryan_Red]

The power of Mario, Harry Potter, and The Monsters combined will be incredible to see.

[@thebestdecepticonSoundwave]

don’t forget How to Train Your Dragon

[@karstenkrauss7007]

In the future, hypothetically speaking, imagine lands associated with Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and Super Nintendo World adding Pokémon and Zelda.

[@noahmintie]

Bro Disney hasn't innovated in years meanwhile Universal has been pushing the envelope with the **** MINIONS

[@ColeFetz]

Huh bruh this is how I know you’re an online rat who’s never been lucky to go to Walt Disney World for a full vacation. Galaxy’s Edge with Rise of the Resistance is extremely immersive (like Harry Potter), Flight of Passage in Pandora is the best 3D simulator ever made, Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind with the backwards launch is best indoor coaster ever made, remy’s ratatouille adventure in Epcot, Tron with its insane takeoff feeling, and more!!! Disney has just been sprinkling the innovation through its private theme park island consistently! But alright yea Disney needs more who wouldn’t want more innovation

[@nightisright1873]

Disney used to be like hey we have this new idea for a ride let’s develop or find a brand new ride system .Heck Disney had the perfect ride system the omnimover it’s under used and it eats up a tone of people .Handles capacity amazingly well

[@sketchycat6223]

Disney has been steering towards a higher tax bracket of attendees in the past few years, but Universal is the peoples park!!

[@mr_downstairs741]

They just added Cosmic Rewind and Tron. Plus they are working on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure or whatever it is called.

[@timothybernardi68]

You think so? The last MAJOR expansion at Universal Studios Florida was Diagon Alley which opened ten years ago (2014). The Fear Factor theater sits empty. The Toon Lagoon theater at Islands of Adventure sits empty. Lost Continent closed with no announcement about a replacement. In fact, there are no new attractions under construction or even announced at either of Universal Orlando's existing parks. And you're claiming that it's Disney that "hasn't innovated in years"? I see.

[@platinumspike9578]

The dark universe manor ride will use an updated kooka arm system like forbidden journey but it rumored to have significantly more physical sets with screens only acting as accent pieces. If Universal crushes this ride, I think it could be the best in the park.

[@suninmyeyesyes]

Definitely the one I'm most hyped for. But also the new HP ride looks massive and we have no clue what that ride is gonna be either.

[@TheNinjaDC]

Epic Universe represents not the point Universal overtakes Disney, but the critical turning point where Universal starts down that path to do so in 10-15 years. Universal currently is like Disney in the early Eisner era. A very expansion heavy period where no expense is spared. When Disney added 2 more parks to Orlando, 2 water parks, many hotel resorts, and iconic rides like the OG Splash Mountain & Tower of terror. Universal is aggressively growing like that period. Epic Universe will be the best park in Orlando and turn Universal into a week long destination. On top of that, they are creating mini parks focused around young children (Legoland like parks), adult entertainment experiences like the year round HHN in Vegas, And potential new (or acquired) parks the UK, Spain, and S. Korea. Disney meanwhile is in a holding phase. Their parks make more than Universal, but most of that profit is funneled away from the parks, and into unprofitable divisions. Splash Mountain's retheme represents modern Disney well. The OG Splash mountain was a spare no expense ride, a log flume that cost nearly $200mil to build (in the 80s), with scores of animatronics. The retheme is a very budgeted endeavor that cuts the number of animatronics to 1/3rd of what they used to be while completely reusing the aging foundation. Modern Disney wouldn't build a new Spalsh Mountain, but modern Universal would.

[@asudevil316]

"Week long vacation" you people are are so stupid. IOA and Studios are half day park. With Epic it is a 3 day resort lol

[@TheDudeAbides23]

Super well said

[@sambell4370]

Those flat rides in the HTTYD land are elite in my opinion. I experienced one for my first time at Lost Island last summer and once you know how to flap the wings you can spin continuously

[@cinnamonsugar2011]

Hopefully it WILL so Disney realizes they have to innovate again with some competition Edit: I started a war in the reply’s

[@HugeRMCFanBoY-bx3od]

That Really Only Applies To They're Movies The Disney Parks Are .Great

[@conormoore7038]

I still get mad every time I see these comments cause, these people have the memory of a goldfish not remembering Pandora or galaxies edge, like what you on about.

[@PHX357]

​@@conormoore7038nono it's because they suck because.......okay give me a moment! /j

[@dasoupsoup]

​@@conormoore7038OP is not the one with the memory of a goldfish here. Do you remember why Pandora and Galaxy's Edge exist? It's because Universal introduced competition with Harry Potter. If anything, those are perfect examples of why Disney does need to be further pressured with more competition.

[@ColeFetz]

I agree but also I’m so thankful we have Tron, Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind (The best indoor coaster in the world), Avatar FOP, remy’s ratatouille, galaxy’s edge, and everything else.

[@ChutneyGames]

6:03 it actually is going to be the kuku arm system, but there won't be screen sections. Instead, they will use props like the dragon and dementor sections of Forbidden Journey

[@scottwestphall]

This park is going to be awesome. Definitely puts Disney on notice and will push them to up their game. Can’t wait for this open.

[@blaghgames5050]

Music choices throughout the video are PEAK btw, great vid here

[@josh0108]

The Donkey Kong minecart coaster is allegedly manufactured by Setpoint. Also, there is one opening at Universal Studios Japan this year.

[@mcmadness110]

The ride track is fabricated by Peterson but the ride’s manufacturer is believed to be Setpoint, which was recently acquired by JR Automation, which is part of the Hitachi group.

[@mcmadness110]

Setpoint is notable for vertical track on many of their rides and the steel fabricator the coaster was recorded being tested at was a 10 minute drive away from their headquarters.

[@timothybernardi68]

Excellent information

[@brianfoss571]

Plot twist: Disney sets up a Mears bus link from Disney Springs to Epic so their resort guests ONLY spend a day there.

[@Oxijinn_]

The last time I went to Orlando (2016 I believe) I didn't bother with Disney. I'd been twice before, but the last time I had went it was only for one day, rather than a 50/50 split of Universal and Disney over a week. There is just nothing at Disney right now that I can't get at Universal in a better way. Theming, experience, queues etc was always better at Universal for me. I plan to go to Universal when it opens up next year and I've not been interested in Disney for years. Especially with how expensive it's become without adding anything making it worth the additional costs. I've even recommended to friends that if they're going to Orlando that Universal is better in most cases than Disney. With these expansions, combined with the issues Disney are facing in Florida right now, the two are no longer competitors like they used to be. Universal is just dominating right now.

[@Le_JYT]

Wait till you go on velocicoaster

[@timothybernardi68]

No, Comcast's parks are not "dominating right now". They are actually offering deep discounts on tickets because attendance is lagging. Their last financial reports indicate park revenue is flat. Thankfully USF is adding new entertainment this summer.

[@Dinogames88]

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[@VerbilKint]

I already told the wife and kid, I REFUSE my first walk into Dark Universe to be until nightfall. Then another hour. I want it dark.

[@tymotekaitis3872]

Me too🧛🏻‍♂️🐺

[@richardperhai8292]

Dragon is also home to one of the best stage shows ever created (it's a copy of Shanghai's) complete with a full sized Toothless flying over the audience

[@HollywoodandWine101]

The word I’ve heard from insiders is that the battle for the ministry is actually the trial of Dolores umbridge and she escapes and causes havoc. Which id love a lot more than order of the phoenix.

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

There's really no stopping Universal at this point. It took Disney forever to put up Tron, which many people find underwhelming. Since then, Disney has done nothing to prepare for the entire park that Universal has been openly constructing for years.

[@gissneric]

People are always focusing on Tron when Cosmic Rewind is superior and one of the best coasters currently in Orlando.

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

@@gissneric that's fair in a way but then.....that's still just one more ride.

[@Revan-pj2lf]

wait, is epic universe a whole new location or is it connected to the existing orlando park?

[@Red_Ryan_Red]

I’d like to add in from an infrastructure point of view, the future Epic Universe train station connecting to the airport will change the game down there. I believe SeaWorld also said they will buy into the train as well, which would be great because I still love those parks.

[@General_Belu]

Now there’s something I have never heard in my life.

[@serenediipity]

i might be in the minority of people most excited for the httyd land, but this expansion is probably gonna make a much bigger difference than i realize. the days of universal being a 1-2 day trip being a thing of the future is gonna be great

[@JCollaseum]

Same

[@sharkybuddy7]

Im so excited for epic universe!!!! Also this is a really good thing because Mabye and hopefully Disney will realize they need to make BIG changes

[@park6242]

I honestly hope universal takes over, Disney has disregarded the consumer time and time again. They’ve gone mega woke, raised prices, and ignored complaints from the public. They’re doing it to themselves

[@NicEeEe843]

Universal: “I am the captain now”

[@emilyofjane]

Hopefully this will put more pressure on Disney to lower prices, if nothing else. They’ve been getting pretty greedy with their park fees lately, and Universal can really hit them where it hurts by undercutting them on ticket prices.

[@tymotekaitis3872]

Amen!

[@LBCoasters]

Great Video Coastoons Keep Up The Great work

[@mr_downstairs741]

I’m a big Disney fan and I can agree that Disney will have some competition with this park. I don’t think it will overthrow it, but hopefully Disney will add some more coasters after this park opens since their newest rides are roller coasters.

[@cinnamonsugar2011]

YES this is what I have been saying!

[@Lil_Angry_Bitch]

Disney got overthrown in the Box Office by Universal, they are definitely about to be overthrown in the Theme Park industry by Universal. Wait and see. Disney has nothing new planned for their parks, not a single Rollercoaster. While Universal will have an entire new park. What do you think will happen attendance wise?

[@CryptoThoughtsToday]

Solid editing my friend

[@nightisright1873]

What’s great is Universals creative team is made up of a lot of ex Disney imagineers .Disney is letting there creative talent bleed out do to strict ip driven agendas for attractions

[@seriomarkj]

This is going to be huge! I cannot wait

[@nicestoriesnottherealstori3006]

3:33 Honesty reminds of a Whoa Peice from Thrillville and those were generally always meant to be fictional.

[@chasehecht7270]

yo where do you find all these instrumentals

[@katmurray2180]

Honestly universal has a better fastpass system. If they have seamless transportation I would easily choose it over Disney. Especially considering there's nothing new out of Disney lately.

[@randolphwilliams2365]

It all looks incredible!

[@handthefs8197]

I think you are completely correct that Universal is clearly dumping insane money into growing right now. They are also doing a lot of things very right and very well. The problem is I have to disagree with you end statement that you are sure the company will continue to invest in their parks and maintain the quality they initially deliver. I know that sounds cynical but look at disney and every other company. The motto is sell high hopes and deliver the bare minimum.

[@joeschmoe5231]

There's two words that sum up how Epic Universe will beat Disney World: Super Mario.

[@ImagineTheAI]

The whole park scene in orlando has been exploding the past few years. Actually makes me plan to move there before this park opens!

[@lennylennordson6135]

Bro I am so excited for Epic Universe

[@sirbossk]

What's really deadly about this for Disney is the fact that they're bringing out Epic Universe right around the time that Disney is going through a clear creative and investment slump AND people are getting really vocal about how they're fed up with Disney's worst aspects (price, reservations, Genie+, etc.) at the same time. And to make things worse, Disney doesn't even seem to be trying to fight back. They must've missed the meme on having to fight to stay on top when substantial competition comes. So yeah, I think it's clear that Universal is going to take a huge chunk out of the Orlando pie. I don't think Universal overtaking Disney in attendance in the area is out of the question.

[@alisongreen7447]

I think they assume visitors will still come to "Disney" no matter what, but they are discounting the nostaligia motivation. As I understand it many in the US grew up going to Disney so then they take their kids and so on and it becomes a generational tradition. For Disney to ignore that fact that current young parents may decide its cheaper to take their kids down the road and perhaps just do a side trip to the mouse means the next generation will see Universal as the nostaligic traditional trip and Disney as the "add on" and that is a bad move for the future. Good will and history with people is a solid advantage for any commercial company but needs to be maintained and once lost is incredible difficult to recapture.

[@SalivatingSteve]

Plus Disney’s recent films just aren’t that good and have been box office disasters.

[@zigzagintrusion]

@@alisongreen7447You’re spot on about how Disney and Universal are regarded by most US families. I can say that my family (and most that I knew) would go to Disney for maybe a week and then maybe go to Universal for a day or two as a plus. And the whole intergenerational thing plays a huge part into it, but it’s losing momentum with how bad the park has been recently.

[@tymotekaitis3872]

Amen!

[@patrickn8355]

The Monsters: Unchained ride is confirmed as a Kuka robotics arm ride like forbidden journey. Difference is that it won’t be covered to prevent you from seeing all around, and will use far more practical effects and animatronics than forbidden journey, with a limited number of screens and no 3D glasses! *edit; Kuka, not luka*

[@acowwithlegs]

I’ve heard that the ministry of magic ride is using the same system as spiderman. But if you look at the showbuilding, it’s absolutely MASSIVE. Based on the Jurassic world adventure ride, it Makes me wonder if they are going to go crazy with animatronics and I think the sets are going to massive; an screens will only be used when other methods are not possible. They have teased it to be something truly next level, potentially the leading attraction? I think they are just not trying to say much about it right now but it sounds like it’s going to be something special, and I’m most excited for that even though I’m not a Harry Potter fan.

[@CowsiinCoasters]

I hope universal does overtake disney, disney has gotten way too comfortable and never cater to thrill seekers. Universal found a way to incorporate activities for every kind of person who wants to visit a theme park.

[@JLG_Gaming]

I’m super excited for Epic Universe 👍

[@pablorubio8287]

How to train your dragon land looks like it has an Intamin. The track looks a lot more like Intamin and the support footers are round as well as the support being super thick opposed to the skinny Mack supports

[@philrabe910]

The CP will be open to the non ticket holding public. Like City Walk. At each portal they use facial recognition (if the guest allows it) to admit them into that land. I haven't heard this, but theoretically they could sell a ticket just to Nintendo or Potted Harry World...

[@JACOBMORHAR]

Let's Just Have Both Of Theme Parks DISNEY AND UNIVERSAL Could Work Things Out Without Competing With Each Other

[@jeremybrown1598]

But then they wouldn’t have competition

[@Legendary_Star-lord]

I’m pretty sure the mansion ride is the same ride system as forbidden

[@Heifer2997]

I think Universal has many more years to go before they are the most popular chain (assuming you mean most attended) Universal just has half as many parks. Maybe someday, but I doubt it'll be epic that does it. Now if you mean mostly highly regarded, Epic might well do that.

[@bryancurdi451]

Idk I'm pretty sure the 2022 numbers showed that Universal passed Epcot and Animal Kingdom. I'm not completely sure about Hollywood studios. However, Magic Kingdom was in 1st in terms of attendance. Right now Disney is getting a lot of attendance but Universal keeps catching up and getting more attendance. Whether or not Epic will allow Universal to get higher attendance than Disney I'm not sure. But I do know that it will get their attendance even closer to Disney's

[@Heifer2997]

@@bryancurdi451 Well I was reffering to world wide attendance. Where, when Epic opens, Universal has 7 parks and Disney has 12. I could maybe see Universal passing them in Orlando, but I doubt it. At least not right away. TEA numbers are made up anyways, so it really doesnt matter. Hahaha. Now quality of resort... Universal Orlando has got Disney World beat hands down. But they didn't need Epic to do that as Disney World is a dumpster fire.

[@rb5078]

I’m pretty much going to live in Dark Universe. I’m so freaking excited!

[@FlyingDolphin118]

Epic universe might be the second best theme park in America and it will be hard for some to make an argument Disney is better. Nostalgia is a powerful thing though.

[@uhhhhhhh4040]

That Disney is better as a whole or a single Disney park is better than Epic Universe?

[@PiggyTgames]

Bro Tokyo Disney sea is ranked one of the best theme parks in the world

[@cosmomcfloso5820]

I can’t wait for this bro

[@UmNitro]

well done vid man, whats that first background beat called?

[@Coastoons]

Did it again - playboi Carti

[@thebestdecepticonSoundwave]

Bye bye Mickey.

[@kirbot]

Didn’t we say it was the “end of Disney” when universal announced the Harry Potter land? I doubt it will kill Disney and come 7-8 years Disney will fire back with something just as good.

[@okzyzz]

The public domain character land was a genius idea

[@rukirgaming]

There's also a part where Universal is planning on squeezing the Brittish out of Flordia by having a park the size of IoA half an hour away from London

[@beanburrito1002]

Cant wait for the absolutely terrifying rollercoasters

[@Blundabus1337]

I think it has a chance. Mario is more recognizable than Mickey Mouse now.

[@nightisright1873]

Now more than ever Disney needs that mentality of What would Walt do ?

[@The_MenraC]

When I went to Orlando in 2020, I couldn’t get on Hagrids, was still afraid of Hulk, and Velocicoaster wasn’t open yet. However, Universal was still infinitely better than Disney. Hence why we only spent one day at Magic Kingdom and got on like 3 rides, and we spent 3 days at Universal.

[@karlmanning2603]

Plot twist: SeaWorld Orlando unveils something big to take them both out! 😅 lol jk.

[@thepeanutter9972]

I'm guessing Universal is banking on live action How to Train your Dragon being a success otherwise the theme will probably date the park in later years

[@Tacoaloto]

I feel like The coaster in the How to Train Your Dragon world should have been a flying or wing coaster, still this announcement is really cool.

[@mainstaging]

3:35 J-Cole tribe beat? Amazing choice

[@Coastainment]

Star fall racers should definitely be a hit👍

[@LEWIS1992]

Not enough rides for an entire week. Maybe 2 days at best.

[@slob5041]

Disney is saving for a third park and expansion to Disneyland but not saying anything, it’s why they’re testing out lands in Singapore beforehand

[@jappie.]

Coastoons: *says Dark universe* *DRAMATIC VAMPIRE APPEARS WITH AN ORGAN AND LIGHTNING!*

[@ARandomPersonOnHere]

1:31 T H U N D E R *organ music inserted*

[@Piiiiiiiiit]

Disney has been on top for too long, people are over the painful mediocrity that’s only gotten more glaringly obvious over the past half decade or so.

[@kargbros5347]

Coasttoons, I am a young new thoosie because of you. Me and my family will be going to Cedar Point this summer. They told me that their favorite ride was Magnum XL200 and they were in the time zone of when mille came. Should I agree with this. I have watched your videos and I know you aren't that high on Magnum, but I haven't ridden many rides. I hope that you respond and give me feed back

[@t-shirt7549]

how to train your dragon solos!! i think the land actually looks peak even if the rides are nothing too special

[@3brianssolS]

Sorry Disney I talk about it about Universal’s newest park. It’s bigger and huge And the best. They got pearls in the land and they do this to Disney’s park so Disney is done for so you have to fill your own Disney, whatever it says villains land fair park fairgrounds to unlock Walt Disney World‘s newest park called theme rides the call fair grounds called Disney villain hugger for heroes for the right side, not villains

[@darrellborder8555]

Universal wins and no one cares about dizzy anymore. Dizzy takes a hit so hard that traded stock falls to the scare floor and never recovers for at least another decade or more.

[@wuudy_doni]

Ngl my next trip to orlando might be universal

[@therealventures]

Universal 👑

[@imawaffyduck]

hopefully my family will finally go to universal after the park opens

[@hurleyfrancois4060]

I don't know about that... it's like McDonald's vs Burger King... yes Burger King has bigger burgers. But no matter what, everyone still goes back to McDonald's- whether it's for the memories, or the fries; Mcdonald's is still king, and everyone will still goes to disney. heck, every time I fly to Orlando, the plane is always full with everyone going to disney.

[@zjweele13]

7:30 is the moment he actually starts talking about the suggested topic. Yw

[@zigzagintrusion]

Thank you bro

[@ruthlessfilms2023]

loving what universal has been doing recently. really hope they overtake disney

[@annien.1727]

Never! Not by a long shot! Disney WILL rise back up to the top! I'll make sure that HAPPENS! Just you wait and see!

[@bigboislatty]

W for putting did it again

[@vortexluigirosalina5557]

I say it’s their ace up their sleeve

[@ClebyHerris]

I might just go for 3 days

[@liamcollinson5695]

I do wonder if epic universe will have HHN nights the dark univese seems perfect for it

[@ajarmetta]

Celestrial is on purpose to not be that interesting because they wanted to avoid a ip so they would never have to change it

[@animal5085]

I feel like Universal is a little bit too dependent on IP, though Disney has had the same issue as of late.

[@doublerunners9058]

A Mack launch coaster please I’m begging for Mack to use their new lsm technology the one that actually feels like a launch over a push but judging by the video it’s the weak ones.

[@crazy4wavescoasters741]

I'm already used to stay a couple of days on both properties.

[@VelocicoasterFanboy]

Rip Disney

[@uhhhhhhh4040]

Epic Universe isn’t gonna kill Disney. It would be the start of what does

[@CoasterSociety]

It’s going to wake Disney up. It’s great for us consumers.

[@kalzium8857]

I think universal is in a good spot of overtaking disney in florida.

[@topgunjoeicdbko]

Your statement is true. Epic will overthrow. Not for the reasons you said. It will overthrow becuase the cartoons our parents grew up with and collected are old. Kids are going up with the shows and toons a 30 year old today watched. Not micky mouse. Kids want to see pokemon how to train your dragon and dreamworks. I dont see how Disney can modernize

[@kpaige3495]

Also they made a land off of a single movie and a two d game?

[@bruh2970]

day whatever the fuck of asking coastoons to make a music account

[@crazyfilms6412]

Am I the only one that wants Disney to win the war?

[@widovv_296]

Unrelated, but how awesome would it be if microsoft entered the theme park industry. They have such great IP especially with recent bethesda acquisition: minecraft, halo, pirate land iscovered with sea of thieves , fallout

[@overrated5246]

Common coastoons W

[@HugeRMCFanBoY-bx3od]

why is that saying so cringe

[@overrated5246]

@@HugeRMCFanBoY-bx3od you what’s really cringe, spending your time sitting behind a computer screen negatively commenting on other people’s positive comments, so cringe

[@theredpriest]

Funny thing is...Universal doesn't have to do anything. Disney is happy enough to destroy themselves.

[@timothybernardi68]

Gotta give it up for a guy who admits that his YT video is just "clickbait". ( 9:40 )