Universal Epic Universe News Mega Update - THEMING DETAILS, COASTER TRAINS, & NEW CONSTRUCTION

[@ThemeParkStop]

Which world do you hope will receive official details next?

[@VelocicoasterFanboy]

Dark Universe

[@cinnamonsugar2011]

I don’t know! There all so great!

[@Nojintt]

Monsters!

[@JFrombaugh]

I get the feeling Nintendo will be the first one confirmed since we already know about it & so as to keep us in suspense for longer.

[@WMTMEDIAOFFICIAL]

Wizarding world no doubt, I think it would be cool what kind of ride the new ministry of magic attraction would be

[@olympiangerm]

Hearing “is called Celestial Park” instead of “is rumored to be called Celestial Park” made me grin like an idiot holy shit I can’t wait

[@madisonlederer1545]

Same, I did a happy dance at that

[@trentonfoster3629]

Do Universal Studios in Northern California

[@CobbleBompster]

@@trentonfoster3629…huh?

[@MattBSmith]

I am so excited for this Park…but I have never liked the name Epic Universe…they should should have named the whole thing Celestial Park, it’s a great name!

[@Handles_suck_ass]

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[@katiebollman7503]

Alicia!!! That slow zoom out of the harry potter building is everything LOL. That building is MASSIVE! Definitely my most anticipated ride.

[@submergedstegosaurus437]

Seriously the amount of hype this channel gives Universal for free is insane! Wish they paid you for how much you are doing for getting people stoked for this park!

[@trentonfoster3629]

Do Universal Studios in Northern California

[@tulinfirenze1990]

I hope Alicia gets a complimentary opening day pass and free room at the hotel!!!

[@UmmYeahOk]

⁠@@tulinfirenze1990well, of course she would have to be given a free room at the new Alicia Stella Nova resort!

[@jordanberndt4157]

Don't forget Bioreconstruct!

[@JohnHuitema]

Lmao they named a whole hotel resort after her😅

[@juliangines6764]

The audible gasp I made when you highlighted the small part of the Harry Pitter ride as just the QUEUE, and that there’s an EVEN BIGGER ride building??? Oh man. I’m already figuring out how to get there opening day.

[@Patch1xo]

That queue will be the iconic British Ministry of Magic

[@curtandrewsjr.8163]

that's what I thought too: "THAT'S JUST THE FREAKING QUEUE?!"

[@juliangines6764]

@@Patch1xo I know. I wasn’t expecting it to be that massive, though. All that for the queue is insane

[@Hachacha08]

​@@trentonfoster3629 SHUT.

[@davidnewell3717]

FYI that detail on the entrance facade to MoM ride is specifically in an Art Nouveau style (mural looks to be also) this is a classic detail around Paris particularly the entrance to Metropolitan (Metro) stations.

[@ThemeParkStop]

Yes! Thank you, I always forget that term!

[@ShiningLightStudios]

I’ve been watching for a year and have to say you guys are my go to click when a new video pops up in my subs. Love love love! I can’t wait to continue to see the progress and visit the park. Your coverage is giving such a great in-depth look at how a theme park is built and the steps. It’s not very often we get to see a full brand new theme park built from the ground up

[@Kev-O33]

I hope this park is going to be an award winner

[@cesarachurra2321]

Is totally going to earn an big award for this 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@suninmyeyesyes]

The biggest theme park opening in the USA of all time, actually.

[@Kev-O33]

@@trentonfoster3629 why do you keep saying this in every universal video

[@UmmYeahOk]

⁠@@Kev-O33I think this person is special needs or something. Just thumbs down, and report everything as spam. You can’t reason with this person. None of these KZbin channels can do a video on a park that doesn’t exist, or even build such a park, if that’s what he is thinking. And the very idea that Universal would built a second park in CA, that isn’t connected to its existing Hollywood park is insane. I keep telling him to ask his parents politely to drive him down one day to the already existing CA park, but I doubt he’s done so. Too busy harassing KZbin channels about doing one in Northern California. I wish these channels would just block him, as it truly is harassment at this point.

[@kevinwelge7208]

This park is going to be epic (yes I said it) once it's open. I am so excited for Super Nintendo World, and Mt. Beanpole getting its characters just adds to that.

[@cheezybred]

Shout out to the hard working men and women building this stuff for us ❤

[@JTS-u3l]

I was thinking that it would be cool if Universal had a friends and family preview day for all the workers that helped build the park!

[@ThemeParkPassion]

This park is going to be amazing. Thank you for everything you do Alicia!

[@shawnokeefe1580]

Over hyped...unless that mystery potter ride is way better than the other potter darks

[@trentonfoster3629]

Do Universal Studios in Northern California

[@keithschneider1054]

Thank you for another great update, Alicia! You’re the best at confirming rumors and recognizing the details. I look forward to another year of great updates before park open!

[@FlavorLab]

How did you even catch the palm tree in the Donkey Kong framing? Such great work as always!

[@cesarachurra2321]

I didn’t even catch that and I watch bioreconstruct Twitter post every weekend jajahaha

[@alexys1665]

Jesus that wizard ride waiting area better have some interactive games because by the time we get to the ride 😅😅

[@JTS-u3l]

I was thinking "that's just the line?!" YIKES!

[@Galistia]

Anyone else have a good laugh every time they hear "Mount Beanpole?"

[@huddled_up]

dont diss my goat mount beanpole 💪

[@GetAtUsENT]

Its feels like just yesterday they were announcing epic univerwe, and here we are a year away from it opening its so crazy!🎉🎉

[@IAmRobbyyy]

I was just at seaworld orlando and saw epic universe construction from the top of mako & kraken, it was so cool!

[@attractionshubno1]

Great News Update for Universal Epic Universe Alicia

[@lennylennordson6135]

ITS HAPPENING!!! WERE FINALLY SEEING REAL DETAILS AND THEMING!!!

[@jordanberndt4157]

12:02 The sheer scale of this construction project blows my mind. They must be employing half of all the tradespeople in Florida right now.

[@davekotasenski381]

Best Epic updates on KZbin. Thanks

[@davidrodrigues9758]

Always a good day when Stella update us 🤩🤩

[@Zodia195]

I am very excited. I do hope the park opens up with little to no hiccups too.

[@kentslocum]

Well, it had better have at least ONE Hiccup--the one from How To Train Your Dragon, that is! 😊

[@Zodia195]

@@kentslocum Oh gees, I set up that one just perfectly huh? Lol.

[@eevee_mon]

​@@Zodia195yeah you did 😂

[@Porcf81]

Your updates are my favorite! Thanks for all the work you put into these!

[@bryancurdi451]

0:56 it would be amazing if some of the gravestones havs references to rides that have closed before. Unless it's supposed to be unused gravestones.

[@ConekillerConfuzor]

I've found myself getting so jazzed to hear that end-of-video music.

[@sparkasaurusdonna]

Wow, that Ministry of Magic Ride is going to be huge. Great video, thanks

[@INRamos13]

My biggest question is what are they going to do about the storyline. It's got "Harry Potter" in the name, but it's not like they can go and film the Harry Potter actors now. Will it be full-CG? Archival footage from the movies? Recasts? Entirely new characters and only background mentions of the Harry Potter cast? I can't wait to find out more details about this ride.

[@animationdude5]

​@DeMatastic Rumor is that Imelda Staunton returned to film scenes with the ride's storyline being Umbridge's trial after the events of Deathly Hallows. I'm sure they were able to get other 3rd tier actors from the series for other roles. Think Weasley twins or Malfoy.

[@NeonNijahn]

The artistry and attention to detail of universal really sets them apart. I'm so hyped for this.

[@aimeerogers4542]

It's so exciting to see things finally coming together so you can imagine what they're going to look like when they're finished

[@TomGabriele]

@13:12: looks like a hidden mickey in the carousel queue area, hah!

[@georgeamorim4815]

Thanks for the update Alicia!!! All the best to you. Kind regards from Brazil!

[@AccioLorna]

just saw you on for your amusement and came to watch some videos/ subscribe. your updates are awesome!

[@ThemeParkStop]

Yay! Welcome to the channel, and thank you!

[@INRamos13]

What's amazing to me is the level of attention to detail and care for every little thing. That is the sort of care that Disney used to pride themselves on, now their definition of "pride" is entirely different. All Universal needs to do is keep moving forward in this exact direction and it will overtake Disney in no time. And I'm not just talking about the parks.

[@bobbyswanson3498]

this is really shaping up to be universals best work yet

[@honkdishScratch]

7:20 THEY'RE SUFFOCATING THE YOSHI!! THERE'S STILL TIME TO SAVE THEM!!!

[@viking515066]

someone got caught sitting down on the job 6:38

[@dimetime35c]

Dude im SO excited for this to open!!!! I also CANT WAIT for the first Halloween Horror Nights at epic universe!!!!!!

[@TheBusymumof4]

Love the channel and all the updates!!!

[@Kumba9]

Outstanding update, Alicia &TPS! The park truly is Epic. Love the themed areas, but HTTYD and Dark Universe still my favorite themed areas thus far.

[@ImagineTheAI]

I'm planning on moving 2300 miles to Orlando so I can be there when this park opens.

[@thetntraider]

A small, but interesting note about Super Nintendo World. There's a hole at the top of Mount Beanpole that could likely be a hydraulic lift used for Mario during the land's opening celebration. The Hollywood version of Super Nintendo World had something very similar with Mario popping up in various locations around Mount Beanpole.

[@lue_n_g7449]

Love your videos, brightens my afternoon! I stop everything I’m doing to hear and watch details of new things coming to universal

[@WhitneySellsOKC]

Everyone is so damn right about how awesome this place is going to be!

[@viviprince7284]

Holy friholy is this progressing fast! I'm honestly psyched to see how the finishing look of the themepark is. 👏👏 for those workers👏👏

[@bonkurateiou]

I love watching the Epic Universe videos!

[@JTS-u3l]

So exciting!! Our family are Disney people but Universal is starting to peel us away. We had a blast on our trip last year--first time staying in the UOR bubble. Looking forward to Epic Universe!

[@nicbarrax76]

I hope they make the Dark Universe area a little scarier when darkness falls. Would be awesome to have a feeling of dread walking around at night. Fog, sounds in dark corners etc...

[@hopejordan2997]

This is going to be amazing

[@WhitneySellsOKC]

You are dope Alicia thank you for making news for my son he loves it and we want you to continue making vids so we can have more news about Epic Universe, Dreamworks Land, Universal Kids Park and more! Thank you,Alicia! So much, honestly!

[@EpicAdventureCouple]

We can't wait for this park my friend Good video today 💯🫵

[@TravelProductions-w4p]

I hadn’t experienced a Universal park yet and even though I want to do them, I’m so excited that this is happening fr and the process here is looking phenomenal! 🔥

[@suninmyeyesyes]

I'm SO excited for the main Dark Universe dark ride. WHAT ARE THEY DOING IN THERE!?! I feel like it's gonna be Uni's Haunted Mansion for a modern crowd but with vintage flair. I cannot wait.

[@texasburbs4380]

SO EXCITED for this park!!!!

[@Deebofreebo]

All the paint being slapped on is really making the progress feel more exciting! It’s happening!

[@sarahlouise2161]

Please tell me they sent you one of those portals?! I come on here to check for your updates every day and seen a couple of them been sent out, you are THE KZbinr for epic universe they really better have sent you one!! X

[@masterOFmuch]

you all do such a great job!

[@FanThemePark]

Man this park looks amazing!

[@sst5784]

I love and appreciate the work you put into these updates for us. Thank you!

[@lauracarnahandesigns]

Omg yay!! The Perfect video to watch while I eat breakfast this morning 🥳

[@StephenHatton-i6y]

Always Appreciate and Love all your work and effort you put into your Videos. Great JOB as Always!! I am very curious on how well or Amazing the Grand Helios will be on the inside and what special PERKS you would recieve.

[@SoniaDekker]

I love these videos! Thank you so much for creating them❤

[@ehsbe1056]

I love the fact that they’re going for a more general aesthetic rather than an overbearing theme for the main hub of the park, we haven’t seen a hub and spokes style park from universal before so it’s very cool that they’re choosing to make the hub of the park feel more like a park you’ll find in a city centre, just universal-ified, nothing too overwhelming just an exceedingly nice place to be in. Will look absolutely stunning when it’s completed.

[@prayingdaily100]

SUPER EXCITED!!!¡

[@ethanconnell4569]

YAY! I was hoping for a video today!

[@ChiliFarmer]

So excited

[@Bob-w2b8j]

The scale of this project is insane. I'm lucky enough to be able to drive there. Can't wait to take my son when he's old enough!

[@magicaltripguy]

Your videos are amazing! Have you done a video on the specific ride system for each ride going into Epic Universe?

[@Wooozy-vx78]

As a Floridian, I can’t wait to go to Orlando next year!

[@andreglasbergen3280]

So happy with an update every time it’s posted 😀 Just one thing…… for me, the names you mention in your videos for the Skyflyers and the coaster in HTTYD-land, fit in my opinion much better when they are switched! Cant wait for the next update!!

[@ThemeParkStop]

The coaster uses little gliding wings so it’s called Wing Gliders. The Sky Fly are a sports game Rally, that’s why it’s called Racer’s Rally.

[@cesarachurra2321]

Celestiki : Tiki bar? Because if it comes to that it would be so EPIC! Barsinith: maybe any other type of drinks? I also believe the facade for the Italian and the Mexican quick service restaurant might be ready at opening to have the celestial park complete but probably the interior will open months after the park opening. Also I believe that celestial park have so much space for future upgrades for new bars, stores and restaurant. Also Alicia have you heard universal has being sending emails asking for the city walk revamp for the future, looks like they’re looking to compete with Disney springs by bringing a complete entertainment district to orlando. That might happen maybe after epic universe open. Any news on Pokémon or Zelda?

[@pablogameplayerhunter259]

MUCHAS GRACIAS

[@Cordfosworth]

Love these updates... cant wait to get back to Florida in next couple years 😎👌

[@DrewtheDisneyDude]

Incredible as always. 👏

[@bjornemccomb8262]

I get most excited seeing Super Nintendo and the Wizarding World. I have watched How to Train Your Dragon and my kids love it and I noticed the 2nd one is streaming so I’m happy to see that progress as well, the colors are just fabulous!!!!!

[@williamoleary9330]

We cannot wait. Our Family along with three others will be planning a trip to Universal going forward. We are just done with that other Company. Walt Disney would have never hired a lot of the current people running, writing, directing and acting for his Company. What a fantastic update. Thank you

[@AlexA00]

It would be disappointing to see an active construction site in celestial park when the park grand opens, I hope they can get those extra dining locations completed by then

[@mar10rod38]

I am in awe every time I see an update. The rapid progress of this monumental and complex construction project may qualify as the 8th Wonder of the World!

[@allieknight15]

Do we have any more insight into the seating style of the HTTYD coaster? Seems like such a missed opportunity for it not to be straddle style like Hagrid’s or Tron to feel like you’re really riding a dragon

[@Cowgirlfrom_Hell]

Wow, I never thought I’d see the day where Mario Kart would come to life and I’m STOKED…about all of it

[@loganmyers4583]

Thanks for everything Alicia love the podcast

[@robparson4298]

Congrats Alicia on your 100k watching from melb AUS

[@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214]

9:52: The Dragon Coaster is now having a dual station.

[@AziaXtremeNFinity]

I can't wait for the interior design and construction such as the sets and most importantly I'm really excited to see the animatronics

[@kenttate9530]

It won’t be long now until we’re the weighted dummy’s in the rides

[@briansieve]

Great stuff. Thanks so much. Luna Estrella is Moon Star in Spanish. And prounounced ess-TRAY-yuh. They will be challenging everyone with all these authentic non-English words. Haha

[@philippecaron7434]

The music you are using for dark universe sounds like it could be the one used for the land!

[@rapids444]

Can't wait!

[@rabooey]

We have sheep!

[@jjmm999]

Excellent video 👏🏽

[@christodang]

Construction is happening fast! I was a bit skeptical when they said it'd open in 2025 when they just announced it this year but at this rate might even be first half of 2025!

[@SnapChit]

Alicia, thank you for the coverage, but every time I see the progress on this park, it gives me the literal ick because it’s a reminder that Florida state government officials didn’t shut down the state’s theme party industry in response to Covid. If they had forced Universal parks and construction projects to shut down for over a year the way California’s Gavin Newsom did, then Epic Universe wouldn’t be so far along in its construction progress. This is all just super gross, and I can’t even with this. Covid was harmful to black and brown bodies, which means not taking the virus seriously is literally racist. Everyone supporting and celebrating this construction progress is literally racist for not demanding that Universal stop construction during Covid (I refer here to Covid as a past tense time period, because American Democrat politicians were able to successfully eradicate the virus and save the world).

[@ThemeParkStop]

Speaking only to your comment on pausing construction, Universal did pause construction on Epic Universe for the better part of 2020 through a chunk of 2021. Work also ramped up slowly with social distancing measures and small crews with new pandemic safety protocols in mind. The park was intended to open in 2023, but because of this pause in work, it is now opening two years later in 2025.

[@SnapChit]

@@ThemeParkStopWell that’s not long enough for me, sorry. BIPOC communities were greatly affected by the virus. They needed to be protected from theme park guests. I also am not happy about the Universal Florida parks reopening in 2020. If a promise of “social distancing” measures wasn’t good enough for Newsom, then it’s not good enough for me either. The Universal park in California wasn’t allowed to open until 2021, and that’s how it should have been in Florida as well (personally I think even Newsom didn’t go far enough because he should have waited until there were zero COVID deaths before allowing theme parks to reopen. He clearly didn’t care about ALL COVID deaths, which has me literally shaking).

[@jaykay1899]

Get off the internet babes. Go for a walk. Talk to some family members. Hear the birds chirp

[@oscargarciasacalxotabraham1402]

Can't wait for this to be open

[@micahcreatesmagic]

Looks so good

[@splumpy8469]

jesus that queue is massive i was drinking my water and knew the buildings were like 100 feet hight so i wasnt expecting anything that big so when i saw the highlighted area i nearly spit out my drink

[@Blainegardner]

This is good work .

[@helmutfaust5012]

🥰🥰🥰🥰Thanks so much for another epic update .. greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@artapples8417]

I've always wondered with theme park designs why they don't bury large rides like the Harry Potter one so the entrance part is above ground but the main bulk is below ground freeing up valuable park space for shops, smaller rides etc, and also lessening the walk times

[@candidwings5609]

I'd guess it's a flooding risk, particularly in Florida

[@johnzywko5885]

Great job,the best

[@ranmas2004]

So will this park be included in packages along with Adventure island, universal studios and volcano bay?? If it is I'd expect prices to go up significantly.

[@kevinbhieey9188]

OMG OMG OMG! I MAY have figured out the least-important detail of this entire park! My guess as to the perfume mural is that the words say "Parfumerie Distillerie", so I googled it and there's a turn-of-the-century poster with those words on it! THIS WHOLE PARK MAKES SENSE NOW!!! While I'm on partially-hidden fonts: Are we sure of Luna Estrella (ay-STRAY-ya, BTW) as the name? Cuz that's going to the Luna well once too often. They seem to be pulling their trickery in obscuring things here since they haven't trademarked a name yet (have they?) A mysteriously-placed tree is hiding most of the second word and yellow letters have clearly been placed over red letters, though not to the left of the NA. You can see the red letters behind the EST as well, though they are far better hidden there. This means they either changed the name late in the game from whatever the red letters are saying, or they're hiding the real name. Let's hope it's the latter because "Moon Star" is hardcore stupid, worse than the South Park manatee word generator that came up with Terra Luna. ("Luna Y Estrellas" - "Moon & Stars" - would at least be a phrase that makes sense.)