This is the BEST Epic Universe Construction Update yet - My Full Breakdown of Dark Universe!!

[@yoopergamer2121]

My son just transferred to Epic from the main parks. So excited for him to be part of the opening team! 😮😮

[@kayleeh6484]

This must be super exciting! They are transferring already? Or is it starting training for whats to come? Are they allowed to discuss it? Just curious, I might have to google and check reddit now. :)

[@yoopergamer2121]

@@kayleeh6484 yeah they are testing rides already. He can’t tell me any secrets which is killing me!! Lol

[@PCDev]

That’s awesome!!

[@captainAlex258]

@@PCDev yep just one more coin

[@Melowbee23]

Everyone has been begging Disney to make a villains land, so I’m glad Universal is thinking ahead and taking the opportunity to have their own Monsters Universe. This is the land I’m most excited for!!

[@metallicnole4514]

It was long rumored to have the villains land in the beyond thunder mountain expansion. I'd love to see a villains land

[@captainAlex258]

disney will go out of business for all I care

[@timothybernardi68]

It sounds like Comcast is going to initially require guests to purchase a three park pass (with one pass providing admission to Epic Universe) in order to access the new park. That could mean (with the cost of parking) a family of four could spend more than $1000 tp (eventually) visit Epic Universe I hope all the rides work.

[@Meghannnnnnnnn]

So bittersweet. I'm 30, british, and met the most amazing woman whilst on holiday in Orlando in 2021. She had 3 different types of cancer at the time, she loved universal, and was diagnosed with leukemia in April 2023. The day I met her, I'd bought the hogwarts castle snowglobe which I'd wanted for years, as my team member friend had took me shopping with their discount. On the night I met her, I gave her that snowglobe as she loved harry potter too and I knew she was special. My birthday is in december, and she rang me from Universal in december 2022 (she'd went there specially for me, drove up from Sebastian), whilst I was in the UK asking for my address. She said she wanted to send me a birthday gift. She sent me the same hogwarts castle snowglobe I gave her, and included a receipt she'd wrote on the back of saying "happy birthday! Love ya girl. Angie :)" She died in may 2023. I know she would have loved epic. Breaks my heart.

[@Meghannnnnnnnn]

@@therealventures thank you 😞

[@legoagent95]

oh my god that is so sad. i’m happy you got to meet such an amazing person and i know she’ll be by your side when you visit epic. may she rest in peace

[@Meghannnnnnnnn]

@@legoagent95 thank you so much x

[@l.c.8798]

That's so sad. It's beautiful, but sad. God bless ❤

[@Meghannnnnnnnn]

@@l.c.8798 it was a beautiful, full circle thing. I miss her loads x

[@robertwerner5236]

I can't wait for the new Dark Ride for the Dark Universe!

[@tristanw46]

In regard to the transportation question at 7:16. Dev is right, Universal has not confirmed any transportation to Epic Universe yet. However, they did expand one of the roads going from the main Universal Orlando complex over to Epic Universe. In this expansion they added additional lanes on each side of the road as well as lanes blocked off in the middle for buses. This is assumed to be for Universal buses only that would take guests to Epic Universe from the main complex and vice versa. There will not be any water transportation to or from Epic Universe, at least for the foreseeable future. If you want reference for how the system might work, it will probably be similar to how there are buses at the main parking garage complex that takes you over to Volcano Bay. Of course, we will have to wait and see what the transportation actually is, but I’m pretty sure there are construction files/photos about the expanded roads with bus only lanes. Also, thanks for another great and quickly uploaded video Dev👍🏼

[@metallicnole4514]

Transportation will be trial and error once the park opens. I think there will be more demand for the endless summer hotels since they are central to both parks. Epic only has 3 hotels closer to it vs the 6 closer to the other parks. I worry about the overall price increase for endless summer.

[@JGREGO201]

Those 2 hotels look liked cruise ships but with a weird design. I hope Universal will put up some kind of wall in the pool area to keep onlookers out. Can't wait to see how it will all look. Thank you for sharing Dev, keep up the great work that you do. Stay safe and stay blessed my friend

[@RyanNodal305]

Dev I had tears of joy when I saw this announcement. Next to Super Nintendo World this was the land I was most excited about

[@ducktails1695]

Universal will have dedicated electric buses from CityWalk to Epic Universe. Part of the Kirkman Rd expansion is a dedicated bus lane down the center of the road. The road you see behind the hotels is the roundabout for those driving down the Kirkman Rd extension on to Epic Blvd. Universal is building a new bus depot near the Tera Luna hotel to hold/maintain these new electric buses.

[@billyurkovich2095]

Thanks Dev/Bianca …for covering universal ….many of us from pittsburgh (family , friends, etc) now make universal orlando our number 1 vacation spot …give us more and more universal … we see you as a future ambassador for universal parks .., keep up the good work

[@teamkong9216]

It’s good to know that Disney isn’t of everyone’s radar at number 1, it shouldn’t be, universal has more value for what you spend, better treatment at least right now.

[@thezemag]

The model in the preview store put how large it is into perspective. So large, I dont see myself wanting a shuttle to jump across the parks midday. I think its going to take minimum 2 days to experience everything in the property.

[@teamkong9216]

There’s so much interactivity, if I had the time and money, I could genuinely spend more then two days. The park will probably convince me to come back anyways.

[@terrylofrese6249]

The Windmill of fire 🔥 is going to be so cool. 😎

[@RobertoMezquiaJr]

I spoke with a team member in the Epic Universe Preview center on Sunday (6/23) and they told me that they are confident there will be annual passes available, possibly as an add-on. Take that with a grain of salt because they were speculating

[@Themersive]

The wait is tough. The tension is building. Woohooo

[@nathanr7599]

It took Disney the same amount of time to build a Starbucks in animal kingdom that it will take Universal to build a whole new theme park

[@timothybernardi68]

In May 2017 Disney opened Pandora at Walt Disney World. Over the seven years that followed Disney built four major attractions (Runaway Railway, TRON, Cosmic Rewind, Ratatouille), two themed lands (Galaxy's Edge and Toy Storyland -- which added four additional new attractions) , the re-imagining of EPCOT's Future World, a re-theming of another attraction (Tiana's Bayou Adventure) two major resort properties (Coronado and Riviera), a complete renovation of an additional resort (Contemporary) and an expansion of its transportation systems (Skyliner and DHS hub). That's pretty impressive by any reasonable standard.

[@nathanr7599]

@@timothybernardi68 do you know why the did all of that at once? (This was around the time Harry Potter in Universal was exploding) Disney realized Universal was a bigger threat than they originally thought And they played catch up

[@timothybernardi68]

@nathanr7599 My post was meant to illustrate how Disney has proven it can build resorts and attractions quickly and efficiently. What does your response have to do with my point?

[@ducktails1695]

@@timothybernardi68 They can build yes...but I still think they have financial issues and are just hiding it. This is why they're purposely spreading out work across multiple months. It's like they're using revenues from previous quarter(s) to help pay for what they're working on because they don't have the funding upfront. I think they were also caught with their pants down when Epic Universe was originally announced back in 2019 and did not expect Universal to continue building Epic so quickly during the pandemic. I think they were thinking Universal would delay Epic for far longer than it did during and after the pandemic. Or, at least hoping they were gonna do so to give them more time to develop some kind of response.

[@timothybernardi68]

@ducktails1695 I don't think you are familiar with Central Florida history. Universal alerted county officials in 2015 that this park was in the works At the time they stood in opposition to the construction of other attractions that were planned for the International Drive area (sight lines). They had acquired (or re-aquired) the property. They were negotiating the extension of Kirkman Road. Disney knew what was coming. Regarding your suspicions about Disney's financial standing, that is clearly all based in conjecture. The company's monthly financial reports have remained healthy. The crowds are showing up at the parks. The cruiselines are doing well. Are they slaves to the realities of the economy? Sure. But so is Comcast. And with zero new attractions currently being built at USF and IOA ... the attendance at those parks are going to be as affected by Epic as any of the WDW operations

[@melanieknight4503]

I can't believe how quickly this is coming along, it will be open in no time!! I hope someday I get to go but until then looking forward to seeing how much you will love it Dev and Bianca ❤😂❤

[@andrewormerod7741]

A reservation system makes sense but worries me. I wont like to not know whether or not I would get a reservation for epic universe the day I go.

[@kenttate9530]

I think this is going to be like Diagon alley in that I’m going to love just being there soaking in the world. The rides are just an awesome bonus

[@batshtcrazy5293]

I am BEYOND thrilled about this park. Its going to be so beautiful and fun! Your work and video is so appreciated!

[@SpookyJohnnyY]

I'm completely hyped for this land as well! This is the one I've been most waiting for- I just wanna park myself in there and take in the atmosphere!

[@ericcortez5328]

A huge thank you for all the work and research that you’ve done for this park. We cannot wait to see what universal has in store for us. My biggest excitement is of course monsters unchained because it gives me the same excitement/anxiousness of Halloween horror nights and I can’t wait 🔥❤️

[@trulyteriya]

The entire first year this park needs to stay open til midnight!

[@schoonfam08]

I am hoping and Fingers cross that after the park opens, phase 2 will be on the works and they’ll add creature from the black lagoon boat ride.

[@jasonmalafarina4636]

I’m predicting Dark Universe will receive an expansion as well. Rumor is part of the expansion will include a water ride attraction similar to the old Jaws ride at Universal Studios and The Jungle Cruise Ride at Disney. It will focus on The Creature from the Black Lagoon. I hope the expansion will include an indoor theater focusing on The Phantom of the Opera. However, the show is the reinvigorated Beetlejuice Rock ‘N’ Roll Graveyard Revue, and the interior is transformed to fit the Burton esthetic and design. The show would incorporate advanced lighting, projection, sets, pyrotechnics, etc. This would satisfy the fan-demand for this classic show to return and allow guests to sit down in AC and enjoy an amazing show!🎭

[@metallicnole4514]

Before any of that, they really need to develop the studios park. That one desperately needs new big ticket rides.

[@jasonmalafarina4636]

@@metallicnole4514 I 💯 agree. I personally feel like they need to put in a new Ghostbusters attraction/ride. I have some ideas on what it could be… They need to remove the Jimmy Fallon ride, Rip Ride Rock-It, the Fast and Furious attraction, and MIB. Islands of Adventure needs some changes as well. Then yes, they can focus on the expansions to Epic Universe.👍🏻👍🏻

[@metallicnole4514]

@@jasonmalafarina4636 I really want a back to the future ride. It's crazy to think that the last good ride studios built was gringott's and that was 10 years ago. Whereas in the last 5, IOA got velocicoaster and hagrid's. But they should replace rip ride with a new and reliable coaster and should take out jimmy fallons and fast and furious. IOA also needs to do something about the lost continent area.

[@jasonmalafarina4636]

@@metallicnole4514 Rumor is going around The Simpson’s area in Universal Studios Orlando is going to be replaced by a Pokémon attraction, and the area around Poseidon’s Fury will be replaced by a Legends of Zelda themed area.

[@shopper5969]

Happy Thursday! WOW!! Excitement going soon! I cannot wait! Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@PCDev]

Thank you for watching!!

[@kristihicks9549]

Good Afternoon Dev and Bianca 😊😊. Wow 🤩 wow 🤩 wow 😮!!! Epic is going to be amazing 😻. Dark universe is spectacular 😊. I am most excited about Dark Universe and HP!! 😊😊 Thank you for keeping us updated keep up the great work 😊😊

[@mike28113]

Always keeping us updated. Big Thanks

[@twinfitness67]

I’m so excited that they purchased more land to build. Awesome!!!! ❤

[@garystrankman3841]

This is a very detailed and well thought out description and preview of the new park/parks I am impressed Mr. PCDev.👍

[@alexdugan4467]

I'm right with you on this Dev! Can not wait!!! 🤯🥳🙌🏻

[@SultrySeeder]

19:24 Henry Frankenstein? The name of the doctor in Mary Shelley's book was Victor. Might be why they decided to name the great-great granddaughter Victoria.

[@thecopperiris]

I like the grey backdrop of the office.. I see the progression.. it's awesome

[@universalgames2901]

At first, I wasn't sure on the Monsters Unchained ride and got disappointed as it is the same ride system as Harry Potter & The Forbidden Journey, but if the actual ride is anything like the concept art, I wouldn't care, especially if it feels unique and delivers horrors and surprises. Imagine jumpscares on this ride.

[@universalgames2901]

@@therealventures right?!?! I really hope its like Extra Terrorestial

[@Oldmangamess]

This ride is going to be pretty much a Forbidden Journey on Crack. This ride literally has no screens that will simulate movement and will actually bring you scene to scene with a larger viewing experience

[@universalgames2901]

@@Oldmangamess yup no rotating wheel of screens

[@metallicnole4514]

That ride concerns me because forbidden journey makes me nauseous. I hope they aren't using screens.

[@universalgames2901]

@@metallicnole4514 ive heard it uses less screens

[@Rocksteaddy]

It takes Disney the same amount of time to refurbish a ride then it does for universal to create one ✋😭

[@EdwardSanchezProductions]

I am so excited for Epic Universe

[@ChinaDollTravels]

It is looking freakin fantastic!!! I can’t wait for this to open next year

[@vickistory2724]

This is so exciting. It might just be me, but it looked like someone was looking out of that window in the hotel with the light on!?! So excited about this Universe!! Much like the rest of the park, I can't pin point what part I'm most excited for. But, I'm almost to the point that it is going to take a day for each universe. They are all so big with so much to offer in each one. WOW!! Just trying to wrap my brain around all of it.

[@ReyesSerna-ez7ob]

Wow I can't wait to see the Park in Epic Universe and it looks amazing and I want to see the whole place to me

[@MrMtr999]

Love how you went walking around the site practically ! One of top bloggers on theme parks. Period. Awesome !! I guess Ministry of magic will blow everything away dye to its secrecy!

[@felvkitties8]

Dark universe looks great. I'm so glad the ride is not all screens like hp but different.

[@twilliams7709]

As we watch Dev move around the area, I just wonder how much the home, apartment values have changed or will change because of their vicinity to Epic Universe.

[@stuartheywoodi2980]

This has to be my fav one now

[@CallmeCoachC]

I’m already saving my money for a semi private vip tour. I ain’t trying to wait for anything.

[@teamkong9216]

Wish I had that kind of money, general admission is ok for me

[@christinaswartz5745]

You are the best at what you do and I love your videos

[@giabarletta5929]

Great investigative content, Dev!! Love seeing the “what could be’s”!

[@garykleinberger3704]

Ticket prices have not been listed yet and there will be bus service to the park.

[@prettyrickee80]

The Hotels fall in the Prime Value line same as Cabana and Aventura.

[@ayashamoon2705]

So exciting!! Thanks for the update Dev and Bianca!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@austiniscoolduh]

I probably wont ever be able to go to this park, but im hyped to see all the content on KZbin

[@jeffreymurray2251]

Epic Universe will definitely have an Impact on Disney. The new park will narrow the gap between Universal and Disney.I wouldn't count Disney out, Disney getting ready to invest 17 billion in WDW.Disney realize they have competition.The battle between Universal and Disney going be awesome for the consumer from 2025 and beyond

[@lordteabelly]

great video and makes me more excited to see it all finished. I love the universal monsters so this update was brilliant. i hope they add a show too like the beetlejuice review kind of show. im wondering if the park will have am evening show aswel, or parade etc to finish off the night, that would be great. Im from the uk and not been to orlando since 2008 so theres alot for me to see, ive been thinking of visiting in 2026 for 2 weeks and just do Universal so ill bexable to experience epic universe by then :)

[@ValePlaysGames]

I can’t wait for this park, heading there with the family next year. Dark universe looks unreal, and with rumoured expansion of Luigi’s mansion and the lagoon jaws style ride it’s definitely up there for best land

[@PrettyMuchIt]

11:47 👋🏼

[@Monchichichan83]

Man everybody and their Mama gonna be there for opening lol I can’t wait!!

[@robertclandau8065]

Dev -saw the announcement from Universal earlier this looks absolutely amazing-so looking forward to it being opened

[@brendabrinkley5139]

Excited about everything. Want to live it all

[@KingSynsei]

I can NOT wait to experience Dark Universe, super excited to see that land!!!

[@100madmic]

I love seeing this come to light

[@reaper2478]

LOADS of potential 👍😎🤘

[@l.c.8798]

This is so amazing!!!! 🎉🎉 what do you think the dark ride is going to be???!

[@barryandrews723]

Disney will suffer for years because of Epic Universe.

[@Supremepapi]

⁠​⁠@@addictivegamer102just stating the facts

[@greatone33j]

​@@addictivegamer102They aren't done expanding tho...

[@RyanNodal305]

@@addictivegamer102exactly let’s just be excited about a new theme park that is opening.

[@CobbleBompster]

@@RyanNodal305yeah, a new theme park that will objectively hurt Disney…

[@CobbleBompster]

@@addictivegamer102and it took Disney more than half a decade to do practically nothing to Epcot. Also, couldn’t you apply the same to Disney by saying that they haven’t opened another park since 1998? You might argue that there’s already enough room for expansion in their parks, but then that would also apply to Universal. Universal has Disney at a massive weak point, whether you like it or not. That obviously doesn’t mean that Disney is just going to up and explode, but to act as if people are bashing Disney for no reason is just denying the fact that this will hurt them, whether it’s a little or a lot. If we’re comparing Disney as a whole to Universal, then there’d actually be competition since Tokyo DisneySea just got that whole new land that looks really impressive. Disney parks in the US have just been an embarrassment since 2020.

[@sariegoodman6093]

We were just there 2 days ago. Driving by those hotels were beautiful. Had a mermaid type look. So pretty 🤗🤗

[@3brianssolS]

There’s a werewolf dress up character and welcome and they got a steak restaurant and they have every dress up characters

[@ES4406]

Thankyou for all the great updates!!!

[@BennyHall1990]

Best epic update for sure dev wow

[@xoxpascalle]

So excited for this park. Greetings from the Netherlands 👋

[@mauracarles5074]

Hello Dev and Bianca, I am super super excited for Epic Univetse to open and just like you Dark Universe is my favorite world that I'll be going to first, and then Harry Potter and take it from there after that. I know you don't know anything about the tickets or passholder passes if the sell them, or anything like that, I'm sure you'll let us know as soon as you know, question though, do you know or have heard anything about the current pass holders having Pass Holder preview days at Epic, even if passholder passes are not sold for Epic right away, do you think they will have passholder preview days for epic for the current pass holders holders, and I have a feeling it's going to be very expensive to go there what do you think? High estimate it would take a least three days minimum what do you think?

[@louisianimal24]

This looks insane!

[@naomim2188]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO YAY

[@IrisM75]

Very exciting!

[@duffyy1]

I hope this pushes Disney to get there shit together and start investing in there parks. Universal is killing it.

[@exquisitebb]

Were you able to go to somewhere open to get that footage or do you have to have a media pass? I was in Orlando last week & tried to take some pictures down the street it's going to be on but it was blocked off.

[@joeherrera8826]

I hope its early because if its opening during the holidays that's is going to be a problem because the crowds would be out of control.

[@Tatuhbug]

Yay! So looking forward to this, great update Dev! 🙌🏽🤩 🌎 🧛🏽‍♂️🧟‍♂️

[@joshuajohnson6676]

I can’t wait for everything but I can’t wait for monsters unchained!!!

[@someoneout-there2165]

I thought it would open early because they're smart and it would be better for people to open early than not meeting their goal. Can't wait and now need a 😎 bro to go. 👍

[@carsonjackson8213]

Dark universe Finna hit crazy at night

[@scottshorrorcollectables4123]

Universals Epic universe looks really good, I also hope the Universal Studios GB theme park get's the go head

[@dougyeager6812]

Great job 👏 on reporting

[@davidnimmo6049]

Is this area a no fly zone. I am not sure about laws on flying drones so just wondering why no one has got drone footage at least from public areas.

[@timothybernardi68]

Helicopters fly over all the time. I think there may be restrictions about drones over construction sites.

[@ducktails1695]

I don't think you can fly drones over areas under construction...and especially over areas where people are walking around.

[@leslietibbitts6847]

I drive for Academy and I’ve heard through the grapevine that our company put in a bid for Bussing for Universal. Not confirmed but that’s what I heard!

[@heathbosse3625]

I really hope they offer us annual passes because I think it’s gonna take multiple weeks to get to see everything

[@3brianssolS]

That’s the werewolf roller coaster. I talked to him and I said no scaring people.

[@3brianssolS]

This hotel is open. This one is epic universe hotel, and this hotel is always open for walking and I don’t want to walk.

[@christinedaae7323]

Dev, l hope to be at Epic Universe on Opening Day! I might stay at The Stella Nova Hotel. By the way, my real name isn’t Christine Daae. I know, shocking, right?

[@zachkelley1867]

I think the first few weeks or months of monsters unchained will be the best. Then a bunch of 6 -8 year olds will get on get freaked out then the land and ride will get toned down

[@brandonwilliams6000]

I think dark universe going to be amazing feeling at night

[@larryankenmanjr1719]

Waiting for Dark Universe/ and Wizarding World

[@bocswu]

20:39 We Understand!

[@3brianssolS]

That’s not Stardust racers that roller coaster that’s how to train your Dragon toothless

[@3brianssolS]

There’s a werewolf dress up character and he’s welcome not in my house

[@PatrickGleason]

I hope you're right! April 25th is my birthday!

[@1WEBBERBOY]

Why such a large park with only 11 rides???

[@william9501]

I have to say those 2 hotels up front with Terra Luna. Not a fan of the shiny 90s style front. That’s what most ppl see driving past. I can’t see that lasting looks cheap

[@ducktails1695]

I think it looks awesome. Not cheap looking at all. These are also not meant to be upper scale hotels either. You want to see cheap and very outdated...go to Disney's All-Star resort or something like that.

[@bringmepeace]

For the expansion, I hope they add a Lord of the Rings Park😩

[@Angie2343]

PLEASE, UAniversal, gicve us a SEGA equivalent to Super Nintendo World for Epic Universe. Give us a Crash Bandicoot land too!

[@jimmythetrumpster3976]

How exactly are you supposed take a picture with the "invisible" man. 😂 Dark Universe will be best at night.

[@3brianssolS]

The lady said dark universe is her favorite. It’s not really mom‘s favorite Brian‘s mom‘s favorite so she said no I like super Nintendo world if you get it different from Disney if you say that and universal war on me and that is so stupid remember central Forsyth is gonna teacher and it’s not gonna be me, Brian gonna be my mom Jeannie

[@KyleRennie-n6g]

How are you doing Dev. from Kyle Rennie

[@3brianssolS]

She likes epic universe because she likes the sup hotels, relaxation and she likes super Mario bros Mario is my favorite and mom’s favorite is peach

[@3brianssolS]

It’s Super Nintendo World