Universal Epic Universe News Mega Update - MONSTERS ANIMATRONICS, CAROUSEL SEATING, & NEW PERMITS

[@ThemeParkStop]

What do you think of the Monsters animatronics, and does they change your mind on what ride to do first?

[@louisianimal24]

Those animatronics look next level!!

[@wadewilsonwhonewalls]

havent been doing my research but i love a boat ride. I am dissapointed monsters is a kukaride. Forbidden journey is my most dissapointing ride experience ever based on my entire life experiences on ride systems have mostly been unchanged in the 20 years previous.

[@lordhorck]

The small facial animations on the mosters eyes and eyebrows really sells it! Truly next level stuff. Just hope they come with "reinforced foundations" 😅

[@FrenchTaco-i8d]

I was already heading there first😂

[@shamrocksean9717]

I think they look great but it has not changed the fact that I will be prioritizing the Ministry of Magic then Super Nintendo World then Dark Universe then Isle of Berk

[@travisvanalst4698]

Invisible Man animatronic just chillin on the screen the whole time.

[@vamoscruceros]

It feels like something is behind me, but I don't see anything.

[@bezoticallyyours83]

🎶 sometimes I feel like, somebody's waaatching meee. 🎶

[@gokaury]

We might not be able to see him, but I bet we'll very much hear him all around us during the ride.

[@aidsetab806]

This is all I care about I hope he’s somewhere or teased

[@AvoidTIMtation]

Walking through Dark Universe at night is going to be incredible

[@brianorozco1074]

Fr, especially while seeing the windmill on fire and the manor doing its electricity effects

[@bezoticallyyours83]

Yeah! 😊

[@juaquinZavala2]

Imagine it during the sunset

[@Vulpine407]

Hogwart's Castle may finally get upstaged.

[@songnatic]

The perfect environment for a new Halloween horror night experience. I wonder if they planning something in this direction here or is it left to the studios?

[@TheDylanJoyce]

As a Universal Orlando Resort Bus Driver, I'm looking forward to the new routes! Training begins in January and all the brand new battery operated buses are already there on the property staging and waiting for us! They're purple instead of the usual blue.

[@racheljackson4428]

which makes sense when it comes to Epic Universe.

[@masterman1502]

Good that they have gone with electric busses, though I hoped to see solar panels being utilized as covers or on top of roofs... That massive bare parking lot is wasting so much space

[@TheCobruhAlienat0r]

@@masterman1502 It would just get destroyed constantly with all the hurricanes and tropical storms they get

[@Stickman_S]

Good luck with the new routes for this park

[@mangoman1073]

How loud do black people get in the buses? Be real

[@blakegoff1739]

I am amazed at how fluid those monster animatronics are moving! Incredible!

[@Marcus-Rivera]

I just got word that I’m going to be an attractions attendant for the grand opening of Epic Universe. These videos are really helping me overcome my nerves and turn them into excitement!

[@raynacarraway440]

When I first saw a still picture of the Creature from the Black Lagoon animatronic, I genuinely thought it was a just a really good 3D rendering before realizing that WAS the one from the actual ride. Same thing happened before with the Death Eater animatronic that was shown for the HP ride, assumed it was an actor cause of how realistic it moved. I don't do horror, but wow the ones for Monsters Unchained are absolutely stunning. Can't believe there are 15 of those for a single ride 😆

[@rukirgaming]

Chances are they will operate for longer than what Disney just put in thier log ride

[@artapples8417]

Universal should be giving you and Bioreconstruct the first two tickets into the park for free xd

[@winstonsmith6204]

💯

[@UmmYeahOk]

They named a hotel after her. Nothing for bio unfortunately. …yet.

[@Zveebo]

Alicia did confirm she has opening day tickets at least. But she did have to pay for them!

[@Yachirobi]

At least a little recignition would be nice. She's been doing years of free advertising. Just a little thank you shout out would be kind (but comped tickets or a press preview would be better.)

[@griff389]

Why? For spoiling every surprise? 😅 I tend not to watch every video, I like to see things first and say “that’s cool”, rather than “yeah, I saw that on a video” in seriousness though, they do have some good work between them.

[@AlexShannon]

Anyone else getting sad that once this park opens we don't get these videos anymore?

[@coastermadab]

I’m sure universal Great Britain coverage will be next for Alicia! ❤

[@travisvanalst4698]

I hope this channels turns into a “DFB” for like what Disney has. That channel posts the “tips and tricks” and news of everything Disney from hotels to rides to food. Hoping this channel becomes like that.

[@mk.xo29]

Universal is starting construction for the Universal Kids resort in Texas soon, and Universal Horror unleashed details are coming out tomorrow, Universal doesn't seem to be slowing down, so she'll always have something to report on.

[@0dylan]

I sure am. Excited for alicia to start clogging though. Also the other projects universal is working one will hopefully get updates sometimes.

[@MrVIPGuest]

We'll get vids like this for the expansions for the parks

[@rb5078]

Those animatronics are INSANE! They look like real people dressed in costumes! I’m absolutely floored!

[@rabooey]

I've watched every one of your videos on this park but damn there seems to be an extraordinary amount of eye-candy i this particular update. Every single photo shot contains a WOW, and in every aspect of construction, from the forest of green life to the animatronics and everything in-between. Fanfreakingtastic!

[@batshtcrazy5293]

This park...it just wakes every bit of my imagination and excitement. We are SO CLOSE NOW! Thanks deeply for all you do with these updates!

[@blumoon131]

I am more psyched for this park with each new day. Cannot wait to be there and taking in all the details and hard work!

[@jedibilly]

I love the look of the Black Lagoon creature! Just like the original in the classic film. I really hope it gets its own attraction as a boat ride in the future expansion!

[@feliciasingleton4849]

I think there's a YT video that was taken at the NYCC.... Universal Creative was there discussing Epic Universe and there was confirmation of Creature From The Black Lagoon and a Phantom Of The Opera attractions...❤

[@scottyounger7929]

@@feliciasingleton4849 Universal Creative didn’t say they would be getting their own rides. They said that the Creature from the Black Lagoon and Phantom of the Opera would be a part of Monsters Unchained and that there were other characters as well that will be a part of the ride but they weren’t revealing them

[@JacobElyachar]

The Monsters Unchained animatronics look absolutely terrifying!!! I cannot wait to get scared!

[@gregoryfaith4303]

I got goose bumps during the monsters portion of this presentation! I cannot wait to walk around the monsters realm in a few short months.

[@jocelynsantiago7154]

Animatronics are amazing!!! They look so real!

[@DrStarlander]

All we've seen of this park has been from the air...so I'm fascinated to eventually see everything from ground level (without all the roofs, HVAc systems, etc.). I know so much attention has gone into minimizing sight-line issues, and some of that will require trees to grow in and block some show buildings, etc. It will be fun to see it as a guest!

[@fireflyfox93]

Bioreconstruct and Theme Park Stop are MVPs for keeping up to date on the Epic Universe progress 💙

[@kentslocum]

I know it sounds crazy, but I'm more fascinated by the park's supporting infrastructure than the park itself. It's insane to think about all the new roads, natural gas, sewer, water, and electrical infrastructure that had to be built to support this new development. 😊

[@a.y.greyson9264]

Same.

[@Zveebo]

I love that stuff. Once things are all opened up, I would honestly love Alicia to do a deep dive on how the backstage and services are set up.

[@kentslocum]

@Zveebo I'd love a video analyzing backstage infrastructure, too. I am curious about the proposed train link--where would that go? I'd also like to know whether the new bus depot that Universal is building will free up expansion space near the other parks

[@AdventureswithHannahandMichael]

Every update from this park is just amazing! Those animatronics are crazy and they still have 10 more to reveal. 😮 Universal killing it with this park and cannot wait to explore it

[@amirxodom]

Love these videos sm

[@VernRichardson328]

I just watched your videos earlier today, and now you're here! You have a good channel also 💯

[@RiGoRmOrTiSUK]

another great update, I've watched so many of these that if I get a chance to visit the park it'll feel strange to not hear your music choices when walking around each area lol

[@TechKingGame]

It’s starting to look and feel real. The colors coming in really sell it. Can’t wait

[@guyvanarsdall7686]

Really impressed with those Universal Monsters animations figures!

[@masterman1502]

Not being able to go there for the forseeable future, I'm glad you make these videos so at least I can experience the park and stuff while far away from it Thank you

[@Kev-O33]

ticket is loaded and ready to go! so excited!

[@vaugustine1594]

Which land are you most looking forward to?!

[@Kev-O33]

Dragons

[@Ziemziems]

Love your content ! Got our tickets for October and this is the only channel I will watch about epic universe (and Tyler Pugh about universal stuff) as you are so passionate and knowledgeable about this park. Definitely the leading authority on epic universe in my humble opinion 😊❤

[@bezoticallyyours83]

That hotel is one of the prettiest I've seen. Gives me a Lisa Frank vibe

[@RogerS_UK-1941]

Yes they are just amazing. Very informative and extremely well put together. Let’s hope Universal come to the Uk and you can follow that construction. 🤞🤞

[@sampower1735]

I am from the uk and wish we had something on this scale here. Excited to visit..think the animatronics look incredible and lifelike

[@lb3530]

Fingers crossed the government, and council green light them building over here! It'd be lunacy if they don't!

[@louisianimal24]

@@sampower1735 didn’t Uni buy some land in the UK recently? Or am I completely wrong lol

[@Cordfosworth]

It just may happen.. fingers crossed 🙏

[@sampower1735]

@louisianimal24 they did I believe. Yet to go ahead though

[@lb3530]

They brought 500 acres somewhere around Bedford. 😊

[@danalexander6049]

The Frankenstein's Monster animatronic is my absolute favorite, followed by Dracula. I really like the design of the monsters, the look is a nice balance of old and new.

[@rocsteadyeddie1338]

The monster animatronics looked amazing not just the park it's self looks fantastic thankyou for the stream keep up the great work .

[@skadi84]

It'd be cool if they had a time portal to take you to USO from 1999. With Jaws, the original Kong, Earthquake, Back to the Future, etc.

[@UmmYeahOk]

Plenty of land. Back to the Future is timeless, and a property they already own. Would be cool to license Ghostbusters, since they originally had an attraction there.

[@marketyourindustry]

What a great video!!! Unique and well thought through! Bravo? 👏 ❤🎉

[@jaredwilliamwilder3295]

Hopefully Disney steps up their game with the Villains land when it opens, its so obvious they are only building one in response to Epic Universe. I bet you if Universal didn't make Dark Universe then disney would have never proposed the idea of building villains land any time soon 🤣

[@MatthewGross87]

Honestly, Villains land shouldn't just be a section in a Disney park, it should be the bedrock idea for an entirely new theme park altogether. There's so much to work with both old and new in the company's history. Unforgettable characters, great themes, the opportunity to build aggressive rides, create interesting shows, and dive into interactive experiences. I'm honestly disappointed they're using that idea for a land and not an entire park.

[@louisianimal24]

@@jaredwilliamwilder3295 I agree, they definitely decided to build it in response to dark universe, but Disney proposed a villains themed land 20+ years ago

[@zarajenkins6948]

Villains land has been on the cards for over 15 years, why be bitchy towards it when you will clearly be first in line when it's ready and Dark Universe is old news?

[@Ihartwalrusguy]

@@MatthewGross87 im pretty sure Disney has for another theme that’s isn’t based on a single IP

[@cpt.walker6273]

Disney is playing a smart tactic. They are going for opening new attractions for years to come. I will go back to the parks to see the new lands.

[@cristianocdaniel]

Having this type of coverage of a building theme park is awesome! Each region is incredibly detailed.

[@daryellchao8872]

Man that jacket from Dracula is sick they have to sale it

[@jasonthesnow]

That’s gonna be my Halloween costume next year for sure

[@bradzillabrave6856]

Right!? As soon as I saw it, I wanted to have it!

[@jordanbeeatin]

i’m getting more and more excited as opening date comes closer!

[@brianorozco1074]

Same, the park is looking amazing and super immersive

[@thewalkingdad68]

It's the most elaborate churro stand I've ever seen!

[@bezoticallyyours83]

Churros are a necessity. 😋

[@TheWASHINGMACHINEBOY]

YAHOO! I FINALLY KNOW THE OPENING DATE FOR EPIC UNIVERSE: MAY 22ND 2025! *makes loud excited noises and breaks windows from screaming happily*

[@merenguesXD64]

Me too!! Even my mom and sister are amaze can’t wait for it

[@jamiemorgan3649]

I couldn't believe how close things were in Forbidden Journey, this ride is going to be terrifying.

[@attractionshubno1]

Great news update for Epic Universe Alicia, I’m loving your Epic Universe content so far ❤

[@andy2323]

Holy moly. We’re so close!!!!

[@grim_56]

First ;) excited to get caught up on the news, thanks for the info as always!

[@shamrocksean9717]

When will the menus be announced for Das Stakehaus and other restaurants? Will they be taking reservations?

[@uzyoc]

Thank you for a great heads up on the new park!!! 5 stars ⭐️!!!

[@eyesgotit8657]

Excellent coverage and great information. Thank you. The park looks fabulous.

[@Vulpine407]

Nice preview video. Subscribed!

[@chatterfun6162]

Really enjoy your content. I'm very excited for Epic Universe.

[@joeysnowynoey]

It actually feels surreal that this park is going to actually open soon. These robots got me so pumped. I can’t for that Dracula to scream in my face. lol 😂

[@nesmith2621]

This is the best Epic Universe update channel on KZbin.

[@ciscoduncan1490]

Gonna try to be there in September of 25. Can’t wait!!Thanks for the video.

[@justimagine2403]

I super enjoy your coverage! Theme away! 9ft Frank! Yes please!

[@Heatherofscots]

I wonder if the time turner above the portal is going to turn. It looks like it can.

[@ThemeParkStop]

I believe so. It seems to turn on the Chronos at the park entrance, and the medallion at Nintendo rotates too.

[@GueroFamoso]

Amazing Video Of Epic Universe, Orlando, Florida 🌈🎉

[@stevencoppola9556]

Great video as always. Got my tickets and stays at hotels. So ready

[@squeesquooart]

Dark Universe is going to be so awesome! I hope they give Renfield some love, too! 💕 I'd love to see him getting more representation in the parks!

[@kevinm5363]

Drac. is looking pretty scary!

[@katschaccc]

I wish someday I have enough money to travel to the US and visit this epic park❤

[@mrsiamsuperb]

I would love to see a video of each area showing the progress from the beginning to now or when it is fully completed. I think it would be cool to see how these all evolved over time.

[@lisaweiss681]

I always watch these updates and it's amazing to see how things come along. The Dark Universe section is the one I'm most excited about and the Monsters Unchained ride looks incredable. It's something I so want to do at night. That wolfman is gonna make me freak but I'll so do the ride over and over. Can't wait to see continued updates on construction on the lands.

[@techpappee]

I can't wait!! Booked our vacation the day tickets went live.

[@kenttate9530]

I was looking for your video specifically on this. Saw the short vid universal put out on the animatronics and dang they’re cool

[@kevinchavez562]

this looks amazing!

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Jaw dropping 😮❤️❤️❤️

[@Becauseimme]

You should have been given a lifetime pass, because you’ve covered this project since it was a rumor.

[@UmmYeahOk]

At the very least, media privileges, which include pre opening day media events

[@JustinGrant-jf5gv]

This park is coming along well and that Monsters ride looks like it'll be wicked. Seriously, the animatronics look outstanding.

[@heybrymar]

theme park stop is simply the best❤

[@terrynorman9622]

Love the coverage!

[@brianantoniohuman]

I used to draw Disneyland from memories when I was 10. Now we get to see all this detail. It's incredible.

[@RankingTheMouse]

2 early Epic rumors that I'm super happy DIDN'T come true: 1) The open hub concept for Celestial Park. I was always super against that concept & love that the Park will be fully ticket-only for full immersion 2) The "Splash Battle" ride system that was rumored to go where the Celestial Park carousel is going. I rode that ride system at a Park in Spain & it was legitimately the worst ride ive ever been on hahaha Amazing coverage, Alicia & everyone that helps her (Ian, Bio, Adventures with Annie, etc) Were almost to opening day!!!

[@paulciavardoni8069]

Great video!

[@guadaluperogel8597]

So excited to take my family here❤❤❤

[@ashleymarzan7506]

I love watching the theme park shop of the epic universe update it love how the construction is still going on and getting everything ready for the memorial day opening so I am super excited to enter a new world and feel something within me of what is inside epic universe. I am going to feel like I am in another world and that i am going to see alot of rides and hotels that they will have when everything is completed for the opening day. Epic universe i'm coming so I will be ready to see what is inside it is going to be epic mind blowing and super thrilled to see the new theme park getting ready to open from 7 months from now.

[@SabrinaTwyla]

This park came up SO FAST, Disney could never

[@karebear3152]

Not gonna lie... Drac's lookin' hawt. ❣

[@davidgroll-cook7125]

Looking good Can’t wait until 2026 to go. I’m not even going to try next year

[@daledonaldson3672]

I wonder if the ride vehicles will be more compatible for larger guests, unlike some at the 2 existing theme parks.

[@andystreet1479]

we have booked tickets for September 2025 can't wait it looks awesome

[@KalEL224]

I AM SO EXCITED I GOT 2 DAY TICKETS!!!!

[@jasonthesnow]

Dark universe is going to be so amazing

[@lulabelle82]

Kudos for you for correctly calling him Frankenstein's monster and not Frankenstein!! ❤

[@unnecessaryartwork2955]

I am thrilled, Dark Universe is bound to be absolutely timeless. Something modern Disney should really take note of…

[@UndeadNerdT800]

I just wonder why the mummy hasn’t been getting attention for this ride

[@AnericanCoasterJunkies]

This will be the best theme park in the world

[@mastrmindofficial5758]

Incredible

[@d.c.studios7953]

How many actual rides are in this gigantic theme park 🤗

[@dean._.0.0]

15 full size animatronics..,, disney is over

[@jeandavidnau8314]

I think she should start an all out universal DFB type of channel, maybe with just a smidge more whimsy and fun. I think she has a loyal base

[@ThemeParkStop]

Universal Food Stop?

[@purplefern6010]

In my opinion, how impressive the animatronics and effects are at opening isn't quite as important as how well they will age and be maintained. They can have the coolest animatronics and interactive elements, but will they still be working in 5 years? 10? I'm interested to see how well this tech will keep up, because I probably won't get a chance to go for a few years.

[@wyldebill4178]

One day at Epic Universe isn’t enough!

[@deletedaccountdnd]

So glad you'll need a ticket for Celestial! Great call!

[@ms.dragon1918]

I wish Dark Universe was more kid-friendly, but this is the best I can get for a park about the classic monsters, I wish (the more physically appropriate) Jekyll and Hyde were there but they are in another studio

[@TheBitBlock]

WHOA THOSE MONSTER ANIMATRONICS ARE SO COOL I HAD TO TYPE IN ALL CAPS!!! You know why they are so great? Because unlike Tiana over at Disney - these are moving in interesting ways and not just standing still moving their hands in awkward positions. They're getting the most for their money by intelligently staging their movement, and these look literally stunning. So excited for what Universal is doing these days! I think I can officially forgive them for closing JAWS now... well... maybe. ;)

[@emilyrose2884]

it looks incredible. i don’t know much about it at all, but i worry about the ride testing. may feels soon to me because there seems to be such a vast amount of new rides. will all rides be available on opening day? i wonder edit: or maybe i’m just so used to disney taking 3 years to refab or build one ride

[@WinterLady87]

Universal had a lot of issues with rides when they opened up back in 1991, so they did extensive ride testing prior to opening up Islands of Adventure to make sure everything worked properly. It looks like they're following that with this park; their completed rides have already been testing for several months now. I'm sure they'll still have some bumps for the first few months (as is normal for a new park), but the bulk of the problems will have been sorted out prior to opening.

[@Bdizzle88]

Alicia, you do realize once this opens that your new job is Vlogger, right? 🎉❤😊

[@ThemeParkStop]

Already practicing! Have you seen the recent Animal Kingdom vlog on the channel? Preparing now so I’m ready for Epic!

[@happiestplace3754]

Don't know if you follow the Nintendo of America channel, but they just posted a full walk through of Donkey Kong Country in Universal Japan (it's in Japanese), but their DKC is basically a clone of what it is coming to Epic. They even showed the official Donkey Kong meet and greet character and he is amazing!

[@LuciaChaurand]

Epic Universe will be Open in May 2025 this Year and even Super Nintendo World will be There at Orlando, Florida. 😊 👍

[@josephmorris7447]

Hi Alicia! Can you clear up something you said in the video? I heard another vlogger claim that Epic Universe wouldn't have early entry on opening day but in your video you said they will offer it starting day 1 for hotel guests. I trust your word but just wanted to double check since I will be there opening day and staying at Aventura so I would love to take advantage of early entry.

[@ThemeParkStop]

Helios Grand will not offer early park admission on opening day, since check in is not until 4PM that day, so that may be where the confusion is coming from. Here is the official wording from the website regarding all other on-site hotels: "Early Park Admission for Universal hotel guests will expand to include Universal Epic Universe from the park’s Grand Opening date onward. Valid theme park admission is required and select attractions are included."

[@josephmorris7447]

@ThemeParkStop thank you for your response and thank you for your great content! That makes so much sense that Helios wont be included in early entry. Now to figure out which land to visit first. Can't wait til May 22!