Definitely have to remember to bring my ridiculous plush Yoshi hat regardless of how hot and humid it might be.
@Fnbeasty69
7 ай бұрын
Yellow!
@VelocicoasterFanboy
7 ай бұрын
Blue
@Eli-403
7 ай бұрын
Green
@rb5078
7 ай бұрын
I've been putting aside money every month in anticipation of the opening of this park. I've never been to Orlando but always wanted to visit Universal Studios. I'll be 45 next year and this is my birthday present to myself.
@gotenks157
7 ай бұрын
Be sure to get on velocicoaster, if your into coasters at all.
@claudiaweidenthal8141
6 ай бұрын
I am doing the same. Putting money aside every paycheck. We want to stay at the Helios Hotel ❤
@carsonleatherwood
6 ай бұрын
You won't be disappointed! I'd say to plan to spend at least 2, if not 3 days, at Islands of Adventure and Studios and at least 2 days for the new park.
@gotenks157
6 ай бұрын
@@claudiaweidenthal8141 I'm hoping the Helios hotel comes with express like some of the other hotels
@beccab8015
6 ай бұрын
Same.
@blakegoff1739
7 ай бұрын
It's actually insane how fast construction has been progressing. I'm loving how everything looks! Can't wait till Epic Universe opens!
@ShadowDragon-cw7wb
7 ай бұрын
Crazy how this is the first major theme park in Florida since Islands of Adventure in 1999 when Internet was not available to most so its the first to have modern documentation.
@Paolo_DLR
7 ай бұрын
This is the Stella Nova Way.
@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214
7 ай бұрын
Yeah.
@drdremd
7 ай бұрын
100%
@chrispcreme5859
7 ай бұрын
i really hope this park stays open late with all the celestial theming. the entrance to epic universe and into celestial park looks like it’ll be epic to behold during the nighttime.
@TheRealPSKilla502
7 ай бұрын
I really wish all Universal parks were open later into the evening. As it stands, it’s very hard to both enjoy the park atmosphere at night and get more than one night ride in.
@cylesteasunrise3199
6 ай бұрын
@therealpskilla502 you have to remember the studios litterly have apartments 50 feet behind them.
@carolineandrews200
7 ай бұрын
Universal is putting Disney to shame about getting things done.
@brian8928
7 ай бұрын
😂😂don’t get mad when universal becomes expensive! And Disney don’t need to do anything because even if they did that’s just another park people won’t be able to afford
@hopejordan2997
7 ай бұрын
@brian8928 😂 Disney is already going under for many reasons, Epic Universe It's just another nail in Disney's coffin.
@InfectiousGroovePodcast
7 ай бұрын
yep, you're 100% correct@@hopejordan2997
@l.c.8798
7 ай бұрын
Yep 💯
@svensnation2122
7 ай бұрын
@@brian8928what I really can’t stand about disneys recent updates to their park is they all seem incredibly lazy. Whether it’s just a ride’s refacing or a new attraction that doesn’t even slightly fit into the narrative that the park was supposed to tell
@PancakeJustice
7 ай бұрын
It’s wild to see how much changes between updates lately!
@hageja01
7 ай бұрын
Universal: Follow us for the latest updates on Epic Universe! Us: it's not official until Alicia Stella covers it! Another amazing update on the progress! Thank you!
@ThatOneOtherFangirl
7 ай бұрын
This is the first I'm seeing about an expansion of Dark Universe! I'm so excited for this park!!
@svensnation2122
7 ай бұрын
Yep! the expansion is rumored to be a dark boat ride themed after the creature from the black lagoon
@who___________________________
7 ай бұрын
@@svensnation2122 still hoping thats a possibility i remember hearing about that way back when. Would be such a cool ride especially after Jaws closed
@George_vv
7 ай бұрын
I really hope the expansion happens because every time a park has a planned "phase 2" it almost never happens except with smaller parks like Kings Island. I really want to see it!
@marcuswelby921
7 ай бұрын
There is also expansion land for Super Nintendo World. Rumor is Luigi's Mansion!
@SNORKYMEDIA
7 ай бұрын
you watching Disney Management ?- this is how to build more than one attraction every 20 years
@George_vv
7 ай бұрын
Disney literally had 5 e-tickets in the last four years (not including this year) at Disney World alone along with several other rides and attractions. And that's even including the year they were closed due to covid. Of course if you put in a whole new theme park you get several new rides but before that Universal only got four rides in total including Fast and Furious and Minion Blast in the past 7 years. This feels like a hollow complaint. Be appreciative.
@octaloptical5917
7 ай бұрын
@@George_vv disney took 7 years to build tron (a cloned ride) and like 5 years to do the epcot garden and moana walkthrough in the same time that disney built a fucking GARDEN, universal is building a whole theme park
@MzDoctorStrange2u
7 ай бұрын
Be appreciative of what?🥴
@George_vv
7 ай бұрын
@@octaloptical5917 Every theme park attraction from Disney AND Universal takes that long just most of the project is usually done before they announce it with Universal. Disney announces stuff way too early (to please attendees of D23) and most of that stuff either gets cut from plans or is put on indefinite hold while they re-figure out the plans. It's not that they can't build stuff because they clearly can. People are just so obsessed with the "what's next" that they fail to recognize the good stuff they have built. It's genuinely annoying. Tron was announced too early (even though it wasn't technically announced 7 years ago) and they had to re-design the entire center pavilion of Epcot. That stuff happens all the time with any massive theme park. Just because Universal is in the process of constructing a new park does not mean they haven't changed plans or had construction setbacks. (Also construction in an active theme park is of course going to be slower.)
@George_vv
7 ай бұрын
@@MzDoctorStrange2uBe appreciative that people who are fans of the parks get new experiences every year and while not every experience is the best ever we at least get one good one every year and there's still hundreds of people designing the attractions who care.
@abfabrabcab3506
7 ай бұрын
It appears that Universal is capturing the magic that Disney once had. You can tell that a Disneyland-level of love and detail has gone into the creation of this park.
@danielriccardo6592
7 ай бұрын
We saw you on for your amusement! Its so cool watching this lil park grow up. Wish IOA had this kind of coverage back in the day . Great work!
@riondrius
7 ай бұрын
Those hotels are soo beautiful!!! The lights at night looking like stars is just lovely !!
@RONALDSPENCER
7 ай бұрын
huge thank u to TPS for the best update video on KZitem for Epic Universe..u guys rock!!! can't wait to see the next update love always
@blumoon131
7 ай бұрын
With every update you post on this park, I get more and more excited in a way I haven't felt in a long time.
@frrrfrrr9177
7 ай бұрын
Why can universal build a entire theme park in like 6 years vs Disney that can’t even build a cloned tron roller coaster in 7 years…..
@hopejordan2997
7 ай бұрын
Because Disney is investigating all their money in the Chinese park and neglecting the US parks. Bob Iger is an idiot if he thinks the Tron coaster, some new lights at Epcot, a Moana themed Splash Pad, some new songs at the Country Bear Jamboree, and a cheap re-theme of Splash Mountain are going to save them from Epic Universe.
@weatheredseeker
7 ай бұрын
Because when your park is already at capacity you have no need to open rides by any date. They pace their openings based on visitation data for optimized ticket sales not based on when is the earliest they can open. The fact you all feel the need to compare though just shows how much better disney is. I'm a passholder for both and love both but the Universal only crowd is becoming insufferable. Universal made one great ride and a cool land in the last 15 years and people act like it's close now but it's not really not. Imagine the chatter if disney came out with that atrocious minions treadmill ride
@hopejordan2997
7 ай бұрын
@weatheredseeker You are delusional! You keep saying Disney is better when their rides are literally falling apart and their sanitation standards have dropped, yet their ticket prices keep going up, and they haven't given you anything new in years. 🤣 Universal is about to eat Disney's breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Disney movies keep failing miserably at the box office, Disney Plus keeps losing subscribers, the stock price can barely stay above $100, the Star Wars, Marvel, and Wish toys are not selling, the clasic rides like Jungle Cruise are literally falling apart, and the brand new lights at Epcot are already breaking. These are facts. Disney is not the value it used to be. It's a broken brand.
@weatheredseeker
7 ай бұрын
@@hopejordan2997 are you getting paid to dedicate yourself to this cause? If not you should check yourself
@weatheredseeker
7 ай бұрын
@@hopejordan2997 VC already needs a new paint job. I was there last week. I'm a passholder to both. You're not achieving what you think you are with this approach. You're just making people hate universal people and seek to pick universal apart
@JohnS-ki2zf
7 ай бұрын
Is there any word on when the preview center is opening? I hope its as good as the IOA preview center which was extremely impressive.
@ThemeParkStop
6 ай бұрын
Hopefully this summer!
@Kev-O33
7 ай бұрын
i'm guessing that Nintendo world is behind because they probably have to manufacture the stuff in Japan, and then ship it over
@VelociDancer
7 ай бұрын
I love these MEGA updates!!! It’s all coming together niceky
@justimagine2403
7 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness Alicia - these updates blow my mind! The constellation stellar look of the central hub is going to be bonkers! You have to have a stay at Stella Nova - right!
@JulianLopez-u5e
7 ай бұрын
Disney is remodeling one ride and adding a new section here and there meanwhile universal a whole new world ! Its insane
@TVTIME-be8ze
6 ай бұрын
Why the heck does Disney keep having to replace rides instead of just making new sections and new rides?
@badllama4554
7 ай бұрын
My absolute favorite thing to keep up with on KZitem these days. Thanks for all your hard work and sleuthing. And Big thanks to Bioreconstruct.
@kentslocum
7 ай бұрын
I know people are excited about Dark Universe, Super Nintendo, and Harry Potter--and rightly so. Those lands will be amazing and immersive. But I think this update has proven that How to Train Your Dragon will be the best-themed land of the entire park. The land itself covers a huge footprint, and with so many outdoor attractions, it will have a kineticism that only Super Nintendo World will match.
@michelfrides805
7 ай бұрын
Universal est bien meilleur que la Disney compagnie en France aux USA les gens bosses dur et vite ,en France faire un parc comme ça prendrait 10 ans .le Disney studio au bout de 2 ans de construction n as meme pas atteinds la moitié des travaux ..j ai hate de voir le chantier universal studio a Londres,.moins loin pour nous européens mais je vais adorer ce parc ❤❤❤👏👏👏merci pour la vidéo
@InfectiousGroovePodcast
7 ай бұрын
I moved to northern Florida about 2 years ago and have been watching this closely. I cannot wait to visit!
@LyfeWithJoy
7 ай бұрын
Are you in jax? I’ve been thinking about relocating there…
@InfectiousGroovePodcast
6 ай бұрын
@@LyfeWithJoy yes, been here for about 2 years. There's a lot to like.
@m1nouz384
7 ай бұрын
I’ve been going through a really rough time lately, and watching your videos on construction has really helped me stay excited for something! Thank you ❤
@optisonics
6 ай бұрын
I have always found the act of watching construction and the optimism it provides as a good source of escape from the realities of bad times in life.
@EpicLemonMusic
7 ай бұрын
The people that keep pedaling that this park is going to open early need to stop. The reality is, all this outside work is both the easiest to complete as well as the minority of the work to be done. Preparing the rides, testing them, filling Restaraunts, training staff, hiring workers, completing the detail touches take far longer. At best this part could open with many areas closed to Team Members and Passholders.
@dasoupsoup
7 ай бұрын
Agreed. I feel like I'm the only one worried there's a chance it's going to open late, let alone on time.
@mightyyoshiyt6772
7 ай бұрын
There’s like 15-20 months till summer 2025, im sure they’ll get close but I think it might open early 2026
@EpicLemonMusic
7 ай бұрын
@@mightyyoshiyt6772 i believe Summer 2025 it will open, but with limited activities etc. i also think it will not be the beginning of summer for normal guests, it will be around April for CM and APHs and then at the end of Summer for all guests
@hopejordan2997
7 ай бұрын
Go Universal!
@stevenmoody4531
7 ай бұрын
Beautiful! I can’t believe the progress they make. Imagine if our government was as efficient as the folks working on this theme park.
@ethanconnell4569
7 ай бұрын
I love mega updates!
@Eli-403
7 ай бұрын
Can’t wait till its done 🎉
@davidd5226
6 ай бұрын
Going to Orlando in Jan 2026 (yeah I plan ahead)...hope the crowds won't be crazy busy although I suspect they will given the park would've just opened a few months prior :(
@danzybala8880
7 ай бұрын
the hype is getting insane and we're still so far out. sheeeesh DARK UNIVERSE!
@kenttate9530
7 ай бұрын
I have never watched such large scale construction taking place like we’ve been able to watch this. It really is mind boggling to think about all the engineering and expertise that goes into this stuff. From the welders and plumbers to crane operators, it’s been really cool to see what these pros in Each of their fields have accomplished in such short time. I try to make my kids watch the videos whenever you put them out just to say look at all this technical work that’s being done and what you can accomplish in these fields.
@blackellegirl
6 ай бұрын
Your comment is absolutely my favorite!! I love that you can make the construction of this beautiful park an inspirational, teachable moment for your kids. That’s fantastic parenting! I hope this inspires them to want to build stuff for a living like these amazing professionals working on this park!!
@eyezik
7 ай бұрын
do you think the dragon stands will have people on it? like cartoon statues like the sheep but vikings?
@isaiahbell1923
7 ай бұрын
They need to make a land of all the old and classic attractions
@mollydwyer5640
6 ай бұрын
@ThemeParkShop do you think that the expansion for the Dark Universe could include a revival of the Beetlejuice Graveyard revue show? People are are still bashing Universal Orlando about getting rid of it in favour of the Fast and The Furious Supercharged thing. I don't know what it is as I don't like that franchise anyway, there is no appeal for me.
@bentertained5502
7 ай бұрын
why does universal always make every wizarding world section extremely tight and narrow😭 there's barely in space in that area!!
@Hawkkaii-ih2ps
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the amazing videos you make, love watching epic universe transform into a theme park every week. Hope you're doing well and having a great day.
@maxwellhouse750
6 ай бұрын
Meanwhile Disney replaced a section of sidewalk and everyone swooned over its beauty and magnificence.
@jamesjacobs4209
7 ай бұрын
Your coverage is the best of those out there. Concise without a lot of needless chatter or speculation!!
@robostripez
6 ай бұрын
Who wants to organize a group trip to epic universe next summer??? I’m so excited 😆
@thesean3194
7 ай бұрын
Thanks as usual for the report. Always look forward to these when they come out.
@bradkoerner1
7 ай бұрын
Fantastic quality production! Thanks! Now with the all the official info, you could put together "A Day in the Park" video exploring what a "touring plan" and wait times might be like. Be the first to do a "rope drop strategy"! ;-)
@thoringroth
7 ай бұрын
I can’t wait to see how empty the other parks are when Epic finally opens!
@FAFO4wisdom
7 ай бұрын
I'm banking on it, so I'm skipping Epic for the first year to get my roller coast on at the other parks.
@jaykay1899
6 ай бұрын
Or maybe they’ll be even more busy due to people doing full vacations at the universal resort similar to what people do witness Disney world
@Kondase
7 ай бұрын
It’s always a good day when Theme Park Stop uploads. I can’t wait to visit this park.
@happilyeverafterhanna
7 ай бұрын
Does anyone else think that backstage structure for dark universe is gonna be an HHN house?😮 maybe they’ll have a house there & rotate which monster it’s themed after each year?
@ericrush3543
7 ай бұрын
Stella great video, you present these update videos so well. I know its a lot of work. Well done...
@mytaleadan7172
7 ай бұрын
I’m really hoping for Dark Universe to have the music Slash made for horror nights as the ambiance!
@anthonypecorara
7 ай бұрын
It’s getting a soundtrack by Danny Elfman. Already been announced.
@vmariofan1399
7 ай бұрын
Universal Studios: Destinations And Experiences: The Trilogy - July 2024. Universal Orlando: The Adventures of Sam Orlando: Diamond Edition - October 2024. Universal Orlando: The Movie - Summer 2025.
@jasmine-rose18
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the updates!! Love watching your videos after work. They give me something to look forward to haha 🥰💖
@teresah2359
6 ай бұрын
With all the progress being made, what are peoples thoughts on opening dates? Do we think it will still be open for summer 2025?
@ThemeParkOgre
6 ай бұрын
I think if all goes well it could make that date for sure
@ChrisBPGD
7 ай бұрын
Another great update, Alicia! Congratulations on the new addition to your family! We appreciate you still putting in the hard work despite the lack of sleep 😊
@ThemeParkStop
6 ай бұрын
Thank you! That actually means a lot to me!!
@dazblue5515
7 ай бұрын
My only criticism of the whole park, so far, is how small the How to Train Your Dragon boat ride looks to be.
@TheFranSpi
6 ай бұрын
Your voice makes a big difference to the video. I really enjoy listening to it while hoping to visit the park as soon as possible. I live in Bangkok, which is sooooo far away from Orlando.... But I will be there next year somewhere late in the year. And this need to go is also coming because of your work. I hope Universal will recognize your work.
@andrewty37
7 ай бұрын
I will have to wait one more year to crowds die off with excitement. I went to Original Universal Studios last October 2023/Florida can't wait for the new park after 2025! Time to save some $ to then!
@happilyeverafterhanna
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for another amazing update!!!🙌🏻❤🌎I hope Universal invites you to the Epic universe media preview, you deserve to have your work recognized!
@CaptainCretaceous91
6 ай бұрын
I doubt it'll ever happen, but here's my wishlist for Universal Theme Parks: We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story show and/or meet and greet The Land Before Time themed land Animal Crossing, Earthbound/Mother, and Fossil Fighters attractions to Super Nintendo World Hollywood's Triceratops Encounter to IoA.
@cazz73fla
6 ай бұрын
Your coverage is they say the bomb
@kellylingro3288
6 ай бұрын
Ive been watching these updates since the park was basically just some exposed dirt and im always floored by how much progress has occurred since the last video.
@robertkosko1317
7 ай бұрын
Game-Changer Park… I can’t wait until the Helios Grand starts taking reservations.
@Sstackpole
6 ай бұрын
I literally live for these updates!! Thank you for the amazing updates and the time you put into these videos!! 🙏🏼
@happiestplace3754
6 ай бұрын
Absolutely LOVE all the coverage and detailed updates. Thanks team!
@tymccarthy9661
6 ай бұрын
Wow. So much progress even since your last update. Thanks for these! I really lie seeing the Stella Nova hotel updates and the Donkey Kong ride. I think when (if) I get down there, I'm just going to be blown away by the sheer scale of the place. Like it's going to be amazing. Like it really I living up to its name: EPIC. Like start phase 2 expansion now. Cuz I think we're ready to for it all.
@kevinbhieey9188
7 ай бұрын
I totally called the Parfumerie Distillerie ad! The most inconsequential prediction for this entire park! I did it! Now for a bolder prediction: I think the alcove near the Ministry entrance will be for the moving statue that leads to Place Cachée in The Crimes of Grindelwald (I think... I know way too much about Harry Potter stuff considering how little I care about the IP). The statue it is based on sits in an alcove in Paris's Palais Garnier, so I'm assuming they are going with that rather than having people go through a small hidden entrance. She'll just point at the door that EVERYONE is already entering. Quel secret!
@ThemeParkStop
6 ай бұрын
I believe the moving statue is on those stairs under the forced perspective section at back center of the land.
@kevinbhieey9188
6 ай бұрын
I thought you had mentioned that somewhere. You simply put out too much information! Please start giving us less. I'm going to put out that it is going to be A moving statue. Those alcoves are always for statues (or statue-based fountains) and what's going on at the bottom of too involved for a non-moving statue. Though it could be a fountain.
@justimagine2403
7 ай бұрын
Thanks! Go Alicia Go! These updates make me so HAPPY!
@T.Y340
6 ай бұрын
*Epic universe has released* Universal studio, island of adventure, volcano bay is empty We will never forget about those old park!
@sherrierosnick3926
6 ай бұрын
Love your videos!!
@juliangines6764
7 ай бұрын
Every update makes me more and more excited for this park to open. Already starting to plan to be there for the parks opening!
@MatthewGross87
6 ай бұрын
Okay, so I have to wonder if the extra expansion area for the Dark Universe is going to eventually be used for Stranger Things. Not only does it fit the theming and vibe of the land, but even the portal entrance looks like the vines from the show. Might make a great future addition!
@michelenicola8046
7 ай бұрын
So excited about the vision and progress. I love Universal!
@JimmyC23
6 ай бұрын
Universal is making theme parks magical again, Disney should wake up.. oh wait they went woke and got broke
@JS-bd5kf
6 ай бұрын
Disney should be very afraid, as this looks so much cooler than Mickey Mouse and Cinderella.😸
@Buzzmonkey24
6 ай бұрын
since Universal decided to build a resort Hotel in Epic. Universal should theme each floor in the resort to its Portal Lands that would be something.
@noskillzleague
6 ай бұрын
if HTTD doesn't have an Avatar type ride I will be very disappointed.
@KevinLluberes-v7z
6 ай бұрын
HNN will be moved to Monsters Dark Universe in 2026
@AlexShannon
7 ай бұрын
A great birthday present for me is a new theme park stop video. thank you
@ThemeParkStop
6 ай бұрын
Happy birthday!
@mjmshiddentunes1144
6 ай бұрын
god damn it they are actually using the park themeing for the SNW gate instead of the full pipe entrance bullshit i say
@brandondonath2590
6 ай бұрын
You mention the fountain jets are shaped like a star, but with only 4 sides I would say it represents a Compass.
@John-v5f4l
6 ай бұрын
you
@edwindrood2816
6 ай бұрын
Wow
@soniegirl
6 ай бұрын
When do you think they will give us the Grand Opening date of this park?
@jacksonseyl5255
6 ай бұрын
When do you think they'll finish the top of tallest tower on the manor in Dark Universe?
@l.c.8798
7 ай бұрын
Universal ftw!! 👏 🎉
@2dollarbill650
7 ай бұрын
Day time is going to be great but at night its going to be off the hook.
@travelwithbubba
6 ай бұрын
Hard to tell but is it possible the spotlights on Stella are placed to look like zodiac signs? That would be cool if so
@karebear3152
6 ай бұрын
can i get some of those tiles from the affordable hotels for my bathroom please? lol. Those are super shiny!
@JCMcCann
6 ай бұрын
How will I decide which Portal to sprint to first??!!
@lesliereynolds4492
7 ай бұрын
This new park is going to be amazing. Can’t wait.
@SpaceWizardCosplay
6 ай бұрын
It's amazing that Universal can build an entire park in 2+ years, yet, Disney takes 5 years. (LOL)
@Bigboishorts
6 ай бұрын
Actually universal has been working on epic since about 2013
@common91941
6 ай бұрын
They day this opens is the day I will go too the other parks to enjoy the short lines
@farrelaion
6 ай бұрын
Amaaazing visual design (the overlay scheme of the que on Starfall on the map 🤩) and narrative. Top work.
@sparkasaurusdonna
7 ай бұрын
Another great update. Thanks
@zeeferer3035
6 ай бұрын
Papple r swatching to spacrtrum intanet
@Kumba9
7 ай бұрын
Another awesome update. The colors really bringing things to life. I love the Dark Universe themed area as well as the HTTYD area. The Universal Japan location shows several videos of their Donkey Kong ride testing. Pretty cool. * 10 minute mark: kzitem.info/news/bejne/qpyvsaefpHx3dYo
@aviduser1961
6 ай бұрын
I am guesstimating this park soft opens in a year.
@renechang2406
6 ай бұрын
This park will be the new " it park" until it gets upt
@vitico160
7 ай бұрын
Disney needs to be worried for some time
@wpaunan
6 ай бұрын
There's going to be a time when I stop watching these videos bc I want to have SOME element of surprise when we finally go. These have been great to watch!
@jaykay1899
6 ай бұрын
Same. I was literally just telling myself that this has to be the last video about the park that I watch. People underestimate how much of a difference it can make to go blindly into things! I’m ESPECIALLY not watching any ride POVs.
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