The Truth About Epic Universe: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

The Truth About Epic Universe: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

There’s no doubt that Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe is the most ambitious theme park project we’ve seen in decades. The hype? Massive. The visuals? Stunning. But as much as fans—especially those loyal to Universal—want to crown it the best theme park in the world, it might be time to pump the brakes and have a real, unfiltered conversation about what’s actually happening behind the glossy promo videos and social media buzz. Let’s break it do…

D'Amaro: Epic Universe Will Not Cannibalize Walt Disney World Visitation

At today’s MoffettNathanson conference, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro was asked about Universal Epic Universe and the impact it may have on Walt Disney World. D’Amaro said that he was happy to receive the question, and especially happy to be asked about Epic Universe following Disney’s recent Q2 earnings report. D’Amaro approached the question from two angles, first talking about how Disney has built out its Walt Disney World theme pa…

Epic Universe Facing Disaster Scenario Before Ever Opening : Disney Fanatic

It was supposed to be Universal’s victory lap—a bold statement that the company was ready to go head-to-head with Disney. But as Epic Universe limps toward its official opening, it’s hard not to see the red flags waving everywhere. Fans have been calling it the most immersive theme park on Earth. And visually? They’re not wrong. From the breathtaking lands to the jaw-dropping rides, Epic Universe looks like the future of theme parks. The problem…

Universal Alarms Fans With Massive Mistakes at Epic Universe

When Universal Orlando announced previews for Epic Universe, fans were buzzing. This was supposed to be Universal’s coming-out party, its chance to showcase a theme park that could finally rival Disney World on every level. But instead of a smooth, polished debut, Universal’s handling of these previews has been, well, pretty alarming. Credit: Andrew Boardwine, ITM At first, the plan sounded simple: Annual Passholders would get early access, givi…