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Why I Don’t Want Disney World to Build a Fifth Park Right Now

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If you’re a theme park fan, you know that Universal Orlando’s NEW theme park, Epic Universe, is the biggest news these days.

Epic Universe

The theme park has been highly anticipated since it was announced in 2019, and many fans are even canceling or shortening their Disney World trips to visit Epic Universe in its first year of operation. With Universal adding a new option on the scene, people are starting to push for a new park from Disney World as well. But as a theme park expert (it’s my job to visit and write about the Central Florida theme parks and their brands), I do NOT want Disney World to introduce a fifth gate right now — for some very important reasons.

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Epic Universe Team Members Reveal the ULTIMATE Virtual Queue Hack

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We’ve been spending a lot of time at Epic Universe lately, and we’re not done yet!

Portal Entrance into Ministry of Magic

Research is important, people, and we’re doing everything we can so you can have the best trip possible once you visit Epic Universe. Part of that research includes chatting with Epic Universe Team Members to find out the ins and outs of the park and what tips you need to know. And, we think we may have stumbled upon the best ones yet — at least when it comes to one of the most popular rides in the park.

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NEWS: Universal’s New UK Park Already Has Plans To EXPAND

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Expansion plans are already in talks for Universal’s park coming to the UK!

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Universal’s been busy bees lately, building multiple theme parks, hotels, and more all around the same time. As Epic Universe’s construction has come to a close and welcomed in its first public visitors before its official opening day, Universal seems to be turning its focus to its other theme park projects and how much more they can expand on existing plans.

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One MAJOR Thing Is Missing from the New Harry Potter Land at Epic Universe

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Universal’s Epic Universe will see the opening of the resort’s third Harry Potter land: Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic. While the new land is incredibly immersive, there’s something missing…

Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry

The first two Wizarding World installations in Orlando – – Islands of Adventure’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Hogsmeade and Universal Studios Florida’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley – – were revolutionary for the theme park industry, and certainly elements of the Ministry of Magic portal seem like they will (we’re looking you you, Battle at the Ministry). However, certain elements of the land may be lacking.

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Universal’s Volcano Bay Will Discontinue Virtual Queue Beginning This October

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We’ve got 2 MAJOR updates from Universal to share with you that could affect your upcoming trip!

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Universal has been a big topic of conversation lately, primarily surrounded by the chatter that Epic Universe’s previews have caused. But, if you’ve been planning your next Universal Orlando visit and hoping to visit every park Universal has to offer, there’s an upcoming change that might have you thinking twice before you commit to spending a day in particular park. [Read more…]

WARNING: A HUGE Hotel Perk Is Missing From Epic Universe on May 22nd

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Epic Universe officially opens its doors to the public on May 22nd, which is less than a month away!

Epic Universe

We’ve been visiting the park a LOT lately to make sure we can help you plan your upcoming vacation so that you don’t feel like you’re walking in unprepared. If you’re staying at a Universal Orlando hotel, one of the perks you receive is Early Entry into the theme parks, but we just noticed that this popular perk currently is NOT available for Epic Universe on one very important day.

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CONFIRMED: Epic Universe Releases Opening Day Park Hours

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Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s newest theme park, is opening in less than a month (!!!), and we’ve been collecting all the details for you so you can have the most epic day ever (pun intended).

Epic Universe

Universal just dropped a MAJOR detail we’ve been anxiously awaiting for the first day of opening — and beyond!

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BREAKING: Epic Universe EXTENDS Annual Passholder Previews Adding 11 NEW Dates

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Universal just EXTENDED annual passholder preview dates for Epic Universe!

Since early previews debuted for Universal’s new Epic Universe park, fans have been flocking to purchase tickets to see the park before its official opening on May 22nd. Now that we’ve had a chance to look inside and try out the restaurants you find around the park, we’ve wanted even MORE time to experience it all. Now, Universal seems to be granting that wish for those who are eligible! [Read more…]

Epic Universe Could Lead to MAJOR CHANGES at Universal Orlando’s Other Parks

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Universal’s Epic Universe is set to open to the public on May 22nd, and we can confidently say that the park is going to be a game-changer.

Epic Universe

The technologically advanced theme park is set to change the face of Universal Orlando forever, including the resort’s original theme parks: Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.

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REVIEW: We Tried the NEW Bubbly Barrel at Universal’s Epic Universe

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We’ve been exploring everything that Universal’s brand-new theme park, Epic Universe, has to offer — and we’re not done yet!

Portal Entrance to Super Nintendo World

Five themed lands make up Epic Universe: Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe, and we can’t get enough. So, come with us to check out The Bubbly Barrel in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at Epic Universe!

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