My wife and I used to go to Disney every year. But, due to the price increases, lessening the amenities you get and their current policies. We will probably not be returning and have been looking into Universal instead. All your info is greatly appreciated.

I actually think it makes sense, that is a good way to keep the crowds under control as much as possible without implementing something like reservation required. As an out of state passholder i was gonna wait as long as possible to plan my trips because of how crowded this park is going to be so I'm glad to hear it

Just want to add that I think they are going this direction to "spread the love" across all the parks so this will encourage people to experience all the parks and not just plan for 4+ days only at Epic.

@PCDev

13 күн бұрын

Absolutely!

@metallicnole4514

13 күн бұрын

This shows they know people will have no interest in the other parks and they are gonna force people to go if you want epic

@tecwzrd

13 күн бұрын

@@metallicnole4514 Maybe for locals who might be burnt out going to the same parks all the time. For people who visit from other states (or countries) seeing all the parks is important regardless of the newest park IMO. When IOA opened we spent just as much time at Universal when visiting. I think it's a smart marketing decision also which will encourage people to plan their whole vacation at Universal vs spending 1-2 days at Epic and then jumping to Disney or Sea World for other days.

@metallicnole4514

13 күн бұрын

@@tecwzrd All it tells me is that universal knows that the other 2 parks will suffer so they wanna force people to go there. This is a greedy corporate move that is not consumer friendly. If disney tried to pull something like this, people would be pissed.

I'm ok with there not being single day tickets to start out. I understand how incredibly busy this park will be. I just really hope they have a good solution for passholders/Florida residents. Very excited!

@bezoticallyyours83

13 күн бұрын

I am. It's lame and greedy on their part.

@howardrosen7718

13 күн бұрын

It would appear from your news that Universal have found a slick way of making everyone pay a higher price to visit Epic. If it is successful, imagine other companies doing the same thing, such as you can't buy a burger unless you buy fries, or maybe Disney will only sell tickets for there parks but that includes food. This is just a way of charging massive prices to visit a theme park that may or may not have amazing rides. If it isn't as great as you are predicting then why cash in so quickly on its launch. If it is going to be so amazing why not price it the same as others to let everyone pass the word on that it is worth a visit. I think maybe this park may not have the rides as amazing as you may think. Hence Universal are going to cash in as much as possible before the word gets out. This has happened with new movies, everyone rushes to see it because of the hype, then once its released word slips out it is not as good as expected. I know many people who saw Barbie felt this way. Why over price something if you still want people to come and buy it, unless?

@metallicnole4514

13 күн бұрын

It’s a terrible practice. If Disney did that, people would be pissed. It shows when given the opportunity, universal is no less of a greedy corporation.

@lucasd6880

13 күн бұрын

@@metallicnole4514 so what do you think they should do instead? Do you think they should just have open admission?

@TorraTech

13 күн бұрын

@@bezoticallyyours83 this isn't to adjust to just your liking, this is to try to keep the majority in a controlled matter. Either wait it out or enjoy the day you can go

This is an unprecedented event. Period! I'm just in awe of the Universal team's commitment, and I'm sure they will also commit to giving us the best experience! So excited for this!

I totally understand why they would do this. There’s an old adage in life, always leave them wanting more. We all know EU is going to be a grand slam and while yes of course I would want more than one day in there and that’s the point! Universal is doing a phenomenal job because while we might be a little disappointed in this news we know it’s going to be worth it to go back for another visit and Universal knows this as well. Deep down this just doesn’t bother me that much because I feel that we will get our moneys worth at EU.

@MappingOutMyTheories

13 күн бұрын

I agree! I imagine they'll want to be careful about upsetting the international audience and will avoid doing anything that gives Florida residents or US citizens too much of an advantage, especially considering the blowback Disney has received for doing just that with their new lightning lane. As someone from the UK who travelled to Orlando around the time Rise of the Resistance opened - it was very disheartening to turn up at the park at 8am and fine the virtual queue already full with local Annual Pass Holders. This way, everyone gets a chance to go with the flow on the day.

the tickets make sense to me, so many people (even non-theme park enthusiasts that i talk to) are already talking about epic universe! thanks for keeping us updated!! 😄

They want to control the crowds and don't want to take away from the marketshare of their other parks and want to make extra money while doing it. The move makes sense whether you like it or not. I wouldn't enjoy an overly crowded theme park so I am ok with it but I'll probably wait for things to cool down either way.

Thanks for giving us the heads up on the new information on the theme park! Keep doing what you do!

So, that’s pretty smart. It’s going to force those in the area to eat up at least 2 of their vacation days taking away from WDW. Lol

@ivansantiesteban-bx8ze

13 күн бұрын

It’s a cash grab. I bet if Disney did the same, you would be pissed.

@timothybernardi68

12 күн бұрын

Greed

@-dtuyhnjhggvjjjn

11 күн бұрын

At least they’re reinvesting in the parks Disney the money’s been a black hole for the last 6 years 🤞 for Disneyland Forward

@timothybernardi68

11 күн бұрын

@@-dtuyhnjhggvjjjn You're kidding, right? Going back six years takes us to 2019. Since 2019 Disney has opened Star Wars Galaxy's edge (multiple attractions, restaurant, area development), TRON, Cosmic Rewind, Space (restaurant), Ratatouille (with expanded French pavilion), Tiana's, new Country Bears, and Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway at Walt Disney World. How does that compare to Comcast's investment at USF or IOA?

i think sapphire falls was in a perfect place, a nice enough hotel and reasonably priced even though you didnt get express pass. now, if that price bumps up a couple hundred dollars, it takes it off my list honestly.

@1jrhoden

11 күн бұрын

Exactly! It was more affordable than the ones with express pass but still offers water taxi, which is why I loved it so much. I tried to look at prices for September 2025 and it has increased drastically in price and is no longer affordable.

The ticket sale proposal makes sense honestly. Helps to spread out the crowds. But, kind of stinks for annual pass holders for Studios/IOA… you have to buy a multi-day ticket for parks you’re already paying for if you want to go to Epic Universe… hoping future announcements include other options for AP’s. And, I’m really, REALLY hoping that changing Sapphire Falls to be in the tier that includes Express Pass doesn’t happen… it’s nice having an option to have a nicer hotel experience and not have to pay the premium for express passes if you do not want them.

If true about the signature hotels (5 of them), we may be saying goodbye to the included Universal Express with your room key. That’s a lot of hotel rooms to allow all those guests to skip the line. Just speculation, but possible.

@PCDev

13 күн бұрын

Very good point!

@State-of-Sunshine

13 күн бұрын

Right-or hopefully doesn’t mean Sapphire Falls bumps up to $500/night. I do love the resort and had the opportunity to stay at that one and Portofino with family on the same trip-but I personally can’t afford that price tag, so I will be a bit broken hearted as I was very much looking forward to going to sapphire with my hubby some day as he didn’t get to join that family trip. I feel like this whole Epic prospect, though wildly exciting and inspiring, is one long season of trepidation that universal might become disney (in affordability) when all is said and done. I truly hope they understand Disney crowds are dropping bc they bled their audience dry…. We are HAPPY to spend our discretionary budgets with theme parks, but not all of us have the ability to increase the discretionary spending, and most have had to cut it back severely these last few years. 🤞🏻

@bjones4301

13 күн бұрын

With the addition of Saphire falls I think there will be a change to the express pass. I wish it would stay unlimited express but that is way too many rooms having unlimited express. I would bet they will change it to one time express per attraction, per day. Just my opinion.

@Seattleite100

13 күн бұрын

Eeek or Express Pass goes the way of Lightning Lanes where there's too many people in line.

@cruisingwithlou

12 күн бұрын

oh my! you are right!

Thanks for the info- great video! We are absolutely excited and know it will be really packed at Epic for a while

Thanks for the update Dev! It’s crazy that this park is actually happening now. Us from 2020 would not believe we are actually here! I’m really hoping I can get into AP previews before they sell out if they offer them, because I don’t want to pay for a multi-day ticket if I don’t have to! I will definitely pay if I have to though lol. I’m so excited to finally go to Super Nintendo World, been waiting for this since the partnership was announced in 2015! Dark Universe is gonna be awesome as well, dragons is gonna be stunning to walkthrough, and Potter looks to be amazing (can’t wait for that reveal), and Celestial Park is gonna be beautiful! This place is gonna be AMAZING!

I think this will only be for the beginning. Then it would be much more accessible. As PC Dev says, they have to keep investors happy to continue with Universal's projects. But we have to remember, Epic is a park that will be with us forever, so we can go whenever we want, or everything goes back to normal.

@metallicnole4514

13 күн бұрын

Imagine if disney made such a move. People would be in an uproar

@reecelee5218

13 күн бұрын

​@metallicnole4514 tru. I don't like the 1 day only part for all of 2025. Give people 2 days at least starting in october. That should be enough to see everything generally.

@metallicnole4514

13 күн бұрын

@@reecelee5218 I will wait until single day tickets are available

Thank You for this Epic Universe update video, Dev! 👍

Again - thank you for your straightforward approach to your announcements. Your information really helps me to plan for my future trips. Although I would love to be able to visit Epic Universe in 2025 I may hold off to 2026. I hope I am physically able to make that trip as I am an older senior & as the years pass it does get increasingly more difficult to get around. Epic Universe will be such a monumental Epic adventure that I expect the park will see crowds that would make even the busiest days at other venues pale in comparison. I will stay tuned to your impeccable coverage to help me with the timing of my trip. Keep up your good work! I will be watching.

Can’t wait to organize the trip to America to visit this new park! Greetings from Ireland 🎉

Wow Dev! I agree wholeheartedly with you! It is going to be unbelievable for Universal! Everyone who is anyone will want to be there! Interesting on the tickets! Great to know info! Keep up the good work!

Love the t shirt Dev. Just to say I may not comment for a while as I've broken my wrist and chipped my elbow but don't worry am still following all your fab videos, they are helping me get through the pain ❤❤❤❤

Thanks for vid! Hoping to go Dec next year

Thanks for the update Dev. I think Universal is smart and has a good hold on this.

To me, it makes sense that Epic Universe would only have two/three day park passes because 1) It'll have Universal see what the foot traffic is like, 2)Gage wait times for rides and restaurants, and 3.) Adjust any logistic issues that can arise with a new park, such as technical difficulties on rides and line ques.

Thanks for all this info, Dev. 😎

Real talk brother? I was gonna go multiple days regardless anyway so if that’s what has to be done to go then so be it. Can’t wait!!

My dawg! Appreciate it Dev!

I’m excited for a possible Epic Universe annual pass! If this is true, it sucks that we won’t be able to visit the other parks but coming from a 27+ year Florida resident I’ve done and seen everything at the 2 original universal parks and I am already mainly focusing on epic universe when it does open next year so I’m all down for a single park annual pass at the moment!

Not surprising - they had to do *something* to keep Epic Universe from getting absolutely slammed during its opening months. Imagine if they let people go there all 5 days for their 5 day park pass. One very important note - this info is for ticket resellers only. Universal will likely have more options for tickets sold directly. Maybe they'll have a multi-day pass where you can go to Epic Universe 2 out of 5 days. Maybe they will have Single day passes for Epic Universe, but they cost 50% more than tickets to the other parks and you have to make a park reservation.

Thanks Dev for the Epic update 🎉🎉

Just told my husband about your prediction of the opening date and he said, "420". LOL.

Thanks PC Dev for the info! Much as I would like to see EU, my plan is to wait about a year before going, and see what UO/IOA/EU /poss. hotel packages are available. Keep up the good work!😃👍

Much love to you Disney family from Daniel Beach 👋🏿🙏🏿✝️🏰🚅🙌🏿❤️🥰😘👑🌄🌅🏝️🌈🏰🌈🧡💛💚💜💖✨💐🌏✝️🙏🏿✝️❤️🥰😘👋🏿

I know they are not doing express right away but what about the people staying at helios: will they not get express? Or they will but not for epic?

@PCDev

13 күн бұрын

I haven’t heard anything about that yet.

@TravelwithDana19

12 күн бұрын

@@EastCoastadventures215 Guess you couldn’t listen to their guidelines.

@EastCoastadventures215

12 күн бұрын

@@TravelwithDana19 nothing I said was not already leaked. But you’re right. I deleted my comment. Gotta be better I suppose on my end. I haven’t shared info but everything we got in the training was out a week ago. Was just going of that.

LOVE the Chronos model - SO AWESOME!

I prefer to go more than one day so this does not bother me at all. I can’t wait. I’ll be there this August.

I’m totally cool with an annual pass just for Epic. That’s all I really need right now. I’m also ready to drop that money for the pass!!

@sha2596

12 күн бұрын

This is actually a really good move to get the money from Disney people who don’t really have interest in UO IP, but just want to be able to visit EU. I’m much more likely to get an AP if it’s only for Epic.

@justingibbons8010

9 күн бұрын

To me that makes zero sense. I'm not sure why he said that. It sounds like it's just saying information about all annual pass changes coming soon. It's a big leap to conclude that means there will be an Epic-only annual pass.

I can always count on you dev god I can’t wait for epic universe to open

I am excited for Epic universe

If there are actually going to be two separate annual pass programs, it causes me to really view Universal Orlando as the "old park" and Epic U as the "new park" in my decision-making- instead of, you know, a more universal view (pun intended!)😂Will probably start only going to special ticket events like HHN or City Walk at UO.

I'm excited about Saphire falls!

I wonder if they will give employees and passholders access first.

Can't wait for it to open. WDW should be having some awesome deals to attempt to fill their parks.

I'm just so excited to go! I'll wait until they allow more than one day at EU to go - I'm not a local and I don't want to make the long (and expensive) journey to Orlando just to anxiously rush around EU (or swim in a sea of people more like) trying to get everything done in one day :)

Hoping to go in early October next year and stay at Helios. Keeping my eyes out for when they start booking.

Let's go do this. Thanks

Fine by me. We're not planning to visit when it first opens. Mainly because of the heat lol 😅 Can't wait to for Epic Universe to open! And my Dad read an article that Dollywood is planning to build a third park in Florida. Being a pass holder to the one in TN I'm excited for those who can't make the trek over here. 😊

Really disappointing that travel advisors are selling out and sharing information they were specifically told not to share 🙄

I definitely think it's accurate about the hotels. I was looking at them earlier today and they were listed aa "premier," "value," etc.

Universal's new strategy: make sure you have 'epic patience' while waiting for those multi-day passes! Thanks for keeping us updated with these inside scoops. It's great to see Universal investing so heavily in Epic Universe. It sounds like it's going to be an incredible addition to the theme park world.

Oh they better not do us passholders wrong!!

@MappingOutMyTheories

13 күн бұрын

I imagine they'll want to be careful about upsetting the international audience and will avoid doing anything that gives Florida residents or US citizens too much of an advantage, especially considering the blowback Disney has received for doing just that with their new lightning lane. As someone from the UK who travelled to Orlando around the time Rise of the Resistance opened - it was very disheartening to turn up at the park at 8am and fine the virtual queue already full with local Annual Pass Holders... essentially, if Universal wants this park to big with international fans, which it will need to be to eclipse Disney, they need to make sure (at least for the first few years) that everyone who wants to get in, will get in, at least once.

@alyssiagonzalez

13 күн бұрын

Say it again

@kingrowla

13 күн бұрын

At least they are offering an AP. I was more worried about them doing like a "mini" admission per portal. Something like choose Monsters for $49, Super Nintendo for $59 per day or some kind of combo bundle of some or all.

@veloceon325

13 күн бұрын

@@MappingOutMyTheoriesIt’s still like that on busier days at Disney. You have to be on the app at 7am to get in a virtual queue. But that’s a Disney specific problem. Universal doesn’t regularly have virtual queues, but when they do it’s not that stressful.

@zarajenkins6948

13 күн бұрын

​@MappingOutMyTheories from another UK resident, well said 👏 👍

That's interesting considering there's no way you'll be able to experience the whole park in 1 day

All of this sounds exciting ❤

I’m excited!

I hope Cabana Bay quality doesn’t go down if it gets bumped down from prime value to value 😢 I love cabana bay

i get it but i think it kind of sucks cause it will be impossible to do all the lands in epic in one day...so one would have to schedule multiple trips just to do it all which between tickets, hotel, and airfare for some would get very expensive

@ellenkirby8366

13 күн бұрын

My thoughts too. This makes me really sad

@janetlynn694

13 күн бұрын

@@ellenkirby8366 I almost feel like I would not mind a reservation system to be able to go however, many days I would want

Thank you for the informative video Dev!

I think is being way over hyped and a lot ppl are going to be let down

Great information!! Thanks for sharing. I also heard a possibility of Universal offering some type of VIP package that would allow early access to Epic Universe before the official opening. Have you heard anything about this?

Honestly, I think they should do single day tickets but keep everyday at a capacity limit. It’s not fair to those that can’t afford a 2 or 3 day ticket bundle. Thank you for the information. Love your videos.

We have our family trip scheduled for late April too. I hope the rumors you read are true! 🙌🏽😎

Some of us will not be able to visit Epic universe for at least a couple of years probably even longer because of the cost and the high demand. That’s the way it goes. It makes sense for them to do this on a business level and probably for guest experience so everyone can have the universal resort experience.

I'll be watching the new park through KZread haha

Can't wait!

Great video man. Very informative. I am ok with there not being any single day tickets. I was planning on getting multiday passes anyway. Can't wait for Epic universe. Screw disney.

I can’t wait to see about the annual pass

They will probably have the busiest summer for a new theme park ever. People need to keep in mind attractions will probably be down with technical issues. I would give it a couple months before going.

Been waiting on this park for three years now! @Dev, it was your “ground breaking” and construction videos that first got me hyped!!! Like you said at the end of the video, we gotta do what we gotta do to be there! Would love if you saw this comment by liking it 🤘

Do you think thee will be a 14 day ticket for people travelling from the uk ?

IMHO Universal should use the TapuTapu wristbands for virtual queues at ALL their parks, or a similar virtual queue system for all of Epic Universe in the least. I'm shocked other parks aren't doing this.

Will they be raising the rates at Saphire Falls or are they moving to that tier so they can include the passes?

lol i like the thumbnail man

Makes zero sense to make passholders buy a ticket to parks they already have an AP to in order to get into Epic universe...also makes no sense to only be able to go to Epic 1 day if you are staying in the resort that connects to the Epic universe park...there will have to be a solution for AP holders

@Seattleite100

13 күн бұрын

The "solution" is that AP will have to wait. Or at least that's my guess. Or they might offer a discount package. Tickets generate more money than passes. So with it being new, they will capitalize on they hype.

@AVAPopCulture

13 күн бұрын

@@Seattleite100 you think APs will either have to wait or buy a ticket to all 3 parks? Yeah, I don't see that as realistic

@metallicnole4514

13 күн бұрын

AP don’t have access to epic. Your pass clearly states entry to studios and islands. Or volcano bay with that option.

@AVAPopCulture

13 күн бұрын

@metallicnole4514 lol nobody is saying that the current AP should give you access to Epic... re-read the comment... I'm saying there has to be an option for APs to buy tickets to only Epic since we already have passes to the other parks! Why should we have to buy a multiday multi park ticket just to get unto Epic when we've already purchased an AP to get into the other parks

@metallicnole4514

13 күн бұрын

@@AVAPopCulture I'm merely staying to clarify it for people who have a misunderstanding about their passes. If there is an option for ap's to buy a single day ticket, they will probably limit how many you can buy and you will not be able to buy tickets for others, only the passholder. Also expect such a ticket to have magic kingdom level pricing.

I don’t think people realize just how busy epic universe is going to be. People from all over the world and all over the country are going to want to come to this theme park. No other Universal park in Hollywood, Japan, or China will have epic but Orlando so I understand why there doing it

I have premier annual passes to the Park, will I have to add epic universe? Will I get a deal with my current passes ?

Epic Universe is going to kill Disney Parks in 2025 woohoo!

I'm so damn pumped about Epic. My friends who are not universal obsessed think I'm crazy. I have two teen boys and I told them I was going on vacation for Epic with or without them lol I think they going to have AP days or hours for current passholders, and then after a certain date, you can upgrade your pass to have epic or not, kinda like with Volcano Bay.

Wait for the Universal announcement. Because Universal said they have not made no such announcements on tickets.

I wouldn’t want one day anyway! I would hope in the future we can buy multiple days that include all the parks! ❤

on one hand I get why Sapphire would be added to the signature list due to it's quality; but on the other that was part of it's value to me, a hotel with a signature feel but lower in price due to lack of express pass (made it a great option during non busy times of year).

I'm ok with it. I'm a local so I'm not going until I can stay in the Helios and have a multi-day ticket experience just for Epic. If I have to wait another year for it then so be it. It will just build the anticipation for me and make it that more exciting.

Makes perfect sense. Epic is going to attract many first time universal goers and essentially forcing crowd dispersing among all three parks means that each parks attendance remains high and provides first time guests more exposure to the universal trifecta. Keeps them invested in 3 days at universal and away from the mouse. Marketing genius

@sha2596

12 күн бұрын

This will not force me to visit the other parks. I’m legit just not going to go until they offer Epic only tickets. But all the Universal diehards will eat up any ticket they offer.

Have they talked about anything when is comes to transportation? I have been curious about that😊

Hey Dev love the channel. I’m over from the UK again May 2025 so not sure on waiting until closer to the time to book my universal tickets then so I can add Epic also. How reliable is the April 20th date?!

Any rumors for what the pricing might be on the stand alone annual pass for epic?

I’m ok with that because if I can walk universal and island in 1 day I can do epic as well I’m a theme park enthusiast walker I be trying to ride everything and I do, so epic will be a piece of cake

This is actually a smart way to control crowds, as long as it's not too out of hand with the prices I don't mind this move

So if I wanted to buy three 3 day 3 park with one day at epic could I use my 3 epic days in a row ?

What would be cool is if active annual pass holders had an option to buy a single day ticket to Epic, and Universal could spread those available days throughout the first year (excluding weekends and holidays).

Hooray 😊

As an Orlando resident who had never payed full price for a 1 day ticket, this is the first time in my life I’d want to and actually overpay to be there near the opening day. Big day for Orlando and our little theme park bubble. 🥳 It’s going to be a incredible!

I think I'll be buying annual passes for both parks ,knowing it will be busy for the next yr or so .i can spend the weekend and park hop

So I wonder if staying at the top tier hotel will it include express passes for both epic and universal studios together…

Question: I am planning to go back to Universal May 2026 but you think there will be a 3-park for Universal, IOA (Islands of Adventure) and Epic for annual passes?

I'm surprised the Helios Grand isn't going to be its own level. The demand will be so high I'm sure the pricing will be much higher than the other "Signature" hotels.

Sounds like a Disney move....hmmmmm 🤔

@ducktails1695

13 күн бұрын

No Disney would do a reservation system. That being said, I think the structure of Universal's ticketing will be similar to what Disney does where the longer you stay the better the discount is and Universal may purposely not give significant discounts until like 5-6 days into the stay to entice guests to stay longer. Perhaps will also do if you stay 4 or 5 days they'll give you an extra day at Epic Universe which would really entice guests to stay at Universal longer. This would make a WDW visit much harder to do for all of those who are thinking WDW will greatly benefit from Epic Universe (not saying you're one of them).

I already have an Epic Universe trip scheduled for 2026, that first year is going to be crazy. I can't wait to see what Disney does for the 70th anniversary of Disneyland as a response.

Im really glad to hear that about Sapphire Falls, I always thought it should be within the top tier with express passes! I am very confused about their plan for current APs with Epic, other than buying a second AP (which I dont see myself doing for the foreseeable future since im out of state). Considering our AP doesnt expire until May, if Epic truly does open early then why would we buy a 2-day ticket with only 1 day in Epic when we already have access to the other parks? kinda interesting, but we shall see what the true news becomes when they start fighting off these rumors from angry APs lol! I like that they are limiting it to most people to 1 day per trip, I would buy a 1 day ticket as an AP just so I can get in. Who knows, they always take good care of us so they may give us an opportunity for something. exciting news, thanks for sharing!

It’s good I won’t be there any time soon. I don’t want to deal with the crowds and chaos.

I never care to go to a theme park when it first opens. I like to wait till they get the bugs out and everything is working. I was hoping to spend 3-4 days at Epic Universe and also visit the other 2 parks and even Volcano Bay. Last time I went I did 4 days at their parks and 6 days at Cabana Bay (loved it).