New Epic Universe Rumors & IAAPA Expo - ParkStop Podcast

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[ThemeParkStop]

This is "jam" packed episode, but don't forget to subscribe so you never miss all the Epic Universe news in the coming weeks!!

[iamcarsontaylorvideos]

I can’t stop thinking about how brilliant a Luigi’s Mansion ride would be at Epic.

[jettrow]

Luigi’s Mansion would be amazing! Or a Mario water ride. Epic needs more water!

[davidwright]

As depicted in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Newt Scamander visits Hogwarts in 1993 or 1994 for some unknown reason, thus appearing on the Marauder's Map. Newt writes A Children's Anthology of Monsters, an edition for younger readers. As of 2017, Newt Scamander is still "alive and well". Googled it for yall!
Love the episode, im also so excited for Epic Universe

[disneyworldvacationer]

Newt Scamander was indeed in the Marauders Map in The Prisoner of Azkaban by Dumbledore’s office. He is alive, retired, in charge of the werewolf registry, and a tad bit younger than Dumbledore.

[jonabologna]

In my opinion seaworld has become a coaster park above all else. If they could add anything non coaster I would recommend a dark ride into the twilight zone or Marianas trench

[joelparnis]

Knowing that a huge part of the Wizarding World's success is through it's immersion using filmed versions of the original actors / no-impersonators etc. I wouldn't be surprised if a portrait of Newt Scamander hosted the fantastic beasts show. This continues the trend of cohesion with the movie versions of this universe while also solving any timeline issues between the Ministry Ride being set after the Harry Potter films, but the FB films being set 70 years earlier. Also they already have this technology and it's visual aesthetic well established through out their Wizarding World attractions.

[austinjones]

For the Werewolf effect: Would be really neat if they implemented the process that Disney has done when changing the Beast into Human form during the Beauty and the Beast Ride. Instead, have the opposite effect where it is the man turning into the monster as we get launched through the show-scene.

Idea for the Monster Trucks - Could be scened as a 'Science Experiement' and the ride vehicles be a Prototype for a levitating car. Could work in any Futuristic setting for a land.

[JFrombaugh]

I really hope there is a higher-end space-themed restaurant in the central hub to really capitalize on the theme, since Atlantic seems to be more of a seafood place. Think Universal’s answer to Space 220. While I agree that I do need the quick service places at least some of the time, I still feel like a few proper sit-down dinners are an important part of the experience (Three Broomsticks, anyone?).

[gregorycerven]

"I want my TWO DOLLARS!" Classic 80s with the little kid riding the bike delivering newspapers.

[Shilly_JD]

"Alicia" Stella Nova Resort!!! ❤ My VOTE!!! - 2 Thumbs up and a bag-o'-chips!

[ThanksForTheCandy]

It's like some kind of theme park Spidey Sense brought me here. I knew there was a new ParkStop Podcast before I knew there was a new Parkstop Podcast.

[smashedits]

someone saying they wasn’t subscribed but you pop up on the main page all the time is soo true lmao. I just realized I wasn’t.. i’ve been watching you for months😭

[Lazy]

43:00 As a Florida native, shes so right!!!😭🤣🤣🤣

[PancakeJustice]

Inside you(r swing launch show scene) there are two (were)wolves

[Mr_Yanny]

If Universal wanted to go over the top with immersion, they could provide themed buses that travel from a station next to Hogwarts in Islands of Adventure to this new Great Hall building, but only guests who have a dining reservation in the other park can use it. The bus could have fake window screens like Hogwarts Express, but this time you think you're in a thestral-pulled carriage taking you up the hill and round the lake towards the castle. I think the drive is like 10mins, so hopefully not too long to get travel sickness.

[repboy]

I had the same reaction drove out of iaapa saw the hotels and epic and thought, we know it’s going to be huge, but I think epic is going to take universal and Orlando to another level .

[AmusementLabs]

Those Mead Hall workers need to be careful up there, if they don't look when they might *_KRAKATOA_*

[remconet]

51:35 Let's just say it. It's gonna be 'Saucy Susan'. She'll only be serving 2 condiments. That or 'Colonel Mustard', but he'll be down to 1...

[WTStinson]

LOVE your podcasts. Thank you again for amazing quality production.