EPIC UNIVERSE Ticket Information - Let's Clear It Up

[@Dillon.Thomas]

Once we find out everything, we will be sure to let you know! Make sure to subscribe and follow my instagram: @TheDillonThomas
ALSO! None of this is confirmed true or not. So don't take it with 100% certainty!

[@PCDev]

👏🏽 Never believe the internet

[@Dillon.Thomas]

@@PCDev 100000% 🙌

[@Themersive]

Truth!
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[@Amusementparkdad]

Yeah I read that yesterday. It sounded pretty ridiculous! 😂😂. I’m so anxious about getting some real news! Thanks for the clarification Dillon!

[@Dillon.Thomas]

@@Amusementparkdad of course! We will obviously release all of the information as soon as we find out!

[@hollieverafter]

Thank you for being a voice of reason. I agree with your advice to not freak out. Stay out of the dumpster fires (supposed fan groups that spew negativity) and stick with the source itself. Universal has offered the ticket information to agents. As a Universal Destinations & Experiences specialist with a U-Preferred agency, I am privy to the correct info. However, until we are given the official green light to speak publicly about it, I cannot share it. It was presented as strictly confidential and anyone who has breached the confidence deserves to be penalized. I can say that Universal's plans and choices are 100% made to provide the best experience to their guests. EPIC is going to be both insanely cool and insanely popular. There's a lot to unpack, of course. It's so nice to see a responsible channel.

[@Dillon.Thomas]

I think everyone is just so hyped and the second something comes out, everyone wants to just release what they hear and we still have yet to hear ANYTHING from Universal publicly. So in time, we will be able to tell the real details. Just need to relax till then haha. I appreciate the kind words, however 😊

[@magnolya8]

I just want Helios info lol, all the hush hush with it compared to the rest has me so anxious! I'll be completely satisfied with a full day/night at Epic, & lounging around Helios & Celestial park 😂🎉

[@Dillon.Thomas]

@magnolya8 hopefully that's soon to come! I imagine when they announce tickets we will get hotel information, too. Bundle it all together. I'm wondering the pricing on grand helios, too, no park has that here in Orlando! Be able to walk into a park like that 😎

[@TheBashful0ne]

This helped me with my anxiety and doubt. All this news made me think it's impossible to go to epic universe just in 2025 alone. But I'm just gonna be patient, and go when i can

[@Dillon.Thomas]

@TheBashful0ne I would wait for universal's announcements. They will give all of the details. We need to keep in mind that it could be the case, but we just need to wait to hear from the source!

[@metallicnole4514]

I have no desire to go to epic upon opening. I will wait patiently until they can properly manage the crowds and maintain the rides. As excited as I am, I'm not in a rush to go right away. Even if I have to wait 6 months to a year.

[@davoflatts7917]

This shocks you? People are still wearing masks outside lol. People see and believe what they want

[@Brandis13]

It‘s not so unthinkable. Tokyo Disney had the same policy for years (still might have, not sure). You could either buy 1 or 2 day tickets that where park specific for an exact date, and you had to specify if you wanted to visit Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo Disneysea. Only if you bought a 3 day ticket you could park hop on the 3rd day.

[@nadinec6688]

I'm coming from the UK for two weeks in September. You telling me I can only visit Epic for one day!!? 😮

[@Dillon.Thomas]

@nadinec6688 need to wait for official information from universal! But we need to be prepared for everything

[@millabasset1710]

I can't wait several years later for the annual Florida pass addition.

[@thewannabegamer9]

Even if this is true (which I don’t believe it is) I don’t think it’s the worst thing. I think it’s more fair to let everyone have an equal amount of time at the park than to try and squeeze more people into the park than what is comfortable.

[@Dillon.Thomas]

@thewannabegamer9 it's kind of a tough position to be in. Do you limit access and get flooded with people complaining, or let everyone in and people complain about crowds lol. You also have the side of it where if someone comes for a trip and they go one day and don't get to experience everything they want for their single day, it'll feel really bad.

[@MrDizneyKing]

I can only assume that Universal will allow Single Day tickets ONLY for Annual Passholders but the catch could be you must be an Annual Passholder for a certain length of time meaning you can't just sign up and buy single day tickets. My prediction.

[@Dillon.Thomas]

@MrDizneyKing Could be the case, we know nothing at the moment! But I assume they wouldn't gate AP holders to having to buy a single day ticket. That seems too excessive and many AP's wouldn't buy more than maybe a ticket or two. I imagine they just charge a good amount for the additional park to add-on. Who knows! 🫠

[@MrDizneyKing]

@@Dillon.Thomas Add on as a 4 park annual pass? Oh no. Definitely dont see that happening first year park is open. Even if Disney announces a 5th park at D23 Expo there is still no other park that is "new" in the area for crowds to flock to. Single Day tickets for APers spreads it out. They could very well be limited 1 day tickets we APers could buy before we can buy another. We would be limited as regular guests are. Mostly like 1 day ticket, wait 2 days and buy another 1 day ticket. No back to back days for APers 1 day tickets.

[@Dillon.Thomas]

@@MrDizneyKing I don't think they would gatekeep it for passholders. They care a lot about their AP image. I don't think there will be express after 4 for free for premiere there, but I think they will have access. Even if it's partially limited access. Again, assuming you pay for an upgraded pass. That's part of the whole point to be fair lol.

[@mattstjean11]

That makes sense actually

[@metallicnole4514]

@@Dillon.Thomas I think they will gatekeep to passholders within the first year to manage capacity. The passholder contract clearly states what parks you have access to. They would probably just not force passholders to buy the multi day ticket go to epic. With a park in such high demand, there will be no pleasing everybody.

[@josephfigueroa8359]

Glad you cleared this up. I didn’t know the info was from a 3rd party. Only valid info is from Universal itself.

[@Dillon.Thomas]

@josephfigueroa8359 still a very real possibility it could be the case. Just need to wait for something official either way!

[@DTkofficial]

Thank you!🙏🏻👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Dillon.Thomas]

@@DTkofficial always!

[@metallicnole4514]

Universal needs to get in front of this. This is gonna upset a lot of people if true. The worst you can do is the internet simmer with this. Because you know if disney pulled such a move, the internet would be gathering their pitchforks. The internet runs wild whenever disney rumors fly.

[@Dillon.Thomas]

It does look to be looking more and more true, unfortunately. Which is something we have to prepare for. No information on other ticketing things, though. This is advanced ticketing and not AP or closer to day of.

[@metallicnole4514]

@@Dillon.Thomas If this turns out to be true, I will wait until they sell single day tickets. I've grown kinda bored with the current universal parks and don't wanna be forced to buy a multi day ticket. Hopefully when they sell single day tickets, they will have worked out how to handle the capacity.

[@Fizggig]

For anyone who is local and is a passholder this pretty much sucks. I just moved out here and they are going to force me to spend like $600 just to go 1 day because im already a passholder for the other parks. Pretty ridiculous. Basically only people with multiday passes will be the people who get in first other than press and like UA-camrs allowed in early. I believe they did that with the Nintendoland in cali. Then it says they will have single day tickets but only when availability so its going to be sold out for a while probably at least a few months maybe even the whole summer then it will slow down.

[@Dillon.Thomas]

Ya, if it turns out to be true, and it's the only way to get tickets, it will be very rough for people. I assume they will be doing media invites for the park for the real big creators, but I don't imagine it would be more than one day? But, I could be wrong! We will keep our eyes out to figure out all of the details once announced.

[@Fizggig]

@Dillon.Thomas It just seems only the rich will be able to get tickets. They probably are only doing this because someone like me and you probably will be less hesitate to buy a multi day pass if we have APs there really is no reason only to go to epic that means you are wasting it will probably be like 400 to 600 for those 3 days. People will pay that I probably will pay that of that is legit the only way I can go but it will suck because I'm local and I'll have to pay outrageous amounts just to enjoy 1 day until they release the 1 days passes. The park is huge idk it should allow for a huge capacity. we shall see tho.

[@JHuff1053]

If you think you are going to get a 1 day ticket to Epic. Wait and see

[@Dillon.Thomas]

Time will tell!

[@Sir-Ray]

Wait - if it's on the internet, it MUST be true! Ugg, now you have crushed my entire state of mind 🤣🤣🤣
I think that Universal actually put out something out stating that anything not coming directly from them may contain mis-information, or something along that line.
The fact is we will not know how the tickets are coming to work, until Universal actually puts something out.
I can see them limiting access - based on their knowledge of what happened when they opened IOA and the Harry Potter attractions. I would also expect that they will not have (or have a VERY limited supply) of quick access passes. They have to put some type of limit on people going to EPIC because they definitely to not want people to go there, and then start complaining about the crowds and wait times for rides.
Honestly, as an AP holder, I expect to have to purchase separate tickets for EPIC, and I can understand why this may be the case, and will have no problem with this either. I expect that their AP will approach the cost of Disney's AP..
Thanks for putting out this video. Be well.

[@Dillon.Thomas]

LOL the internets never lied to me before, why start now?! 😂
Yes, they replied to a tweet stating that they've released no information and they will be doing so in the future. It was from their official account, so I'd think that's true 🤓
I think Universal has to make a very strategic decision in their ticket sales. EVERYONE is going to try and go early, we all know that. So it'll be interesting to see how capacity works. I mean they say it's like 750 acres (granted that's ALL of the land they have their, which includes resorts and such) But even still, that's a MASSIVE park, so I assume they'll be able to handle a VERY large amount of people. That said, we'll have to see what really comes out for tickets when they announce it. I'm genuinely way more curious how AP is going to go, for obvious reasons.
What happened during the IOA opening and Harry Potter? I know Hagrid's was horrible, but that was because of issues with operations and breaking down, not necessarily popularity. Though it was INSANELY popular, I think it was from breakdowns for the first few months from what I heard that caused the issues.
I truly hope they offer Epic AP add-ons, because if they don't, you will REALLY anger a lot of AP holders. I think right now they have the ability to strike while the irons hot against the Disney blunders. However, if they don't allow AP holders to get access to Epic via AP upgrades (even if it's a hefty cost), I think there will be a LOTTTT of pushback, and I also imagine if they don't allow people to go for multiple days, it's not going to sit well with consumers. Leaving demand/capacity out of the question, the limiting of tickets could turn a VERY successful venture for them right now into a whirlwind of complaints if they don't do it right. It's going to be a heck of a battle for them to figure out how they approach this. A very tough situation to be in, but business is business ☝

[@Sir-Ray]

@@Dillon.Thomas Yes - definitely a huge area, so maybe they can let more people in than the other parks, but I think they will definitely limit access.
When IOA opened, the crowd was MASSIVE and several attractions were not working or completed. It was chaotic on opening day (same with Harry Potter. Of course, that should be expected on opening day, but people are stupid. We went not expecting to do any rides, just to look and wander. When Diagon Alley opened, they got smart, and used a time ticket that you got at booths in the park. Each ticket had the number of people and a return time. It worked wonderfully (I don't remember if there was a limit of the number of people per ticket, or the number of tickets.
Anyway, time will tell. I will admit I am excited though, as I am sure everyone is! Be well.

[@Dillon.Thomas]

@Sir-Ray wow dang! Didn't realize they had so many things in place for diagon alley like that. Makes sense as it was their huge investment at the time, they wouldn't have done it for no reason. I'd love to see some of the opening day madness of IOA. It would be unique to see how that compares to EPIC. But I do agree with you, there will certainly be SOME sort of system in place for epic, what it is, who knows. But I don't see it not being the case. Which kind of stinks, because this whole VQ, reservation stuff just ruins the theme park experience in my opinion. We've gone away with the traditional show up and wait and plan how you want. Feels too restrictive and not free enough.

[@alyssiagonzalez]

I'm so ready for my epic ticket

[@Dillon.Thomas]

@alyssiagonzalez I'm still very curious on what the AP situation will look like! So much to still find out!

[@josephbrown9685]

I’m not going to assume anything, but I do think a two day maximum would be a lot more reasonable on a multiple day ticket with no park hopping.

[@Dillon.Thomas]

I don't want to make any assumptions or anything till they speak for sure. I don't know what the truth is yet. And they'll make an announcement eventually!

[@chrismalinowski654]

Yea 2 days is way more reasonable. Its probably impossible to experience everything in one single day

[@kristyhiggins9411]

Thanks for having a level head and sharing truth!

[@Dillon.Thomas]

Of course! It gets crazy when people start spreading information out there!

[@captainAlex258]

I'm just waiting on the final coin update

[@Dillon.Thomas]

@captainAlex258 harry potter should hopefully be up soon!

[@ShinKyuubi]

Me? I'm not gonna be able to have the funds I want to go ($3000 minimum) until at least 2028-2029 so for me, the ticket situation should be resolved by then, also this gives me a chance to see how Epic Universe pans out ride wise. Do they have the issue that Disney has with rides breaking down during opening and stuff like that.....I have high hopes they won't have that issue. Also it'll let me see how Dark Universe at Epic Universe handles their Halloween thing and see if it's worth it to buy a ticket or two in advance for Halloween to go then. I'll be keeping an ear to the ground and an eye out...but their impending opening next year isn't really gonna affect me overmuch.

[@Dillon.Thomas]

I feel like anyone going more than year out from opening will have an easier time getting things figured out for sure. Pricing is still going to be a big question mark. I think since they're already testing rides, I'd find it hard to believe they have the ride consistency issue like Disney has right now. I think Disney having a lot of old tech makes it hard, if you look at Tron and Guardians, they don't go down very often, if they do it is a big hit, but they run decently smooth most of the time. Older rides with older tech break down a lot and it's almost expected at this point. We hope, since they have so much time before opening, that they will have all of those things worked out!

[@m3lvn415]

Good time to visit f*cking disney then.

[@metallicnole4514]

It is interesting to see people ok with this muti day ticket move. Because disney did something like this, people would be pissed

[@batlady2]

Can you please give me your own personal opinion about this question? Do you think by the 2end week of Oct 2025 things at Epic will be calmed down?

[@Dillon.Thomas]

Oh boy, that's a great question. "Calmed down" from opening week to opening month, yes. But I think the amount of people that will be going to that park for the first 2 years will be astronomical in comparison to the other parks in the area. We haven't had a brand new park in Orlando in a very long time, and not one this big either with the big IPs as well. I think it's going to be extremely busy but I imagine it'll still be doable after the first few weeks. But everyone is planning vacations for it from what I'm hearing. Don't let that deter you, though, it's a massive park, so I think you should be able to navigate and do things at a good pace.

[@davidread1732]

If I'm being completely honest, I think outside of the first month of Epic Universe opening, it's going to be the most chaos while you're there. Not only will Epic Universe be a big selling point but on top of that you're there for peak Halloween horror nights season. Prepare for massive crowds!

[@Dillon.Thomas]

@@davidread1732 It will certainly be something to see! My guess is when they open ticket sales, we'll have an idea of numbers and attendance.

[@batlady2]

If this is the case I hope they also offer express pass because with that park being so busy lines will be long there is no way we can experience all of Epic Universe in a single day.

[@Dillon.Thomas]

@@batlady2 that's one big concern I'd have. If you only get one day, I don't see a world where you can ride everything in a day.

[@batlady2]

@@Dillon.Thomas Exactly and I am not interested in Volcano Bay at all. I have 2 rooms booked at Terra Luna for myself, daughter and two grandsons for mid Oct of 25. We wanted 2 days at Epic 2 days at IOA and 1 day at US. I am going to be so unhappy if this rumor turns out to be true and its still this way in Oct. I'm flying in from Cali and we don't get to do the Orlando theme parks very often. Last time I was at Universal Orlando was in 2012.

[@Dillon.Thomas]

@@batlady2 I would also assume IF this is true, I think things would change by later in the year. So you might be ok. We will find out hopefully soon enough what the real tickets are looking like

[@batlady2]

@@Dillon.Thomas Thanks for all the work you do to help keeping us informed Dillon. I subscribed so I can know when you know.

[@Dillon.Thomas]

@@batlady2 thanks for subscribing! We will definitely release all of the information when we find out true details 🙂

[@danielramsey1959]

I can wait it out, it's still too expensive.

[@Dillon.Thomas]

@danielramsey1959 until we hear universal make an announcement, I don't know what to expect!

[@anthonysvlogsfromorlando]

Anything 3rd Party I Don’t Believe
I will get my Ticket At Universal Orlando

[@Dillon.Thomas]

@anthonysvlogsfromorlando Easiest way is to always buy from Universal direct! 😊

[@Tinkerellastreasuretrunk]

Keep calm everyone
I’m sure universal knows many people only get a certain amount of time to vacation that’s one …number two and most important….Keep in mind.. I’m sure universal knows that a person will not be able to see epic universe in just one day so for this I’m also sure that something else will be worked out for the better. 👍

[@Dillon.Thomas]

All in time, we will find everything out!

[@Themersive]

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[@jimmythetrumpster3976]

You need to buy a 3 day ticket with only day at EPIC. Correct, I am travel agent and just took a class from Universal about the tickets. There are no single day tickets or park to park tickets. If you buy a park to park ticket it is only for IOA & USF.

[@batlady2]

I called Universal and told them that Travel Agents are saying this and they said there is no truth to it. No one knows how ticketing will be not even Universal employees. I don't know why you guys are all over the net upsetting people!

[@wereallyrollin6680]

@@batlady2lady the man works with universal corporate the people you talk to like you said have no idea the regular park employees and support isn’t going to help you either because theirs things called departments and some people make food sum make movies there’s a lot so ima believe the people that are getting trained to sell this lol and the fact it said a second phase of single and multi day including epic means for the first phase they won’t have any at least don’t in the plans right now the only way anyone does anything is when the see push back stop bootlicking universal no one wants this so it’s better to have outrage over something that was going to get rolled out and they change it then be quiet and let it happen some of you really strange 😂😂😂

[@Fizggig]

Gotta wait and see with prices and details no need to fear monger until we know 100% what's going on.