I’m looking forward to Constellation Carousel in Celestial Park, and Harry Potter and The Battle of The Ministry in Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic! I can’t wait to give Umbridge a piece of my mind!
I will be at epic vicariously through you two, so thank you for going. I'll have to hold off until the hype dies down. Plus, they'll need to work out opening kinks and smooth things out- that always happens with new lands. But I'm excited for you two. BTW your fur babies are so cute!
Awww thank you! They’re the best! Yes, it will have kinks and hiccups as any new park does! That’s just kind of what happens! Patience is going to be a key item to pack for the beginning of epic!
I, too, am VERY excited about the new Wizarding World in Epic, but I am FAR more excited about seeing TOOTHLESS!!!!! I will probably cry like a baby walking in there. We are trying to plan on coming to the Parks in February, so that will be before Epic opens, but then are also thinking about coming back for the holidays in November 2025 too! We shall see how the finances hold out! 💸💰Dark Universe will be exciting too. Nintendo not so much for me, because I did not grow up on that. I was already past that age when that came out. But I am sure I will still enjoy the rides, even though I will not know much about it! Maybe we will attend an OI Meetup in Feb. 2025. Have to see when those dates come out and coordinate something... Love your videos soooo much - keep them coming!!!
Gahhh thank you so much!! That means a ton! We totally understand that! The Mardi Gras meetup is always a good time! Especially if they bring back Mardi Gras food like they did last year! There’s so much to look forward to with epic universe! It’s going to be hard to take it all in! Where are you headed first when you get to go to epic?
@@fudge_factor Oh Boy, now you are asking me to make the impossible choice! LOL! 😂Either HP or HTTYD - whichever is closer walking distance! CAN'T WAIT!
Hmm, I wasn't planning on visiting Epic next year just because I know it's going to be insane, but I may have to take advantage of that passholder single day ticket. Universal, take my money! And Aubrey, you're dead on, Hiccup and Toothless will make me cry too❤😊
@@fudge_factorI would absolutely go just for HTTYD😊 I don't know if y'all get the annual passholder emails, but they actually mention something about a possibility for annual passholders to participate in a soft opening for Epic, details pending. I don't care how much that costs, I'm doing it!
@@fudge_factor mostly Super Nintendo World grew up on that game and I’m dying to see it in person , we’re Floridians so we haven’t been to the one in Cali , happy its gonna be close ! But dark universe is my second anticipated land we love Halloween and anything spooky so it’s gonna be Epic !!!
Literally can’t wait, but I will have to. Won’t be able to go till September or December of next year. Depends on when I can get a room at the grand Helios too because that is a must. Very excited about dark universe, and of course, Harry Potter.😊😊❤❤❤
Helios is a must for sure!! Having your own entrance is crazy! There would be almost zero waiting to get into the park! December would be a great time! I wonder if they will do holiday theming?
We are taking our teen for his 14th birthday (Halloween kiddo) and waiting for the military discounts to release for the hotels. I called today (10/22) and the rep said nothing has been released for that far out.
As a tourist, (non local, non UOAP either) I’d certainly love to go on the opening day. I just think it’s a wiser choice to just hold on for a few months when the hype drops down just a little bit and then try to get a better package I’m talking about express pass, cheaper price, maybe less crowds, overall just a more “enjoyable” experience…
@@fudge_factor I’m split between the new wizarding world and dark universe 😬 I think I’ll have trouble deciding what I’m gonna visit first even whenever I’m finally in line to get inside the park lol
I’m so excited for Epic Universe! Best world/most anticipated are Nintendo/dark universe. The ride waits will most likely vary from 45 minutes- 300 minutes. Great update guys! Do you think they’ll do a big event for a different holiday? Kinda like HHN but maybe for Christmas or something. What do y’all think?
Haha oh yeah! Those ride times are going to be crazy at first! Which do you think will have the longest? Uhm maybe some areas will have holiday theming like the Wizarding world. We doubt they will do after hours things like hhn for a little while! What do you think?
@@fudge_factor Either Donkey Kong or Ministry Of Magic will most likely have the longest wait times. That’s valid and I can agree with that. Just saying it would be cool if they did do something for a different holiday in Epic Universe. It may take a couple years but when/if they do, I think it’ll be a hit right away because of how much Universal has grown since they started HHN. Is there a specific ride u guys think will be the longest wait time for? And what’s your most anticipated ride?
There are going to be so many new fans of Universal with the opening of epic! We agree with the ministry of magic! That whole area is going to be packed for a while!
@@fudge_factor yea epic is going to bring so many people to Universal and even more people to its characters. Are there any videos about Epic you guys already plan to make?
I am hoping to buy tix within the first couple of weeks of the opening and again in the fall. I hope to also score soft opening entry but I don't have my hopes too high.
@fudge_factor 600 for 2 nights. We'd pay that now. I went to kings island for a company event and I hadn't been there in 40 years. Only live a little over an hour from it and unless it's free it'll be another 40 years before I go again. Northern parks can't compete
I will be going later in 2025 but torn about if I should go for the three day package or wait and hope to more days later on. And for those who do the 3 day or more ticket, what is the best hotel choice given Helios doesn’t offer express? So hard to plan without a clear strategy 😂
We have twin boys (4yrs old.) that are coming up on 43” in height.. we’re reluctant to go during opening with crowd levels and the fact you can only go one day. So with everything factored, and it being their first time to Universal, we may hold off.. Idk if I can justify going when they’re still not tall enough to ride Hagrids, Forbidden Journey, etc. Who knows though I may change my mind because we can always go back.. I think my biggest concern though going so soon is the lines and crowd if they’re not offering express and we’re limited to a single day.
We totally get that! It will probably be worth waiting to see what Uni releases in the coming months so you aren’t committing funds to things you might not be able to do with crowds and only a single day ticket
@fudge_factor yes. We're passholders. Planning to get two days for epic during December weekdays, and then use our passes to enjoy the short lines and tumbleweeds in the legacy parks for a couple days as well. Might actually get to ride Hagrids a few times in the same day. Will ABSOLUTELY be booking Helios if it isn't too cost prohibitive. We've established a per night ceiling on cost. If Helios is above that, we're going back to Aventura, which we love.
It will be interesting to see what the crowds look like at the legacy parks next year! You think it will be dead? That’s smart about putting a cap on your spending! It’s better to enjoy the parks than feel like it cost you everything! That way you can keep going back!
@fudge_factor dead is a strong word. There will always be people in the legacy parks I'm sure. But yes, I'd bet that the bulk of crowds will be in Epic for the first 6 to 12 months. Lots of new blood will be descending on Orlando for this for a while I think.
How long will you wait for rides at Epic Universe? 🤔
Months. Not going anywhere near there till at least sept. :) (Hopefully y'all will be there videoing on opening day.)
Hmmm 🤔…. Months 😂😂😂❤❤❤❤
Going to be on a cruise for the opening but still don't feel I'll be able to get near the park for awhile unfortunately. Happy to know it's opening 🎉
As long as it takes!
I’m looking forward to Constellation Carousel in Celestial Park, and Harry Potter and The Battle of The Ministry in Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic! I can’t wait to give Umbridge a piece of my mind!
I will be at epic vicariously through you two, so thank you for going. I'll have to hold off until the hype dies down. Plus, they'll need to work out opening kinks and smooth things out- that always happens with new lands. But I'm excited for you two. BTW your fur babies are so cute!
Awww thank you! They’re the best!
Yes, it will have kinks and hiccups as any new park does! That’s just kind of what happens! Patience is going to be a key item to pack for the beginning of epic!
@@fudge_factor I sure hope Aub gets that stay in the new hotel! What a perfect Christmas present idea 😀
That would be a heck of a good time! We’ll see what we can make happen! I think we are going to spend lots of time at epic universe next year!
Planning to visit in september 2025 with HHN
Oooo that will be a fun filled vacation! Epic plus hhn! Lots to do!
My sister and I are definitely planning on coming next year! We can’t wait! Are you all going to be at the Orlando Informer Winter Meet-up this year?
Yesss!! That’s awesome! Yes! We will be! We will be going to the November 22&23 meetup! What about you?
Just got our single day tickets for May 31st. So excited!
It’s going to be so crazy!!
I, too, am VERY excited about the new Wizarding World in Epic, but I am FAR more excited about seeing TOOTHLESS!!!!! I will probably cry like a baby walking in there. We are trying to plan on coming to the Parks in February, so that will be before Epic opens, but then are also thinking about coming back for the holidays in November 2025 too! We shall see how the finances hold out! 💸💰Dark Universe will be exciting too. Nintendo not so much for me, because I did not grow up on that. I was already past that age when that came out. But I am sure I will still enjoy the rides, even though I will not know much about it! Maybe we will attend an OI Meetup in Feb. 2025. Have to see when those dates come out and coordinate something... Love your videos soooo much - keep them coming!!!
Gahhh thank you so much!! That means a ton!
We totally understand that! The Mardi Gras meetup is always a good time! Especially if they bring back Mardi Gras food like they did last year!
There’s so much to look forward to with epic universe! It’s going to be hard to take it all in! Where are you headed first when you get to go to epic?
@@fudge_factor Oh Boy, now you are asking me to make the impossible choice! LOL! 😂Either HP or HTTYD - whichever is closer walking distance! CAN'T WAIT!
It’s going to be so amazing regardless of what land you decide on!
Can't Wait!! I'm Sure your Aware!!!
We are stoked!!!!
Hmm, I wasn't planning on visiting Epic next year just because I know it's going to be insane, but I may have to take advantage of that passholder single day ticket. Universal, take my money! And Aubrey, you're dead on, Hiccup and Toothless will make me cry too❤😊
Right? Right? You might have to now! Even if it’s just for how to train your dragon!
@@fudge_factorI would absolutely go just for HTTYD😊 I don't know if y'all get the annual passholder emails, but they actually mention something about a possibility for annual passholders to participate in a soft opening for Epic, details pending. I don't care how much that costs, I'm doing it!
That would be so dope!!
Great enthusiasm!! Love it so pumped !!! We can’t wait either
Gahhh it’s going to be fun!! What are you most excited for?
@@fudge_factor mostly Super Nintendo World grew up on that game and I’m dying to see it in person , we’re Floridians so we haven’t been to the one in Cali , happy its gonna be close ! But dark universe is my second anticipated land we love Halloween and anything spooky so it’s gonna be Epic !!!
Gahh and Super Nintendo is only going to build on the Cali park! It’s going to be so good!!
I absolutely cannot wait for this! Especially for the ministry of magic ride, lol we can all get our vengeance on Delores 😂😂
The communal hate will be palatable 😂🤣
Thanks for the update; can't wait! :)
What are you most excited for?
Literally can’t wait, but I will have to. Won’t be able to go till September or December of next year. Depends on when I can get a room at the grand Helios too because that is a must. Very excited about dark universe, and of course, Harry Potter.😊😊❤❤❤
Helios is a must for sure!! Having your own entrance is crazy! There would be almost zero waiting to get into the park!
December would be a great time! I wonder if they will do holiday theming?
@@fudge_factor that entrance is gonna be the best.❤️❤️❤️
What land are you going to head to first at epic?
@@fudge_factor Harry Potter but depending on where enter it may be dark universe. One day is just not long enough 😩😩🤣🤣❤️❤️
Oh absolutely not! It’s going to take a while to explore all the details!
We are taking our teen for his 14th birthday (Halloween kiddo) and waiting for the military discounts to release for the hotels. I called today (10/22) and the rep said nothing has been released for that far out.
Nope not yet! We’re keeping an eye out for the military rates to drop too. 🤞🤞🤞 also what a fantastic bday gift!
Let us know when you find out the information on how the Universal military annual pass gets figured out
100%! You know we will take care of our military folks! 🫡
On opening day, with tickets. Will you even be able to get into the park? 8 hour wait ? 😂
That’s a great question 😂🤣
😮I hope Orlando infromer can do epic for day
Oh man, wouldn’t that be cool?? That’s going to be hard to pull off I think, but maybe!
As a tourist, (non local, non UOAP either) I’d certainly love to go on the opening day. I just think it’s a wiser choice to just hold on for a few months when the hype drops down just a little bit and then try to get a better package I’m talking about express pass, cheaper price, maybe less crowds, overall just a more “enjoyable” experience…
Totally understand that! It’s going to be busy busy for a while! What are you looking forward to the most?
@@fudge_factor I’m split between the new wizarding world and dark universe 😬 I think I’ll have trouble deciding what I’m gonna visit first even whenever I’m finally in line to get inside the park lol
Hahah I think we are all just going to be in awe of finally being in the park!
I think we are all going to be just in awe of being in the new park!!
It will be like a limited edition shoes dropping online. Got 1 min max
🤣🤣 seriously! You might be right!
I’m so excited for Epic Universe! Best world/most anticipated are Nintendo/dark universe. The ride waits will most likely vary from 45 minutes- 300 minutes. Great update guys! Do you think they’ll do a big event for a different holiday? Kinda like HHN but maybe for Christmas or something. What do y’all think?
Haha oh yeah! Those ride times are going to be crazy at first! Which do you think will have the longest?
Uhm maybe some areas will have holiday theming like the Wizarding world. We doubt they will do after hours things like hhn for a little while! What do you think?
@@fudge_factor Either Donkey Kong or Ministry Of Magic will most likely have the longest wait times.
That’s valid and I can agree with that. Just saying it would be cool if they did do something for a different holiday in Epic Universe. It may take a couple years but when/if they do, I think it’ll be a hit right away because of how much Universal has grown since they started HHN. Is there a specific ride u guys think will be the longest wait time for? And what’s your most anticipated ride?
There are going to be so many new fans of Universal with the opening of epic!
We agree with the ministry of magic! That whole area is going to be packed for a while!
@@fudge_factor yea epic is going to bring so many people to Universal and even more people to its characters. Are there any videos about Epic you guys already plan to make?
Oh man, so many! And there’s going to be tons of thing that we don’t know and have to learn!
I am hoping to buy tix within the first couple of weeks of the opening and again in the fall. I hope to also score soft opening entry but I don't have my hopes too high.
Fingers crossed!! What are you most excited to see?!
@fudge_factor Dark Universe and Starsust racers. I am really excited about everything except Super Nintendo but still am looking forward to that too!
It’s all going to be so fun!! Crowds are going to be insannnnne for a little while though!
We will most likely go in 2025. Similar to you guys were in GA and hit Universal 5-6 times a year.
Nice!! What are you excited for?
Use your media influence to get universal and the informer to have an epic Meetup you can do it. I have faith in you
Hahah that would be an epic good time! Not sure we have influence 😹What would you charge?
@fudge_factor 600 for 2 nights. We'd pay that now. I went to kings island for a company event and I hadn't been there in 40 years. Only live a little over an hour from it and unless it's free it'll be another 40 years before I go again. Northern parks can't compete
Just doesn’t live up to the new standard eh?
Will try for the AP single day but doubt I will be able to get any. Hopefully we can go September. Can’t wait to see the immersive world of HTTYD.
Those single day AP tickets are going to go quick! September might be a great time to go!
You guys love premiering videos when I am on the beach!!!😂😂😂
🤣 maybe we plan it that way?! 😂😉
@@fudge_factor Fate is fate I am not complaining 😂
Haha there are worse places to watch a video!
@@fudge_factor The beach is my life if not working I am on the beach watching UA-cam🤣 Would only be better with my hero BIG JOHN!!!!!😂😂😂
Oh that’s big facts! We just need him to live closer!
I will be going later in 2025 but torn about if I should go for the three day package or wait and hope to more days later on. And for those who do the 3 day or more ticket, what is the best hotel choice given Helios doesn’t offer express? So hard to plan without a clear strategy 😂
Haha maybe no strategy is the best strategy! It’s all new for everyone!!
What are you most excited for??
We have twin boys (4yrs old.) that are coming up on 43” in height.. we’re reluctant to go during opening with crowd levels and the fact you can only go one day. So with everything factored, and it being their first time to Universal, we may hold off.. Idk if I can justify going when they’re still not tall enough to ride Hagrids, Forbidden Journey, etc.
Who knows though I may change my mind because we can always go back.. I think my biggest concern though going so soon is the lines and crowd if they’re not offering express and we’re limited to a single day.
We totally get that! It will probably be worth waiting to see what Uni releases in the coming months so you aren’t committing funds to things you might not be able to do with crowds and only a single day ticket
How can you enjoy a park that size in 1 day?
That’s a great question! It’s going to be hard!
217 days but whose counting
216 tomorrow!!
Planning to visit in early December 2025
With epic included??
@fudge_factor yes. We're passholders. Planning to get two days for epic during December weekdays, and then use our passes to enjoy the short lines and tumbleweeds in the legacy parks for a couple days as well. Might actually get to ride Hagrids a few times in the same day. Will ABSOLUTELY be booking Helios if it isn't too cost prohibitive. We've established a per night ceiling on cost. If Helios is above that, we're going back to Aventura, which we love.
It will be interesting to see what the crowds look like at the legacy parks next year! You think it will be dead?
That’s smart about putting a cap on your spending! It’s better to enjoy the parks than feel like it cost you everything! That way you can keep going back!
@fudge_factor dead is a strong word. There will always be people in the legacy parks I'm sure. But yes, I'd bet that the bulk of crowds will be in Epic for the first 6 to 12 months. Lots of new blood will be descending on Orlando for this for a while I think.
Oh yeah, going to have lots of new faces visiting parks!
1000% planning summer 2025!!! 0% visit disney for next few years.
All the time and money to epic eh?
could smile 2 and alien Romulus be haunted houses for hhn next year🤔👻?
Ooooo that is a good thought! What do you think??
@@fudge_factor they’d be a good fit👌🏻
What else do you hope comes to the event?
@@fudge_factor maybe scream since it couldn’t be a haunted house but idk if Megan will return next year if you know?
M3gan 2 comes out in 2025 so maybe!!
Probably 2026 when fall hits
Gotta wait for that weather to cool off!
I’m going to try to hold out until Epic gets added to the OI meet ups! 2035 anyone?? 🤞 😂
Hahaha it might happen by then!!
Disney is Doneeeee ✅
It’s going to be interesting!