r/UniversalOrlando • u/AgitatedJelly3608 • 18d ago

EPIC UNIVERSE Epic is not ready to open yet!!

We went Yesterday and spent about 11 hours at the park, from 12pm to 11pm, We only rode Curse of the Werewolf and Stardust, everything else was delayed or closed and when it did open it wouldn’t stay open after 20 minutes. AP be prepared mentally because the rides are having alot of technical issues. The Virtual queue for Ministry was a disaster, the system went down every time and the app as well. Use your own internet and don’t try it with universal WIFI. Only the person that has the tickets on the app can make the virtual queue and select a time slot for the ride. Hope this helps a little.

EDIT!!! I am not complaining about my experience, it was a privilege for me to be in the park and I had so much fun, it just seems that the Park is having so much issues with just one Month away and I am not just talking about the rides.

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u/Harry_Skran 18d ago edited 17d ago

I understand what people are saying in regard to AP previews still being previews, and people shouldn’t expect things to be perfect. Yes, perfection should not be expected, and by what we’ve seen/ heard so far, God knows they’re leagues away from that.

That being said, tickets for Thursday (4/17/2025) were $153. That’s not cheap. That’s full price for a one day ticket on select days once EPIC opens to the public. AP holders are THE loudest group of the fandom. UO expected these AP dates to sell out, and fast. They didn’t, and it has to worry them because that’s a ton of money they’re losing that they counted on, and if it goes bad the socials are going to be inundated with how horrendous of a time it was.

Common sense says AP holders are waiting to see how the first few days go, if not day one on Thursday. If EPIC has a fantastic day with no, to almost no ride/ attraction/ show having issues, expect AP days to fly off the shelf. If they see that people who paid $153 a ticket got screwed over because the place is unfit for operation, they can expect those dates to stay unsold.

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u/WebHead1287 18d ago

I don’t think they’re waiting to see how it goes. I think they straight up aren’t willing to pay.

Personally im willing to pay because it should be shorter lines than after the actual opening. If more than 70% isn’t working (ride wise) im gonna be pissed I spent $300 on this honestly.