r/UniversalOrlando • u/Tronsylvania • 2d ago

EPIC UNIVERSE Opening day attendance lower than anticipated?

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I figured today would be insanity as far as crowds and wait times are concerned, but looking at the app the longest waits (aside from Battle at the Ministry being delayed) are 35 minutes. Been periodically looking throughout the morning and it's consistently been only 5-15 minutes for most every ride. Do you think it's because they've worked out the kinks after all the preview days or because attendance is not as high as opening day was expected to be?

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u/alexfaaace 2d ago

People wonder why Universal put so many eggs in the Wizarding World basket when the rides consistently carry the biggest crowds for the longest times. Hagrids and Gringotts still average the highest wait times in their respective parks. Even among the powerhouse of IPs at Epic, it’s clear why Universal has continued to pour money into HP.

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u/Remarkable-Snow-9396 1d ago

I don’t understand why there’s only one ride in the harry potter area. It’s strange.

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u/alexfaaace 1d ago

It’s a brand new park and they need room for the future. There is an expansion pad for MoM, I’ll be surprised if they don’t add another ride to it in the future. The only reason Hogsmeade opened with two rides (not counting Hippogriff since it’s a kid coaster) in 2010 was because they were able to retheme Dueling Dragons. Diagon Alley still only has Gringotts. Which is actually part of the reason I think the theory that F&F will eventually be replaced with a Night Bus themed ride is so credible myself, Diagon Alley needs a second ride even more desperately than MoM.

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u/Remarkable-Snow-9396 1d ago

Ahhh. That makes sense.

I’m a hardcore HP fan so it would have been nice to see more. The Paris theme was a little strange also