April 11, 2025

Epic Universe Annual Passholder Details and Universal’s UK Theme Park Plans (Ep. 46)

Epic Universe Annual Passholder Details and Universal’s UK Theme Park Plans (Ep. 46)

Jim Hill and Eric Hersey break down the biggest stories in the Universal Parks universe, including new details on Epic Universe’s Annual Passholder preview days and Universal’s officially announced theme park in the UK. Plus, they wrap up their deep dive into Universal Studios Hollywood’s 1960s Mardi Gras de Mexico and explore what these early events meant for the future of theme park entertainment.


  • Epic Universe preview day tickets go live - Eric shares his plan for a family-first experience
  • The Epic Universe photo ban is lifted - what it means for social media and spoiler-sensitive fans
  • Speculation on ride tech and show elements, including the Dart animatronic and Dark Universe misdirection
  • Universal announces its new UK park, with rumored lands pulled from Epic Universe, Beijing - and possibly even a James Bond presence
  • Ghostbusters props appear at the Film Vault in Orlando - teasing a Horror Nights tie-in or more?
  • Universal Studios Hollywood's earliest tram tour effects, including foam boulders, flash floods, and parting seas
  • How Mardi Gras de Mexico and Jesus Christ Superstar helped shape the model for today’s hard-ticket events


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