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Summary

In this episode of the Universal And You podcast, hosts Ash and Gary discuss their recent trip to the newly opened Epic Universe at Universal Studios. They share their experiences from the anticipation leading up to the opening day, the emotional moments during the celebration, and their first impressions of the park's immersive lands, including Isle of Berk and Super Nintendo World. The conversation highlights the attractions, the smooth operations of the park, and the overall excitement of being part of the opening day festivities. In this episode, the hosts explore various attractions and dining experiences at a theme park, focusing on Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. They share their thoughts on rides, food quality, and immersive experiences, highlighting the impressive theming and animatronics throughout the park. The conversation also touches on the excitement of meet and greets with Universal Monsters and the overall atmosphere of the park. In this episode, Ash and Rip Tour Podcast delve into their recent experiences at Universal Studios, particularly focusing on the culinary delights found in the Wizarding World, the tranquil beauty of Celestial Park, and the thrilling attractions. They discuss their favorite rides, the unique offerings of the park, and the memorable souvenirs they collected. The conversation wraps up with exciting news from Universal Studios, including updates on attractions and the launch of vlogging to document their adventures.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back and Epic Universe Introduction

06:05 Entering Epic Universe: First Impressions

12:58 The Emotional Opening Celebration

21:54 Exploring Isle of Berk: A Thematic Marvel

29:28 Super Nintendo World: A Nostalgic Adventure

37:27 The Dark Universe Attraction Experience

44:45 Drinks at Burning Blade Tavern

50:18 Le Cirque Arcanou Show

55:39 Culinary Delights in the Wizarding World

01:02:03 The Tranquil Beauty of Celestial Park

01:08:15 Memorable Experiences and Souvenirs

Keywords

Epic Universe, Universal Studios, theme parks, Isle of Berk, Super Nintendo World, opening day, attractions, immersive experiences, theme park news, travel tips, Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, Universal Monsters, theme park food, Harry Potter, attractions, animatronics, immersive experiences, meet and greet, dining, Universal Studios, Epic Universe, Celestial Park, Wizarding World, attractions, food, experiences, vlogging, theme parks, travel

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Welcome back to the Universal and You Podcast! Your three hour walking tour into Universal Orlando Resort!

Today we bring you our full spoiler free guide to Epic Universe to make your first time there the best it can be!

We talk all attractions, food locations, merch, and more!

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In this episode of the Universal and You podcast, hosts Ash and Gary discuss the newly opened Stella Nova Resort at Universal Studios. They explore the resort's design, amenities, dining options, and unique features, while also sharing insights from Universal's podcast guests about the development of the resort. The conversation highlights the resort's aesthetic appeal, the quality of food and drink offerings, and the overall experience of staying at the resort, including transportation options to the nearby Epic Universe. In this episode, Gary and Ash discuss the latest developments and news surrounding Universal Parks, including the excitement for Epic Universe, updates on attractions, merchandise, and the upcoming Horror Nights. They also touch on the new team member costumes for Isle of Berk, the interactive wands for Harry Potter, and the potential for a Universal Studios park in the UK.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Hosts

02:57 Overview of Stella Nova Resort

05:54 Design and Aesthetic of the Resort

08:56 Insights from Universal's Podcast Guests

12:07 Room Features and Amenities

15:04 Dining Options and Food Quality

18:11 Pool Area and Recreational Facilities

21:04 Merchandise and Unique Offerings

23:54 Transportation and Accessibility

33:28 Excitement for Epic Universe

39:13 New Attractions and Updates

40:33 Jurassic World Movie Trailer Discussion

42:01 Meet and Greet with Transformers

43:05 Isle of Berk Team Member Costumes

44:32 Epic Universe Merchandise

46:03 Interactive Wands and Harry Potter Updates

48:00 Epic Universe Super Bowl Commercial

49:12 Horror Nights Dates Announcement

50:09 Volcano Bay Nights Discussion

54:40 Universal Studios UK Trademark Filing

Keywords

Universal Studios, Stella Nova Resort, podcast, hotel design, amenities, dining, pool, merchandise, transportation, Epic Universe, Universal Parks, theme parks, Jurassic World, merchandise, interactive wands, Horror Nights, Volcano Bay, Universal Studios UK

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Hello, and welcome to the Universal And You Podcast.

Our first episode is finally live. We discuss plans for the show and talk about our favourite things around the resort

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