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[damo]

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[Minnie1222]

I'm sure there are legitimate reasons why certain influencers are not invited.

 

[GhostHost24]

For real. Someone like PCDev gets invited but not Alicia.

Does Alicia vlog in the parks? I just really only see articles from her so genuinely asking.

If not I'm guessing that's why. Uo only cares about those who film and show the free marketing.

 

[sherlockmiles]

"One other thing that should be brought up this is really not a Universal issue but a Loews issue."

Maybe but Universal contracted Loews, and ultimately THEY are responsible. All things noted should have been quality checked, spec'd, overseen by Universal. You dont blank check a subcontractor. and then be surprised with the outcome.

 

[fatmanatee]

I'm sure there are legitimate reasons why certain influencers are not invited.

Neither Bioreconstruct nor Alicia Stella are influencers. Bioreconstruct does aerial photography as a hobby, not sure he gets paid for it at all. I’ve known about him since he was doing this during Galaxys Edge construction. I don’t know if he expected to be invited but I’m not surprised that he wasn’t.

Alicia is more of a reporter/investigator, has been way ahead of everyone in terms of sifting out details on EU. Both of them showcase things that are “under the hood”, so to speak, which is probably why Universal didn’t extend an invite. In Alicia’s case I’m a bit more surprised because her work has promoted the park a lot and they have no problems interacting with her on social media. I can’t recall any point where she’s been overly critical or unfair in her coverage, it’s generally been very positive. If it were up to me I would have included her.

 

[Lashed34]

So, when do we think ride POVs will be released? I can't wait to see them, but doubt official ones will be released for the end of summer.

 

[GhostHost24]

So, when do we think ride POVs will be released? I can't wait to see them, but doubt official ones will be released for the end of summer.

Haven't watched them but there's quite a few already out there from the media event. Heard ministry is running today for first time. Believe there's a vid out there

 

[fatmanatee]

So, when do we think ride POVs will be released? I can't wait to see them, but doubt official ones will be released for the end of summer.

Last big one (Velocicoaster) was published two weeks before opening. I’d guess they do something for at least Stardust but it’s possible they leave others spoiler-free. FWIW they don’t have a full ride-through of Mario Kart in Hollywood, but there are more than enough that other people have posted.

 

[GhostHost24]

"One other thing that should be brought up this is really not a Universal issue but a Loews issue."

Maybe but Universal contracted Loews, and ultimately THEY are responsible. All things noted should have been quality checked, spec'd, overseen by Universal. You dont blank check a subcontractor. and then be surprised with the outcome.

Lowes isnt a subcontractor... Lowes owns and operates those hotel along with 26 others across the country. It's partnership between the two that Lowes can run their hotels in uo property.

 

[GhostHost24]

Ugh Vids are everywhere. Can't get away from them

Trying not to watch vids of monsters unchained or anything with Harry potter ride.

 

[Minnie1222]

I'm trying to find a full ride video for Monsters Unchained. All the vids I see are for the pre-show.

I just want to know how bumpy it is.

 

[GhostHost24]

I'm trying to find a full ride video for Monsters Unchained. All the vids I see are for the pre-show.

I just want to know how bumpy it is.

https://www.reddit.com/r/UniversalOrlando/s/PiYwKn6W63

 

[fatmanatee]

Bio found a way to get involved with todays preview anyway lol.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1908686662516830558

 

[Minnie1222]

https://www.reddit.com/r/UniversalOrlando/s/PiYwKn6W63

Wow! Thank you so much.

 

[AgentMama]

We've really enjoyed all the previews popping up this weekend. I think they did a great job on all the worlds.

 

[Lashed34]

Hopefully in the next couple of days some of the vloggers will create a longer, more detailed account of their time at Epic. At the moment it's all very "OMG look at this bit", which is great, but I really want to hear their thoughts on the portals, food, music, atmosphere etc.

 

[tony67]

For real. Someone like PCDev gets invited but not Alicia.

Yeah - but he is over the top positive to the point of annoying. I think that is what they want.
BTW - they invited a lot of folks that normally would not get invited IMO so that makes it even odder.
I also wonder if Universal did not like all those fly over videos and reports.

Beyond that what exactly was the story yesterday - it seemed like there were more than influencers at Epic from some of the background shots I saw.
Was there some sort of soft preview as well?

 

[NeutralNovice]

For real. Someone like PCDev gets invited but not Alicia.

This is going to be my headcanon...

Alicia & Bio have done so much hyping up for the park that they had a private behind the scenes + after hours park experience. Or are with the SUPER VIP group that doesn't include "lower level" vloggers and press. Only caveat is that they are sworn to secrecy until the park opens and they can complete a normal visit.

 

[WebmasterCorey]

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[WebmasterCorey]

We were invited the media event.

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