I'm actually getting even more excited for the park with this format. It shows that things are actually happening for us guests/fans to experience for ourselves. We are really near the finish line. I still absolutely love your detailed format of videos, too (been watching you since like 2019!)
@@mithramusic5909 That would be a tough one. I'd be happy with just a short reaction video. She deserves to be able to enjoy the opening day experience to herself.
After having watched all these updates of this park getting built over the past couple of years...to actually set foot in Celestial Park for the first time next summer is going to be such a surreal experience. I'll probably cry.
There’s something just really exciting about the fact that this is the first big full theme park in Orlando to be built after social media/youtube was invented
Absolutely the best video I’ve seen so far about the preview store! Other “influencers” getting to preview the store before it opened to the public and not delivering content about it while you deliver this awesome content inside a crowded store shows just how much the Universal marketing team mishandled this. Kudos to you, and shame on them!
Such a surreal moment to see Alicia in front of the model of the park she’s been reporting on for years. It’s almost full circle, can’t wait to see you in the park in 2025
After you said that people were saying Stardust Racers after looking at the app, I had the realization that some people going into there had no clue about any of the park (or maybe didn't even know there was going to be a new park). Absolutely mind-blowing to me
I'm a newer viewer of this channel (didn't even know Epic Universe was a thing until it was officially announced), and wow is it impressive seeing you casually list off where things are gonna be with such confidence! Especially for the less interesting stuff like that rapid fire of the Celestial Park entry, I was genuinely in awe 😄 Also your hand immediately gravitating towards the Yoshi hat and having it on 2 clips later was so real lol
This has me so hyped for when we get the eventual vlog of Alicia actually visitng the park for the first time! Alicia, you've been such an amazing font of knowledge and I can't thank you enough for all of the work you've put into covering Epic Universe. Can't wait for 2025!!!!
I’m so happy you got to be one of the first in Alicia! Thank you so much for informing us about this park for so many years. I was going into sixth grade when the park was announced, I will be going into senior year of high school when this park opens. You and this park have been a part of my life for so long. For a good portion of my life I’ve been tuning into Theme Park Stop videos to hear all about the amazing park that I never thought would actually open. Now we are almost there and I just can’t believe it. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for everything you have done for everybody in this community for so many years.
I realize with this video that Alicia with the regular updates over the week, made us bound to this park before it is even born. Universal should name a dish Alicia in the Pizza Moon restaurant to thank her or at least invite her as a VIP on the opening day ^^. I felt a lot of emotion seeing Alicia discovering the model of a thing that she knows by heart now and follow since several years. I cannot imagine how emotional the vlog at the opening will be. I even shed a tear at the end because of this ending song that I love.
God, I hope it doesn't. Alicia would never be that shilly. Plus she doesn't do that thing where over the course of a paragraph her voice cadence goes down, down, down. SO ANNOYING.
@@tulinfirenze1990way to be a downer. I really like the DFB delivery and content. And also like that they focus on the facts and details to let you make the decision if you like something or not. It’s not being “shilly” it’s being detailed, descriptive, and enthusiastic. I found this channel and hope that it can do the same. Focus on the content, the details, and descriptions for Epic Universe with an enthusiasm for their content. The information is what’s valuable so that the consumer can make up their own mind, positive or negative.
Awesome video and so much excitement. Hoping hard for that paint on the Dark Universe building and the dark green tree paint on the Super Nintendo exterior walls!
7:35 Also if you look through the Chronos at the park entrance from the right angle, it frames the sunburst on the hotel perfectly. You can see it on the concept art on the front page of Universal's website for Epic.
We were there on Thursday and Friday, and I was almost in tears, too! I have been watching this park be built for so long, from a flat cleared ground to where it is now, it's so overwhelming to be this close! Really appreciate watching it grow with you at Theme Park Stop!
Just to hear your excitement in your voice over the little details that we know you love from the pod when you talk to Ian about them is amazing! And the hat looks adorable on you :)
Watching this from The Netherlands, it is so nice to see the voice behind the podcast & updates! You seem like a really nice person. Thanks for all of your hard work ❤
My gosh the park is huge! It's so beautifully landscaped, very Victoriana early central park vibes to it, I'm so excited for Dark Universe and Harry Potter but also just taking in the atmosphere of Celestial Park too, grabbing a Starbucks, finding a bench and just watching the excitement on everybody's faces, cannot wait! Thanks Alicia for this update and showing us how great it's going to be😊
This was so good! It's great getting to hear your in-person reaction and it's clear just how excited you are about the park! Thanks for all the wonderful Epic coverage and you definitely should do more vlogging!
I really hope they announce another park when Epic Universe finally opens, so we can keep receiving fresh updates from you! Love your presentation, we can really feel your passion for the park. Great work!
never thought id get to see a vlog from you but i loved it!! such great footage of the model aaaahhh this just made me even more excited for the park to open next summer!! and i need to go see this model in person cause WOW! thanks for the video
Love your channel. I originally didn't want to watch TH-cam coverage of the park due to spoilers but watching it grow has been so exciting and is really the first opportunity we've been able to do this through the internet. It's like watching DisneyLand opening day footage.
absolutely loving we get to put a lovely face to the amazing voice who’s guided us for years with this EPIC park update! Definitely vlog when you visit Epic Universe plz!
cant wait for epic universe, unfortunately i reside in england so wont be able to see epic universe till i come down next year, but i have your lovely videos for now and hopefully this time next year i will go from watching your buid up vids over the last 2 years to walking through the actual park
Alicia, can I just give you a heartfelt thank you for getting me so excited for this park. I'm almost sad its coming to a close because I love the updates so much (but I guess an open park is a nice prize 😂)
I only just found your channel today, excellent content! Super hyped for this park and cant wait to go there some day after its finished. (Along with all the other Florida Parks in one big Theme Park vacation trip, comming from Europe 😅) keep doing what you do, you got yourself a new subsciber!🎉
Such an amazing feeling to know that this park is opening next year. Ive been watching the progress of this park from the beginning. Wow just wow. This is truly going to be an Epic Park
Alicia, you have a lovely presence whether you are on camera or the voice behind the video. It's so cool to see everything coming together and get a peak behind the curtain. This is definitely Universal coming into a golden age for their theme parks and we are all here to witness it! 🎉
your excitement and enthusiasm is really endearing. Thank you for posting this and going through the effort of including the AR footage. And yes - I second give Gillman his own proper ride
Your channel did the best Epic preview ever! Blow every other youtubers when it comes to Epic Universe. So excited about Nintendo and HTTYD world. Excellent review !
Great video! Honestly if this does not get you excited for what is going to open next year what will?!! We are out there in a few months so can not wait to experience the preview Centre! Keep up the vlogs too ❤
Alicia, your work and knowledge is unbelievable, so impressed with how much detail you include, almost to the point where I'd quite like you to find out something you didn't know about epic only to see your reaction! ha! keep doing what you are doing, it's amazing, a big fan from Liverpool, England :)
8:49 Considering the placement between Celestial Park and Super Nintendo World, maybe they could add a Mario Galaxy expansion? Making Rosalina's Observatory would allow for theming that combines both areas, plus it could add a stage/show area as well.
The model pales in comparison to Alicia wearing her Yoshi hat!That's the real highlight 😍 I enjoyed your vlog. Please do more of these, as well as more of your iconic narrated update videos 😎
Wonderful video, Alicia, so nice to see you next to the model. I still get teary with your outro music. I have to set up a savings category in my budget for this, prob 2026.
Squee!!! Thank you for really spending time on the model viewing. I won’t be able to go see it in person, so I really appreciate it. But, man, where is Rick Moranis when you need him?
@ThemeParkStop What are your thoughts on the small harry potter mystery building? Could it be a future wand exclusive attraction-challenge thingy kind of like bowser jr in Mario?
This was such an amazing and unique park tour, brought to us by the best tour guide anyone could ever ask for. Thanks so much, Alicia! This rocked and so did YOU, Literally-Miss-Know-It-All!😃
Love your videos!!! That preview center is really a great touch. And YES! I agree a Creature from Black Lagoon would be so dope. Thank you for the info and updates. 🎉
I'm so enjoying your excitement for all of this! I am happy that you're happy over all the things and it's been fun over the years since you broke the news. And I'm sure you will cover the other 1300 acres they just filled permits for. Enjoy yourself 😏
I wanted to note that the AR takes in account the model and blocks digital elements in real time! For instance the Donkey Kong coaster carts turn off when they drive trough the big barrel or the fire on the blades of the windmill that get blocked by the body of the windmill. Here is hope they implement that in Mario Kart as there is no excuse anymore. The model looks stunning and I loved how you geeked out over the model.
Don't worry, if you don't like this format, we'll be incorporating more details from the model in our regular updates too!
I LOVE this format.We love your opinion and reviews on things!
I think I’m not alone when I say WE LOVE THIS FORMAT!! :D
Wym? we love it
love this format and love your other formats! All great!!!
I'm actually getting even more excited for the park with this format. It shows that things are actually happening for us guests/fans to experience for ourselves. We are really near the finish line.
I still absolutely love your detailed format of videos, too (been watching you since like 2019!)
We need more “off the cuff” videos! Your excitement is contagious!
Alicia vlogging?! Didn't think I needed this in my life, but here we are. 😂
It's awesome!! 🤩
WTF? You seriously NEED to GET a LIFE
I loved seeing her vlog!
you do know that she has a second channel called Park Stop Presents right? which is somewhat of a vlogging channel.
This reminds me of Sean Flaharty's video of seeing the Islands of Adventure model in 1997. The enthusiasm, awe, and hype are so real!
I love that you can't stop grinning the whole video. If you're reacting like this for the preview center, I can't even imagine the opening day.
Such a beautiful smile too 🥰
Oh please, vlog on the opening day!
@@mithramusic5909 That would be a tough one. I'd be happy with just a short reaction video. She deserves to be able to enjoy the opening day experience to herself.
After having watched all these updates of this park getting built over the past couple of years...to actually set foot in Celestial Park for the first time next summer is going to be such a surreal experience. I'll probably cry.
Its gonna feel so strange stepping into a world we have only seen in concept art and in construction photos for 3 years by that point.
I can't wait. Although I'll probably waiting til Jan 2026 to visit as I can't do the Florida heat and humidity in the summer.
Alicia undercover. The peeps there have no idea that theme park stop is among them I love it. As always, thanks for the update!
Well, as much as I love the channel…it’s a very small channel still lol. Not many people have heard of it.
We saw her at the preview center! It was surreal!
It's great to hear Alicia talk extemporaneously instead of reading from a script! Also love the cuts back to her wearing the Yoshi hat.
There’s something just really exciting about the fact that this is the first big full theme park in Orlando to be built after social media/youtube was invented
Alicia staring stone-faced into camera wondering where rumors started 🤣
Absolutely the best video I’ve seen so far about the preview store! Other “influencers” getting to preview the store before it opened to the public and not delivering content about it while you deliver this awesome content inside a crowded store shows just how much the Universal marketing team mishandled this. Kudos to you, and shame on them!
Such a surreal moment to see Alicia in front of the model of the park she’s been reporting on for years. It’s almost full circle, can’t wait to see you in the park in 2025
After you said that people were saying Stardust Racers after looking at the app, I had the realization that some people going into there had no clue about any of the park (or maybe didn't even know there was going to be a new park). Absolutely mind-blowing to me
I'm a newer viewer of this channel (didn't even know Epic Universe was a thing until it was officially announced), and wow is it impressive seeing you casually list off where things are gonna be with such confidence! Especially for the less interesting stuff like that rapid fire of the Celestial Park entry, I was genuinely in awe 😄
Also your hand immediately gravitating towards the Yoshi hat and having it on 2 clips later was so real lol
a 24:02 min video from Alicia about the amazing preview center model???😭
*amazing*
I feel like I barely scratched the surface
@@ThemeParkStop That's good, don't want any scratches on the model when I get there
@@ThemeParkStop still we loved this!
This has me so hyped for when we get the eventual vlog of Alicia actually visitng the park for the first time! Alicia, you've been such an amazing font of knowledge and I can't thank you enough for all of the work you've put into covering Epic Universe. Can't wait for 2025!!!!
I think she’ll cry.
Most of us might.
I’m so happy you got to be one of the first in Alicia! Thank you so much for informing us about this park for so many years. I was going into sixth grade when the park was announced, I will be going into senior year of high school when this park opens. You and this park have been a part of my life for so long. For a good portion of my life I’ve been tuning into Theme Park Stop videos to hear all about the amazing park that I never thought would actually open. Now we are almost there and I just can’t believe it. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for everything you have done for everybody in this community for so many years.
I realize with this video that Alicia with the regular updates over the week, made us bound to this park before it is even born. Universal should name a dish Alicia in the Pizza Moon restaurant to thank her or at least invite her as a VIP on the opening day ^^. I felt a lot of emotion seeing Alicia discovering the model of a thing that she knows by heart now and follow since several years. I cannot imagine how emotional the vlog at the opening will be. I even shed a tear at the end because of this ending song that I love.
I really hope this channel becomes the “DFB” for Universal, Islands, and Epic Universe!
God, I hope it doesn't. Alicia would never be that shilly. Plus she doesn't do that thing where over the course of a paragraph her voice cadence goes down, down, down. SO ANNOYING.
@@tulinfirenze1990way to be a downer. I really like the DFB delivery and content. And also like that they focus on the facts and details to let you make the decision if you like something or not. It’s not being “shilly” it’s being detailed, descriptive, and enthusiastic.
I found this channel and hope that it can do the same. Focus on the content, the details, and descriptions for Epic Universe with an enthusiasm for their content. The information is what’s valuable so that the consumer can make up their own mind, positive or negative.
The person standing next to you there and overhearing you must be thinking how does this lady know sooooooooooo much lol 😊🥰 .. Little does she know ;)
I would be standing there questioning if it was really Alicia from TPS
All she had to do is pull out that phone and go on TH-cam and BAM
Awesome video and so much excitement.
Hoping hard for that paint on the Dark Universe building and the dark green tree paint on the Super Nintendo exterior walls!
No one at that preview center realizes that they are in the presence of greatness
7:35 Also if you look through the Chronos at the park entrance from the right angle, it frames the sunburst on the hotel perfectly. You can see it on the concept art on the front page of Universal's website for Epic.
At 20:25, I couldn't help but chuckle that you checked to see if the Grand Helios swimming pool appears in AR.
It bothers me so much it’s not there!
We were there on Thursday and Friday, and I was almost in tears, too! I have been watching this park be built for so long, from a flat cleared ground to where it is now, it's so overwhelming to be this close! Really appreciate watching it grow with you at Theme Park Stop!
how old are you to be this excited over a theme park lmao
The Universal channel needs to release a trailer for Dark Universe.
SOON
Been coming out 23 thru 28 of every month I think so soon
I’m thinking we’ll be getting it next week or in July
I hope we do.
Wrong, it dropped TODAY
Just to hear your excitement in your voice over the little details that we know you love from the pod when you talk to Ian about them is amazing! And the hat looks adorable on you :)
absolutely loved this format! Great Video
Thank you!
Watching this from The Netherlands, it is so nice to see the voice behind the podcast & updates! You seem like a really nice person. Thanks for all of your hard work ❤
I know right!?
They should've set up a little device that uses a camera to let you real time roam around the model. (Like that thing Tom Scott did)
Its so cool that team members notice you and recognize your hard work! Its nice to see a vlog!
I actually like that you were in this video and that we could see The Joy on your face. Keep being awesome
I’m so jealous. I wish I could see this in person. Thanks for bringing it to us.
My gosh the park is huge! It's so beautifully landscaped, very Victoriana early central park vibes to it, I'm so excited for Dark Universe and Harry Potter but also just taking in the atmosphere of Celestial Park too, grabbing a Starbucks, finding a bench and just watching the excitement on everybody's faces, cannot wait! Thanks Alicia for this update and showing us how great it's going to be😊
This was so good! It's great getting to hear your in-person reaction and it's clear just how excited you are about the park! Thanks for all the wonderful Epic coverage and you definitely should do more vlogging!
Thanks, I think I may. As nervous as I was, it’s fun to try something new!
Love the video format!! You should make a multi-part series of exploring and vlogging epic universe when it comes out!!! It would be great!!🥹
I loved seeing a different side of you and your fun personality on camera. Thank you for sharing!!!
omg i always listen to the podcast and this is the first time i’ve seen you YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL
Awwwww stoppp
I really hope they announce another park when Epic Universe finally opens, so we can keep receiving fresh updates from you! Love your presentation, we can really feel your passion for the park. Great work!
Wonderful video!
Thank you!!
Love the vlog style and the breakdown !! So excited to see it coming together after all these years
never thought id get to see a vlog from you but i loved it!! such great footage of the model aaaahhh this just made me even more excited for the park to open next summer!! and i need to go see this model in person cause WOW! thanks for the video
Love your channel. I originally didn't want to watch TH-cam coverage of the park due to spoilers but watching it grow has been so exciting and is really the first opportunity we've been able to do this through the internet. It's like watching DisneyLand opening day footage.
I just used the Epic Universe AR app with this video playing and it worked!😮
absolutely loving we get to put a lovely face to the amazing voice who’s guided us for years with this EPIC park update! Definitely vlog when you visit Epic Universe plz!
I love models and this is such a feast for the eyes. I am savoring every detail. 😊😊
That AR was incredible!
cant wait for epic universe, unfortunately i reside in england so wont be able to see epic universe till i come down next year, but i have your lovely videos for now and hopefully this time next year i will go from watching your buid up vids over the last 2 years to walking through the actual park
Alicia, can I just give you a heartfelt thank you for getting me so excited for this park. I'm almost sad its coming to a close because I love the updates so much (but I guess an open park is a nice prize 😂)
I only just found your channel today, excellent content! Super hyped for this park and cant wait to go there some day after its finished. (Along with all the other Florida Parks in one big Theme Park vacation trip, comming from Europe 😅) keep doing what you do, you got yourself a new subsciber!🎉
Absolutely loved this! ❤ You are such an amazing part of this community! Thanks for all the updates and info! Can’t wait to watch more videos.
Such an amazing feeling to know that this park is opening next year. Ive been watching the progress of this park from the beginning. Wow just wow. This is truly going to be an Epic Park
This is absolutely beautiful!! Wonderful vlog and it’s exciting how close we are getting!!
Absolutely obsessed with this model and the AR effects! Thanks for the detailed tour!
Alicia, you have a lovely presence whether you are on camera or the voice behind the video. It's so cool to see everything coming together and get a peak behind the curtain. This is definitely Universal coming into a golden age for their theme parks and we are all here to witness it! 🎉
You are not awkward on camera! I love these candid videos and can't wait for more. That yoshi hat 10/10.
They way I would've been eavesdropping on Alicia if I was there when she was recording this 😂
Me too! 😂
Same 😂
Alicia, it was great to see you in the video. Your breath of knowledge about Epic Universe was on point. Thank you for all of your videos, you rock!
I really hope Universal doesn’t throw this out when the preview center closes, maybe move it to Epic Universe itself when it opens?
I read it cost a million to build. I hope they'll keep it for a few years. Can't wait to see it in real life
They could display it in the new EPCOT Comuunicore pavilion . There’s enough empty space .
@@repboy1 😂
No, they will not be throwing this out. I'm pretty sure they have the IOA one tucked away in storage.
@@repboy1 your comment is so shady…I love it!😂😂😂
your excitement and enthusiasm is really endearing. Thank you for posting this and going through the effort of including the AR footage. And yes - I second give Gillman his own proper ride
This is my sleepover and i get to choose the movie
8:30 what if they add something in that spot that’s seasonal like halloween horror nights ????
I absolutely love your channel!! I always can’t wait for the next update!
The AR affects were 100x more cool/impressive than I was expecting!! Thx for highlighting those as well:))
Your channel did the best Epic preview ever! Blow every other youtubers when it comes to Epic Universe. So excited about Nintendo and HTTYD world. Excellent review !
This is awesome your intimate knowledge of the park build details and walking tour of the model is great
That's an amazing detailed model and the AR additions are so cute.
I hope all the lands are reveal before my visit this summer.
Amazing update alicia :) its great to see everything you have tell telling us all these years come to life
Great video! Honestly if this does not get you excited for what is going to open next year what will?!! We are out there in a few months so can not wait to experience the preview Centre! Keep up the vlogs too ❤
Thanks, Alicia! You did GREAT! Fun to see you excited, especially as the non-Universal "Subject Matter Expert" on this Park! ❤
Alicia, your work and knowledge is unbelievable, so impressed with how much detail you include, almost to the point where I'd quite like you to find out something you didn't know about epic only to see your reaction! ha! keep doing what you are doing, it's amazing, a big fan from Liverpool, England :)
So fun to see both your expertise and enthusiasm here!
Love this vlog video didn't know we needed this, love the model looks great so excited for the park opening next year.
Amazing video!! And girl your hair looks amazinggg ❤
Thank you!!
You were great on camera, Alicia! Loved the 3D model and update!
I love this!! Your take on the store/ model is the best information..
8:49 Considering the placement between Celestial Park and Super Nintendo World, maybe they could add a Mario Galaxy expansion? Making Rosalina's Observatory would allow for theming that combines both areas, plus it could add a stage/show area as well.
This is so soo amazing!!!! I love the Augmented Reality features in this !!!
This is amazing, I was almost in tears warching it. You are the GOAT!
Fantastic job! I look so forward to these updates!
The model pales in comparison to Alicia wearing her Yoshi hat!That's the real highlight 😍
I enjoyed your vlog. Please do more of these, as well as more of your iconic narrated update videos 😎
Wonderful video, Alicia, so nice to see you next to the model. I still get teary with your outro music. I have to set up a savings category in my budget for this, prob 2026.
22:37 Are there any Invisible men merch?
Squee!!! Thank you for really spending time on the model viewing. I won’t be able to go see it in person, so I really appreciate it. But, man, where is Rick Moranis when you need him?
Great vid and thanks for all the coverage!
@ThemeParkStop What are your thoughts on the small harry potter mystery building? Could it be a future wand exclusive attraction-challenge thingy kind of like bowser jr in Mario?
I didn’t get a chance to say it in this video, but that is EXACTLY what I think it could be! (If they actually go and build it of course.)
Oh. Mah. Gawds!!! This is amazing! I am so excited...I swear I'm gonna cry when this park opens! NO SHAME!
It’s gonna be so exciting when Epic Universe opens next year! 😆
I’m so excited for you and Universal!!
Do more vlogging! I love your natural, spontaneous narration. This is a fantastic video
Waiting for your Dark universe take 😅.
Update" No video today after the big announcement?.
This was such an amazing and unique park tour, brought to us by the best tour guide anyone could ever ask for. Thanks so much, Alicia! This rocked and so did YOU, Literally-Miss-Know-It-All!😃
we'll be there in less than two weeks!!! Can't wait!!!
Love your videos!!! That preview center is really a great touch.
And YES! I agree a Creature from Black Lagoon would be so dope.
Thank you for the info and updates. 🎉
It was so nice to finally get to see you Alicia 😊
I'm so enjoying your excitement for all of this! I am happy that you're happy over all the things and it's been fun over the years since you broke the news. And I'm sure you will cover the other 1300 acres they just filled permits for. Enjoy yourself 😏
You said that you're used to scripts and voice over and hoped this was good. IT WAS AMAZING! you are so good IRL and I hope to see more of you!
Off the cuff Alicia! Killing it!
Oh stoppp
We need more of these kinds of videos. This was excellent.
I wanted to note that the AR takes in account the model and blocks digital elements in real time! For instance the Donkey Kong coaster carts turn off when they drive trough the big barrel or the fire on the blades of the windmill that get blocked by the body of the windmill. Here is hope they implement that in Mario Kart as there is no excuse anymore.
The model looks stunning and I loved how you geeked out over the model.
You’re right! We need occlusion on Mario Kart!!