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Our Reactions to Epic Universe Tech: Robots Rule the Theme Park | Tech Therapy

In this episode of Tech Therapy, CNET’s Bridget Carey and Scott Stein get an early look at Universal’s Epic Universe theme park and explore how the latest robotics and screen technology is taking these attractions to a new level of immersion — and the tech that could cause some hiccups in your experience. Is it…

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In this episode of Tech Therapy, CNET’s Bridget Carey and Scott Stein get an early look at Universal’s Epic Universe theme park and explore how the latest robotics and screen technology is taking these attractions to a new level of immersion — and the tech that could cause some hiccups in your experience. Is it worth booking a trip?

Read more on CNET.com:
My Trip Inside Epic Universe: The Line Between Real and Virtual Blurs Even More

00:00 Intro
01:34 The 5 Epic Universe Lands
02:25 The Blending of Virtual and Physical
04:05 The Rides
07:12 Screens vs Animatronics
09:21 Animatronics as Main Characters
10:17 Dart the Robot Dragon
11:58 The Influence of Video Games
14:25 Super Nintendo World
15:43 Donkey Kong Country
16:22 Mine Cart Madness
17:43 Theme Park Soundtracks
18:01 Mario Kart Ride and AR/VR
22:53 Negatives of Tech in Theme Park Experiences
24:59 Tech Integration is Inconsistent
26:14 Bad Apps for Theme Parks
26:54 Choosing Your Level of Involvement with Screens
27:57 Facial Recognition for Lockers
30:45 Full Immersion
32:33 Is It Worth the Price
39:49 Stardust Racers as the Thrill Ride
40:58 What is the Value of Epic Universe
45:02 Q&A
53:40 Final Thoughts

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28 Comments

28 Comments

  1. @BambyVossss

    April 8, 2025 at 8:02 am

    Very curious, how do you decide what topics will be relevant to your audience? 😻👅

  2. @MarleeMoonon

    April 8, 2025 at 8:03 am

    My cat keeps watching me whenever I try to be intimate with my boyfriend. I think she’s judging my technique or plotting to take over my spot in bed👄

  3. @Sophia-c3z1s

    April 8, 2025 at 8:09 am

    Thank you for this amazing compilation. I appreciate your time and effort that you put into compiling this video. It’s very inspiring.
    🍑🍑🍑 ! 🌾

  4. @GeorgeFloyd2023

    April 8, 2025 at 8:58 am

    My favorite adventuring place is my cabin in the Nez Perce National Forest. Fauna- and Floramancy.

  5. @CJayyTheCreative

    April 8, 2025 at 8:58 am

    Came to say I love both of you twos love of theme parks! Makes me love cnet 100x more!

    That said no spoilers! 😂 I can’t watch this video yet, I want to enjoy the park from fresh slate

    • @BridgetCarey

      April 8, 2025 at 9:39 am

      Thank you and we didn’t want to spoil too much but I get it! We didn’t talk about any of the story plots to the rides and no shots of inside the rides to minimize spoilers 🙂

  6. @user-xv3up1xx7x

    April 8, 2025 at 8:59 am

    Thanks for all your efforts and insights – you two are delightful!

  7. @theoldar

    April 8, 2025 at 9:58 am

    It’s Itchy and Scratchy World.

  8. @kurtisbunker7724

    April 8, 2025 at 11:15 am

    Rad.

    • @kurtisbunker7724

      April 8, 2025 at 11:27 am

      The Yoshi Egg is the correct band. 😉

    • @kurtisbunker7724

      April 8, 2025 at 11:29 am

      sent this to my Better Half that works for the “other” parks and is very interested in this kind of deep dive. Very cool when our worlds overlap.

  9. @AbdulaAbdula-s4b

    April 8, 2025 at 11:52 am

    That’s nice, I love the spirit of adventure.

  10. @AbdulaAbdula-s4b

    April 8, 2025 at 11:54 am

    واااو

  11. @stever8574

    April 8, 2025 at 12:50 pm

    Did you guys get to sample any food or drinks from the park?

  12. @mchammer5592

    April 8, 2025 at 12:59 pm

    CNET has done a really good job continuously reinventing itself to stay relevant. Kudos!

  13. @aerosynlex

    April 8, 2025 at 2:16 pm

    Does he wear a HEPA mask in this one ?

  14. @justinbaker2883

    April 8, 2025 at 2:59 pm

    thanks! all the park tubers doing a lot of spoilers i appreciate this format!

  15. @susanjanehayden

    April 8, 2025 at 3:51 pm

    Regarding your early segment on the use of video screens integrated with animatronics. I think we are seeing the infancy of the holodeck.

  16. @CNET

    April 8, 2025 at 4:07 pm

    Read more on CNET:
    My Trip Inside Epic Universe: The Line Between Real and Virtual Blurs Even More

  17. @gustavobarandas2012

    April 8, 2025 at 5:13 pm

    Did I hear Circus Arcanus???? 😂😂😂

  18. @Paolo_DLR

    April 8, 2025 at 6:28 pm

    You can use the Power Up Band without the app. I completely forgot to scan our bands into the Universal Studios Japan app until just last month and it remembered everything we had done from our visit last July.

  19. @lachlanmason3918

    April 8, 2025 at 6:36 pm

    I believe it’s confirmed that Dart is a spot with a costume.

  20. @meltymeltymelty

    April 8, 2025 at 8:24 pm

    I know it’s kinda not cool to comment on YouTuber’s appearances, and I have to admit I am always gazing at Bridget’s gorgeous eyes when she takes the stage…but damn! Whatever Scott is doing differently over the last year or so is definitely paying-off – lots of weight loss and looks really cute!🤩

  21. @jezza6575

    April 8, 2025 at 8:25 pm

    Gotta say Pomp…you really all but eliminated the umms and ahhhhs from your speaking in your last couple videos! I thank you, you are a true professional!

  22. @rosariodagosto6484

    April 8, 2025 at 10:38 pm

    so cool 😎😎😎😎

  23. @PaSXPascal

    April 8, 2025 at 11:18 pm

    Really enjoyed this video after watching the other walking through the park, thank you.

  24. @YannR34

    April 9, 2025 at 8:35 am

    It’s funny to see that teleporting between Paris and London using a fireplace seems all natural to you, but if you change the time period in the same time, then this is a problem. 🤪

  25. @Crusader1984

    April 9, 2025 at 8:37 am

    Yes, but how much is the ticket price and how much are the prices in the park?

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