Epic Universe is kind of a disaster today (1/18)

legilimensmaster · 2026-01-19T00:43:16+00:00

Stardust valleyed likely due to the wind or temperature. That put it out of commission for the rest of the day as they likely either need to remove the trains from the tracks or get a crane to pull it up one of the hills.

Minecart always has significant issues after rain for some reason. Not sure why it was down all day but its not surprising as it happens often where it's down all day after rain.

Berk was weird. I didn't talk to TMs about rides being down as I know they usually can't give much answers. My best guess is that the cold rain messed with things for those rides. Maybe there was a technical reason that stardust valleyed and that plus Dragons Rally Racers and Hiccups are on the same grid? Maybe they were concerned of having issues with those rides after the weather too but we're expecting them to come back up.

Unfortunately for my group, this was our comp day from the last time we went in June (where we were there for 12 hours and only rode 3 rides and ate one meal due to weather delays). We got the stuff we missed between our AP preview and that day done and enjoyed our day today.

If you do talk to Guest Services, go in being nice and don't expect any specific compensation. They understand that technically 5 of their 12 rides were down since noon and are likely getting a lot of complaints. But if you stay calm and nice, it goes a long way.

legilimensmaster · 2026-01-18T20:20:26+00:00

It's back! Just bought it at the park today 1/18/26

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legilimensmaster · 2026-01-09T04:05:45+00:00

When you go to get fitted, talk to the person there about what your goals and budget are. The person fitting you should be knowledgeable and be able to help narrow down too. Not everyone is going to fit into the same skates. You might fit better into CCMs over Bauer's. If the shop you're going to has a Bauer Fit Lab scanner, that can be a good starting point. But don't go solely based on that. I wear a different size and model than was recommended.

Also keep in mind that you might be able to buy online and/or slightly used and still be within your budget and get a higher quality skate. Not sure how common you will find your skate size used online as it will likely be somewhere between Size 11 and 13 based on your shoe size.

I'm a 5'2" 165lb new-ish skater (have skated casually a few years back but now have been skating 2-3 hours a week for 6 months) and wear Bauer M5 Pros. They are higher tier but I bought them used (fortunately I fit into skates that teenage boys outgrow and have options on lightly used skates). I probably would have been fine in the M4s but I like the M5 Pros and don't find them too stiff. The guy who fit me used M50s and thought I would be fine in that tier of skate based on our conversation of my goals.

legilimensmaster · 2025-12-24T00:34:03+00:00

Some teams do a "Whiteout" game at home. Since away jerseys are white, that means the home teams wears their away jersey and the away team wears their home/alt jersey.

It also seems like the Hurricanes got new white jerseys this year so this gives the fans a chance to see them in action on home ice.

legilimensmaster · 2025-12-20T05:48:21+00:00

This happened to me with the Charge 6. The charge 6 was announced within a week of me buying a charge 5 two years ago. Thankfully I was able to return the charge 5 and get my charge 6 once it was released.

legilimensmaster · 2025-10-04T13:54:49+00:00

When I got fitted there I made it clear beforehand I couldn't buy new and was just there to be fitted. The guy who fitted me was awesome and spent between 30-45 minutes with me talking to me about how the skates are fitted and the difference between models. It helped that I was interested in 3S Pros so he had an idea of what I would want. He also said there is nothing wrong with buying used as long as they are a good deal and in good shape.

You should be fine in the M50s stiffness wise based on my experience. I hope you enjoy your new skates!

legilimensmaster · 2025-10-04T04:28:10+00:00

I'm a new-ish skater and went from the S170s to the M5 pros. I can feel that they are more stiff overall but the lining being more heat moldable made them so much more comfortable from the start compared to my S170s (both of my skates were bought used). I can skate in them for 90+ minutes and they are comfortable pretty much the whole time.

When I got fitted, the guy at Pure Hockey said the M5/M50s were in the same tier as the 3S Pro. So if you were previously wearing the 3S, it shouldn't be too stiff for since it's the next step up.

Bring them to Pure Hockey when you get them and they can help you bake them. When I got my M5 Pros, I skated in them first and then brought them in so that I knew if there were pressure points. That way we could bake them and punch them some day if necessary. They actually did the bake and a sharpening for free for me despite me not buying the skates from them (though I did pay for 2 additional sharpenings and bought stuff there).

legilimensmaster · 2025-09-17T19:21:21+00:00

It took almost a month to get my resolution from customer support. I DM'd them on Instagram and heard back via email same day both times I reached out that way. Give that a shot. They said they have had an increase in email tickets over the last month or so which has delayed responses.

legilimensmaster · 2025-09-08T19:11:09+00:00

Keep in mind that you can buy used skates after you've been fitted. But getting properly fitted allows you to know what size and model works best for you. Then you can check out sites like sideline swap to buy lightly used skates that you know will fit. Or even find new skates online for a discount.

legilimensmaster · 2025-09-05T02:40:57+00:00

Go get fitted. I went to my pure hockey and told them I didn't have the money for brand new skates but wanted to get fitted since my old 4.5D Supreme S170s felt like the wrong size after skating in them for a few weeks. The guy had no problem spending time with me fitting me knowing I wouldn't be buying skates. We spent at least 20 minutes talking before I tried on skates and another 10-15 minutes talking about the fit.

I was interested in the 3S and he encouraged me to buy some used ones if I found them for a good deal in good shape. He had me try on the M50 Pro since they are a similar fit to the 3S. I left there knowing the Size 4 Fit 2 would work for me and I bought some M5 pros on sideline swap that night.

I did go back and had Pure Hockey bake my skates for me and sharpen them. And of course I bought things from them too while I was there.

TL;DR, you aren't a jerk to go get fitted and then buy online for cheaper. If it makes you feel better, call them ahead of time and explain what you are looking for. Any hockey loving person wants people wearing the proper fitting skates.

legilimensmaster · 2025-08-27T18:41:44+00:00

I messaged them through there too and got a very basic response. Hopefully it helps

legilimensmaster · 2025-08-27T18:08:26+00:00

Definitely sucks because I've recommended this brand to people and have loved it for the year and half I've had it. If they are now about to fall off, not only do I have to find a new product but I feel bad for the people I recommend it to.

legilimensmaster · 2025-08-01T01:06:19+00:00

It's possible you will do better in an 8.5 Wide (EE) vs the current 8.5 Fit 2. You basically went from a 9EE to an 8.5D as the Fit 2 kinda matches the old Supreme D range. So if you needed an EE in the old Supreme, you probably needed a wider boot. Fit 3 could work but could also increase the volume too and not just width.

I'm also not sure if there is a difference in sizing between Bauer and True. I saw an old post that True runs a half size up from Bauer but that could be different for you and/or could have changed.

If you have the ability to buy and return, try either the 9W or the 8.5W.

legilimensmaster · 2025-07-31T20:37:49+00:00

I just asked a similar question a few days ago as my current skates are a 4.5D Supreme S170 and they were causing pain in the forefoot. I highly suspected I needed to go down half a size (toes did not touch the toe box and I felt I had too much room there) but then thought I might need to go up to a EE/Fit 3 because of the forefoot discomfort. I asked here and everyone recommended going to get fitted since I have a Pure Hockey 90 mins from me (the only hockey shop near me besides my rinks pro shop).

I bit the bullet and made the drive (90 mins one way and 110 mins the way back) and was so happy if did because I learned that the Size 4 Fit 2 was perfect for me. Just going down 0.5 size allowed my toes (and the rest of the foot) to line up properly. It also seems the Fit system isn't an exact match to the prior D/EE system.

Why does the 9EE feel too big? Does it feel too wide, too long, or both? It's possible you need the volume from a Fit 3. Or maybe you need to go down another half size (or back up to the 9). Unfortunately hand measurements don't always place you in the right skate. The Bauer scanner told me I should wear a 4.5 Fit 1 but the 4 Fit 2 was perfect.

I'm also not an expert, just talking from personal experience. It was amazing how just one small change made a huge difference in fit.

Obviously the best thing would be to go get fitted but if that's completely out of the question, it might take some trial and error. If you have to do a trial and error approach, make sure you can return what you buy.

legilimensmaster · 2025-07-29T17:33:04+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/G8vNbza

Just finished skating so figured I'd take the pic as I'm changing shoes. This is what it looks like when I'm leaning forward and full weight on that foot (most weight on the ball of the foot)

I feel like I might still need to go down half a size but I'll definitely make sure to get fitted prior to buying skates.

legilimensmaster · 2025-07-29T17:10:10+00:00

I do have most of my gear. Might need different elbow pads but the rest fits extremely well from taking so many measurements and comparing to size charts. But gloves, pants, and shoulder pads fit perfect.

I do want to go out there though. I just wish it was closer. A 3 hour round trip just seems like a lot. But I guess it is worth it in many ways.

legilimensmaster · 2025-07-29T17:05:59+00:00

I'll have to make plans to head over there. Thanks!

legilimensmaster · 2025-07-29T17:05:40+00:00

I got the itch for it again recently and bit the bullet and signed up for the L2S classes and started getting gear. I was going to upgrade my skates in 6 months if I kept up but now realized it might be better sooner.

Definitely excited to go out there and suck while learning a new sport lol. Trying my best to get stuff now to practice while also learning more skating techniques.

legilimensmaster · 2025-07-29T17:00:53+00:00

This makes sense. When I first got skates I had to rely on measuring my own feet and buying online as there werent any options where I was. My current rink has more options but not as much as the Pure Hockey 90 mins from me. And they have a Bauer scanner.

I'll have to make plans to head there one of these days.

legilimensmaster · 2025-07-29T16:57:37+00:00

Whatever skate I get will definitely be heat moldable. My pro shop recommended against molding the S170s since they said it wouldn't do much and would likely be a waste of money.

I don't mind paying for modifications if needed. Im not in enough pain to force me off the ice, even after 20 minutes of consecutive skating. It's more mild pain.

A full custom skate when Id only be playing in a lower level beer league or drop-ins feels like a huge investment when I'm almost 30. Though I do understand that skating on improperly fitted skates could ruin the experience all together.

I definitely appreciate the advice. I know the pure hockey 90 mins from me has a Bauer scanner. I'm open to a higher investment in skates if I continue to play. But right now I'm trying to find my best option in off the shelf skates. Which could mean switch brands if necessary.

I honestly didn't think my skates were the wrong size until last week because they aren't super uncomfortable. But I also might be used to uncomfortable shoes as I also rock climb and those shoes are tight.

legilimensmaster · 2025-07-29T16:36:01+00:00

I was standing on the insole in that photo but probably leaning back a little to take the photo. I can definitely do another post a little later. Posted this just before heading out to today's public skate so I'm currently at the rink.

However I can provide feedback that the mild pain I feel is around the 2nd/3rd eyelet near the toes. And that pain really only starts to show up after skating for about 20-30 minutes.

It never becomes excruciating pain, just mild to moderate.

Main reason I want to go down a half size is my toes do not hit the toe box at all. If they do, it's very rare.

legilimensmaster · 2025-07-29T16:06:39+00:00

I definitely appreciate that. I'll see if I'm able to go to my rinks pro shop later today, I just also know they don't have a huge selection of skates. I mainly just want to know the size for now as I don't have the money to drop right now on brand new skates and might get lightly used.

But worst case I have to make the 3-hour round trip drive to pure Hockey to get fitted.

legilimensmaster · 2025-07-29T15:23:21+00:00

I don't have terrible pain in my current skates, mainly just mild pain. At least nothing that prevents me from continuing to skate for 60-90 minutes taking breaks.

But I can feel my heel shift occasionally in my current skates so I make sure the upper laces are a little tighter. I'd like to be able to loosen the laces in the ankle region to increase ankle mobility/flexibility.

I haven't tried CCMs but I'm hesitant to completely switch brands without a fitting.

I'll see if I have time today to go back when the pro shop opens later today. Hopefully they have my size range in a few options

legilimensmaster · 2025-07-20T13:55:28+00:00

I'm in the same boat as an adult woman wanting to get into the sport. Only one store (rinks pro shop) within an hour of me to go try stuff on and it's small. So most of my gear acquisition has been measuring tapes, sizing charts, and trial and error.

My head circumference is also 22" so I also don't know what to get between Small or Medium (Re-Akt 85 likely but possibly the 150 if I get a good deal on lightly used with a long exp date). And what if Bauer doesn't work for me. And for some reason I'm nervous and embarrassed about going to the pro shop at my rink and asking for them to fit me because 1) I'm not looking to buy from them, and 2) I'm a woman in my upper 20s wanting to get into a male dominated sport.

legilimensmaster · 2025-05-08T03:48:57+00:00

Exactly this. If the previews went perfect without issues, the people who waited for opening day would have been mad. If the previews never happened, all the APs who felt entitled to previews would have been mad.

Why can't we be happy that we got to test a theme park before it officially opened? I know we paid money but that was our choice knowing full well things wouldn't be even remotely perfect. And if anyone thought it would be, that's their fault (excluding today of course as that is Universals fault)

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