BREAKING: Captain Cacao Meet and Greet Coming to Epic Universe

Captain Cacao, an original character of Celestial Park in Epic Universe, will finally begin meet and greets this week. Captain Cacao Meet and Greet Universal Orlando Resort announced Captain Cacao will start appearing in Celestial Park on May 22—the one year anniversary of the opening of the park. The dark blue bear wears a bright … Read more

More Concrete Foundation Added for Future Events Center in Epic Universe

Work progresses on the foundation of a future event space at Universal Epic Universe. Land clearing began in the area off Celestial Park last year. Universal then filed permits for the new building. Epic Universe Event Space Construction New aerial photos of the under-construction events center at Epic Universe show additional concrete work since our … Read more

Epic Universe Introduces ‘Open Hub’ Concept for Celestial Park, Allowing Limited Access

Attendees of an upcoming beauty conference in Orlando will be the first to experience Celestial Park as an “open hub,” confirming the rumors surrounding the installation of facial recognition devices around the park. Celestial Park as an Open Hub Last month, Universal started testing photo validation at individual Epic Universe portals, indicating they could potentially … Read more

Moisture Barrier Ready for Concrete at Future Events Center in Epic Universe

Work progresses on the foundation of a future event space at Universal Epic Universe. Land clearing began in the area off Celestial Park last year. Universal then filed permits for the new building. Epic Universe Event Space Construction The event center will be located between Super Nintendo World and Other Worlds Mercantile, next to a … Read more

Visa Lounge Opens at Universal Epic Universe

A new Visa Lounge has opened at Universal Epic Universe. Visa Signature or Visa Infinite Cardholders can relax at this lounge, located near the front of Celestial Park, next to the VIP tours entrance. Visa Lounge X user Dueling Park News shared photos of the Visa Lounge, which opened on April 20. The lounge features … Read more

Universal Testing Individual Access to Epic Universe Worlds

Universal has started testing photo validation at individual Epic Universe portals, indicating they could potentially sell tickets just for Celestial Park in the future. Photo Validation at Epic Universe Portals X user @Bentleys_Enigma reshared photos originally posted by Instagram user @Florida_Coasters_1. However, @Florida_Coasters_1 appears to have deleted their account. The photos show a trio of … Read more

Epic Universe Expansion Progress, Fountain Updates, Fireworks Prep and More Revealed in New Aerial Photos

Epic Universe is undergoing a variety of updates and expansions throughout the park — all of which we can take a closer look at thanks to aerial photography. Epic Universe Construction Updates X user and aerial photographer bioreconstruct recently paid another airborne visit to Epic Universe, Universal Orlando Resort’s newest park, as it continues to undergo … Read more

More Permits Filed for New Event Space at Epic Universe, Valued at $20 Million

More details surrounding the new event space at Epic Universe include square footage, value of the work, and even some design elements. New Event Space Coming to Epic Universe The new building will be located at 1001 Epic Blvd., which is the official address of Epic Universe. The project, known only as P915, has been … Read more

Expansion Preparation Continues Between Super Nintendo World and Celestial Park at Epic Universe

Work continues between Super Nintendo World and Celestial Park at Epic Universe as Universal prepares for an expansion. Epic Universe Construction Aerial photographer @bioreconstruct shared photos of expansion pads being developed at Universal Epic Universe. Crews began preparing this site next to Super Nintendo World earlier this month. There haven’t been big changes to the … Read more

Limited-Time Holiday Food Items Revealed at Epic Universe

Universal Orlando Resort revealed a selection of limited-time holiday food items available at Epic Universe this season. Atlantic in Celestial Park Seafood restaurant Atlantic has five holiday delights. Your holiday wreath doesn’t just have to hang on your door — it can sit on your plate, too. Atlantic chef Brian Lamparski says that was his … Read more

Celestial Park Is Now Decorated for Christmas 2025 at Epic Universe

Celestial Park is decorated for the first Christmas season at Universal Epic Universe. The area is known for its night lighting, and now has even more seasonal lighting and decorations to celebrate the season. Daytime in Celestial Park The decorations begin before ever stepping foot into Celestial Park proper, at the entrance to Epic Universe. The … Read more

Price Increases Hit Across the Parks: Daily Recap (10/8/25)

Daily recap collage: Walt Disney World annual pass, EPCOT Frozen Ever After, Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom, and a Lightning Lane sign.

Both Disneyland and Walt Disney World have increased prices across the board, Frozen Ever After at EPCOT is getting new animatronics, and so many new food items to review — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Read more