Structures Take Form as Construction Speeds Along at Universal Orlando Resort’s New Epic Universe Theme Park

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Since our last update, construction is speeding along at Universal Orlando Resort’s newest theme park, Epic Universe. Thanks to aerial photos from @Bioreconstruct on Twitter, we can take a look at the current progress. Here is an overview shot of Super Nintendo World. The pole towards the top acts as the center of Epic Universe. Since our … Read more

Exterior Testing and Construction Speeds Along at Universal Orlando’s New Epic Universe Theme Park

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Since our last update, construction at Universal Orlando’s newest them park, Epic Universe, is moving along. Thanks to new aerial photos from @Bioreconstruct on Twitter, we can take a look at the current progress. Here is a wide aerial look of Shingle Creek. The Epic Universe site is at the top center of this photo. Here is … Read more

More Scrim Added to Entrance of Toy Story Mania Gift Shop at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Work is continuing inside the Toy Story Mania gift shop at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. And more scrim has been added just outside of the entrance. Earlier this month, brown scrim was added to the entrance doors of the gift shop. Now this black scrim has been added over the wall right next to the entrance. You … Read more

Construction Underway at Universal Studios Hollywood, Possibly for Halloween Horror Nights

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During our day at Universal Studios Hollywood, we spotted a black tent has been erected in an area to the side of of the parking structure on the Backlot. It may be too early to say but we are thinking this may be early set-up for Halloween Horror Nights. This same location had several mazes … Read more

Construction Walls Erected Along Grand Floridian Walkway to the Magic Kingdom

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Green construction walls have curiously been erected about halfway down the walkway connecting the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to the Magic Kingdom. The walls are green in an attempt to blend in with the trees behind them. There is a black tarp covering one of the walls on the side. We took a ride … Read more

Construction Speeds Along at Universal Orlando’s NEW Epic Universe Theme Park

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Since our last update, construction at Universal Orlando’s newest them park, Epic Universe, is moving along. Thanks to new aerial photos from @Bioreconstruct on Twitter, we can take a look at the current progress. Here is an aerial overview of the Epic Universe construction site. Here is an aerial look at one of the staging areas for … Read more

First Lights Illuminated on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Façade at EPCOT

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In our last construction update for the upcoming attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT, painting on the final pillar of the exterior of the building had begun. The newest update are these lights on the roof that have been illuminated. Lighting started to be installed at the attraction a couple of weeks … Read more

Lunar New Year Prep, Universal History Exhibit, Construction Updates & More: Universal Studios Hollywood Photo Report 1/28/22

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Quiet on set; we’re ready to roll! We headed out to Universal Studios Hollywood today to take a look what’s new and good in the Entertainment Capitol of LA. Join us on this photo tour. In CityWalk, we stopped by to check on the progress at Toothsome Chocolate Emporium, but there is nothing to see … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Speeds Up, Layout Begins to Take Shape for Universal’s NEW Epic Universe Theme Park

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Just a couple of days ago, Jeff Shell, NBCUniversal CEO, said the next Universal Orlando Resort theme park, Epic Universe, will “certainly” open by summer 2025. Like many theme park projects, Epic Universe was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Shell says the project is now “full steam ahead” and “construction is going really well.” Thanks to … Read more

PHOTOS: Painting Begins at Woody’s Lunch Box Seating Area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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It’s a rainy day here in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but we noticed some painting has begun at Woody’s Lunch Box. Since our last update, the top halves of the red poles have now been painted a royal blue color. Guests will also now be able to be protected from the rain … Read more

PHOTOS: Breezeway Ceiling Finished, Connections Café and Eatery Construction Continues at EPCOT

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As construction continues on transforming the last of the former Innoventions into the Connections Café and Eatery, we popped over to take a look at the latest progress on the upcoming dining venue at EPCOT. As we noted last month, a door frame is now visible in the breezeway between Connections Café and Creations Shop. … Read more

PHOTOS: Canopy and Pavement Work Advances at TRON Lightcycle Run in the Magic Kingdom

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Though it’s unclear when it will actually open, looking at the construction for TRON Lightcycle / Run in the Magic Kingdom has become an attraction in itself. Let’s see what’s new on the site! Since our last visit on Tuesday, much work has been done on the canopy and pavement outside the future attraction. More … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Swims Along for ‘Moana’-Inspired Journey of Water Attraction at EPCOT

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Construction activity is flowing along at the future site of Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana” in EPCOT. We took a flight over the park via the Monorail as we arrived and got a quick peek at how the project is coming along. Join us for this look at the construction update from today. Since … Read more

Permit Filed for Construction at Restaurant Marrakesh in EPCOT

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A permit has been filed by Buena Vista Construction Company for “labor, material, and/or electrical for construction” work at Restaurant Marrakesh in EPCOT. Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco Pavilion has been closed for quite some time. It most recently opened as a seating area back in July of 2021. We’re hoping this permit means that … Read more

PHOTOS: Entrance Panels Uncovered at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT

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In the span of just a few days, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT has begun to look more complete. Since our last visit, planters have surrounded the benches as construction work begins to wind down at the entrance. Meanwhile, panels around the entranceways are now exposed, leaving less and less blue space … Read more

PHOTOS: Cast Member Entrance Nears Completion at the Transportation and Ticket Center

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Since the beginning of the month, quite a bit of progress has been made on the new Cast Member entrance to the Transportation and Ticket Center. Let’s take a look at what’s new! Walking from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, we can see that the road has been seriously smoothed out since our last visit, and … Read more