Universal Orlando Resort is adding a whole new theme park to its lineup and they’ve finally announced when the Epic Universe opening date. When Will Epic Universe Open? Epic Universe will open on May 22, 2025. Select multi-day tickets and packages will go on sale on October 22, 2024. Bookings for Universal Helios Grand Hotel … Read more
Aerial photographer Bioreconstruct flew over Epic Universe twice this week, sharing photos on X of work on the new Universal Orlando theme park following Hurricane Milton. The park didn’t see any major damage but the water features filled up with rain water and some trees were knocked over. Epic Universe Construction Epic Universe includes five … Read more
Character standees have been added outside of some of the golden archways at the Epic Universe Preview Center in Universal CityWalk Orlando. Epic Universe Preview Center Character Standees The Epic Universe Preview Center opened in June, taking over the space formerly occupied by the Universal Legacy Store. We provided a full tour of the location … Read more
Aerial photographer bioreconstruct shared new snaps of the Epic Universe construction site this week, including photos of Toothless from “How to Train Your Dragon” uncovered on Hiccup’s Wing Gliders, Yoshi spotted on Mount Beanpole, and more. Epic Universe Overview & Entrance Since our last Epic Universe update, much of the theme park has started to take shape. … Read more
Aerial photographer bioreconstruct shared new snaps of the Epic Universe construction site this week, including photos and videos of Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Madness and Curse of the Werewolf testing. Bio also spotted the statues from the defunct Monsters Cafe Bone Chillin’ Stand in a staging area for the park. Epic Universe Parking Crews are installing … Read more
Legendary composer Danny Elfman confirmed he is composing the score for Dark Universe, the Classic Monsters land in Universal’s new Epic Universe theme park. Danny Elfman Composing Dark Universe Music Elfman shared a screenshot of a Deadline article about Dark Universe and linked to Universal’s video reveal on an Instagram story. He wrote, “The Universal … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has released the height requirements for the upcoming Dark Universe rides at Epic Universe, which opens next year. Dark Universe Height Requirements Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment will require a minimum height of 48 inches / 122 cm. This ride takes place in Frankenstein Manor and stars Dr. Victoria Frankenstein, great-great-great-granddaughter of … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has announced details of Dark Universe, the Epic Universe land inspired by Universal Classic Monsters. Dark Universe The land’s name comes from a canceled series of Universal Monsters movies. Guests will enter Dark Universe from Celestial Park through a portal in a giant dead tree. A coil on top will crackle with … Read more
The Epic Universe Preview Center at Universal CityWalk Orlando is now open, offering guests a first look at the upcoming theme park opening in 2025. We were able to see it for ourselves during a soft opening on Wednesday evening. Epic Universe Preview Center Opens to Guests The Preview Center takes over the space formerly … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort is gearing up for another big Epic Universe announcement this week. Universal Orlando Teases Next Epic Universe Announcement Universal shared the following video that reads “5.2.2024” on a space background. The same date and a star emoji are in the caption. Epic Universe has celestial theming, particularly in Celestial Park. Universal has … Read more
The Dark Universe roller coaster at Universal Epic Universe is undergoing ride testing. Dark Universe Roller Coaster Testing In a helicopter video shared by WESH 2 News, the roller coaster in the Dark Universe section of Universal Epic Universe can be seen going through a full test run. Inside the ride vehicles are test dummies, … Read more
New photos taken by aerial photographer Bioreconstruct reveal progress being made on Dark Universe, one of the five themed lands that make up Universal Epic Universe. On Sunday, March 10, 2024, X (formerly Twitter) user Bioreconstruct shared a new look at Dark Universe via a set of aerial images. Above is a shot of the … Read more
Crews have installed the deck of Constellation Carousel, are testing Curse of the Werewolf, and have added more theming elements throughout Epic Universe. Aerial photographer bioreconstruct shared photos of all this work and more this week. Epic Universe Overview Epic Universe will be the third Universal Orlando Resort theme park, after Universal Studios Florida and … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed the five themed areas that will be at Epic Universe. Epic Universe Lands The lands include: Thanks to rumors and aerial photography of the construction site, we already knew what the lands were going to be, but this is the first time Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed them and announced … Read more
Aerial photographer bioreconstruct shared new photographs of Epic Universe this week. The theme park will be the third gate at Universal Orlando Resort, with lands themed to Nintendo, “How to Train Your Dragon,” “Harry Potter,” and Universal Monsters (only Super Nintendo World has been officially confirmed). Epic Universe is expected to have a central non-IP … Read more
Danny Elfman, known for frequently collaborating with Tim Burton to score films like “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” is composing the music for the rumored Universal Classic Monsters land in Epic Universe. The land, likely called Dark Universe, is all but confirmed, with attractions and scenery visible during the construction of the new Universal Orlando Resort … Read more