Take a trip to Super Nintendo World as we eat all of the snacks and drink the themed beverages at Yoshi’s Snack Island in Epic Universe. Location Yoshi’s Snack Island is located behind the entrance for Yoshi’s Adventure, near the warp pipe entrance to Donkey Kong Country in Super Nintendo World. Exterior This is a … Read more
Rama Vallury, the voice of Ygor in Monsters Unleashed: The Frankenstein Experiment, visited Epic Universe during the grand opening celebration and competed with the Ygor walkaround character for the title of “real” Ygor. Voice of Ygor Meets Ygor “I had the most EPIC day ever at the grand opening of [Universal] Epic Universe,” Vallury wrote … Read more
Cool Ship has been dismantled in Magic Kingdom, Stitch rolled Cinderella Castle again, and several Universal Epic Universe grand opening day items are already being posted to reseller websites— all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, May 23, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Hollywood Studios Walt Disney World Resort Hotels … Read more
Epic Universe is now offering a grand opening photo folder with a limited edition lithograph of Isle of Berk with the purchase of select souvenir glossy photo prints. Limited Edition Isle of Berk Lithograph The front of the folder features the Universal Epic Universe logo, with medallions for the four main worlds: How to Train … Read more
Now that Universal Epic Universe has officially opened to guests, Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment has received a few additional props in its first preshow. New Monsters Unchained Props Epic Universe celebrated its official grand opening on May 22. While the park had already been through several stages of previews, a few of the attractions … Read more
Epic Universe is now offering a grand opening photo folder with a limited edition lithograph with the purchase of select souvenir glossy photo prints. Grand Opening Photo Folder with Limited Edition Lithograph The front of the folder features the Universal Epic Universe logo, with medallions for the four main worlds: How to Train Your Dragon … Read more
Several Universal Epic Universe grand opening day items are already being posted to reseller websites, including items that were only available (and sold out) during the media preview. Epic Universe Grand Opening Day Medallions and Other Items Being Resold Universal Epic Universe officially celebrated its grand opening on May 22, 2025. To mark the special … Read more
As a special promotion for the first official day of Epic Universe being fully open to guests, visitors leaving the park are being presented with Grand Opening Day commemorative tickets. Epic Universe Grand Opening Ticket After weeks of preview dates. Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort has officially celebrated its Grand Opening. As a special … Read more
Cool off at Astronomica, a splash pad in Celestial Park at Epic Universe. Though not open for much of previews, Astronomica was running on the park’s opening day, May 22. About Read the official description below. At the center of Celestial Park lies Astronomica, an interactive wet-play attraction designed as a compass rose that points … Read more
Find Epic Universe-branded merchandise in the park’s Other Worlds Mercantile gift shop. About Other Worlds Mercantile Other Worlds Mercantile is in Celestial Park. In addition to generic Epic Universe merchandise, it offers items from each themed world. Established by a group of Celestial Park’s intrepid explorers, Other Worlds Mercantile is a bustling marketplace where adventurers … Read more
Universal Epic Universe officially opened today and currently (as of 1 p.m.) boasts relatively low wait times across the park. Epic Universe Opening Day Wait Times According to the Universal Orlando Resort, Celestial Park’s dual-racing roller coaster, Stardust Racers, has only a 15-minute wait. Constellation Carousel has a 10-minute wait. Astronomica is a splash pad, … Read more
The Legend of Zelda merchandise is available at Universal Epic Universe, fueling rumors that a Zelda expansion is in the works for Super Nintendo World. Universal has not made an official announcement, however, and this merchandise is not exclusive to Epic Universe. Hyrule Mug – $21 This is a black ceramic mug with the Hyrule … Read more
If you don’t want to wear your Super Nintendo World Power-Up Band on your wrist (or find that it falls off frequently), Universal Epic Universe has a new keychain carry case for the accessory. Power-Up Band Case – $20 Made of flexible yellow silicone, the case resembles a question mark block. A silver-tone lobster claw … Read more
The Dark Universe vinyl record is back in stock for the opening of Universal Epic Universe. The record features the world’s score, composed by Danny Elfman. Dark Universe Vinyl Record – $45 The record’s slipcase features art of Frankenstein’s Monster, The Bride of Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Wolfman, Gil-Man a.k.a. the Creature from the Black … Read more
Each portal of Universal Epic Universe held a special opening ceremony featuring characters, smoke, music, and pyrotechnics on opening day, May 22. Epic Universe Opening The celebration began with green and gold fireworks behind Universal Helios Grand Hotel. A narrator welcomed travelers to Epic Universe for this “historic day” before introducing Steven Spielberg. The filmmaker’s … Read more
Disney shared a sneak peek at Disney Villains: Unhappily Ever After, Disney’s Distribution President departed the company, and a Maleficent photo op exclusive to Annual Passholders is coming — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Hollywood Studios Other Walt Disney World News … Read more
