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
An Epic Universe-themed Coca-Cola bottle is now available at bottled soda locations in Universal Orlando Resort. Epic Universe Coca-Cola Bottle The bottle’s wrap features the Epic Universe logo against a starry sky. It’s below the Coca-Cola logo, which is against a red background. “Grand Opening May 22, 2025” is at the bottom of the bottle. … Read more
Jeff Vahle, the President of Walt Disney World Resort, wished Universal Orlando Resort good luck with the opening of Epic Universe this week. Jeff Vahle Wishes Universe Good Luck Vahle wrote in an Instagram post: It takes great passion and dedication to bring new projects to life. Best of luck to the Universal Orlando team … Read more
Disneyland shared a video of Stitch wreaking havoc for its 70th anniversary, a five-story Utah mansion with Disney-themed rooms is up for auction, and Cast Members will be the final guests who get to experience MuppetVision 3D — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, May 19, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
Good morning from Universal’s Epic Universe! Well, I actually visited about a week and a half ago – May 8th, to be exact. Roughly 1,100 photos later, I will do my best to concisely summarize my first trip to Epic Universe, along with my personal thoughts on the new park. I wasn’t expecting to attend … Read more
Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique is one of four shops in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe, and we’ve compiled a full list of the merchandise with prices. About Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique Inside Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique, witches and wizards will find some of the finest wands in … Read more
Universal Orlando has unveiled a new second generation interactive wand design for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, this time inspired by the Phoenix Arch of Place Cachée in Epic Universe. New Phoenix Arch-Inspired Second Generation Interactive Wand First shared on Instagram, this new wand is a pale cream color with tiny carved accents mimicking … Read more
With just three days until the portals open, Universal Orlando Resort has shared more details regarding the timing of the grand opening day of Epic Universe, including the “brief celebratory moment” that was previously announced for guests. Epic Universe Grand Opening Day According to the Universal Orlando website, the park hours for Epic Universe on … Read more
A guest lost their hat and forced Tiana’s Bayou Adventure to evacuate, bioreconstruct has shared his experience riding Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, and Animal Kingdom has a new Jungle Freeze drink available at Joffrey’s — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, May 18, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom … Read more
Universal Helios Grand Hotel marks a major milestone for Universal Orlando Resort as it is the resort’s first hotel attached to a park, which in this case is Epic Universe. We stayed in a non-theme park view King Suite at the Universal Helios Grand Hotel ahead of Epic Universe’s official opening on May 22. King … Read more
A recent post on X by aerial photographer bioreconstruct has shared his experience riding Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry in Epic Universe, which involved an advertised 300 minute wait and being sent down the wrong queue path Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry Aerial photographer @bioreconstruct, who has been the … Read more
Guests at EPCOT can no longer pin trade by the Pin Traders gift shop, the marquee for the new “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” show has been installed, and President Donald Trump has met with Disney CEO Bob Iger in the White House to discuss Disneyland Abu Dhabi — all this and more in … Read more
For the most space and the best view of Epic Universe, guests can choose the Presidential Suite of the Universal Helios Grand Hotel. This is the largest room type and we booked with concierge, which means we also got an adjoined 2 Queen Beds room. A Presidential Suite is also available without concierge. Main Entry … Read more
Despite Universal previously announcing Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry in Epic Universe would be closed from May 10 through May 16, the ride has unexpectedly reopened a day early with a stand-by queue instead of a virtual line. Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry Reopens As of 10 a.m. on … Read more
