Universal Orlando Resort has cleared trees from a swath of land near Epic Universe, potentially for a new hotel. Aerial photographer @bioreconstruct shared photos of the land on social media. Universal Land Clearing The land is not directly attached to Epic Universe or next to its existing hotels. It’s to the southwest next to Topgolf … Read more
Celebrate The Super Mario Galaxy Movie with the limited-time Rosalina Cupcake! This dessert is available at Toadstool Cafe in Super Nintendo World at both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Epic Universe. Rosalina Cupcake – $9.99 Blue velvet cupcake filled with blueberry cheesecake, lemon buttercream and a chocolate crown and star So much frosting! Flavor-wise, it’s … Read more
Stardust Racers at Epic Universe was supposed to reopen Saturday, but its refurbishment has been extended for the third time into early April. It originally closed for refurbishment on February 19. Stardust Racers Refurbishment Extended Into Next Month Stardust Racers was originally scheduled for a short refurbishment from February 19 — 22. This was extended … Read more
Yoshi is now meeting guests at Universal Epic Universe for the first time in honor of the upcoming The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Limited-Time Yoshi Meet and Greet Yoshi made his debut at Super Nintendo World in Epic Universe on March 10 (MAR10 Day) and will continue to appear through April 13. He’s taking photos … Read more
A guest misplaced their underwear in Epic Universe’s Isle of Berk, and the Vikings decided to have a bit of fun and “go fishing” for them. Isle of Berk Vikings In a video posted on Instagram, a few Isle of Berk Vikings can be seen parading a pair of lost/misplaced underwear around the land. They … Read more
Captain Cacao is now available for purchase at the Epic Preview Center at Universal CityWalk. The bear is the mascot of Moonship Chocolates & Celestial Sweets at Epic Universe. Captain Cacao Plush – $40 Previously, you could only buy Captain Cacao at Moonship Chocolates. But we recently spotted the plush fellow at CityWalk, so guests … Read more
Just last week, we reported that the refurbishment of Stardust Racers at Epic Universe was being extended by a week. However, the closure will now be even longer—heading into the month of March. Stardust Racers Refurbishment Extended Again While Stardust Racers was originally set to reopen on February 22, then February 28 after last week’s … Read more
Space Mountain running with lights on at the Magic Kingdom, first returning entertainment confirmed for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2026, and Disney backtracks on updated name for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, February 25, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we … Read more
The lawsuit, which seeks $50,000 in damages for each twin, alleges that the brothers sustained “significant injuries to their necks and backs” following a sudden ride stop. Harry Potter & the Battle at the Ministry Lawsuit Twin brothers Derrick and Erick Borrough of Georgia, both 45, are represented by law firm Morgan & Morgan, which … Read more
Drunk Indiana man tries to break into House of Blues and terrorizes M&M’s Store at Disney Springs, Stardust Racers refurbishment extended by almost a week at Epic Universe, and Imagineering shares behind-the-scenes look at Disney Cruise Line’s 1923 restaurants — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, February 21, 2026. WDW News … Read more
Universal Studios has extended the refurbishment for Stardust Racers at Epic Universe. The park’s signature roller coaster was closed on February 19 with an original planned reopening date of February 22. Stardust Racers Refurbishment Extended Inside Universal reported the news on their X account: This means that Stardust Racers will remain closed for almost an … Read more
NBCUniversal has corrected a press release from the past week, clarifying that Epic Universe is not strictly “expanding.” NBCUniversal Retracts Epic Universe “Expanding” Statement Earlier this week, NBCUniversal shared a press release lauding its portfolio of media and themed experiences as they mark their 100th anniversary in 2026. Part of that original release described Universal’s … Read more
Stardust Racers is now closed for a brief refurbishment, and Yoshi’s Adventure will close next week. The rides are both at Universal Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort, which held its grand opening in May 2025. Epic Universe Ride Refurbishments Stardust Racers, the park’s biggest roller coaster, will be closed from February 19 through 21, … Read more
NBCUniversal is celebrating its 100th anniversary. In a press release, they share that Epic Universe is expanding, although details were left out. Epic Universe is Expanding NBC was founded 100 years as the first broadcast network in America. In their release, they share many of the accomplishments—like successful films Jurassic Park and Despicable Me, Macy’s … Read more
Haunted Mansion nearly completely covered in scrim at Magic Kingdom, rare Disney couples meet guests at EPCOT for Valentine’s Day 2026, and “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” sign removed from Splash Mountain in Tokyo — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, February 13, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed … Read more
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
