Even more new Epic Universe merchandise has been released at Universal Stella Nova Resort, including a new mini backpack, bucket hat, keychain, and more. Metro-Floo Mini Backpack – $70 This new mini-backpack is styled almost identically to a Loungefly backpack, but it is not a Loungefly-branded bag. The bag is white with “Metro-Floo” written across … Read more
A Donkey Kong meet and greet in Epic Universe has been added to the character encounter page on the official website of Universal Orlando Resort. Donkey Kong Meet and Greet When Super Nintendo World in Epic Universe opens in May 2025, guests will be able to meet Donkey Kong. The official Universal website states: You’ll … Read more
Aerial photographer bioreconstruct flew over Epic Universe on January 17, providing an updated look at the newest construction as it nears completion. The new Universal Orlando Resort theme park will open in May 2025, and the nearby Stella Nova resort opened this past week. All photographs courtesy of bioreconstruct, whom you can follow on both YouTube and … Read more
One of the many new entrance signs being installed at Universal Orlando Resort is now visible to guests, though the screens don’t show what concept art advertised just yet. New Universal Orlando Resort Entrance Sign The newly activated sign is located at Universal Boulevard and Vineland Road. Unlike its predecessor, the rectangles on either side … Read more
Universal Stella Nova Resort has opened its doors to guests with brand-new Epic Universe merchandise in its gift shop. The new hotel is located near Epic Universe, alongside Universal Terra Luna Resort, which opens in March. Stella Nova also has some Epic Universe merch previously released at the Epic Universe Preview Center in Universal CityWalk. … Read more
Team Members are now sporting their brand new nametags at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Team Members Get New Nametags We previously reported a few months ago that all Universal Orlando Team Members would be recieving new nametags sometime in early 2025. Universal has dubbed this the “Stargazer” design. During our most recent trip, over half … Read more
Now through January 31, 2025, Universal Orlando Resort is offering a complimentary specialty lanyard to annual passholders. Annual Passholder Specialty Lanyard As part of Universal Orlando Resort’s Annual Passholder Bonus Benefits, passholders can receive a free UOAP specialty lanyard. The lanyard is purple and blue and features designs of different icons of the Universal Orlando … Read more
Howdy! Today at Universal Orlando I saw some big sales on holiday merchandise, the Annual Passholder Lanyard is now available, and I found some fun merchandise. Good Morning from Universal Orlando Resort The holiday crowds are slowly wrapping up, leaving the usual chaos behind. It still is quite busy in the parks, don’t get me … Read more
Phoenixes, dragons, and wolves, oh my! Aerial photographer bioreconstruct flew over Epic Universe on Christmas Day, providing more photos of the park’s construction. The new Universal Orlando Resort theme park will open in May 2025. Epic Universe Overview Epic Universe features the lands Celestial Park, Dark Universe (Universal Classic Monsters), Super Nintendo World, How to … Read more
Two more new digital signs have been unveiled at Universal Orlando Resort, and screens have been added to the sign near Epic Universe. New Universal Orlando Digital Signs The sign on the corner of Epic Blvd and Destination Pkwy was the first to be unveiled. Screens have been added to the frames fanning out from … Read more
A stage is set up in Universal CityWalk Orlando for an NBC Sports “Football Night in America” live broadcast this weekend that will feature an Epic Universe sneak peek. NBC Sports Hot Set The set is at the CityWalk Plaza Stage between Vivo Italian Kitchen and the Epic Universe Preview Center. A “Hot Set” sign … Read more
A new Epic Universe store is under construction at the Orlando International Airport (MCO). Epic Universe Store Epic Universe theming is up around the storefront sometimes used as a seasonal Universal holiday store, suggesting Universal has signed a longer contract with MCO for the space. It’s located next to the regular Universal Studios Store in … Read more
The first of several new Universal Orlando Resort signs has been installed near Epic Universe. New Universal Orlando Sign at Epic Universe This sign is on the corner of Epic Blvd and Destination Pkwy, not far from the new elevated traffic circle guests will use to enter Epic Universe. The sign has a similar design … Read more
Team Members at Universal Orlando are getting an upgrade with a brand new nametag design in early 2025. New Universal Orlando Team Member Nametags An update was recently shared on UOTMLife’s Instagram revealing the new “Stargazer” nametag design. According to the post, the design “celebrates all of our parks, with artwork featuring our park icons” … Read more
Last evening, Universal Studios Japan held a Donkey Kong Country Eve Ceremony to celebrate the expansion of its Super Nintendo World. Universal Studios Japan is the first to have Donkey Kong Country, a new land of the Super Nintendo World expansion. However, when Epic Universe opens in Florida in May 2025, it will also have … Read more
With the imminent opening of Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort, on top of all the resort currently offers, many Walt Disney World fans may be more than a little curious as to what is going on down the road. Unfortunately, Disney Vacation Club members may often feel stuck going to Disney Parks and other … Read more
