Epic Universe Will Have 'Next Generation of Robotics Drone Technology'

At the Bank of America Media, Communications and Entertainment Conference, Mark Woodbury, CEO of Universal Destinations & Experiences, spoke about the upcoming Epic Universe theme park scheduled to open at Universal Orlando Resort in 2025. Woodbury referenced new drone technology will be used at the park. “It’s the most technologically advanced park we’ve ever done,” … Read more

Epic Universe to Use Facial Recognition, Will Be 'Most Technologically Advanced' Universal Theme Park

Super Nintendo World Universal Studios Hollywood

Epic Universe will be Universal’s “most technologically advanced park,” Universal Destinations & Experiences CEO Mark Woodbury said on Thursday (via The Hollywood Reporter). Woodbury spoke about the new Universal Orlando Resort theme park at the Bank of America Media, Communications and Entertainment Conference. Epic Universe will use “facial recognition, photo validation technology” that will allow … Read more

New Epic Universe Trademarks Reveal Names of Frankenstein Ride, 'Astropub,' and More

Universal Destinations & Experiences has filed several trademarks potentially for Epic Universe attractions. Epic Universe will be a new park at Universal Orlando Resort and is expected to open in summer 2025. Though only Super Nintendo World has been confirmed, rumored lands for Epic Universe include a Universal Classic Monsters land, How to Train Your Dragon land, … Read more

PHOTOS: Super Nintendo World Gets Escalator Entrance, Dragon Statue Painted, and More Visible During Epic Universe Construction

Twitter user @bioreconstruct has shared another aerial view of Epic Universe construction. The new Universal Orlando Resort theme park is scheduled to open in the summer of 2025 with IP-based lands, as well as some original attractions. General Epic Universe Construction The only confirmed land for Epic Universe is Super Nintendo World (bottom left of … Read more

Epic Universe Contractors Previously Worked on Hogwarts, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Toothless Model, and Jurassic World Figures

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey facade, Hogwarts, at Universal Studios Hollywood

Orlando Business Journal has compiled a list of firms hired by Universal Orlando Resort for the construction of the upcoming Epic Universe theme park. Epic Universe Construction Contractors The contractors have filed over 130 documents with Orange County between May 1 and May 3. Most of the notices expire in December 2025, but Epic Universe … Read more

Universal Studios Florida Continues Construction on New Nighttime Spectacular

The Universal Studios Florida lagoon remains partially drained as work on the deck supporting its nighttime spectaculars continues. Although details are scarce, a brand-new show has been confirmed. Universal Studios Florida Receiving New Nighttime Spectacular “Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration” concluded its roughly five-year run in March to clear the way for a new experience. The … Read more

Universal Files Patent for New Safety Restraint System

Universal Destinations & Experiences recently filed a patent for a new and updated safety restraint system, Orlando Business Journal shared. The patent is for the “Support Bar Mounted System and Method of Minimum Close Indication for Ride Vehicle.” It describes a crossbar-shaped restraint and a system that can detect if the restraint has reached its … Read more

Infrastructure Plans Revealed for Universal Orlando Resort's Epic Universe

Universal Orlando Resort's Epic Universe is putting in a giant traffic circle to help with traffic.

A giant, elevated traffic circle is being constructed in addition to a road extension for just over $300 million in Orange County, Florida. Local leadership hopes it will help alleviate expected traffic to Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe opening in summer 2025. Traffic Circle Concept Rendering The planned road improvements will extend Kirkman Road 1.7 … Read more

Universal Files Patent for Potential Epic Universe Carousel

Patent diagram showing two carousel circles connected to each other

Universal Destinations & Experiences filed a patent that seems to give us a look at the upcoming Epic Universe carousel attraction, Orlando Business Journal shared. Universal’s Carousel Patent The patent is for “Choreographed Ride Systems and Methods,” and describes a free-moving carousel ride system with more mobility both vertically and horizontally. One figure shows two … Read more

Universal Files Curse of the Werewolf, Hiccup's Wing Gliders, Starfall Racers, and More Trademarks Reportedly for New Epic Universe Theme Park

Epic Universe concept art

Universal Destinations & Experiences has filed several trademarks potentially for Epic Universe attractions. Epic Universe will be a new park at Universal Orlando Resort and is expected to open in summer 2025. Though only Super Nintendo World has been confirmed, rumored lands include a Universal Classic Monsters land, How to Train Your Dragon land, and … Read more