The Boring Company, founded and owned by Elon Musk, might build an underground system for Universal Orlando Resort. The proposed underground development would help connect Universal Orlando Resort properties, including Epic Universe, which is miles away from the core Universal properties. The Boring Company has been selected by the Shingle Creek Transit and Utility Community … Read more
The refurbishment of Fyre Drill, a How to Train Your Dragon water ride at Epic Universe, has been extended from one week to two. The ride’s closure began on February 1. Fyre Drill Refurbishment It was originally set to reopen on February 8 but the Universal Orlando Resort calendar now states it will be closed … Read more
Eight months after officially opening, Universal Epic Universe is still not operating at full capacity, Comcast executives confirmed with todays earnings report. Despite this, the park was still the driving force behind a 22% revenue increase for the company’s theme park division last quarter. Epic Universe Capacity During Thursday’s earnings report call, Comcast CFO Jason … Read more
Comcast released their fourth quarter 2025 earnings, including $2.9 billion in revenue for Universal theme parks. This is up 22% from Q4 2024 thanks to Epic Universe, which opened in May 2025. Universal Theme Park Revenue The adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) for theme parks increased 24% to $1.035 billion. Comcast’s … Read more
On a recent visit to Universal’s Epic Universe, we came across a new plush inspired by the Fantastic Beasts series. Fantastic Beasts Erumpent Plush – $40 This new plush is inspired by an Erumpent, a large rhino-like creature first depicted in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Part 1, and again in the later film … Read more
After being stuck for multiple days, Stardust Racers has reopened at Epic Universe. Both trains “valleyed,” meaning they failed to make it over a hill and dropped backwards into a valley, where they were stuck. Stardust Racers The failure may have been related to unusually high winds in the Orlando area on Sunday, January 18. … Read more
Family of guest who died after riding Revenge of the Mummy hires attorney Ben Crump, 2026 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival details announced including Garden Rock Concert Lineup, and Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry at Epic Universe reaches capacity before noon in January — all this and more in today’s daily recap … Read more
Despite being a Wednesday in the middle of January, Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry appears to have reached capacity sometime around 11 AM on January 21. Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry at Capacity The ride appears on the app as “at capacity” at the time of writing, meaning no … Read more
Advertisements for theme parks aren’t new; they’re a common occurrence. What is less common, however, is an ad that gets fans really talking online and rallying around the messaging, which is the case for a new ad from Universal Orlando Resort. New Universal Orlando Resort Ad What fans are clamoring about with this new advertisement … Read more
Florida man shot at Uber driver after being picked up from Walt Disney World employee parking lot, Nightfall Glow Electrical Parade will be retired soon in Tokyo Disneyland, and a first look at WALL-E and EVE in new Disney Cruise Line musical — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, January 19, … Read more
Aerial photographer bioreconstruct has shared some photos of how Epic Universe has to recover Stardust Racers trains stuck on the track: with a crane. Stardust Racers Trains Stuck in Valley Gusty winds blew through the Orlando area yesterday, January 18, and Stardust Racers was hit with enough force that both trains became stuck in a … Read more
Trains on both tracks of Stardust Racers at Epic Universe got stuck on Sunday, January 18, forcing the attraction to close for the day. It remains closed on Monday and we don’t know when it will reopen. Stardust Racers Closed Due to Double Valley Universal guests shared photos and videos of both trains “valleyed,” meaning … Read more
Celebrate 100 Years of Pooh Bear on Winnie the Pooh Day, New Jersey man refuses to leave Disney World bar, and aerial view of Piston Peak National Park reveals first concrete forms at Walt Disney World— all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, January 18, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for … Read more
In an update to the Early Park Admission policies for Epic Universe, guests will soon be able to experience select attractions in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic and How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk up to one hour before park opening. Early Entry Attractions Through the end … Read more
Concrete has been added to the Epic Universe fireworks launch. Thanks to aerial pictures from @bioreconstruct, we have a look at what could mean a new show for the park. Epic Universe Fireworks Launch Pad Concrete has been poured over a small patch of the Epic Universe fireworks launch peninsula. Utility work is also occurring … Read more
A Florida family says they were left “shaken up” after allegedly being accused of shoplifting in an incident involving their autistic 7-year-old daughter during their visit to Epic Universe, according to a new report from PEOPLE. While visiting Super Nintendo World, a major draw for their daughter due to her “fixation” of Mario, the family … Read more
