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
Construction has begun at the back of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic in Epic Universe, potentially the first sign of an expansion to the land. Wizarding World of Harry Potter Construction Aerial photos by @bioreconstruct on X show the empty expansion pad behind Place Cachée. The space has no grass … Read more
Work continues between Super Nintendo World and Celestial Park at Epic Universe as Universal prepares for an expansion. Epic Universe Construction Aerial photographer @bioreconstruct shared photos of expansion pads being developed at Universal Epic Universe. Crews began preparing this site next to Super Nintendo World earlier this month. There haven’t been big changes to the … Read more
Disney breaks record for largest gingerbread house with replica Home Alone house, DVC Top of the World Lounge opening fireworks viewing reservations for the first time, and we review the new sake cocktails from the refurbished Garden House kiosk at EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, December … Read more
Five more lawsuits have recently been filed against Universal and Mack Rides, the company responsible for designing and creating Stardust Racers at Epic Universe. Lawsuits Each of the five lawsuits claim individuals suffered injuries after riding the attraction. They also allege negligence in the ride’s design, operation, maintenance, and control. Each plaintiff in the lawsuits … Read more
The government has fined Universal over $11,000 after an employee received an electrical shock and severe injuries during maintenance on Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry in Epic Universe. Team Member Severely Injured The employee was “severely shocked” by a 480-volt busbar, Florida Politics reports. According to OSHA records, the shock caused a … Read more
A new trademark may offer a hint at a future Epic Universe nighttime show. While the Universal theme park is known for its spectacular night lighting, the closest thing it has to a nighttime spectacular is the Cosmos Fountain Show. Universal indicated they are “still looking into” fireworks. Universal Celestial Goodnight Universal Celestial Goodnight may … Read more
Aerial photos posted by @bioreconstruct on X reveal the beginning stages of work on one of the expansion pads in Epic Universe. Epic Universe Expansion Karen Irwin, President and COO of Universal Orlando Resort, said earlier this year, “We’re already planning for the next thing at Epic.” That plan now appears to be in action with … Read more
Just days after new details emerged in a final report, the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala and Universal have reached an “amicable resolution.” Zavala was found unresponsive and later died after riding Stardust Racers in Epic Universe. ‘Amicable Resolution’ in Stardust Racers Death As we previously reported, Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, 32, was unconscious after riding … Read more
The Epic Universe expansion permit Universal filed last month has been moved to review — and a note designating it for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has been added. Wizarding World Permit As we previously reported, the Orange County permit is for “New Construction,” specifically “Site Utilities and Foundation Work” at 1001 Epic Blvd, Orlando, … Read more
Disney Legend and former Imagineer Joe Rohde had the opportunity to talk to some Universal Epic Universe creatives and shared his notes from their presentation. Joe Rohde Discusses Epic Universe “Last night I was invited by the legendary Bob Rogers to his annual legends dinner,” Rohde explained on Instagram. “I arrived on time, which turned … Read more
