A new Toothless light-up popcorn bucket from “How to Train Your Dragon” has appeared at a popcorn cart at Universal Studios Hollywood. We previously spotted it at Universal Orlando Resort. Toothless Light-Up Popcorn Bucket- $42.99 If you are an avid popcorn bucket collector, we’ve got good news for you. Today, we spotted a brand new … Read more
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
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
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 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
A new Toothless light-up popcorn bucket from “How to Train Your Dragon” has appeared at a popcorn cart at Universal Studios Florida. Toothless Light-Up Popcorn Bucket- $29.99 If you are an avid popcorn bucket collector, we’ve got good news for you. Today, we spotted a brand new popcorn bucket featuring Toothless from the animated movie … Read more
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” from Illumination Entertainment had its wide release on April 5, and is already shattering records. The Mario brand’s first major cinematic outing in decades passed “Frozen 2” to hold the record for highest-grossing global opening weekend of any animated film in history. This makes the Super Mario opening the overall … Read more
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 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 Destinations & Experiences have filed trademarks for the names of three new Epic Universe hotels that no longer use the standard possessive apostrophe of other Universal Orlando Resort hotels. Twitter user @CygnusParkYT was the first to notice the trademarks and the change. These three resort hotels would be connected to or near Epic Universe, … Read 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 include a Universal Classic Monsters land, How to Train Your Dragon land, and … Read more
Universal has debuted a new logo for the upcoming Epic Universe theme park at Universal Orlando Resort. The new logo contains a different starry backdrop inside the compass. The golden compass has less defined detail and the text is much larger. Another notable change, as compared to the previous logo below, is that it reads … Read more
Photographer bioreconstruct has shared more aerial photos of Epic Universe construction. Epic Universe will be a new Universal Orlando Resort theme park, scheduled to open in the summer of 2025. So far, the only land officially announced for the park is Super Nintendo World. The other rumored lands are “How to Train Your Dragon,” Universal Classic Monsters, and … Read more
Photographer bioreconstruct has shared another round of aerial photos of Epic Universe construction on Twitter. Epic Universe will be a new Universal Orlando Resort theme park, scheduled to open in the summer of 2025. It will have its own Super Nintendo World. Other details haven’t been officially announced, but the other lands are rumored to … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has officially announced their plans to finance, construct, and operate a SunRail station at the Orange County Convention Center, very near the site of Universal’s upcoming Epic Universe park. Through the creation of the new Shingle Creek Transit Utility Community Development District, Universal Orlando Resort will join with Orlando’s Right Rail Coalition … Read more
Today at the UBS Global TMT Conference in New York City, NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell confirmed that Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s third theme park will be opened in the summer of 2025. During a question and answer session, Shell stated “We’re right on track. Literally right on track.” Although he didn’t say exactly when Epic … Read more