The Gothic-style Dark Universe umbrella used by Team Members in Dark Universe at Epic Universe is now available for purchase online. Dark Universe Umbrella – $48 Team members use these black pagoda-style umbrellas for shade (and vibes) throughout the Universal Monsters land. It matches their all-black costumes, which are meant to appear like lab assistants, … Read more
Disney and Universal earned several nominations and took home some wins at the 4th annual Las Culturistas Culture Awards. The parody awards ceremony is spun off from the Las Culturistas podcast hosted by Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers. Disney and Universal Wins at Las Culturistas Culture Awards Universal Helios Grand Hotel at Epic Universe won … Read more
Orange County recently celebrated some record-setting months of tourist-tax collections, including the highest ever collections for the month of June. Orange County Tourist Tax Specifically in Orange County, Florida, there is a tourist development tax placed on hotel stays and other short-term rentals that last for under six months. The tax, which totals 6%, is … Read more
See all the merchandise (with prices) available at Hiccup’s Work Shop in How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk at Epic Universe. About Hiccup’s Work Shop Hiccup’s Work Shop is the exit gift shop for Hiccup’s Wing Gliders. The store focuses on a wide variety of merchandise related to the characters and dragons … Read more
A complimentary Burning Blade Tavern button is now available for Universal Orlando Annual Passholders — the third in the Epic Universe-themed series. UOAP Burning Blade Tavern Button Celebrating Dark Universe, one of the lands in Epic Universe, this circular UOAP button features the tavern’s burning windmill. The blades of the windmill are pictured aflame against a … Read more
The most recent injury report for the Florida theme parks has been released, revealing guests at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort have experienced medical incidents while riding Stardust Racers, the Liberty Square Riverboat, and more. Disney and Universal Injury Report All of the major theme parks in Florida are required to self-report guest … Read more
Universal Orlando has announced that music from Celestial Park will be available on streaming platforms tonight (tomorrow morning). Celestial Park Music Release Tonight In a post on Instagram, Universal has announced the surprise Celestial Park music release of three songs from the official Celestial Park soundtrack. All three Celestial Park songs are dropping tonight, July … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has now revealed that the third button in the Epic Universe series will be inspired by The Burning Blade Tavern. Epic Universe UOAP Button Series Universal Orlando Resort recently teased a new UOAP button that we speculated might be part of the Epic Universe series. Earlier this year, Universal released Epic Universe … Read more
In a developing news story, a pair of Universal Orlando Resort buses has caught fire outside of Epic Universe. Universal Bus Fire Update: Since originally posting this story, Universal officials have confirmed the fire was quickly extinguished and no injuries were reported. In a statement to WESH2 News, they added, “We’re grateful to the Orange … Read more
Universal Destinations & Experiences continues to tease expansions to its newest park, Epic Universe. Epic Universe Expansion Space Epic Universe had its grand opening on May 22, 2025. Mark Woodbury, Chairman and CEO of Universal Destinations & Experiences, said in an interview from inside Celestial Park, “What you can’t see sitting here are all the … Read more
The Discover Universal Blog shared a full guide to the lore of Celestial Park, the central “world” of the newest Universal Orlando Resort theme park, Epic Universe. Celestial Park: The Portals & Residents Discovery Universal Blog senior editor Nicole Wills sat down with assistant creative director JC Cloward and show producer Gina Scheraldi to talk … Read more
It seems guests are already preparing to celebrate holidays at Epic Universe, as single day tickets for both Thanksgiving and the week after Christmas have already sold out. Epic Universe Tickets Sold Out When checking the single day ticket availability calendar for Epic Universe, guests may notice that a few days in November and December … Read more
New headbands themed to two Fantastic Beasts are now available in Epic Universe. We found the headbands in Other Worlds Mercantile is in Celestial Park. Pygmy Puff Headband – $30 The first new headband is inspired by Pygmy Puffs — the cute and fluffy round “Fantastic Beasts” creatures. Each fluffy “ear” resembles a small Pygmy Puff. Both … Read more
Signage and posters have been added around Darkmoor to advertise the Monster Makeup Experience in Dark Universe at Epic Universe. New Monster Makeup Experience Signage Guests wanting to channel their inner monster can reserve the Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience at Epic Universe, which involves professional makeup artists transforming guests into a monster of their choice … Read more
According to Team Members, Universal Orlando Resort is planning to utilize modified seats on Stardust Racers in Epic Universe to accommodate larger guests. Stardust Racers Modified Seats As it stands, Stardust Racers doesn’t have the most restrictive seats for a theme park ride, but it can be a tight fit for some guests. The coaster … Read more
Since our initial restaurant review, The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant has added a new Thai Boba beverage, and we returned to give it a comprehensive taste test. Blue Dragon Thai Boba with Dalgona Coffee Foam – $12 Hokkaido milk tea powder, vanilla almond milk, black sugar syrup, coffee boba, and Dalgona coffee foam One important … Read more