PHOTOS, VIDEO: Epic Universe Officially Opens With Super Nintendo World, Harry Potter, How to Train Your Dragon, and Universal Monsters Portal Ceremonies

A circular, ornate tunnel entrance at Epic Universe with a golden sign: "We, my friends, have dragons!" Two people walk inside.

Each portal of Universal Epic Universe held a special opening ceremony featuring characters, smoke, music, and pyrotechnics on opening day, May 22. Epic Universe Opening The celebration began with green and gold fireworks behind Universal Helios Grand Hotel. A narrator welcomed travelers to Epic Universe for this “historic day” before introducing Steven Spielberg. The filmmaker’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Super Nintendo World Decor Added to Exterior of Universal Studios Store Expansion at CityWalk Orlando

Entrance to Super Nintendo World at CityWalk Orlando, featuring Mario art and a colorful Universal Studios Store facade.

Progress continues on the Universal Studios Store expansion in Universal CityWalk Orlando, with Nintendo characters and logos for Super Nintendo World added to the exterior. Nintendo Characters Added to Universal Studios Store On Monday, flats were added on top of the yellow exterior walls. Each one was painted yellow to match their background. Here, near … Read more