Epic Universe merchandise continues to become available at Universal Orlando as the opening date for the new theme park approaches.
Universal Orlando Resort has released a new ad, “Welcome to the Four Parks of Universal Orlando Resort,” spotlighting Epic Universe, Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay. The ad starts by featuring the Universal Orlando Resort logo on a galaxy-themed background. It transitions to a flyover clip of a water taxi traveling through … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood revealed more details about Universal Fan Fest Nights featuring Star Trek, Dungeons & Dragons, Back to the Future One Piece, and Jujutsu Kaisen. During the new after-hours event, guests will “Celebrate with other fans the best of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Anime like never before.” Star Trek Star Trek: Red Alert is … Read more
In addition to tickets going on sale today, Universal Studios Hollywood has announced that a Yoshi meet and greet will be offered during Universal Fan Fest Nights this spring. Yoshi Meet and Greet at Universal Fan Fest Nights According to the Universal Studios Hollywood website, the Super Nintendo World offerings during the event will celebrate … Read more
Tickets are now on sale for the upcoming Universal Fan Fest Nights event, taking place on select nights from April 25 through May 18, 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood. Tickets on Sale for Universal Fan Fest Nights This is a brand-new event celebrating the best of sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, and anime, and includes experiences themed … Read more
A Donkey Kong meet and greet in Epic Universe has been added to the character encounter page on the official website of Universal Orlando Resort. Donkey Kong Meet and Greet When Super Nintendo World in Epic Universe opens in May 2025, guests will be able to meet Donkey Kong. The official Universal website states: You’ll … Read more
Aerial photographer bioreconstruct flew over Epic Universe on January 17, providing an updated look at the newest construction as it nears completion. The new Universal Orlando Resort theme park will open in May 2025, and the nearby Stella Nova resort opened this past week. All photographs courtesy of bioreconstruct, whom you can follow on both YouTube and … Read more
Universal Stella Nova Resort has opened its doors to guests with brand-new Epic Universe merchandise in its gift shop. The new hotel is located near Epic Universe, alongside Universal Terra Luna Resort, which opens in March. Stella Nova also has some Epic Universe merch previously released at the Epic Universe Preview Center in Universal CityWalk. … Read more
With the opening of the Donkey Kong Country expansion to Super Nintendo World, guests can now meet Donkey Kong in Universal Studios Japan. Donkey Kong Meet and Greet Donkey Kong will meet with guests daily outside of his treehouse, next to Jungle Beat Shakes. Stanchions are set up in front of a platform in front … Read more
The gift shop in Donkey Kong Country at Universal Studios Japan is Funky’s Fly ‘n’ Buy. It’s inspired by Funky Kong’s shop of the same name from Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. Funky’s Fly ‘n’ Buy The gift shop resembles a cartoon-ish airplane sitting in the jungle. The side of the fuselage is open, with … Read more
Donkey Kong Country opened at Universal Studios Japan this week and guests can now ride Mine-Cart Madness. The new coaster emulates a Donkey Kong video game, with guests riding mine carts that appear to jump tracks. Mine-Cart Madness Guests enter Mine-Cart Madness through an overgrown temple. They board a train of mine carts and pass … Read more
Donkey Kong Country has officially opened as an expansion of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan. A small opening ceremony was held at the new land’s entrance to welcome guests into the world. Donkey Kong Country Grand Opening Ceremony J.L. Bonnier, President and CEO of Universal Studios Japan, and Mario opened the ceremony. Bonnier … Read more
Last evening, Universal Studios Japan held a Donkey Kong Country Eve Ceremony to celebrate the expansion of its Super Nintendo World. Universal Studios Japan is the first to have Donkey Kong Country, a new land of the Super Nintendo World expansion. However, when Epic Universe opens in Florida in May 2025, it will also have … Read more
With the announcement of the opening date for Donkey Kong Country, an expansion of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan, the resort has announced two special offers. One is a ticket to guarantee entry to the new land, and the other is a passholder preview opportunity. Universal Express Pass – Donkey Kong Special A … Read more
Universal Studios Japan has updated their opening timeframe for the delayed Donkey Kong Country expansion to Super Nintendo World. Donkey Kong Country Opening Timeframe Donkey Kong Country was previously scheduled to open in the spring of 2024. They later stated the expansion was delayed and would open in the second half of 2024. Media has … Read more
The latest round of Epic Universe aerial photos by bioreconstruct on X showcase Frankenstein Manor, Stardust Racers, the Helios Grand Hotel pool, Constellation Carousel creatures, and more. Epic Universe Construction Bioreconstruct most recently flew over the park on October 24. When we last shared a construction update from bio, construction was recovering from Hurricane Milton. … Read more
