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Further Details Unveiled About Headlining Attraction In Wizarding World Ministry of Magic At Universal Epic Universe!

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UPDATE April 19 – Work continues to progress on Universal Epic Universe which is set to open in summer 2025. In a new video construction update posted to YouTube by Theme Park Stop all the latest developments are discussed regarding the progress in each of the lands.

One of the most interesting points to note is that at timestamp 6:15 we get to see further details about the main attraction in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter The Minstry of Magic which is expected to be called Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry. Captured in a TikTok video, what is thought to be one of the ride vehicles for this attraction may have been seen being transported along the Highway. Simtec Systems GMBH is the contractor that is listed in the notice of Commencement and appeared quite visibly on the side of the container.

We hear further details about the ride vehicles for this main attraction which are thought to be large elevator style vehicles sitting on top of a motion base which will run along a track. They are described as being like the elevator vehicles for Tower of Terror but sat on a simulator base like Star Tours whilst running along a track like The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman.

At timestamp 7:21 a patent is explained showing the ride vehicle  which will be capable of not only three accesses of movement (rotational- pitch, roll and yaw) but it will also have the ability to go up and down.

March 29 – After the big announcement from Universal yesterday regarding New Coaster, Show and More Revealed for How to Train Your Dragon land at Epic Universe, we are still buzzing with excitement.

In a new video posted to YouTube by Amusement Insider we get to see further footage of testing on the new Hiccup’s Wing Gliders in How To Train Your Dragon land. We look forward to the next official announcement from Universal.

March 26 – In the new construction video update posted to YouTube by Theme Park Stop we get to see all the latest developments at the highly anticipated Universal Epic Universe which is slated to open in summer 2025.

We have pulled out the highlights and have included timestamps to the video where necessary.

How To Train Your Dragon Isle of Burke –  The boat ride which is expected to be called Fyre Drill has been intentionally filled with water and testing is expected to begin very soon.

At timestamp 1:46 we can see that a human figure has been added to the short show scene directly preceding the first launch of the roller coaster which is expected to be called Hiccups Wing Gliders. Another animatronic is expected to be positioned just before the second launch.

At timestamp 2:20 we get to see a range of dragon houses in a staging area which will be added to the land.

Dark Universe – the portal has received a dark purple color. Work is beginning on pathways throughout the land and the circular courtyard outside the lands main dark ride, Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment. At timestamp 4:33 video footage can be seen showing testing on the Curse of The Werewolf spinning roller coaster.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Ministry of Magic – scaffolding continues to be removed revealing paintwork on the Parisian buildings which feature throughout the land. At timestamp 5:18 we get to see the addition of a Fantastic Beasts inspired mural on one of the buildings. The streets and sidewalks are now being paved.

Super Nintendo World – The entrance to Yoshi’s Adventure is nearly complete at the bottom of Mount Beanpole. There has been the addition of a number of piranha plants added to the attraction as can be seen in the photo by Bioreconstruct at timestamp 6:28.

Celestial Park – rock work continues to be formed in front of the headlining Starfall Racers roller coaster and further color is added to the comet feature. At timestamp 7:32 we get to see the aerial video footage captured by WESH 2 showing Starfall Racers testing.

The dome structure for Constellation Carousel has now arrived on site in preparation to be added on top. Work continues on the hotels with progress having been made on the tiling for the Terra Luna Hotel. 

March 24 – It’s certainly all go at Universal Epic Universe as we continue to see huge progress being made on this highly anticipated new theme park which is opening in 2025.

We now get to see an update on the How To Train Your Dragon boat ride which is expected to be called Fyre Drill. In new photos posted to Twitter by Bioreconstruct we get to see the first boat as well as cannons and water is now running.

 

March 19 – It’s certainly all go at Universal Epic Universe as we continue to see huge progress being made on this highly anticipated new theme park which is opening in 2025.

In a new video posted to YouTube by Coaster Studios we get to see footage of two major roller coasters testing at Universal Epic Universe. The MACK Rides swing launch, Curse of the Werewolf roller coaster in the Dark Universe Land and Intamin multi-launch, How To Train Your Dragon roller coaster in How To Train Your Dragon Isle of Burke have both now begun test runs which is very exciting to see.

Also in the video embedded above you can see how a number of other areas of Universal Epic Universe currently look including; Starfall Racers, Burning Blade Tavern, Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, How To Train Your Dragon Portal, How To Train Your Dragon, Great Hall Restaurant, Super Nintendo World, Donkey Kong Mine Kart Madness, Donkey Kong Waterfall, Mount Beanpole, Universal’s Stella Nova Resort, Universal’s Terra Luna Resort and the Universal Helios Grand Hotel.

In another video which was posted to YouTube yesterday (March 18) we get to see the headlining duel launching roller coaster Starfall Racers testing. Currently it only appears that they are testing one of the two tracks.

March 17 – In another update from Epic Universe this week, we get to see the official unveiling of the vehicles for the Yoshi Adventure ride which will be located in Super Nintendo World.

This unveiling can be seen below in the video posted to YouTube by WESH 2 News. The vibrant red, blue and green ride carts have now been uncovered. It is also confirmed in the video that Universal is already working on expansions for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World.

It is very exciting to see the concept art and permit information coming to life at Universal Epic Universe and we will continue to update you on further elements as they are made.

March 13 – It has been a very exciting week so far for Universal fans as we have seen the new trains revealed for the headlining roller coaster, Starfall Racers.

In a new video posted to YouTube by Theme Park Stop we get to see further footage of these new trains and other interesting details.

The Starfall Racers trains are confirmed to have 20 seats in total, 5 cars of 4 seats and as the two trains will be deployed simultaneously that is a total of 40 riders at a time. The trains are expected to feature LED lights and due to the confirmation from Universal that Starfall Racers will not have an external track lighting, the trains will appear to be comets shooting across the nights sky which should create a very exciting spectacle.

The rumor that Starfall Racers would include on-ride audio has been confirmed on the official Universal Orlando Resort website, “Race along an inverted crisscross, known as the “Celestial Spin” in a dazzling display of blazing colors and ethereal music.“

Although the composer for Celestial Park has not yet been confirmed, it is rumored that it will contain an all new soundtrack specifically created for the land. We assume this will include the on-ride audio for Starfall Racers.

The very exciting element to draw your attention to from these new aerial photos of the trains for Starfall Racers is the Easter Egg which looks to be from Back To The Future in the form of a flux capacitor.

In the new video posted to YouTube by Theme Park Stop which is embedded above this can be seen at timestamp 2:30. Although it is currently covered in a blue protective film, the shape looks to be very similar to the flux capacitor and this would certainly be a very cool addition.

March 11 – For many Universal fans, the headlining roller coaster, Starfall Racers, will be top of their to-do list at Universal Epic Universe when it opens in 2025.

In a very exciting new set of photo posted to Twitter by Bioreconstruct  we get to see the train for Starfall Racers on the track from a number of different positions. 

We can see from the photo that Starfall Racers will use the overhead lap bar restraints now common on new MACK rides roller coasters such as Copperhead Strike at Carowinds and ICON at Pleasure Beach Resort. We are currently unsure whether Universal will opt to include the car at the back of its trains with modified seats to accommodate larger riders but indeed hope that they do.

It also appears that the trains are covered in dots all over the nose cone and on the side of the cars which are likely lights to illuminate the roller coaster at night as is the case with Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida. Coupled with the interstellar colors purple, red and orange this roller coaster is set to look amazing in the dark.

Do you like the trains for Starfall Racers? Should Universal opt for the modified seats at the back of the roller coaster? Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a comment below or on our Facebook page.

March 6 – These certainly continue to be extremely exciting times for Universal fans as work continues on construction on Universal Epic Universal. 

In the newly released construction updates video posted to YouTube by Theme Park Stop with photos from Bioreconstruct we get to see all the latest developments there have been on the highly anticipated Universal Epic Universe coming to Orlando in 2025.

Here are the highlights from each of the four lands:

How To Train Your Dragon Isle Of Berk – Water sprayer effects appear to have been added alongside the track on certain sections of the How To Train Your Dragon roller coaster as it seems to skate along the water. The conveyor belt has been installed on the load and unload platform for the lands outdoor family boat ride and an image of one of the potential boat vehicles for this ride can be glimpsed behind the pump room at timestamp 2:52.

Work continues on the dragon houses which will sit on top of the central retail location.

Super Nintendo World – we get to see the colorful ride vehicles for Yoshi’s Adventure being uncovered at timestamp 4:12. In the Donkey Kong Country mini land further theming details have been added including the palm tree icon and temple ruins features. Work continues on the facade for Bowsers Fortress.

Dark Universe – we get to see the brown and gold portal ring and now await the addition of the expected phrase “It’s Alive It’s Alive” from the classic Frankenstein film.

At timestamp 8:41 we can see one of the roller coaster trains sitting on the track by the maintenance building which is being used for testing. It is still covered in a black and white protective layer so we await them to be removed to get a full look at these cars for the Curse of the Werewolf spinning roller coaster.

Wizarding World of Harry Potter Ministry of Magic – we can see the mural based on a 1920s perfume advert at the entrance coming to life, further color is being added to the buildings and landscaping is also taking place.

Celestial Park – further pumps have been added to the main fountain which appear to have been laid in a star shape. Jagged rock work will provide the base for the waterfall which flows into the main fountain. Work on a new bar rumored to be named Celus Tiki is now underway and the splash pad which is expected to be called Astronomica has had its fountains partially buried.

Work continues on the extended queue for the lands headlining roller coaster Starfall Racers.

The Grand Helios Hotel is getting further work done on its dome which will be its rooftop bar and the pool is being shaped. The colorful tiles are being installed on the Terra Luna resort hotel with only a small section of reflective tiles left to add on the Stella Nova hotel.

The road sign for Stella Nova Way has been added and testing of the white lights which are spread out on the face of the hotel to give the impression of a star field hav been taking place this week. 

Universal is teasing that in the coming months they will release further details and art of the inside offerings for each of the lands inside Universal Epic Universe. Construction will continue to ramp up as extensive theming is added and we see testing on all the attractions being done. We will continue to update you with developments as they occur.

Which lands and attractions are you most excited about when Universal Epic Universe opens in 2025? Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a comment below or on our Facebook page.

February 22 – In the construction updates video posted to YouTube by Theme Park Stop we get to see the latest developments at the highly anticipated Universal Epic Universe.

Here are the highlights from each of the four main lands:

Dark Universe – gravestones have been added along the pathway and pipes have been put into place for the proposed fog effects for the land. Theming details are being added including paint, aging of the walls, ornate elements to the tops of buildings and lots more trees. The Curse of the Werewolf rollercoaster continues to test and although we can see the cars they remain covered so we can not see their final colors.

Wizarding World Ministry of Magic – new painted details including plant pattern graphics and filigree style decorative elements are being added to the Parisian facades as we see more and more scaffolding being removed.

Super Nintendo World – waterproofing is taking place on Peach’s Castle and ice capped walls have been added. Huge progress has been made on Mount Beanpole where blocks, coins and a swamp can now be seen as well as clouds and the Mario flag at the top. Colorful theming elements continue to be added to the Temple wall in the Donkey Kong area.

The Yoshi Ride continues to test with weighted dummies and the colorful ride vehicles can be seen beneath their protective plastic.

How To Train Your Dragon Isle of Burke – sheep have been added as theming nearby the rollercoaster including one dragon sheep as first seen in the third How To Train Your Dragon film. Extensive landscaping has taken place at the back of the land including rows of trees as well as mulch and grass.

Prep work is taking place for the kids interactive play areas and shields have now been added to the two Viking ships.

February 17 –  The aerial views coupled with the new concept art which were recently released really shows us how this theme park is coming to life.

Mount Beanpole at Super Nintendo World has been completed. Work continues at the Curse of the Werewolf coaster and is now at its testing stage. Scaffolding is down at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic giving us clear views of the completed facades along the streets of 1920’s Wizarding Paris.

We see more colorful theming and rockwork added to How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk with testing happening on the How to Train Your Dragon ride.

The Universal Grand Helios in-park hotel at Epic Universe has seen extensive theming progress. Metallic tiles are in place on both the Stella Nova and Terra Nova hotels and the video includes new renderings of the pool area at the Stella Nova resort.

Both hotels are now open for bookings on the Universal website with information on room types and rates available. It has been confirmed that the Universal Stella Nova Resort will officially open on January 21, 2025 and the Universal Tera Luna Resort will officially open on February 25, 2025.

Universal Epic Universe, Universal

February 5 – In an exciting update, we can see that the “Curse of the Werewolf” spinning roller coaster which will be located in The Dark Universe is now testing at Universal Epic Universe.

In the video which was posted to TikTok and YouTube by @orlandothemeparkzone we can see that each train will be made up of five cars each holding four riders and look to be white and black in color. The roller coaster is set to feature multiple launches and spinning cars.

We will continue to follow construction progress on Universal Epic Universe over the following weeks and months as we head closer towards the official opening in 2025.

What are you most excited about in Universal Epic Universe? Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a comment below or on our Facebook page.

Continue reading for previous Universal Epic Universe updates…

 

January 31, 2024 – This is a momentous day for all theme park fans. Universal Orlando Resort has just released a video and posted it to YouTube showing us a whole host of new concept art for the upcoming Universal Epic Universe which is coming to the Universal Orlando Resort in 2025.

In the video which is embedded below, you get to see the detailed models of Universal Epic Universe as well as a host of new concept art which really brings each land to life. As expected, Universal has confirmed there will be five incredibly themed worlds with a total of fifty unique compelling experiences.

Guests will enter Universal Epic Universe under the Chronos which is the first portal where all the planets align and you begin your journey into Celestial Park. Celestial Park is confirmed to have beautiful landscaping, water features and dining experiences as well as three attractions; Constellation Carousel, Astronomica where you can play with dancing fountains and the headlining dual-launch coaster, Starfall Racers.

We also get to see new concept art of the 500-room onsite hotel, Universal Helios Grand Hotel in all its glory.

The five lands are now officially confirmed as: 

  • Celestial Park
  • How To Train Your Dragon Isle Of Berk
  • Dark Universe
  • The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter Ministry Of Magic: Experience moments from 1920s Paris from Fantastic Beasts and the British Ministry Of Magic
  • Super Nintendo World: Get to step into the world of Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Donkey Kong

With the opening of Universal Epic Universe, Universal are definitely trying to tap into the Disney theme park market, advertising Universal Orlando Resort as a week-long destination.

December 15, 2023 – Construction progress continues at a rapid rate at Epic Universe and thanks to a photo update from Bioreconstruct and a new video update from Theme Park Stop which is embedded below we can see the work which has been done on each of the lands at Epic Universe. 

Firstly, work is happening on the cascading waterfalls which will greet guests as they enter through gates of Epic Universe in the central section expected to be Celestial Park. At timestamp 2:08 we get to see images from new permits which show the ride vehicles for the carousel. A ram, a rabbit, a horse and a gondola vehicle seem to be apparent. Nozzles for the splash pad area outside of the carousel have been installed with a new trademarked name “Astronomica” expected to be the name for this area.

Further work continues on STARFALL Racers, the dual track roller coaster in the central hub where the comet surrounded by celestial rings has seen the front section being enclosed. What looks like a safety wall is being installed on one of the near miss moments.

In the Dark Universe land, spinning roller coaster cars for the Curse of the Werewolf roller coaster are covered and are currently waiting to be installed on the ride.

In How To Train Your Dragon Isle of Berk, the portal plate is being installed. In a very exciting development, at timestamp 7:45 you can see the first footage of one of the two Skyfly rides being tested.

In Super Nintendo World all of the ride vehicles for Yoshi’s Adventure have now been installed. New details have been recently released for Mine Cart Madness roller coaster with the first version of this attraction set to debut at Universal Studios Japan in spring 2024. Guest will be blasted out of barrel canon and zoom through the jungle in order to protect the golden banana. It is expected to include a range of interactive experiences using powerup bands.

With Universal fans already waiting to hear news of possible expansion plans for Epic Universe, the latesr rumor is that the Wizarding World may be the first to receive a phase 2 expansion. It is expected that Universal will offer a Great Hall dinner experience at the right back side of land. This new offering which is rumored to open in summer 2026 would use just a small section of the potential expansion space in this area.

In this rumored new experience, guests would be diners and eat within the Great Hall. Special effects would be included to enhance the storytelling of this experience. We await further details on this new rumored expansion experience and will update you when further details are announced.

At the end of the video timestamp 15:34 footage can be seen of the Epic Universe hotels. We will continue to update you on further developments regarding the construction progress of Epic Universe over the coming weeks and months.

 

UPDATE December 1 – The big news surrounds newly trademarked names in the Wizarding World and dummy ride testing beginning in the Dark Universe and How To Train Your Dragon land. 

Firstly, “Wizarding World of Harry Potter Ministry Of Magic” is expected to be the name of this land at Epic Universe. Warner Bros has filed a whole host of new trademark names which are expected to be used within the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Ministry Of Magic land.

“Harry Potter And The Battle At The Ministry” is the trademarked name which is rumored to be for the main dark ride set within the Ministry of Magic. “Tour En Floo” is another trademarked name assumed to be for the exit gift shop which is supposedly being themed as a travel agency around the Floo network.

“Le Cirque Arcanus” is assumed to be for a live stage show which is set to be themed around the circus from the second Fantastic Beasts film.

“Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique” is the name for the land’s wand shop, “Patisserie Matagot” will be a small bakery and “Les Galeries Mirifiques” is expected to be the name for a department store in the middle of the land. “Cafe L’Air De La Sirene” and “Le Gobelet Noir” will be quick service restaurants and “Bar Moonshine” will be a small bar.

“Mademoiselle Malkin’s” will be the name of the Wizarding World’s robe and clothing shop with “K.Rammelle” expected to be the name of the candy store.

Windows are being installed in the tall Parisian building facades.

The key developments in the rest of Epic Universe include testing in the Dark Universe land. At timestamp 3:53 you get to see photos within the video which show a ride vehicle with dummies on what is expected to be a Wolfman roller coaster and rumor has it that testing has started.  

Dummy testing is also taking place on both the Sky Fly rides in the How To Train Your Dragon land where photos show every seat is filled (timestamp 6:06).

The rumored show is expected to be called The Untrainable Dragon and will be similar to the show which debuted at Universal Studios Beijing featuring actors, large scale puppets, drumming and more.

In Super Nintendo World, there is exciting news as the Yoshi shaped ride vehicles are now on the track for Yoshi’s Adventure (timestamp 9:08).

Work also continues on the central section of Epic Universe which is expected to be named Celestial Park and on the Epic Universe hotels.

Continue reading for previous updates…

 

October 16 – The last two days has seen a huge photo update posted to Twitter by Bioreconstruct and we are taking the highlights of these to show you the current progress that has been made on Epic Universe. It is amazing to see how this highly anticipated park is coming together with developments being made on all areas. Here we focus on the How To Train Your Dragon Land.

 

 

Here is an aerial overview of the current state of How To Train Your Dragon land in Epic Universe including the theater building which is believed to have a show similar to Universal Studios Beijing.

It is exciting to see how the station and first launch are progressing on the roller coaster. Interestingly, although the beams appear to be wood they are actually steel being painted to look like wood.

Further work continues in How To Train Your Dragon Land including the base coat painting of the roller coaster tunnel as well as sculpting and rock work. There also appears to be fencing which could mean testing is underway on the roller coaster and spinning rides.

Painting is taking place on the Viking ship and work continues on what is expected to be a shop. The structural frame is being added for rock work on the Great Hall restaurant.

Here is a look at the boat ride construction including walls with completed theming and the load/unload ramp is removed.

Work continues on the Isle of Berk, with the construction of the boardwalk is progress.

To finish, let’s take a look at updates from the iconic dual-racing roller coaster where a lot of work is being done on the landscaping.

A central feature is being created which is currently surrounded by scaffolding and reach test devices continue to be seen on track. Electrical wiring is in progress under the track and a large crane is at work on the brake run.

We will continue to update you with progress from Epic Universe over the coming weeks and months as we continue to head closer to the 2025 opening. For previous updates continue reading…

 

September 6 – We are closely following the exciting construction progress of Epic Universe and are sharing with you the highlights from the latest photo update posted to Twitter by Bioreconstruct on September 4. This new update focuses on How To Train Your Dragon land where a number of interesting developments have taken place.

How To Train Your Dragon

We begin with a look at the entrance to How To Train Your Dragon land.

You can see that rock work chips have been added to the Great Hall as well as log framing.

In this photo below you can see the themed buildings as well as the striking curved building in How To Train Your Dragon Land.

In the photo below you can see the recently added pair of spinning rides very clearly which are a huge feature in this land.

Here is a closer view of The How To Train Your Dragon roller coaster with a newly placed frame.

We are very grateful to Bioreconstruct for their extensive coverage of the Epic Universe construction. Head over to their twitter page to check out for further photos from How To Train Your Dragon land. We will keep you updated with further developments on Epic Universe. Which land are you most excited about? Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a comment below or on our Facebook page.

August 28 – In the latest video update posted to YouTube from Theme Park Stop which is embedded below, we get to see progress being made on all lands in Epic Universe. 

Interesting updates have particularly come from the Dark Universe with new trademark applications being revealed including “Pretorius’ Scientific Oddities” which could be for a new retail location and “The Manor Storehouse” which could be for a retail location at the exit of the land have been filed.

The most exciting new trademark is “Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment” which is expected to be for the main attraction, an indoor attraction which will utilise kuka arm technology, the same as is used in Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. This main attraction is set to include all Universal Classic Monsters but will begin in Frankenstein’s lab.

Another trademark is “De Lacey’s” which is speculated to be for the cottage used as a kiosk for snacks, next to the main attraction. More trees have been planted in the Dark Universe area and work continues on the second roller coaster, “Curse of the Werewolf”.

Over at the Wizarding World, work is happening on the entry arch which is now enclosed with weather proofing now in place. The column has been installed on top of the entrance portal and the beacon for this land is expected to be a hand holding a magic wand which is expected to be placed on top.

In How To Train Your Dragon the impressive second dragon which is red has been installed on the Skyfly ride. Further rock work is being erected. As can be seen in the video, work continues in all other lands across Epic Universe, which land are you most impressed with so far? Let us know by leaving us a comment below or on our Facebook page.

August 23 – There has been another massive photo update posted on Twitter by Bioreconstruct. Progress is being made on all areas of Epic Universe, we have chosen a few main photos to show how Universal’s third gate currently looks. 

Let’s start with an overview of the whole park. It is so exciting to see how much progress is being made on this huge site.

There have been a number of updates in the central area of Epic Universe.

Work is continuing on the large and smaller dome in the center of the park where a ride called Celestial Carousel is thought to be housed believed and water features will dominate.

There has been more planting happening in what is expected to be the classic Monsters land.

Work is continuing on the Curse of the Werewolf roller coaster where there appears that something will be built above the long track sections.

How To Train Your Dragon Land is also developing really well with further rock work emerging.

This photo gives an overview of the land as it currently stands.

In this photo you can see sighting of the third Viking ship and recently added frame near the boat ride.

Porte Saint-Denis is coming to life in the Harry Potter land where exterior board has been recently added and a monument style column has been added to the land’s portal.

The Paris streets are developing further in the Harry Potter themed land with scaffolding signalling work is continuing on these buildings.

In an update from The Donkey Kong roller coaster, we see misaligned railroad ties attached and a new circular concrete form added.

If you haven’t seen the work on the in-park hotel recently you are going to be impressed with the progress as new beams and concrete forms have been added. A Porte-cochรจre is expected at the front.

The impressive dual-racing coaster can be seen in the photo below where progress continues. This is certainly going to be a must do roller coaster at Epic Universe and we can’t wait to ride this one.

We can also see from the photo below that the roof steel continues to be placed on the dual-racing roller coaster.

For further photos head to Bioreconstruct Twitter page. We will continue to follow the progress of the construction of Epic Universe. Which land are you most excited about? Let us know by leaving us a comment below or on our Facebook page.

Continue reading for previous updates…

 

UPDATE August 10 –  Theme Park Stop have just posted a new Epic Universe construction video on YouTube which shows the latest progress which has been made on Universal’s third gate which is slated to open in 2025. 

In the video you can see the Sky Fly Rides assembled in How To Train Your Dragon, more false track is added to the Donkey Kong roller coaster and the windmill in the Dark Universe area is also taking shape.

The other big news is that another Dragon arrives, work on the fountains progresses in the central hub and the colorful tiles are added to the hotels. We will continue to track the progress of Epic Universe over the coming months as it slowly turns into the amazing park we are expecting it to be. What are you most looking forward to experiencing at Epic Universe? Let us know by adding a comment below or on our Facebook page. 

August 6 – Just a few days ago we brought you an update on the headlining dual-racing roller coaster at Epic Universe thanks to the excellent aerial photos posted to Twitter by Bioreconstruct, and today there is an update on the rumored Dark Universe land including the entrance to a featured attraction and a second launch of a spinner coaster as well as a new set of foundations.

We also get to see a new aerial photo of what the entrance portal to the Dark Universe currently looks like. It is believed to be a large tree trunk with roots sprawling over the rocks and certainly appears to be a huge landmark.

We will continue to track the construction progress of Epic Universe over the coming weeks and months as it comes to life prior to its slated 2025 official opening.

August 2 – Work on the headlining dual-racing roller coaster at Epic Universe is progressing fast and thanks to a photo update from Bioreconstruct we can see that the station is getting the first layer of roofing and the frame is being added for the celestial theming.

We can also see work continuing at ground level on the pavements and concrete walls.

The dual-racing coaster is set to be a highlight of Epic Universe, for further details check out our Featured article, STARFALL RACERS: What We Know (and Think We Know) About Epic Universe’s Stellar Dueling Roller Coaster.

July 26 – A new construction update video has been posted to YouTube by Theme Park Stop where we can see all the latest developments being done on Universal’s third gate, Epic Universe which is slated to open in 2025. The video uses images from Bioreconstruct who has posted another massive photo update for you to check out and we have embedded a number of these below.

Super Nintendo World

In Super Nintendo World, the first part of the path leading from Peaches Castle on the upper level has been completed. The exterior of Bowser’s Fortress is also continuing to take shape and Mount Beanpole sees developments.

Decorative railroad ties have been added to the Donkey Kong Mine Cart Roller Coaster, the cartoon planks make it look just like it does in the game and will give the illusion that the roller coaster is jumping between pieces of broken track.

Dark Universe

Tree roots and rock work can begin to be seen under the scrims for the entrance portal to the Dark Universe. A lot of work has been done on the sloped roof of the barn structure which will surround the swing launch on what is thought to be The Curse of the Werewolf roller coaster. Roof work is also being done on the station building and exit area.

Work is progressing on the Frankenstein inspired windmill themed dining location. The decorative windmill is being installed as well as brick work. The new trademark name, “Burning Blade Tavern” has been filed which is likely for this eatery and is expected to have fire coming out of its sails. “The Manor Storehouse” name has also been filed for a retail store which will likely be for the exit gift shop for the lands main attraction. 

Wizarding World

New decorative elements are being added at the end of the main street with domed connections for themed facade fronts having been added to the structure. A domed roof has also been added.

How To Train Your Dragon

The entrance portal is receiving more work and an awning structure has been added to the back. Pathways are being prepared for pouring and the permanently docked decorative boats have been revealed as well as new rock work. In the video we get to see a small section of boat which is likely going to be design for the ride vehicle for the land’s interactive boat ride.

Work is being done on the roof of the quick service restaurant and supports have arrived for the two flat rides with one already having been installed on its foundation. Rockwork mesh chips have been added to the roller coasters second launch and roof work is being done on the station building. Half of the roof for the land’s stage show is also now complete.

Central Hub 

In the central hub, the second dome’s roof supports are being added now that the main dome’s roof supports have all been installed. This second dome is thought to house the queue line for the carousel attraction which will be located in the larger dome. Work continues on the fountains on the central lagoon and a foundation has been poured for the park’s lower water feature.

The Seating area is being installed surrounding the large fountain display which will also be the location for a rumored night-time fireworks display.

More trees have been planted and landscaping continues for the dual track launched roller coaster. New decorative structures are being added to the front section of the ride facing the park’s hub which are believed to be themed to a space theme including a rocket.

Work also continues on the entrance area and prep for the restrooms. New trademark names have been recently filed including “Moonship Chocolates & Celestial Sweets” for a candy store and “Various Emporia” for another retail location will be expected to be located in this entry area. 

Work is progressing very quickly on the structure for Project 1913 hotel and its sister hotel Project 1912 is receiving its pool. Both these hotels are expected to be covered in decorative panels to reflect the light. Vertical construction has begun on the Kirkman road traffic circle.

We will continue to bring you updates on progress with Epic Universe as they develop.

 

July 8 – Work on Epic Universe continues to progress at an exciting speed and today we are bringing you a range of aerial photos showing the latest developments which have been posted to Twitter by Bioreconstruct. This first image shows an overview of Epic Universe as it currently stands.

The second image shows How To Train Your Dragon Land and the entrance portal to the Harry Potter Land.

We see the latest developments in the central hub with work having been done on the fountain basin, dome and restaurant at the water side.

Finally, here is an aerial image of Super Nintendo World showing Mushroom Kingdom.

It is so exciting to see the progress being made on Universal’s third gate and we will continue to update you with the developments over the coming weeks and months.

June 29 – We continue to closely follow the construction progress of Epic Universe and today we bring you information from the latest video update posted to YouTube by Exploring Attractions.

As can be seen in the video embedded below, landscaping is beginning on the site of the dual-racing coaster with the addition of some mature trees. You can also see grass being laid at the rumored Wolfman roller coaster in the Dark Universe land where developments are also being made on the entry portal.

We assume work is continuing on the inside of the e-ticket attraction in the Dark Universe which has been rumored online to be Frankenstein’s Castle as there doesn’t appear to be any developments on the exterior and facade since the last update.

Work is happening at How To Train Your Dragon Land and a new dragon head has appeared on one of the Viking boats, there looks to be three Viking boats in total. A wooden structure has been erected with a pillar on either side on the How To Train Your Dragon coaster. We await further details regarding where the launch will be.

In regards to Super Nintendo World, theming work is taking place on the wall of the Donkey Kong mine coaster which could be mountains or an effect of some kind as it is speculated that guests will be made to feel like they are jumping between the tracks so a show element of some kind is expected. A steel covering is now in place over the escalators at the entrance to Super Nintendo World which will take guests up to Princess Peaches castle.

At The Wizarding World land work appears to continue on the entry portal. A ticket sales building is being constructed in the central hub where there is continued talk of a potential space theme. It will be interesting to see if this comes to fruition.

To keep up to date with the latest aerial images of Epic Universe check out Bioreconstruct on Twitter and we will update you again very soon with all the developments taking place at the highly anticipated Epic Universe. 

UPDATE June 19 –  Work on Epic Universe is progressing at an amazing rate and we bring you highlights from the latest photo update posted (June 19) to Twitter from Bioreconstruct. 

Surely one of the highlights for coaster enthusiasts when Epic Universe opens ready for summer 2025 will be the dual-racing coaster. In the first photo below you can see an aerial overview of the East side of the park with the dual-racing coaster dominating this area. 

Here is a close up aerial photo of the progress being made on this highly anticipated roller coaster. As you can see there is only one last section of yellow track to be added to complete the circuit which is expected to be put in place imminently.

There currently appears to be two gaps to complete in the green track, one can be seen in the photo below and the other is located near the gap in the yellow track. You can also see work progressing on the roof of the station building.

Here is an aerial photo showing the entire dual-racing coaster as it currently stands.

We love this photo below showing where the trains will cross over each other 5 times in this area. It is certainly going to be a thrilling ride for all!

Right, now for the rest of the park, we see work being done on the roof of the Paris-themed building in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter land.

Progress is being made on the roller coaster in the rumored Dark Universe area of the park.

We can also see progress in Super Nintendo World including work on Mario Kart, Donkey Kong roller coaster and Mushroom Kingdom.

Lastly, here is a photo of How To Train Your Dragon. For a full round up of all the progress being made at Epic Universe, head to Bioreconstruct. 

May 29 –  We are closely following the progress of Universal’s Third Gate, Universal Epic Universe and we recently brought you the latest aerial photo footage update from Bioreconstruct which can be seen below showing all the recent changes that have been made.

Today, we wanted to bring your attention to this newly posted image of the headlining dual-racing coaster at Epic Universe, showing the now completed Celestial Spin element and a flag at the top from a topping off ceremony. There is so much excitement surrounding this roller coaster and it is so amazing to see the speed of progress that is being made on Universal’s Third Gate.

For further information on this landmark coaster coming to Epic Universe, check out our featured article, STARFALL RACERS: What We Know (and Think We Know) About Epic Universe’s Stellar Dueling Roller Coaster.  We will continue to update you on the construction progress on Epic Universe over the coming weeks and months.

Here is the update from May 20, in the first image posted earlier this week is of the rumored How To Train Your Dragon Land and includes a newly revealed painted statue in the center of the photo, new rock work and scrims now covering what is thought to be ships being sculpted.

Here is a closer up photo of the recently painted sculpture which appears to take center stage in the land. 

Finally in the How To Train Your Dragon Land there is a couple of close up views of how the theater attraction currently looks with the seating is place and we are expecting to see the roof being installed soon.

The facade work in the rumored Harry Potter Land can be seen below.

Here is an update on the rumored Dark Universe land showing an aerial overview of how it currently looks including the portal, the featured attraction fronted by the manor and the shuttling, spinning roller coaster.

The dual-racing roller coaster is really taking shape with the first launch positioned to the left of the photo and the tall green supports showing the highest points for the track. Also visible in front of the dual-racing roller coaster is a section of the track for the rumored How To Train Your Dragon roller coaster.

These photos below show an aerial image of the dual-racing roller coaster and newly placed track.

Recently added curved roof sections on the dual-racing roller coaster in Epic Universe as seen from Universal Blvd

Hotel with windows South Resort, The concrete covered openings are hotel service space. Steel roof framing for a lobby area of a new Universal Orlando Resort South of Epic Universe. Faces the pool and outdoor recreation of the resort.

Finally, work has began on the first concrete wall for the new Universal Orlando Resort South of Epic Universe.

As usual for a full round up of all the aerial photos from Bioreconstruct head to the twitter page. We can also see from the Orlando Park Stop Epic Universe update that work has been done on Super Nintendo World with the portal having received framing for what is expected to be the escalators to take guests up to Peaches castle to enter the land as is the case in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan.

The supports for the beacon on the Super Nintendo World portal are now in place and this is expected to be a number of colorful pipes. Each land will have a themed beacon on their portal to help with way finding within Epic Universe.

Work is taking place on the attractions within the land including structures being enclosed in the mushroom kingdom courtyard such as the Mario Kart Ride and Yoshi’s Adventure and the portal into the Donkey Kong mini land is beginning to take shape. The Donkey Kong mine cart attraction is receiving theming including golden bricks along the facade and work is being done on the water feature. Work continues on a potential merchandise store and restaurant.

A lot of work is also being done at the central hub with footings now complete for the structures for the domed roof of the flat ride which is expected to be called Constellation Carosel. These structures are now beginning to be put in place and it appears that there there will be an opening so riders have the opportunity to see out to the rest of the park and the water feature which the ride sits on.

A maze of water pipes are being installed leading to the water pump room which was installed underneath this central attraction which will feed the central lagoon and water falls at the entrance to the park. Pipes are starting to be installed for decorative water fountains also expected in the central lagoon area of the park.

The front of the park will also have a lagoon where the octagonal tiered full service restaurant will be located.

We get to see images of the new track for the dualing coaster which sits in the central position of the park. This new track has been installed in recent weeks on top of the station building and will be the dualing coaster’s final breakrun. The supports are in place in readiness for the track to be installed for the latter part of the ride including the second launch which sits above the maintenance bay as well as the tallest part of the roller coaster. 

New steels has been installed for what is believed to be the covered walk way at the entrance to the park and work appears to have started on the large entry arch.

The portal for what is thought to be the Dark Universe area has seen construction work on the beacon which is rumored to be a large antennae reminiscent of Frankenstein. Mesh framing looks to be like tree roots which wraps around the portal and also includes rock work which has received a top coat. 

The new Trademark, Oddities & Monstrosities has been filed and could be used for the retail store. The main attraction building is still covered as work continues on the facade and it has long been rumored that this attraction will use a similar ride system to Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and a notice of commencement has now come to light which names KUKA Robotics Corporation as the contractor which was the company that produced the robotic arms for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.

In the rumored How To Train Your Dragon land, work is taking place on the two huge Dragon statues as well as work on the scenic boats which will be part of the lagoon. The Walls of the lagoon have been painted to look man made and a bridge is being built over the lagoon. Foundations have been added for the two spinning rides and there appears to be the start of a kids play area emerging.

Additional facades continue to be worked and details are being added to the Parisian facades in the rumored Wizarding World of Harry Potter land. We will continue to update you with the construction progress on Universal Epic Universe. Let us know your thoughts on all the developments by leaving us a comment below or on our Facebook page. Continue reading to see previous updates…

 

Here is the update from April 19. In these first two aerial photos you can see a clear overview of Epic Universe and new additions such as arrival of the frame for the dome in the center of the park and the completed track for the rumored How to Train Your Dragon roller coaster. 

Here is an overview and then a closer up aerial photo of the rumored Classic Monsters land in Epic Universe which is being referred to as Dark Universe.

This is a look at Super Nintendo World as it currently stands.

Here is the progress being made on the Donkey Kong roller coaster.

There appears to be a lot of work being done on the Kirkman Rd extension and the access road for the in-park hotel. In this photo we get to see Epic Universe in context to the park entrance, day guest parking on Epic Blvd and the position of the rumored How To Train Your Dragon land and Super Nintendo World with the Donkey Kong rollercoaster.

In this photo you can see where the two new Universal hotels are located. This can be tallied up with the previous photo and you can see Epic Universe positioned top right.

Here is a closer up aerial photo of the new Universal hotel which is located South of the park as well as guest parking and dedicated bus lanes.

And finally here is a photo of the center of Epic Universe where there looks to be a domed attraction.

These photos are from the previous update back on March 17. In the first, you can clearly see the in-park hotel with the circular fountain basin. Paving of the access road has begun and it is expected that there will be a nighttime show with lighting, projections on the hotel and fireworks.

Heading to the rumored Wizarding World area and you can see a frame which is assumed to be a copy of Porte Saint-Denis and a recently added steel frame.

This aerial photo shows the rumored Wizarding World land at Epic Universe as well as the dual-racing roller coaster and in-park hotel. It also shows areas that could be used for future expansions to Epic Universe.

Below is a clearer photo of the fountain basin and a water based attraction. There are also some interesting pipes currently being buried.

Finally we see a collection of aerial images of the confirmed Super Nintendo World including the Donkey Kong roller coaster, Mount Beanpole, Toad’s Cafe, Peach’s castle and Yoshi’s Adventure. 

We now know that Epic Universe will now be known as Universal Epic Universe rather than Universal‘s. You can see the updated logo below.

We will continue to update you with all the construction progress at Universal Epic Universe over the coming months. So you can see the developments here are the updates from the beginning of March…

 

This aerial photo was posted which shows an overview of Epic Universe where you can clearly see the confirmed and rumored lands are continuing to take shape. 

This image below shows the Mario Cart ride construction inside the show building at the bottom center.

Progress is being made on both the rumored How To Train Your Dragon roller coaster and the dual-racing coaster.

Finally, there is an aerial look at the rumored Wizarding World of Harry Potter and there has been a lot of progress since November 2022 on this proposed land which can be seen by comparing the two tweets below.

For the full host of latest aerial photos of Universal Epic Universe, go directly to the Bioreconstruct.

Last week, with thanks to Peaceful Thrill Seeker on Instagram, Attractions Magazine posted a video showing aerial drone footage of Epic Universe. It gives an insight into the recent developments including construction progress on the lands, attractions and rollercoasters.

Universal recently announced that Super Nintendo World would be coming to Epic Universe and we are still waiting for confirmation regarding the rumored Wizarding World of Harry Potter including the Ministry of Magic, Universal Classic Monsters land and How To Train Your Dragon land.

Super Nintendo World, Universal

You can clearly see the developments that are being made on Epic Universe from the video which is embedded below. Firstly, it takes a look at what is thought to be the Universal Classic Monsters land where you can see the track layout for the proposed multi-launch family style coaster with spinning elements. This will be set in a land which has a focus on inevitable scary elements. Halloween Horror Nights fans are rumored to being treated to a scaled down version of the popular event year round within this land.

The building which will house the main dark ride attraction which is expected to be themed to all Universal Classic Monsters can be clearly seen in the aerial footage. This attraction is speculated to include jump scares and therefore not be suitable for younger children. It could include similarities with Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The entrance to the rumored Universal Classic Monsters land will have dining locations and shops.

The video shows footage of the center of the park shows where a night-time spectacular similar to World of Color from Disney California Adventure Park is speculated to be performed and the location of the hotel entrance. When looking at the area which is speculated to be The Wizarding World of Harry Potter you get to see the sheer size of this land which is expected to be a step up from Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida.

Construction on the vivid yellow and green duelling rollercoaster is progressing rapidly and it leaves theme park enthusiasts feverishly speculating around the potential theming for it. 

We will continue to keep you posted on all developments taking place at Epic Universe. What theme would you like to see the duelling rollercoaster to have? Which land are you most excited about? Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a comment below or on our Facebook page.

Epic Universe, Universal

In February we came across a new image and video from Bioreconstruct which showed the recent changes which had been made. It is interesting to compare this with the latest video above to see just how quickly progress is being made.

Below you can see an aerial video overview of Epic Universe as it currently stands. It includes views of the Park entrance, In-park hotel, Classic Monsters roller coaster, water based attraction, the proposed Super Nintendo World, dual-racing roller coaster, Ministry of Magic and Theater in How to Train Your Dragon Land.

You can also see a photo of Epic Universe which includes the Roller coaster in Classic Monsters land, the Monsters coaster station and service building, Super Nintendo World framing and the Theater in How To Train Your Dragon land.

 

At the end of January we saw the addition of a frame for a large statue in the proposed How To Train Your Dragon land, more supports for dual-racing coaster, supports for Classic Monsters coaster, tower crane in Harry Potter land  and traffic lights on Epic Blvd.

You can compare the video below showing aerial helicopter footage for the whole of Epic Universe from January with the most recent video above.

In the video you can clearly see work being done on the How to Train Your Dragon roller coaster, The Ministry of Magic in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, The Classic Monsters land and Super Nintendo World with the Donkey Kong roller coaster Although these lands and still not officially confirmed, the rumors appear to be confirmed by the layouts and attractions we are beginning to see.

The Center of Epic Universe is speculated to have a lagoon area which is expected to have a show which could be similar to World of Color – ONE which is coming to Disney California Adventure Park. It is also expected to have a water based restaurant. The video is embedded below.

Epic Universe, Universal

December 29 – We are all excited to see the progress being made on Epic Universe and it is very interesting to see how Universal’s third gate has been transformed from open land back in December 2016 to what it is today. Bioreconstruct has posted three photos in a tweet showing 2016, 2019 and then 2022. 

December 20 – It is so exciting to see the construction progress being made on Epic Universe. In a tweet by Bioreconstruct we can see a photo of the recent developments that have been made at the park. These include Facades in the proposed Harry Potter related land, track supports at far end of the dual-racing coaster, more track added for the Classic Monsters land coaster and more of Donkey Kong being enclosed. 

Although we only have Super Nintendo World officially confirmed, let us know which out of the definite and proposed lands are you most excited about by voting in our poll below.

  • Super Nintendo World
  • Universal Classic Monsters
  • How To Train Your Dragon
  • Wizarding World – Ministry of Magic

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December 13 – We are closely following the construction progress of Epic Universe and a number of aerial photos have been posted on twitter by Bioreconstruct including this one which shows how Super Nintendo World currently looks.

The different areas of Super Nintendo World and marked onto the photo to give you perspective of the layout of the land. You can definitely see that progress is being made on this exciting new land at Epic Universe.

December 6 – During a UBS Investor Conference call on Monday, CEO Jeff Shell made two main points relating to Epic Universe. Firstly he confirmed that despite some supply chain concerns, Epic Universe is on track to open ready for Summer 2025.

Secondly, there was mention that Epic Universe may work well with Convention visitors due to the park being split into clear lands that they could be accessed separately. ” …the park is built so that you can come into one land and not the whole park.”

 

September 6 – Any Universal fan will be closely following the progress of the highly anticipated Epic Universe which is slated to open ready for summer 2025. A new aerial photograph from Bioreconstruct shows the current progress.

Each land is becoming more into focus and we can see work having been done on what we assume will be the How to Train Your Dragon and Yoshi’s Adventure in what will be Super Nintendo World.

We recently posted an article which included a photograph from Bioreconstruct of the progress that had been made on the construction of the Universe Classic Monsters land.

July 13 – It is full steam ahead now on Universal’s third gate, Epic Universe and in an interesting aerial view posted by Bioreconstruct we can start to see a proposed layout for the park emerging.

There has also been a number of rumors recently that there will be a Wizarding World expansion based on the Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe. Guests would enter the main hall through the Floo network and exit through the fire places using special effects. It is speculated that this land would include an attraction to be located in the Ministry’s atrium which is said to feature the story surrounding the trials of Dolores Umbridge.

Originally a trackless ride was proposed which now seems to have been scrapped. There has been nothing officially confirmed regarding these rumors but it seems like bringing the Ministry of Magic to Epic Universe would make perfect sense due to the popularity of the Wizarding World at both Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure.

Ministry of Magic, Warner Bros.

From the suggested layout seen on this aerial photograph above it looks like the Ministry of Magic would be positioned towards the back of the park. Let us know if you would like to see the Ministry of Magic come to Epic Universe by voting in our poll below.

 

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June 18 – It is exciting times for Universal fans now that we have a confirmed opening date for Epic Universe and progress is pushing ahead. This week, a tweet shows track arriving for what looks to be an Intamin coaster which is the same as VelociCoaster and Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. Although nothing has been confirmed, this coaster is thought to be for a family coaster themed to How to Train Your Dragon.

January 27 – It has certainly been a rocky ride for Epic Universe over the last couple of years. Epic Universe was first announced back in 2019 and was originally expected to open in 2023. It was then delayed indefinitely in April 2020 and an opening date of 2024 was predicted.

During the Comcast 2021 Q4 earnings call this morning it was announced that Epic Universe is now planning to officially open its gates ready for Summer 2025. This is definitely positive news for Universal fans as the progress of Epic Universe has been very unknown in recent months.

Reporter, Gabrielle Runson confirmed, in a tweet, the 2025 opening date which came from the morning earnings call:

We know that when Epic Universe opens as Universal Orlando Resorts third gate it will make it the largest Universal theme park in North America. We now know that Super Nintendo World will be included and we still await confirmation of themed lands based on IPs from both Illumination (which has produced hits like the Despicable Me and The Secret Life of Pets series) and DreamWorks Animation (Which is known for Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon). 

How to train your dragon, Universal

Though it has long-been assumed that this new park would feature another expansion of the blockbuster Wizarding World of Harry Potter lands, this has still not been confirmed yet. 

It seems like every week you can see more and more progress being made on the attractions and lands they occupy. We will continue to update you with these developments as we head through 2023 on our news and Facebook page. What are you most excited about in Epic Universe? 

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