Universal Epic Universe (South Expansion Complex) - Opens May 22 2025

[EricsBiscuit]

Excellent news! I’m pumped for this park. Hopefully they build some more attractions in the meantime though. They hit a home run with Velocicoaster.

 

[Bairstow]

Why? It’ll be outside while it is being built and even after it opens.

You're certain it's for an outdoor attraction?

 

[DonniePeverley]

Well at least it's better than looking at fields.

 

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bioreconstruct
@bioreconstruct
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Jun 26



At center, a recent excavation at Universal's Epic Universe. This area along Sand Lake Rd (top right) has long been approved for offices and warehouses supporting all of UOR.

Aerial photo of some of the infrastructure staged in site of Universal's Epic Universe.

Aerial looking South across site of Universal's Epic Universe. At bottom, construction and Team Member parking reached from Sand Lake Rd.

Aerial look at recently added construction equipment in site of Universal's Epic Universe.

Aerial look at perhaps the first boat ride in Universal's Epic Universe. Or Mardi Gras float.

Aerial overview of Universal's Epic Universe. Parking in distance might be for construction, then for Team Members. This area also long approved for offices and warehouses supporting all of UOR. Dockside Inn is at left.

Interesting staging inside site of Universal's Epic Universe. Might be test sections of exteriors, confirming weather durability, paint longevity, and how things look in differing types of daylight.

Large above ground pools in a staging area of Universal's Epic Universe. Compare to size of a pickup truck at top center.

 

[DonniePeverley]

WAIT GUYS - did i just see two tractors in those photos?

 

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bioreconstruct
@bioreconstruct
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Jun 26


Aerial look at ride track staged in site of Universal's Epic Universe. Interesting brown frames at top of photo too.

Much to ponder in this aerial view of staging in site of Universal's Epic Universe. At left, large above ground pools. Top right is ride track.

Aerial look at site of Universal's Epic Universe.

Aerial look at ride track staged in site of Universal's Epic Universe.

bioreconstruct
@bioreconstruct
Jun 26

Aerial look at ride track staged in site of Universal's Epic Universe.

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

Another update by Alicia Stella

 

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bioreconstruct
@bioreconstruct
Jul 16

Aerial look at project offices at site of Universal's Epic Universe. Guests will park in a flat parking lot in the roughly square section at center of this photo.

Aerial look at Universal Epic Universe area already approved for warehouse and office construction. Parking is likely for construction workers, then resort Team Members.. Top and right of center are hotel towers of Universal Orlando Resort.

Aerial look at site of Universal's Epic Universe. Center of this photo is about center of the planned themed park.

 

[ChrisFL]

I know some people were predicting for this to open in 2025, but I think it will open sooner than that...mid to late 2024...that is a WILD guess, but I know how fast Universal can build things when they're motivated

 

[DonniePeverley]

Checks in.

Looks at similar ariel photos from a few years ago. Not a single bit of ground dug.

Checks out again.

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

Epic Universe — JOHN WIERSMA

www.johnwiersma.com

Did you guys see this recently revealed concept art for the Monsters ride? It was supposed to be a trackless ride going through a drive in screen with scenes from Classic Monster movies. I know this will not be the ride at Epic Universe but it could go in Hollywood.

 

[Mike730]

July 17

 

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July 17

cool what height is this from

 

[tcool123]

Epic Universe — JOHN WIERSMA

www.johnwiersma.com

Did you guys see this recently revealed concept art for the Monsters ride? It was supposed to be a trackless ride going through a drive in screen with scenes from Classic Monster movies. I know this will not be the ride at Epic Universe but it could go in Hollywood.

If it does happen in Hollywood the ride will still be different as it seemed to incorporate American Horror Story: Freak Show as a scene.

With that said it's a really neat and ambitious concept, hopefully it comes to pass!

 

[Mike730]

cool what height is this from

786km
Sentinel 2A

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

If it does happen in Hollywood the ride will still be different as it seemed to incorporate American Horror Story: Freak Show as a scene.

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With that said it's a really neat and ambitious concept, hopefully it comes to pass!

Oh wow I did not see that! Personally I think it should stick to the Classic Monsters if the ride is built.

 

[tcool123]

Oh wow I did not see that! Personally I think it should stick to the Classic Monsters if the ride is built.

I agree 100% if it were up to me it strictly be scenes from the various Classic Monsters films we have I could see a few modern Universal monster films such as The Thing or Candyman possibly being shoehorned but even then would really want just the classics.

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

I agree 100% if it were up to me it strictly be scenes from the various Classic Monsters films we have I could see a few modern Universal monster films such as The Thing or Candyman possibly being shoehorned but even then would really want just the classics.

I agree. That would be awesome to see the classic and modern day movies. It could sort of be like Universals Great Movie ride but with Monster Movies.

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

Here is some leaked concept art of the How to Train your Dragon land coming to the park!

 

[Cadbury]

Here is some leaked concept art of the How to Train your Dragon land coming to the park!

The concept drawing with the viking in the bottom left hand corner is giving me some Norway vibes.