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

[Jedijax719]

UNI Monsters is going to be a gamechanger section. That IP does great with HHN -- and the main top tier attraction ride will be upper level quality, there's no doubt. If they can make the area cool with some year round 'haunts,' 'jump scares,' or townspeople 'shows' -- this area will be a hit. Everything at this park will be a hit -- the only section that I worry about staying power is "How to Train your Dragon." With that being said, I know the theming will be great, perfect for kids, with some adventure and thrill mixed in too. Epic Universe is truly going to be a gamechanger!

There is no nostalgia with these. It's all just Halloween costumes to most since the real movies were made before any generation still stands. Everything else in that park is tied to current or recent entertainment, so I would expect that Universal is planning to do the same. If anything, the monster universe is the large-scale equivalent of Disney's Haunted Mansion.

 

[rd805]

There is no nostalgia with these. It's all just Halloween costumes to most since the real movies were made before any generation still stands. Everything else in that park is tied to current or recent entertainment, so I would expect that Universal is planning to do the same. If anything, the monster universe is the large-scale equivalent of Disney's Haunted Mansion.

Horror fans are a-plenty! The movies don't need to be that relevant for folks to know the tales of these characters. If you haven't gone to HHN before, I highly suggest it. Uni tends to do a classic monsters attraction -- usually tying 2 or more of them together, and year-in-year-out, it is one of the favorite houses. This area is going to sell a TON of merchandise.

 

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Aerial look at the dual-racing roller coaster in Epic Universe.

Aerial look at the portal of Dark Universe in Epic Universe. Tree roots and large rocks can be seen through the scaffolding.

Aerial look at the dome in center of Epic Universe, and the dual-racing roller coaster.Also seen at right is the second launch of the How to Train Your Dragon coaster.

Aerial look at Dark Universe. Building at center has scaffolding this side, indicating it will be themed. Possibly a guest accessible area.Building at right is back of a restaurant facing the central corridor of Epic Universe.

Aerial view of work on pools at a Universal resort South of Epic Universe.

Aerial look at the entrance area of Dark Universe, looking toward the central fountain of the park.The van near center of this photo lends scale to how big things generally are in Epic Universe.

Aerial overview of the streets of Paris in Epic Universe. A Harry Potter related land. Notice how none of the streets are aligned.

Aerial overview of what will be day guest parking at Epic Universe. Parking toll plaza to be built at right. Currently in use by construction workers.

Aerial look at the tall Viking statue in the bay at the Isle of Berk.Front of How to Train Your Dragon land in Epic Universe.

Aerial look at more trees added near the Epic Universe dual-racing roller coaster track. Including trees at arrows.

 

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Aerial photo this week (Jun 30) and last week (Jun 23) in a street of a Harry Potter related land in Epic Universe. It's believed a tent-like structure will be at this corner of the building.

Aerial overview of How To Train Your Dragon land, and nearby sections of Epic Universe. Park entrance is top left.

Aerial look at a restaurant in front of the Epic Universe in-park hotel.Arrow at concrete forms along the base of the hotel.

Aerial look at what will be a street with a series of stairs up a hill in the Harry Potter related land of Epic Universe. At very top of this photo is framing for 3D backdrops of the spires of Sacré-Coeur Basilica in Paris.

An aerial look at scaffolding covered, full-size replica buildings of Paris. In a Harry Potter related land of Epic Universe.

Aerial look at the How to Train Your Dragon coaster running alongside the dual-racing roller coaster in Epic Universe.

A nearly straight-down aerial look at the streets of Paris in Epic Universe. A Harry Potter related land.

A nearly straight-down aerial look at the Epic Universe fountain basin and the in-park hotel.

 

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Aerial views of streets in a Harry Potter related land in Epic Universe.

Aerial look at what seems to be a completed roof frame for the station of the Epic Universe dual-racing coaster.

Workers in the lower right of this aerial photo lend scale to how big the statues are in the bay at the Isle of Berk.Front of How to Train Your Dragon land in Epic Universe.

Aerial look at the tall dragon statue in the bay at the Isle of Berk.Front of How to Train Your Dragon land in Epic Universe.

Aerial look at the dual-racing roller coaster in Epic Universe. A forest is starting near the back half of the track.How To Train Your Dragon land at right.

Aerial look at many trees added near the dual-racing roller coaster in Epic Universe. Also along a retention pond.

Aerial look at the yellow barrier added at the ramp up to the manor entrance. Barrier is first thing placed to prepare for a concrete pour.Manor fronts the feature attraction of Dark Universe in Epic Universe.

Aerial look at day-guest parking at Epic Universe. Currently in use for materials staging and by construction workers.Destination Parkway at top left.

 

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Aerial view of 2 Universal hotels being built South of Epic Universe.

Aerial overview of work at the Epic Universe in-park hotel, and nearby lands.

Aerial overview of Dark Universe in Epic Universe.

Aerial look at construction staging near the dual-racing coaster in Epic Universe.

Aerial look at some concrete construction in front of the in-park hotel at Epic Universe.

Aerial overview of How To Train Your Dragon land in Epic Universe.

Four different roller coaster tracks in this aerial photo of Epic Universe.1 Dual-racing coaster2 Dark Universe coaster3 First launch and route that follows of the How To Train Your Dragon coaster

 

[UpAllNight]

I know there’s a lot of unknowns still, but the only aspect of this that looks awful so far is the coaster in the Monsters section. The rest…wow.

 

[danlb_2000]

I know there’s a lot of unknowns still, but the only aspect of this that looks awful so far is the coaster in the Monsters section. The rest…wow.

It appears to be a "family" oriented coaster, but is in the land that will probably have the least appeal for younger guests.

 

[Jrb1979]

I know there’s a lot of unknowns still, but the only aspect of this that looks awful so far is the coaster in the Monsters section. The rest…wow.

I don't have a problem with it. IMO it's looking like Epic Universe is going to have a great balance between high theming and thrills. Which a lot of European parks do. If it's a success, I'm hoping more parks will go this direction

 

[ToTBellHop]

I don't have a problem with it. IMO it's looking like Epic Universe is going to have a great balance between high theming and thrills. Which a lot of European parks do. If it's a success, I'm hoping more parks will go this direction

I feel like USF and IOA also have a great mix of theming and thrills. Universal excels here.

 

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[Jedijax719]

I saw that video. Very detailed and great update. Thanks for sharing.

 

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Aerial look at the sample of what will be the changing color exterior sheen of the space-themed hotels at South of Epic Universe. When travelling on Kirkman Rd it will be as if passing by changing color nebula, flowing on both sides of the road.

Aerial photo of current construction of a pair of Universal resorts South of Epic Universe.These hotels to be space themed. With dark exteriors and changing, flowing, color sheen. As if there are nebula in view.

Aerial look at guest parking being actively paved for a Universal resort South of Epic Universe.

Aerial photo of current construction of the second of a pair of Universal resorts South of Epic Universe.1 Bridge construction over a canal2 Guest parking being actively paved

In this aerial photo of a hotel South of Epic Universe:1 Sample of the exterior. See first Tweet this Thread.2,3 Message boards for construction worker traffic to their parking.4 Current work on the pool.A boom lift seen is adding a lattice for the colorful exterior.

 

[abaker1975]

I am so excited for this new park. I'm expecting a whole park at the level of immersion the two current Wizarding world areas have. Universal's efforts show a company fighting for every visitor and know they have to keep building better. It is totally opposite to WDW at the moment which only ever seems to go downhill.

 

[Jedijax719]

Not directly related to Epic Universe (but somewhat), I wonder what is going to go in place of the Fear Factor live show. It was supposedly going to be a new Wizarding ride (a broomstick virtual ride?) which was then moved to Epic and now allegedly cancelled altogether. Something to do with permits is keeping them from moving forward with anything in the FFlive location.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Not directly related to Epic Universe (but somewhat), I wonder what is going to go in place of the Fear Factor live show. It was supposedly going to be a new Wizarding ride (a broomstick virtual ride?) which was then moved to Epic and now allegedly cancelled altogether. Something to do with permits is keeping them from moving forward with anything in the FFlive location.

The broom ride was developed for Epic Universe. While the park was paused it was then moved to Universal Studios Florida before being cancelled which was not due to permit issues.

 

[Jedijax719]

The broom ride was developed for Epic Universe. While the park was paused it was then moved to Universal Studios Florida before being cancelled which was not due to permit issues.

Any information on why this was canceled? And are they planning to add a second ride to the new Wizarding World (besides the Ministry ride)?

 

[Disneyhead'71]

Any information on why this was canceled? And are they planning to add a second ride to the new Wizarding World (besides the Ministry ride)?

A very similar attraction opened at Harry Potter New York (since closed), and Universal didn't want to seem derivative.

And they are working on another attraction for Potter/Paris@Epic Universe.

 

[Jedijax719]

A very similar attraction opened at Harry Potter New York (since closed), and Universal didn't want to seem derivative.

And they are working on another attraction for Potter/Paris@Epic Universe.

Will there be one or two rides/attractions at the new Wizarding World? From what I read/watched, they have the main ministry one and land for expansion devoted to the new wizarding world with options.

 

[JT3000]

Will there be one or two rides/attractions at the new Wizarding World? From what I read/watched, they have the main ministry one and land for expansion devoted to the new wizarding world with options.

Two attractions, a ride and a show. The area the cancelled ride was going into is being left empty.