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

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Aerial look at front portion of the dual-racing roller coaster in Epic Universe. Recently added is yellow track at right, and the tall arched roof sections.Track covered in white plastic at right is a separate coaster in How To Train Your Dragon land.
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Aerial look at dome construction in Epic Universe. Over a water-based attraction.
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Aerial look at the first concrete wall raised for a new Universal Orlando Resort South of Epic Universe.A similar hotel tower was recently completed on the other side of Kirkman Rd (at right).
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Aerial look at site of a second Universal Resort South of Epic Universe1 First wall raised 2 Universal Blvd 3 Kirkman Rd 4 Epic Blvd. Other direction leads to theme park parking 5 Bridge construction over a canal that feeds into Shingle Creek (and the Everglades).
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Aerial look at work in a Harry Potter related land at Epic Universe.
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Aerial look at most recent work in the dual-racing roller coaster at Epic Universe. Arched roof so far, and track placed at left.
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Scrims removed at a recently painted statue in How To Train Your Dragon land. Aerial photo at Epic Universe.
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In this aerial photo of Epic Universe:1 In-park hotel's rapidly rising parking garage2 In-park hotel3 Overpass of the theme park perimeter road. To be road to in-park hotel. Tunnel edge at right.4 Dome roof frame in the Harry Potter related land5 Dual-racing coaster
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Aerial overview of Epic Universe.
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Aerial overview of Universal's Epic Universe site.In foreground are new two new resorts under construction, each side of the Kirkman Rd extension. First wall has been raised in the site at left.Follow Kirkman Rd to the arrow -- parking for Universal Studios Florida.
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Aerial overview of the dual-racing roller coaster in Epic Universe.
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Aerial overview of the central corridor through Epic Universe. Octagon near top left is a restaurant encircled by water.Dome at center being raised over a water-based attraction. Pond walls nearby.Bottom right is the large fountain basin.
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Aerial look at two Universal Resorts under construction South of Epic Universe. The resort at left was recently structurally completed. The resort at right has its first concrete wall.
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Aerial look at dome construction in the center of Epic Universe. Scaffolding is temporarily supporting the ribs. Dome will be over a water-based attraction.
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Aerial look at construction of Paris streets, with a replica of Porte Saint-Denis too, in Epic Universe. In a Harry Potter related land.
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Aerial look at part of a Harry Potter related land in Epic Universe. Most recent steel frame at right. Including the circular platforms at top right which are likely to have spires of Sacré-Cœur Basilica as backdrop.
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Aerial look into an intersection of 5 streets in Paris. A Harry Potter related land in Epic Universe.Arrow at recently added towers that are likely to have the spires of Sacré-Cœur Basilica as a backdrop.
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Aerial look at an Epic Universe restaurant that will be in a pond.1 Buried service access tunnel in this area2 Boom lift inside the pond excavation3 Columns of the park's colonnade entrance
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Aerial overview of Epic Universe on May 25, 2023. The 3 water features at center form a corridor between the lands. At top center are first floors of a tall in-park hotel.Rapid pace of construction continues. It's getting to be very easy to imagine being in the park!
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Arrow in this aerial at track about to be placed in the dual-racing roller coaster in Epic Universe.It's track for the Celestial Spin element. Trains will crisscross each end, and roll upside down in between, which is also the highest track of the ride.
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In this aerial at Epic Universe1 Flat actual roof continuing underneath domed roof of a kiosk2 A chimney at a BBQ restaurant.
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Aerial look at the in-park hotel of Epic Universe. At right is recently cast concrete floor above the lobby. Concrete forms now in place over the center of the lobby.
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Aerial look at dome construction in center of Epic Universe. A pond will be around about 3/4 of the dome.1 Seems like a walkway between two ponds2 Dual-racing coaster3 Portal to How To Train Your Dragon land4 Super Nintendo World
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Aerial look at one of the water features in the central corridor of Epic Universe. A pond will be at the left side of the dome, and along the retaining wall. Dome to be over a water-based attraction.
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Aerial look at squares in ribs the extend into water at a dome in Epic Universe. Look farther up each rib and there is a rectangle at each of those joints. Access to the bolts.
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Aerial look at construction parking for a new Universal resort South of Epic Universe.Arrow at a trailer seen through lobby in first Tweet of this Thread.
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Aerial look at 2 Universal Orlando resorts South of Epic Universe (top right).1 Pool excavation2 Likely snack bar, restrooms3 Column of lattice on exterior that will secure theming4 Bridge const. from Epic Blvd to this resort5 UOR land available for development
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Aerial look at site of a second Universal Orlando resort South of Epic Universe. A week ago there was only one concrete wall. Compare to first Tweet this Thread.
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The Epic Universe in-park hotel is at center of this aerial. Parking garage behind it.Likely there will be a night time show. Fountains in the circular basin, projections on the hotel, fireworks from the peninsula.Dark Universe at left. Harry Potter related land at right.
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Aerial photos witnessing the first wall being placed spanning the other side of the lobby of a second Universal Orlando resort South of Epic Universe.First resort building has a large lobby with an arched ceiling.
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Aerial look at some of the central corridor of Epic Universe. Fountain basin and the dome are part of a chain of 3 water features in the corridor.1 Chimney of the show kitchen of a BBQ restaurant.2 Additional chimney3 Dark Universe entrance
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Aerial look at the American flag at top of the dual-racing roller coaster in Epic Universe.There's usually a topping off ceremony when the highest section of a structure carries the flag when raised into place.
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Aerial photos of work for the pool and recreation area of a new Universal Orlando resort South of Epic Universe.
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Aerial overview of two new Universal Orlando resorts South of Epic Universe.
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Aerial look at the dome construction in center of Epic Universe. Arrow at left at a square in a rib. All the ribs that extend into a pond have this circle.Arrow at at right, no square in the rib; because the circle would be at or below ground level.
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Aerial photo of the dual-racing coaster station and track near center of Epic Universe.
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Henry Mystic said:
I can’t delve into details, but just imagine if instead of merely having a moving object/animatronic, say it’s projection mapped on top of, rendered in real-time. To say it’s spectacular in person is an understatement, which is just one of the reasons why I’m honestly expecting the Monsters Ride to be among the best attractions in the world, if not taking that title outright.

The Potter ride should be equally wild too, and will also feature that tech, but not quite as pronounced. The knock your socks off feature is instead of just boarding a ride vehicle and departing the load platform, the room around your vehicle physically moves with it, with the vehicle you’re in only leaving it after a bit.

Get excited. The park’s the real deal. I’ve said nothing. ;)
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To say I’m thrilled for this park is an understatement, sounds absolutely incredible!
 
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Henry Mystic said:
I can’t delve into details, but just imagine if instead of merely having a moving object/animatronic, say it’s projection mapped on top of, rendered in real-time. To say it’s spectacular in person is an understatement, which is just one of the reasons why I’m honestly expecting the Monsters Ride to be among the best attractions in the world, if not taking that title outright.

The Potter ride should be equally wild too, and will also feature that tech, but not quite as pronounced. The knock your socks off feature is instead of just boarding a ride vehicle and departing the load platform, the room around your vehicle physically moves with it, with the vehicle you’re in only leaving it after a bit.

Get excited. The park’s the real deal. I’ve said nothing. ;)
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I love Universal Creative.
 
Mike S

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Henry Mystic said:
I can’t delve into details, but just imagine if instead of merely having a moving object/animatronic, say it’s projection mapped on top of, rendered in real-time. To say it’s spectacular in person is an understatement, which is just one of the reasons why I’m honestly expecting the Monsters Ride to be among the best attractions in the world, if not taking that title outright.

The Potter ride should be equally wild too, and will also feature that tech, but not quite as pronounced. The knock your socks off feature is instead of just boarding a ride vehicle and departing the load platform, the room around your vehicle physically moves with it, with the vehicle you’re in only leaving it after a bit.

Get excited. The park’s the real deal. I’ve said nothing. ;)
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Holy crap.
 
Frankenstein79

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Jrb1979 said:
Disagree. Disney has that market cornered. Being different is working and will work even better once EU opens.
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The best way to beat Disney is to beat them at their own game. Universal has become too coaster and screencentric. People like doing different types of rides like dark rides, boat rides, omnimovers and thrill coasters. Everyone doesn't want to just do thrill rides that make you want to puke. Plus if you do family rides, you can lure families in. You're not going to lure families and little kids in with scary rollercoasters.


Poseidon Quest said:
I think that Disney should start doing more Disney boat and dark rides.
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That's true, but at least they've been doing different things. Trackless rides, family coasters, rollercoasters, spinning rides and motion simulators.

Epic looks like the same stuff and off the shelf rides.
 
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I'm looking forward to EU but time will tell how good the rides are. I've been disappointed with a few of Universals latest offerings (mariokart is very meh at best imo, same with gringotts. And FnF is one of the worst rides ever made) Both MK and Gringotts are in beautiful lands but the rides are not great. Imo of course. So hopefully the monsters and next hp rides are better.
 

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