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

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lewisc

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Andrew25 said:
E-Tickets: Major & expensive attractions that require a gift shop, IP or sponsor to approve construction
D-Tickets: Major attractions that are popular but not as expensive as an E-ticket
C-Tickets: Capacity boosters aka Flat Rides
B-Tickets: lol we don't build these anymore
A-Tickets: lol we don't build these anattracymore
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JMO E-ticket attractions have enough WOW element to consider making a special trip.

You think Moana water journey deserves C ticket status? I'd vote for B.
 
WDWFREAK53

WDWFREAK53

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Disneyhead'71 said:
Probably focused on one of the lands with attraction names, dining options, and interactive elements.

They are supposed to drop one a month for each land leading up to the preview center opening this summer.

Rumor this is for SNW.
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My initial thought was SNW due to the fact we know so much about it...but then March 10 came and went and it has me wondering if they were ready to announce SNW, why not do it on MAR10?

So I then got thinking that maybe it's either Dark Universe of HtTyD. I don't think it'll be Potter because I think that will be left for last.

My vote goes to HtTYD. Most of the attractions are outside (and pictures have basically given most of it away) and the indoor attraction (stage show) is most likely Untrainable.
 
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bioreconstruct
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At left in this aerial, accumulated rain shows what it will be like to arrive at the Isle of Berk in Epic Universe. Top left are splash effects for the roller coaster. Top center is recent log theming, and active construction of a platform. In How To Train Your Dragon land.
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Aerial photo of Helios Grand Hotel and the Epic Universe show fountain.
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Aerial look at the full size streets of Paris in the Harry Potter land in Epic Universe.
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Aerial photo of work at the front of Starfall Racers roller coaster in Epic Universe.
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Aerial photo of an Epic Universe staging area with what seem to be clouds.
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Aerial look at some areas where scaffolding is down in the village at Epic Universe.
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Aerial look at current work on the portal of Epic Universe. Arrow at recently added rock work.
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Arrow in this aerial photo at a staging area of Epic Universe with framing ready to assemble.
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Current view of the Kirkman Rd construction at Sand Lake Rd, as seen from the Carrier Rd intersection. Aerial Feb 28, and arrows are same location in both photos.Electric buses travelling in the Kirkman median lanes will connect UOR resort lodging and Epic Universe.
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trr1

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bioreconstruct
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Aerial photo of areas near the portal of Dark Universe in Epic Universe. The circular roof frame at left is CelesTiki Bar.
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Aerial overview of Dark Universe. Construction staging at right is future expansion space of Epic Universe.
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Aerial photo of the Kirkman Rd extension construction, alongside Epic Universe.
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Aerial photo of Celestial Carousel in Epic Universe. The small blue dome at right will be placed on top to be the large dome's cupola.
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Aerial photo of the dome at top of Helios Grand Hotel in Epic Universe. A lounge is under the dome.At left is curved roof above a ballroom.
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Aerial photo of work at a Super Nintendo store (at top left) and Pizza Moon in Epic Universe.
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Aerial photo near the Epic Universe site.1 Constellation Way2 Universal property line at fence at left, Destination Pwy at right3 A canal that goes through the Epic Universe property and at this point continues to Shingle Creek and the Everglades4 Epic Blvd5 A staging area
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In the distance of this aerial photo is day guest parking of Epic Universe.1 Staging area that later becomes a section of parking.2 Staging that is a future expansion area of the park.
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Aerial photo of Epic Universe Mar 22, 2024• Celestial Carousel cupola seems ready to be placed• Paving in progress in the Harry Potter land streets• Dragon boat staged at bridge, water is circulating• Dragon land themed houses seen in a construction staging area
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Aerial photo of the Epic Universe show fountain. A thin layer of accumulated rain is reflecting Helios Grand Hotel.In foreground is construction of splash pad.
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bioreconstruct
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Aerial photo of a section of the Epic Universe show fountain.
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Aerial photo of a deep excavation at the Epic Universe show fountain.
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In this Jul 2, 2023 aerial photo of Shingle Creek Trail1 Surfside and Dockside2 Universal property North of Sand Lake Rd3 Ramp from trail to Destination Pwy4 Universal property South of Destination Pwy5 Distant view of Epic Universe6 Starfall Racers
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Aerial photo of areas near Celestial Carousel in Epic Universe. Arrows at rock work sculpting in progress. The blue dome at right will be raised on top the large dome to become the cupola.
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Aerial photo looking across Team Member parking for Epic Universe. Office building is behind the Harry Potter land. Parking in use currently by construction workers.
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Aerial overview of the entrance area of Epic Universe.1 A few recently added concrete forms in this plaza. One near the security and admissions buildings.2 This construction route framed by trees. Likely to become a primary guest walkway.3 Recently added ribbon of concrete.
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Aerial overview of the show fountain area in Epic Universe.1 Guest walkway that continues to bridges over cascading water features at Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant.2 Colorful patterned concrete being cast outside the portal of Dark Universe.
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The aerial photo here shows the distance from the Southeast corner of the Epic Universe property to, say, Aventura Hotel in the skyline top center.
After crossing Shingle Creek on Destination Pwy WB there's a distant view of Epic Universe.
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There's two very large Universal warehouses along Sand Lake Rd. At right in the Jan 13 aerial photo. Arrow in the aerial photo at Dr Doom's Fearfall towers.
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Helios Grand Hotel as seen from Sand Lake Rd.
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Glimpse of Starfall Racers and the Celestial Spin, with the mountain in How To Train Your Dragon land.As seen from Sand Lake Rd.
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View of Helios Grand Hotel and a new Universal office building. As seen from Greenbriar Pwy.
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A look at the resorts of Epic Universe, as seen from the South end of Kirkman Rd. Left to right, Terra Luna, Helios Grand Hotel, and Stella Nova.
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Work so far on a new Universal office building along Sand Lake Rd.
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Aerial look at theming staged for How To Train Your Dragon land.
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Alicia Stella Nova Resort
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Here is a public permit image showing how these dragon houses will be perched atop the land’s main retail location.
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trr1

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bioreconstruct
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It's possible to circle the Epic Universe property as a pedestrian. Walk, run, cycle. 7.6 miles. I did this route today.Sand Lake Rd and Kirkman Rd construction needs a bypass.There are many high traffic intersections to cross. Be very aware of traffic, be very cautious.
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A common question is: How far away is Epic Universe?The answer depends on how your measure.Today I walked from Stella Nova to CityWalk in 1 hour 12 minutes. About 3.8 miles.
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Andrew25

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Right now it takes about ~10 minutes to get from Stella Nova to CityWalk... and the sand lake/Kirkman changes will improve travel as you don't have to go around the Lockheed site once Kirkman Extension is complete.

While you "escape" the bubble for about 2 miles... it's still relatively faster than traveling between MK and anywhere else on WDW property not connected by monorail lol
 

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