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

[The Grand Inquisitor]

I didn't suggest removing Potter, just not move forward with Beasts if that's still possible.

They could always keep the Parisian streets and buildings and pick some other IP.

Oh ok . Apparently the plans are to combine both IP's for the land.

British Ministry of Magic AND Fantastic Beasts to Be Part of Epic Universe’s Wizarding World

The new Wizarding World land in Epic Universe may include TWO Ministries of Magic.

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[No Name]

A 9 year old could’ve designed Epic Universe better than Universal did.

 

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[lebeau]

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

I'm really hoping we see some sick AA's in the Mario Kart and Yoshi rides.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I'm really hoping we see some sick AA's in the Mario Kart and Yoshi rides.

The whole land is going to be filled with animated props.

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

The whole land is going to be filled with animated props.

True. I meant AA's on the scale of Hagrid or Harry Potter in the ride. Like a character on a kart passing by you.

 

[MisterPenguin]

True. I meant AA's on the scale of Hagrid or Harry Potter in the ride. Like a character on a kart passing by you.

Just how much articulation does a mushroom have?

 

[BubbaQuest]

I didn't know this was going to open in phases. Is it possible Uni Epic might get the Donkey Kong ride before Japan?

 

[lazyboy97o]

I didn't know this was going to open in phases. Is it possible Uni Epic might get the Donkey Kong ride before Japan?

Donkey Kong was very likely to open in Orlando first but the delay of the park puts that up in the air.

 

[Tom Morrow]

I’m playing through Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze and it’s so much more fun and inspired than the recent Mario offerings, to the point where I really wish we were getting DK first.

A 9 year old could’ve designed Epic Universe better than Universal did.

I know, right? It’s just a big pile of dirt. Pffft. I could have done that.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I’m playing through Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze and it’s so much more fun and inspired than the recent Mario offerings, to the point where I really wish we were getting DK first.

Donkey Kong is only Phase 2 in Japan.

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

 

[BrianLo]

I didn't know this was going to open in phases. Is it possible Uni Epic might get the Donkey Kong ride before Japan?

Once upon a time, but Epic Universe is delayed until 2024 and progress on the DK expansion in Japan is already more advanced.

 

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bioreconstruct

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Aerial look at what remains in a staging area for the unannounced Jurassic Park roller coaster. Located a few miles from Islands of Adventure, in site of Universal's Epic Universe.

 

[The_Jobu]

I wonder if they're going to be as tight lipped about the rides as they have been with the "undisclosed" coaster at IoA?

 

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bioreconstruct
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At center, a tree farm in the site of Universal's Epic Universe.

Aerial view of (at left) where day guest parking is planned for Universal's Epic Universe. Guests to arrive from Destination Pwy (at right).

Aerial view looking across Universal's Epic Universe. Arrow at planned surface parking lot. Day guests arriving from Destination Pwy, on road seen from left center.

Aerial photo of a pile of dirt staged at Southeast end of Universal's Epic Universe. Destination Pwy at right.

At center, a single palm tree planted in Universal's Epic Universe site. That area was busy when the Covid-19 closures started in March; see earlier Tweet in this thread. Top left, a concrete factory added to the site.

Many months ago a single palm tree was planted in Universal's Epic Universe site. Near utility pole seen here. It seemed to arrive when they stopped adding a thick layer of dirt. As if there was a topping off ceremony at center of UEU. Palm tree now gone!

 

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bioreconstruct
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Aerial view where warehouses and offices are to be built at Universal's Epic Universe. Parking for the facilities at center. These facilities will support all of Universal Orlando Resort. Arrow at Aventura Hotel in the earlier part of UOR.

Two aerial views of an on-site concrete factory at Universal's Epic Universe. Seems like a retention pond or a canal is being excavated

Aerial view of North most section of Universal's Epic Universe. This area will have warehouses and offices, supporting all areas of Universal Orlando Resort. Sand Lake Rd at right.

Aerial view of parking recently added at Universal's Epic Universe land. The light poles can be seen from Turkey Lake Rd. This is parking for long-planned warehouses and offices supporting all areas of Universal Orlando Resort.

Aerial view of parking at North most end of Universal's Epic Universe. This parking will be for long-planned warehouses and offices supporting all of Universal Orlando Resort.