Update March 6 – It's going to be a very exciting time for Universal fans as the build-out to Universal Epic Universal continues.
In a newly released construction update video, with photos posted by Theme Park Stop on YouTube. biological reconstruction We get to see all the latest developments for the highly anticipated Universal Epic Universe coming to Orlando in 2025.
Highlights from each of the four regions include:
How to Train Dragon Island Berk – It appears that a water spray effect has been added to the side of the track on certain sections of the How to Train Your Dragon roller coaster, making it look like you're skating along water. A conveyor belt has been installed on the loading and unloading platform for an outdoor family boat ride on land, and an image of one of the potential boat vehicles for this ride can be glimpsed behind the pump house at timestamp 2:52.
Work continues on Dragon House, which will sit atop the central retail store.
super nintendo world – At timestamp 4:12 you can see the colorful vehicles from Yoshi's Adventure being revealed. Additional themed details have been added to the Donkey Kong Country mini-land, including a palm tree icon and temple ruins features. Work continues on the exterior of Bowser Fortress.
dark universe – We see a brown and gold portal ring and now await the addition of the expected “alive, alive” phrase from the classic Frankenstein movie.
At timestamp 8:41, one of the roller coaster trains can be seen sitting on the tracks next to the maintenance building used for testing. It's still covered in the black and white protective layer, so we're waiting for it to be removed to get a full look at this car on the Curse of the Werewolf spinning roller coaster.
Harry Potter's Wizarding World Ministry of Magic – At the entrance, a mural based on a 1920s perfume advertisement comes to life, while color is being added to the building and landscaping is being done.
Heavenly Park – Additional pumps were added to the main fountain, which appears to have been placed in the shape of a star. The jagged rock work will provide the base for a waterfall that flows into the main fountain. Work is currently underway on a new bar, rumored to be called Celus Tiki, and the splash pad, expected to be called Astronomica, will feature a partially buried fountain.
Work continues on the expanded queues headlined by roller coaster Starfall Racers.
The Grand Helios Hotel is working on additions to the dome that will become its rooftop bar and is also refining the shape of its swimming pool. Colorful tiles are being installed at the Terra Luna resort hotel, with only a small section of reflective tile remaining to be added to the Stella Nova hotel.
Street signs for Stella Nova Way have been added and testing of white lighting across the front of the hotel took place this week.
Universal is teasing that it will release additional details and art about the internal offerings for each land within the Universal Epic Universe in the coming months. Construction will continue to ramp up as a wide range of themes are added and all attractions are tested. We will keep you updated as developments occur.
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February 22 – In a construction update video posted to YouTube by Theme Park Stop, we get a look at the latest developments in the highly anticipated Universal Epic Universe.
Below are highlights from each of the four main regions.
dark universe – Tombstones were added along the walkway and pipes were installed in place for the proposed fog effect on the ground. Theme details are being added, including paint, aging walls, ornate elements on top of buildings, and more trees. The Curse of the Werewolf roller coaster continues to be tested, and while we can see the cars covered, we can't see the final colors.
Wizarding World Ministry of Magic – As more and more scaffolding is removed, new painted details, including plant-pattern graphics and filigree-style decorative elements, are being added to Parisian facades.
super nintendo world – Waterproofing work is in progress at Peach's Castle and ice-covered walls have been added. A huge improvement has been made at Beanpole Mountain, where you can now see not only blocks, coins, and swamps, but also clouds and the Mario flag at the top. Colorful themed elements continue to be added to the temple walls in the Donkey Kong area.
Yoshi Ride continues to be tested with weighted dolls, and you can see the colorful ride vehicles underneath the protective plastic.
How to Train Dragon Island Berk – Sheep have been added as a theme near the roller coaster, including one dragon sheep that first appeared in the third How to Train Your Dragon movie. The rear of the property has been extensively landscaped with tree trunks, mulch and grass.
Preparation work is underway for the children's interactive play area and shields have now been added to the two Viking ships.
February 17 – A bird's eye view combined with recently released new concept art shows how the theme park is coming to life.
Beanpole Mountain has been completed in Super Nintendo World. Work on the Curse of the Werewolf coaster continues and is currently in the testing phase. Scaffolding has been lowered at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic, giving a clear view of the completed façade along the streets of Wizarding Paris in the 1920s.
How to Train Your Dragon: More colorful themes and rock jobs have been added to Berk Island and are being tested on the How to Train Your Dragon ride.
Epic Universe's Universal Grand Helios in-park hotel saw an extensive theming progression. Metal tiles have been installed at both the Stella Nova and Terra Nova hotels, and the video includes new renderings of the Stella Nova resort pool area.
Both hotels are now available for reservations on Universal's website, with information on room types and rates available. It has been confirmed that Universal Stella Nova Resort will officially open on January 21, 2025, and Universal Terra Luna Resort will officially open on February 25, 2025.
February 5 – In an exciting update, we learn that the “Curse of the Werewolf” spinning roller coaster, which will be located in The Dark Universe, is now being tested in the Universal Epic Universe.
In a video posted on TikTok and YouTube by @orlandothemeparkzone, it can be seen that each train consists of five cars with four passengers each and appears to be white and black in color. The roller coaster will feature multiple launch vehicles and spinning vehicles.
We will continue to track the progress of the construction of the Universal Epic Universe over the coming weeks and months as it approaches its official opening in 2025.
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