Can you believe we’re only two years away from getting a new theme park in Orlando?
We’re talking about Universal Orlando‘s Epic Universe, of course. This new park is bringing multiple new themed lands to Orlando, and many people are thrilled to see it. Let’s take a look at how construction is coming along across the whole construction site!
Thanks to @bioreconstruct on Twitter, we can really see how this construction is coming along. Here’s a good overview of the entire construction site right now.
Aerial overview of Epic Universe. pic.twitter.com/JzNg2PBzLS
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) May 27, 2023
Now a better look at the East side of the park…
Aerial look at the East area of Epic Universe.
Can you spot:
Wood frame of the How to Train Your Dragon roller coaster station?
Some of the remaining track for the dual-racing roller coaster?
Statues (in scaffolding) in a bay in Dragon land? pic.twitter.com/G6b04v7BpQ— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) May 27, 2023
…and the West side!
Aerial look at the West areas of Universal's Epic Universe. pic.twitter.com/r4BPgoSpYj
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) May 27, 2023
Construction is also coming along well at the front of the park where we can really see the entrance start to take shape.
Aerial look at a building outside the park entrance of Epic Universe, with footers at right.
Pole seen at left has been in this location for many years. Designated the front of the park when the site was completely flat. pic.twitter.com/gdaTGpnhwD
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) May 27, 2023
Over in Super Nintendo World, the multiple different levels of the park are underway.
May 26 aerial look inside the multiple levels of Super Nintendo World. In Epic Universe. pic.twitter.com/rjfW8pcEqU
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) May 27, 2023
You can also get a very clear view of the Donkey Kong coaster to see how its progress is coming along. We’re really starting to be able to see the outside of the track, giving us a feel for part of the ride.
Aerial overview of the Donkey Kong roller coaster in Epic Universe. pic.twitter.com/DmPx46l1F9
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) May 27, 2023
Over in the Harry Potter-related land, progress is also coming along, but the mystery still remains on what exactly this will represent from the franchise.
May 26 aerial overview of the streets of Paris in Universal's Epic Universe. A Harry Potter related land. pic.twitter.com/KNLrarScXu
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) May 27, 2023
Moving over to the Dark Universe part of the park, here’s what progress is looking like.
May 26 aerial photo of Dark Universe land in Epic Universe.
Building at left is outside the land. A BBQ restaurant near center of the park. pic.twitter.com/ijTofAHEoX— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) May 27, 2023
Taking a closer look, you can really see what’s being done to bring this area to life. It hasn’t yet been totally confirmed what lands will be inside the Dark Universe part of the park.
Aerial overview of Dark Universe in Epic Universe 📸May 25
1 Portal
2 Village
3 Manor fronting featured attraction
4 Recently added building
5 Recently added building
6 Restaurant in a hillside
7 Structures starting to extend from station for roller coaster queue
8 Ice machines pic.twitter.com/gansNzj1HD— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) May 27, 2023
And of course, we can’t forget about How To Train Your Dragon land!
Aerial overview of How To Train Your Dragon land in Epic Universe. pic.twitter.com/c9t8A61wzr
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) May 26, 2023
We also can clearly see huge statues coming to life at the front of the land — VERY impressive if you ask us, and we can’t wait to see them in person.
Aerial look at 2 tall statues in a pond at entrance of How To Train Your Dragon land.
The Viking at right was recently painted.
The Dragon at left was originally as bright colors as the Viking. Additional paint added to weather and age the figure. pic.twitter.com/yr4u3aGdpp— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) May 26, 2023
And that’s the latest look on Epic Universe! Reminder — Universal has not confirmed the details about this theme park including attractions and lands, however we’ve taken a deep dive into the concept art. The theme park is set to open in 2025, but in the meantime, be sure to stay tuned to AllEars for all the latest news and construction updates.
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