While we wait for D23 to release Disney’s announcements about new additions to Walt Disney World and Disneyland, we’re taking a look at the incredible progress being made at Universal Orlando’s next theme park: Epic Universe.
Thanks to @bioreconstruct on X we can see the current construction progress.
Let’s see!
The Helios Grand Hotel
The Helios will be the hotel that will be attached to the theme park. It will be grand and probably very expensive.
Aerial view of the construction of Helios Grand Hotel. The in-park resort of Epic Universe.
In the foreground is the development of Celestial Park. On the left is the Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant. photo.twitter.com/35WQhTQopJ— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 13, 2024
An aerial view of the Helios Grand Hotel in Epic Universe, taken from the side.
At the base of the large dome, on the right, is a side view of a sunburst element. In the middle of it is a white sphere, facing the park and the rooftop lounge. photo.twitter.com/y7P1Qe0qWc
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 13, 2024
Here’s a look at Celestial Park with the Helios.
You are welcome to save these aerial photos for your personal use. A look today at Celestial Park in #EpicUniverse From the park’s Chronos Portal to the Helios Grand Hotel.
They are designed to be used as desktop wallpapers on mobile devices and on HD and UHD (or 4K) displays. photo.twitter.com/6mg2ZhOvuU— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 12, 2024
Dark Universe
This is the area my family is most looking forward to. It’s going to be amazing and we can’t wait!
Aerial view of the portal to Dark Universe.
1 Theme for the portal ring is in progress, including a spherical element at the top.
2 Roof in progress on an octagonal structure. Similar structure at the exit of the Harry Potter world in Epic Universe. photo.twitter.com/sa4WlHQshM— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 13, 2024
Curse of the Werewolf
Aerial view of the carriages at the entrance to the queue for the Curse of the Werewolf.
The car on the left has a werewolf figure as a sign at the entrance to the attraction.
A spinning roller coaster in Dark Universe. photo.twitter.com/YhGWoLSFIZ— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 13, 2024
Aerial view of the attraction entrance and the barn in the middle of the track of the Curse of the Werewolf roller coaster in Dark Universe.
One of the floats features a werewolf figure as a sign at the entrance. photo.twitter.com/JVX55wjUb8— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 13, 2024
Aerial view of the queue for the Curse of the Werewolf roller coaster. photo.twitter.com/QMM7KKRowb
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 13, 2024
Frankenstein’s Mansion
Aerial view of the theming in Frankenstein Manor in Dark Universe.
Arrow at the staging of thematic elements. photo.twitter.com/RoOYPzr7tf— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 13, 2024
Aerial view of the theming in Frankenstein Manor in Dark Universe. photo.twitter.com/tquIuXTtJP
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 13, 2024
Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment
Aerial photos of the extended queue for Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment. The main attraction in Dark Universe. photo.twitter.com/AWsW5qPQa5
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 13, 2024
Vampire restaurant
Aerial view of the Das Stakehaus side of the village of Darkmoor in Dark Universe. photo.twitter.com/zbOd22MWdM
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 13, 2024
Burning Blade Tavern
Aerial view of the Burning Blade Tavern area in Dark Universe. photo.twitter.com/THUPxiMpd4
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 13, 2024
Wizarding World of Harry Potter
If you walk through the park and you come to the other side of the country, just before the Helios Hotel, you will enter the Wizarding World.
Aerial view of the portal tower of the Harry Potter world in Epic Universe and the park’s show fountain. photo.twitter.com/iX4CwJs3Ze
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 13, 2024
Aerial view of the Paris skyline rising above the scaffolding in the Harry Potter world in Epic Universe. photo.twitter.com/ywK3ETaWSu
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 13, 2024
Aerial view of the wizarding world of Harry Potter in Epic Universe.
1 Cylindrical frame in progress
2 Frame to be erected on this tower for thematization of a distant tower of the Sacré-Cœur photo.twitter.com/LDY9jbofSW— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 13, 2024
Aerial view of some completed facades and work in progress for a tent entrance for a theatre performance.
In The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Epic Universe. photo.twitter.com/GOowTF0xcT— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 13, 2024
Aerial view of thematic facades in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Epic Universe.
It is believed that the entrance to the attraction (Ministry of Magic) is through the scaffolding facade on the left. Exit the attraction through the blue facade on the left. photo.twitter.com/Wv4bEwwDVS— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 13, 2024
Super Nintendo World
Aerial view of Super Nintendo World in #EpicUniverse photo.twitter.com/kK1Z8DE1FH
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 13, 2024
Aerial view of Super Nintendo World at Peach’s Castle. One of the recent additions is stone themes on the stairs. photo.twitter.com/oCDgmeWNuW
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 13, 2024
Aerial view of the Super Nintendo World theme.#EpicUniverse photo.twitter.com/fDt2XSO7Gu
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 13, 2024
Aerial view of current construction at Bowser’s Fortress in Super Nintendo World. photo.twitter.com/CtxhClBq9r
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 13, 2024
Aerial photos of the theming in progress at Donkey Kong Mine Cart Madness in Super Nintendo World on #EpicUniverse photo.twitter.com/0pejYJysTg
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 13, 2024
Aerial view of the current theme for Funky’s Fly ‘N’ Buy store in Super Nintendo World in Epic Universe. photo.twitter.com/PaTacdkdTx
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 13, 2024
Epic Universe opens in 2025.
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