Thanks to @bioreconstruct on X (formerly Twitter) we have an amazing look at the Dark Universe area of the upcoming Epic Universe park opening in Universal Orlando next year! They were able to catch some testing on the burning windmill feature and it is AMAZING!
Let’s take a look at the new Dark Universe that is part of the upcoming Epic Universe theme park!
You can see the Burning Blade Tavern windmill alight in the video.
Video: Flames at Burning Blade Tavern in Dark Universe. Watch as the windmill bursts into a roaring blaze. With rising waves of heat.
At the end: a look at electrical effects at top of Frankenstein Manor. pic.twitter.com/ecBMauCRA2
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) December 20, 2024
This is a closer look at the fire testing of the windmill feature! It is so impressive!
YouTube version of the fire testing at Burning Blade Tavern. https://t.co/VxGaQTifZ9
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) December 20, 2024
Here we can see the Frankenstein Manor electrical effect testing.
There was 30 MPH wind at 800 ft on Friday night. Much vibration in the helicopter. As a project, I wondered if I could stabilize a view of Frankenstein Manor better.
Seen here are the result, and the original. pic.twitter.com/k9fy5Ra60f— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) December 15, 2024
@bioreconstruct was also able to sneak some other nighttime images out from the new park!
Lighting at the Epic Universe entrance portal last night.
• Beacons at the four corners of Chronos, the portal tower.
• Blue buildings at bottom are for security and admission.
• Tower at right is portal to The Isle of Berk.
• Harry Potter world rooftops in background. pic.twitter.com/lWdLnpVaZ3— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) December 20, 2024
Turrets of Sacré-Cœur at night. Rising above the Harry Potter world of Epic Universe.
Hiccup’s Winged Gliders track at right, in The Isle of Berk.
Top of the Fun Spot Orlando SkyCoaster at left. pic.twitter.com/FRvGKsUTB7— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) December 20, 2024
At left, the wand and beacon rising at the portal to the Harry Potter world of Epic Universe. At center, turrets of Sacré-Cœur.
At right, a wall and roof peak in Super Nintendo World.
Seen through a narrow gap of trees. pic.twitter.com/8EOpvaUaMT
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) December 20, 2024
Reflection of #EpicUniverse at night. Helios Grand Hotel at left. Stardust Racers roller coaster above the palm trees at right. pic.twitter.com/ZFFFbnyzA9
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) December 20, 2024
It’s so exciting!
Epic Universe officially opens at Universal Orlando Resort on May 22, 2025.
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