Disney definitely has some competition coming in hot when Epic Universe opens at Universal Orlando in 2025. Thanks to some aerial images from @bioreconstruct on X (Twitter), we have a look at the current status of construction. It looks like it is going to be, well, epic.
Let’s take a look!
Super Nintendo Land
This is one of the most highly anticipated openings coming to Epic Universe. Universal Japan and Universal Studios Hollywood already have their versions of the Super Nintendo Land open.
Here’s where it’s at in Orlando.
Aerial look at theming at Yoshi’s Adventure. Arrow at fabric covered ride cars.
Mount Beanpole in bottom right.
At Super Nintendo World. pic.twitter.com/O5fIuWaQ0X— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) November 5, 2023
Aerial photo of the Yoshi’s Adventure area. Arrow at fabric covered ride cars.
Two courtyards seen below in this multilevel land. Super Nintendo World. pic.twitter.com/M4hX7gMBR7— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) November 5, 2023
Donkey Kong Coaster Construction
Aerial photo of waterfall construction at the Donkey Kong roller coaster. Arrow where a large character face will be, above the precipice. pic.twitter.com/hwTnTfMyNg
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) November 5, 2023
Aerial look at base of the lift hill of the Donkey Kong roller coaster. Arrow at a transfer track section (with platform) for the maintenance bay. pic.twitter.com/wxPoUkOHVH
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) November 5, 2023
Aerial look at where the Donkey Kong roller coaster will splash through water. Workers at right are assembling more frame for theming. pic.twitter.com/jmIWuXnFJT
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) November 5, 2023
Aerial look at portion of the Donkey Kong roller coaster. Actual track is sideways, seen at arrow. With theming, it will seem like cars are leaping over gaps and obstacles. pic.twitter.com/yDMfY9ATHC
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) November 5, 2023
Aerial look down at Bowser’s Castle in Super Nintendo World. It’s also the entrance to Mario Kart. pic.twitter.com/mEok4FPwuX
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) November 5, 2023
Aerial look inside the largest courtyard of Super Nintendo World. Arrow at Toad’s Cafe. pic.twitter.com/tzfDWNO1Td
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) November 5, 2023
Aerial look outside Peach’s Castle in Super Nintendo World. pic.twitter.com/h0HL2pO9LM
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) November 5, 2023
Universal’s Dark World
This area will showcase the Universal Monsters. The entrance looks amazing!
Aerial photo of the portal in front of the village in the Dark Universe of Epic Universe. pic.twitter.com/oXPDCDvhC2
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) November 5, 2023
A clear aerial view of a portion of the Dark Universe portal in Epic Universe. pic.twitter.com/XOkems0p4e
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) November 5, 2023
In this aerial photo of the Dark Universe portal
1,2,3 Theming models
4 An unfinished service access
5 Seems like this opening will have lighting directed at the top of the portal pic.twitter.com/IYPwvmhvve— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) November 5, 2023
Aerial look at the beautiful sculpture of the portal to Dark Universe. This side faces the land, which is based on classic Universal monsters.
Scaffolding was recently removed, revealing intertwined tree roots and vines over rocks. pic.twitter.com/MTap96I7sa— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) November 4, 2023
Aerial look at recent work in Dark Universe.
1 Scaffolding up for theming this building
2 Manor entry now in scaffolding
3 Orange coating might be a base layer for masonry
4 Scaffolding removed, revealing a doorway pic.twitter.com/ur50SsONFX— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) November 5, 2023
How To Train Your Dragon Land
Aerial look at the portal of How To Train Your Dragon land. Arrow at recently added deck platform with an uneven edge. pic.twitter.com/K4rvj4uLnD
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) November 5, 2023
Aerial photo of How To Train Your Dragon land. pic.twitter.com/2zpx8090Gy
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) October 29, 2023
Aerial photo of the roller coaster station in How To Train Your Dragon land.
At center is construction of a structure over the first launch. Steel frame has been painted to look like wood support beams. Actual wood roof is starting. pic.twitter.com/61TjabKADm— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) October 28, 2023
Aerial photo of rock work in progress on the exterior of The Great Hall restaurant in How to Train Your Dragon land. pic.twitter.com/oeJ3KeOLHf
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) October 28, 2023
Aerial photo of the front bay of How To Train Your Dragon land.
Each of the Dragon movies starts with a view of a pair of tall statues. Like the pair seen here.
Work has resumed at the 3rd Viking ship, top right. The bay had some flooding from late summer storms. pic.twitter.com/lljQ2YbVJu— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) October 28, 2023
Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Aerial look at a tightly scaffolded inner courtyard area of a Harry Potter related land of Epic Universe.
Guests will cross through this courtyard to reach a restaurant. Show building top left corner. pic.twitter.com/a162A4VH9d
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) November 5, 2023
Aerial overview of the intersection of 5 streets in a Harry Potter related land of Epic Universe. pic.twitter.com/fdk0H3UIZy
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) October 29, 2023
Aerial photo peering into Paris streets of a Harry Potter related land.
1 Restaurant accessible only through a courtyard
2 Recently added scaffolding in the courtyard
3 Doorway for service equipment and vehicles pic.twitter.com/0M4TkmUz0x— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) October 29, 2023
Aerial photo of an area of a Harry Potter related land
1 Work underway to theme turrets of Sacré-Cœur Basilica
2 Permanent safety rails in place. Including platforms behind frame for the basilica’s exterior.
3 Permanent elevated service walkway
4 Scaffolding resting on a platform pic.twitter.com/vbMdWyMpRg— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) October 29, 2023
As you can see, the area is coming along really well. I can’t wait to see it a few months from now!
Follow @bioreconstruct on X (Twitter) if you want to see more (full credit to them.) There are far more images and updates that I’m sharing with you here. They do a fantastic job covering Universal and Walt Disney World!
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