Holiday décor debuts across Epic Universe for 2026, including first-ever holiday decorations in Super Nintendo World and Isle of Berk. — Park-wide
New three-story Dark Universe ride expansion approved; permits issued for site prep of Project 680. — Dark Universe
Universal confirms Orlando tourism softness in summer 2026; Epic Universe itself continues to perform well. — Epic Universe
Behind-the-scenes interview reflects on creative direction and emotional storytelling at Epic Universe. — Celestial Park
Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Madness cleared to operate during rain (lightning closures remain). — Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Madness
Pizza Moon Pick-Up stand opens outside the restaurant for mobile orders in Universal Epic Universe. — Pizza Moon Pick-Up
Satellite Shakes now open at Epic Universe with milkshakes including Captain Cacao's Starlight Voyage ($13.99), replacing Meteor Astropub's pick-up window. — Satellite Shakes
Steel framing begins on multi-purpose events building in Celestial Park; Celestial Goodnight fireworks show debuts 2026-07-07. — Celestial Park
Fourth of July fireworks show announced for Epic Universe on 2026-06-26, with additional events across Universal Orlando Resort. — Epic Universe
Universal Celestial Goodnight fireworks spectacular confirmed for Epic Universe in July with testing visible from Helios Grand Hotel pool. — Celestial Park
Permit filed for 71,500 sq ft Dark Universe attraction at Epic Universe, roughly the size of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. — Dark Universe expansion site
Epic Universe begins erosion correction project at expansion pad outside park near Stardust Racers. — Expansion pad near Stardust Racers
Steel framing now underway on future events center at Epic Universe with vertical construction milestone reached. — Future events center
Le Cirque Arcanus stage show closing June 21–30, 2026 for refurbishment. — Le Cirque Arcanus
Universal Celestial Goodnight nighttime spectacular debuts, featuring nearly 600 synchronized light fixtures, 350-plus fountains, and seven million LED lights. — Epic Universe
That's every change on the record at Epic Universe since 2024.
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