Opened with Universal Epic Universe as Celestial Park's dual-track Mack Rides launched racing coaster, with two roughly 5,000-foot tracks reaching about 62 mph and 133 feet.
Everything that changed here
across the land, newest first- 2026
Meteor Astropub's outdoor pick-up window was converted into a new standalone milkshake stand, Satellite Shakes; the astropub restaurant itself remained open.
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Captain Cacao, the shop's original bear mascot, made his official character meet-and-greet debut in Celestial Park on Epic Universe's first anniversary.
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Around November 2025 the menu gained new 'loaded' BBQ items - including Loaded Brisket Mac & Cheese and Loaded Pulled Pork Fries - that were not on the restaurant's June 2025 menu.
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Reopened after a roughly two-and-a-half-week unplanned closure following the September 17, 2025 death of a guest, with permanently updated operating procedures and stricter safety-guide eligibility requirements (riders must be able to maintain an upright position and walk independently).
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An October 2025 merchandise survey documented the shop's lineup with prices, including Super Nintendo World Power-Up Bands at $45 each in Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Toad, Yoshi, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong designs.
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Meteor Astropub's opening menu was documented with prices, including the Astro Pub Burger and Chicken and Waffles at $16.99 each and Fish and Chips at $20.
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The launch menu was documented with prices, including the signature 'The Plastered Owl' whiskey cocktail ($19), the Witty Wolf's Breakfast Sour ($19), and the Willowy Wood Highball ($16.25).
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Constellation Carousel opened with Universal Epic Universe as the centerpiece of the Celestial Park hub land — a celestial-themed carousel whose creature mounts rotate 360 degrees and rise up to roughly six feet, beneath a ceiling Star Tracker effect and a central Mesmerizer ribbon-cone projection.
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Pizza Moon opened as a quick-service pizzeria set inside an early-1900s Victorian theater-style building in Celestial Park, debuting with the grand opening of Universal Epic Universe.
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Atlantic, a full-service seafood-and-steak restaurant themed as a Victorian undersea aquarium with 36 fish-shaped bio-mechanical lanterns, opened in Celestial Park with the debut of Universal Epic Universe.
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The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant opened as a full-service, 'explorer-style' shared-plates venue blending Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai cuisine in Celestial Park, debuting with the grand opening of Universal Epic Universe.
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The Oak & Star Tavern opened with Universal Epic Universe on May 22, 2025 as a quick-service barbecue restaurant in Celestial Park, sharing its building with The Plastered Owl bar.
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Star Sui Bao opened as a quick-service Asian steamed-bao stand in Celestial Park when Universal Epic Universe officially debuted at Universal Orlando Resort on May 22, 2025.
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Frosty Moon, a soft-serve ice cream snack stand in Celestial Park, opened with Universal Epic Universe on its May 22, 2025 grand opening.
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Meteor Astropub, an original space-themed quick-service gastropub, opened in Celestial Park with the grand opening of Universal Epic Universe.
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CelesTiki, a tropical tiki bar, opened in the Celestial Park hub as part of the grand opening of Universal Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort.
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Bar Zenith, an open-air 'Cosmic Cocktail Creations' bar beside Meteor Astropub in Celestial Park, opened with Universal Epic Universe on its grand-opening day.
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The Plastered Owl bar opened with Universal Epic Universe and its Celestial Park hub on May 22, 2025, situated within The Oak & Star Tavern venue.
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The Starbucks opened to the general public as part of Universal Epic Universe's official grand opening on May 22, 2025.
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Other Worlds Mercantile opened with Universal Epic Universe on May 22, 2025, as a Celestial Park marketplace carrying merchandise from each of the park's portal worlds plus exclusive Epic Universe-branded items.
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Sensorium Emporium opened as an opening-day shop in Celestial Park when Universal Epic Universe debuted, one of the first merchandise locations guests encounter at the park's central hub.
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North Star Wintry Wonders, a year-round holiday-themed retail shop connected to Sensorium Emporium in Celestial Park, opened on Universal Epic Universe's opening day.
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Lens Flair (also written "Lens Flare"), a photo-keepsake shop selling My Universal Photos packages, photos, and Universal keepsakes, opened within the Various Emporia in Celestial Park when Universal Epic Universe debuted.
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The Nintendo Super Star Store opened in Celestial Park on May 22, 2025, the same day Universal Epic Universe debuted, as a merchandise shop near the entrance to Super Nintendo World.
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Comet Dogs, a cosmic-themed quick-service hot dog stand near the Constellation Carousel in Celestial Park, opened with Universal Epic Universe on May 22, 2025.
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The opening menu featured globally-inspired hot dogs led by the signature Bulgogi Dog at $13.99 (kimchi slaw, salsa verde, yuzu aioli), plus the Comet Dog, Al Pastor Dog, and Philly Cheesesteak Dog, and the vegan Smokey Carrot Dog on an ube bun.
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Moonship Chocolates & Celestial Sweets opened with Universal Epic Universe in Celestial Park, a cosmic confectionery built around original characters Maya of the Skies and Captain Cacao.
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The menu's signature Pizza Lunare, an ube (purple) crust pizza priced at $18.99, went viral and became the venue's standout menu item.
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Launched with a shared-plates menu ranging from small plates such as Double Fried 'Korean' Wings ($16) and Snowflake Potstickers ($18) up to entrees priced roughly $25 to $51.
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The restaurant soft-opened to guests during Universal Epic Universe's preview period ahead of its official May 22, 2025 debut.
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At debut the menu offered soft-serve (vanilla, chocolate, cheesecake, strawberry yum, cookie butter, and vegan vanilla) with two included toppings priced at $7.99 for a cup and $8.49 for a cone, plus cookies and Coca-Cola Freestyle drinks.
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CelesTiki's opening menu featured tropical cocktails and frozen drinks, including the Waturi Punch and a Pina Colada.
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Bar Zenith's opening menu featured signature cocktails including the Meteor Strike and the Parallax Punch ($15.50), plus a non-alcoholic Eccentric Orbit mocktail at $7.
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At launch the shop's menu of goods included apparel and accessories, home decor, collectible souvenirs, illuminated wands and headbands, a light-up popcorn bucket, and the Epic Universe Grand Opening collection.
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Opening menu debuted signature sweets including $8 cupcakes (11 flavors), $10–$12.50 decorated candy apples, $6.50 cookies, and $6 gourmet pretzels alongside a build-your-own candy wall.
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Ahead of opening, Universal's full menu and pricing for the tavern were revealed, with entrees ranging from $11.99 to $19.99 and signature items including the Slow Smoked Brisket sandwich and the standout Mango Bread.
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Pizza Moon served guests during Epic Universe's preview period ahead of the official opening, with the first full menu reviews published in late April 2025.
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Atlantic was previewed to guests and media during Epic Universe's technical-rehearsal soft-opening period in April 2025, ahead of the park's official May 22 debut.
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The debut menu (documented during Epic Universe previews) centered on steamed bao and dumplings: Celestial Steamed Bun ($12.99), Kimchi Bao ($12.79), Tteokbokki Skewer ($11.99), and Pork Soup Dumplings ($9.99).
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Meteor Astropub was already operating and serving food during Epic Universe's technical-rehearsal preview period, weeks ahead of the May 22, 2025 official opening (reviewed April 25, 2025).
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Universal first revealed North Star Wintry Wonders among Celestial Park's retail lineup in its official Epic Universe merchandise press release ahead of the park's May 22 opening.
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Universal Orlando shared a first look at new Epic Universe merchandise on March 12, 2025, naming the Nintendo Super Star Store in Celestial Park and previewing Super Mario and Donkey Kong apparel, toys, and collectibles.
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The Celestial Park Starbucks began operating for Universal team members and construction workers, reported as the first food-and-beverage location inside Epic Universe and the third in-park Starbucks at Universal Orlando (after Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure).
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The bar features live dueling-guitar musicians performing daily (starting around 10:45 AM) with crowd participation and improv comedy, a signature atmosphere distinct from its outdoor walk-up window.
That's every change on the record in Celestial Park since 2025.
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