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.
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across the land, newest first- 2026
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.
- 2026
Closed for roughly three days after a rare 'double valley' in which both trains stalled in a valley during high winds with no riders aboard, requiring a crane to lift the trains off the track.
- 2025
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.
- 2025
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).
- 2025
Zone Updateat Sensorium Emporium
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.
- 2025
Updateat Meteor Astropub
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.
- 2025
Updateat The Plastered Owl
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).
- 2025
- 2025
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.
- 2025
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.
- 2025
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.
- 2025
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.
- 2025
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.
- 2025
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.
- 2025
Frosty Moon, a soft-serve ice cream snack stand in Celestial Park, opened with Universal Epic Universe on its May 22, 2025 grand opening.
- 2025
Meteor Astropub, an original space-themed quick-service gastropub, opened in Celestial Park with the grand opening of Universal Epic Universe.
- 2025
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.
- 2025
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.
- 2025
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.
- 2025
The Starbucks opened to the general public as part of Universal Epic Universe's official grand opening on May 22, 2025.
- 2025
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.
- 2025
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.
- 2025
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.
- 2025
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.
- 2025
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.
- 2025
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.
- 2025
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.
- 2025
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.
- 2025
Newat Pizza Moon
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.
- 2025
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.
- 2025
Updateat The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant
The restaurant soft-opened to guests during Universal Epic Universe's preview period ahead of its official May 22, 2025 debut.
- 2025
Updateat Frosty Moon
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.
- 2025
Newat CelesTiki
CelesTiki's opening menu featured tropical cocktails and frozen drinks, including the Waturi Punch and a Pina Colada.
- 2025
Newat Bar Zenith
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.
- 2025
Newat Other Worlds Mercantile
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.
- 2025
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.
- 2025
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.
- 2025
Updateat Pizza Moon
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.
- 2025
Zone Updateat Atlantic
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.
- 2025
Updateat The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant
Dining reservations for the restaurant opened, then were paused shortly afterward, in the weeks before the park's opening.
- 2025
Newat Star Sui Bao
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).
- 2025
Updateat Meteor Astropub
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).
- 2025
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.
- 2025
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.
- 2025
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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Zone Updateat The Plastered Owl
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.