The aerial archive

Isle of Berk now featured in the 3 Epic Universe area Universal marquees.

A look at Kirkman Rd SB past Helios Grand Hotel. Stay left to try the elevated traffic circle and get to Epic Universe parking. Stay right to continue to Universal Blvd (and perhaps the Orange County Conv Center area lodging).

Dash cam view of the final of the new Universal marquee to have graphics. Note it has Isle of Berk characters. Today all 3 of the Epic Universe area marquee switched graphics to the five worlds in the park.

Kirkman Rd SB extension fully opened today. Carrier Dr to Universal Blvd. Many drivers missing the ramp to Sand Lake Rd. Making a U-turn at Helios Grand Hotel. No changes to the Sand Lake Rd ramps. Construction continues on the two ramps on the South side.

By design, not much to see from the raised traffic circle near Epic Universe. High walls on the sides block views of the park, even from buses. Message board is LED, which has rapidly flashing lamps. Message is: Do not stop 20 MPH

March 25 photo of a car in the raised traffic circle near Epic Universe. The left turn from Kirkman Rd SB to Epic Blvd WB. The raised traffic circle eases traffic flow from the Universal Studios Florida area to Epic Universe guest parking. As seen from Terra Luna resort.

One of the last road signs placed on Epic Blvd. The road to reach Epic Universe guest parking. From this location, make a right at the traffic light ahead, and then there's the parking toll plaza. Sign includes directions to the Universal Studios Florida area. (Via Kirkman Rd.)

Landscaping added along Destination Pwy. The South property line of the Epic Universe development.

Landscaping added along Destination Pwy. The South property line of the Epic Universe development. Skyline seen this photo includes: • Frankenstein Manor • Helios Grand Hotel • The mountain in the Isle of Berk • Stardust Racers.

Current work on the sidewalk to Helios Grand Hotel. First guests check in this Wednesday April 16.

Photo composite of the recently opened intersection of Kirkman Rd and Universal Blvd. One of the 3 ways to get to Epic Universe. Kirkman Rd is the primary connection between the Universal Studios Florida area and the Epic Universe area. Universal Blvd also connects the 2 areas.

Exclusive bus lanes in the median of Kirkman Rd, at Universal Blvd. Lanes are not yet open. Helios Grand Hotel in distance, past the raised traffic circle near Epic Universe.

An Epic Universe access road is now open to all traffic, except the exclusive bus lanes in the median. Kirkman Rd at Universal Blvd. This intersection had been closed or had limited traffic for several weeks due to utility excavations. Universal marquee seen with Stella Nova.

Current availability of Epic Universe preview tickets for UOAP annual pass holders.

Toothless Claws. $32 in the Epic Universe Preview Center.