April 19, 2025
11:38 AM
A look back at the barn and portal into Dark Universe.
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Helios Grand Hotel
359
Stardust Racers
218
fireworks launch site
14
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift
13
Monsters Inc. land
13
Cosmos Fountain
10
fireworks launch peninsula
9
Fast and Furious Hollywood Drift track
7
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Constellation Carousel
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Cosmos Fountain show enhancements
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multipurpose building
6
Celestial Park events center
5
Coca-Cola stand
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Jurassic Park River Adventure
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fireworks launch pad
5
Catchlight Crossings
4
Celestial Events
4
Universal Creative offices
4
primary Epic Universe gift shop
4
retention pond
4
show enhancements at the Cosmos Fountain
4
Atlantic restaurant
3
Battle at The Ministry
3
Battle at the Ministry
3
Catchlight Crossings construction
3
Cauldon Shop
3
Celestial Events building
3
Celestial Goodnight
3
Celestial Goodnight show
3
Cosmos Fountain refurbishment
3
Dark Universe
3
Donkey Kong Country
3
Epic Universe
3
Monsters Unchained
3
Monsters Unchained night show
3
Oak & Star Tavern
3
addition to Celestial Park
3
covered parking
3
dewatering processes in site of Catchlight Crossings
3
property line fence
3
Astronomica splash pad
2
Blue Dragon
2
CelesTiki Tiki Bar
2
Constellation Fountain
2
Epic Universe Preview Center
2
Epic Universe fireworks launch site
2
Fyre Drill boat maintenance
2
Hemisphere Stage
2
Landmark
Helios Grand Hotel
158
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117
The Isle of Berk
98
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic
51
Super Nintendo World
37
Isle of Berk
27
Constellation Carousel
22
Dark Universe
18
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Stardust Racers
13
Peach's Castle
8
Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic
8
Epic Universe Preview Center
5
The Wizarding World at Epic Universe
4
Celestial Park event center
3
Epic Universe Back of House
3
Universal Epic Universe
3
Wizarding World
3
Epic Universe Preview center
2
Isle of Berk town square
2
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
2
Apollo at Helios Grand Hotel
1
Celestial Park Fountains
1
Constellation
1
Constellation Carousel area
1
Dark Universe Back of House
1
Donkey Kong Country
1
Helios Grand Hotel and Celestial Park
1
Helios Grand Hotel and Epic Universe
1
Luna and Helios Grand Hotel
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Preview Epic Universe Center
1
The Forge at the Isle of Berk
1
The Wizarding World
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Universal Epic Universe Preview Center
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Universal Helios Grand Hotel
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April 19, 2025
11:36 AM
Entry to the Frankenstein Catacombs in Dark Universe. The catacombs are beneath the village of Darkmoor. The Monsters Unchained attraction is a travel through the catacombs.
April 19, 2025
11:34 AM
The Dark Universe portal transitions to inside a barn, with view of gravestones and a catacomb entry.
April 19, 2025
11:32 AM
Details inside the Portal of Dark Universe.
April 19, 2025
10:53 AM
Classic Universal monsters plush hugging smaller plush. $27, seen in a Dark Universe shop.
April 19, 2025
10:51 AM
Portal tower of Dark Universe silhouetted by the setting Sun.
April 19, 2025
1:07 AM
An Earl the Squirrel cameo in Epic Universe. In the holiday season shop at front of the park.
April 19, 2025
1:04 AM
Globe lighting style in areas just outside of Epic Universe. Distinct from lighting styles in Celestial Park.
April 19, 2025
1:02 AM
A flower garden at the Universal resort guest bus plaza at Epic Universe.
April 19, 2025
1:00 AM
A bus shelter for Universal resort guest service. This transportation plaza is the closest to the front of Epic Universe. Stella Nova and Terra Luna seen at left. The walkway at right is part of the route for guests of these resorts that would like to walk instead.
April 19, 2025
12:56 AM
A Super Nintendo World themed bus recently added to the Universal electric bus fleet.
April 19, 2025
12:54 AM
View of the Epic Universe parking promenade when leaving the park.
April 19, 2025
12:51 AM
There are 3 ride share (ride app) loops at Epic Universe. A landscaped walkway for access to the park entrance.
April 19, 2025
12:46 AM
Signs for three of the parking sections in Epic Universe.
April 19, 2025
12:43 AM
Signs for two of the parking sections in Epic Universe.
