Aerial look at preparation for tonight's Epic Universe Grand Opening party. Plastic is covering the blue carpet for arriving guests. Note also the seating in the VIP lounge at top floor, right. You can see the live stream of the event begin at 6 EDT here: https://youtu.be/94Ov4ji34HM
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Aerial look at plastic covering the Blue Carpet at entrance of Epic Universe. Preparation for tonight's Grand Opening party of the park.
Aerial look at preparation for the Blue Carpet arrival of guests for tonight's Epic Universe Grand Opening party. • Carpet seen covered with protective plastic. • VIP room has tables, at top center. • Risers for cameras at right.
Recently added Universal Sweets shop sign.
Signage is up for a Universal Studios Florida 35th anniversary shop. A section of the park's primary gift shop.
Signs are up for the new Universal Sweets shop near the entrance of Universal Studios Florida.
Current work at a refurbishment of a shop near the front of Universal Studios Florida. Likely opening soon.
Barricades in the Wizarding World. Added as part of the end of night sweep of guests from Epic Universe.
A lot of details to notice in the Delores Umbridge office. Such as the pair of shoes. One dangling from the elf foot.
Small detail to notice. One of the talking portraits is on loan (or maybe fell out of favor), with dirt outline at that space. In the courtroom queue for Battle at the Ministry.
Masonry theming in the extended queue for the Metrofloo to Battle at the Ministry.
Weathered theming at the extended queue for the Metrofloo to Battle at the Ministry.
Views of Helios Grand Hotel parking, Epic Universe expansion pads, and a lantern guests might see if the zig-zag walkway is used for the Metrofloo extended queue.
Aerial overview of the extended queue for the Metrofloo to Battle at the Ministry. The queue can include the zig-zag walkway exit seen. There's also a small walkway at right of the roof that can be used for queue. 📷Feb 1, 2025
Some Spit Fyre Grill seating was recently removed near the Fyre Drill boat ride. Likely that with wind some of the ride's water shooter spray carried into this seating.