April 18, 2026
7:08 AM
Flux Capacitor powering a Stardust Racers train. Apr 17, 2026. One year after the soft opening of Epic Universe.
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A permanent archive of @bioreconstruct’s aerial photos of construction around Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando — full-resolution originals, preserved daily. Every post links back to its source.
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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
6
Cosmos Fountain show enhancements
6
multipurpose building
6
Celestial Park events center
5
Coca-Cola stand
5
Jurassic Park River Adventure
5
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
Celestial Park
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
+26 more Fewer
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
1
Preview Epic Universe Center
1
The Forge at the Isle of Berk
1
The Wizarding World
1
Universal Epic Universe Preview Center
1
Universal Helios Grand Hotel
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April 17, 2026
7:12 PM
Oversize Coca-Cola bottle available at Epic Universe for Freestyle beverages. Divides in half for fill.
April 17, 2026
9:54 AM
A year ago yesterday Apr 16 2025 the Loews Team welcomed its first guests to Helios Grand Hotel. • First spectacular views of Celestial Park that night. • First views of sunrise in Epic Universe the following morning. Also first time guests would enter the park.
April 17, 2026
9:39 AM
One year ago was the first time guests road a Flux Capacitor powered roller coaster. Stardust Racers entering the first launch, during the soft opening of Epic Universe. Apr 17, 2025.
April 17, 2026
9:34 AM
One year ago was the soft opening of Epic Universe. Apr 17. 2025 Seen here is the first sunset that #UOAP Annual Passholders and Universal resort guests saw in The Isle of Berk.
April 17, 2026
9:29 AM
One year ago was the soft opening of Epic Universe. April 17. 2025. Seen in foreground about 8:45 am are the first #UOAP Annual Passholders and Universal resort guests who entered from Helios Grand Hotel. Queued for early entry after passing through security and ticketing.
April 13, 2026
11:50 PM
Epic Universe Preview Center with darkened windows. Last operating day was yesterday. Video loop continues to play with concept artwork.
April 13, 2026
2:05 AM
A last look at the concept model in the Epic Universe Preview center. There are many fundamental ideas in the model. We now know the final design decisions for: • Bar Zenith • Stardust Racers marquee • Emblem design and location at Helios Grand Hotel
April 13, 2026
1:58 AM
A last look at the concept model in the Epic Universe Preview center. Chaos in Super Nintendo World.
April 13, 2026
1:53 AM
A last look at the concept model in the Epic Universe Preview center. Bar Helios had a concept where glass at the outdoor patio was angled, instead of horizontal.
April 13, 2026
1:47 AM
A last look at the concept model in the Epic Universe Preview center. A Hiccup's Wing Gliders train in the model. With outlines for attaching wings to the front car.
April 13, 2026
1:42 AM
A last look at the concept model in the Epic Universe Preview center. The model has collected a thin layer of dust.
April 13, 2026
1:37 AM
A last look at the concept model in the Epic Universe Preview center. It's odd to see the model with neutral color for the chain of water features in Celestial Park. Exact design of the features was done later. Mar 27 aerial photo attached.
April 11, 2026
1:25 PM
Aerial photos of sand being placed in a spur of the Epic Universe property.
April 11, 2026
1:21 PM
Aerial photos of a spur of the Epic Universe property. Along Universal Blvd, between The Wheel at ICON Park and Topgolf Orlando/Andretti Indoor Karting. The spur connects through land between Lockheed Martin and apartments. Sand is currently being placed in this spur.
