April 18, 2026
8:00 AM
Constellation Plaza at night in Epic Universe. Some of the pavement lighting remains, but is not operational. Most of this lighting has been removed and capped.
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April 18, 2026
7:50 AM
A partially completed work area in Constellation Plaza. Much of the pavement lighting has been removed and the openings have been capped, as seen in the third photo.
April 18, 2026
7:40 AM
Much of the pavement lighting in Constellation Plaza has been removed and capped. In-park Epic Universe photos Apr 17, aerial photo Apr 10.
April 18, 2026
7:15 AM
Sighting of drone operation advisory signs at Epic Universe.
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.
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 16, 2026
12:10 AM
Sponge Bob back pack. $50. Seen in the primary Universal Studios Florida gift shop.
April 16, 2026
12:07 AM
Souvenir copy of the Universal Studios Florida gateway arch. $30
April 15, 2026
1:54 AM
Sponge Bob and Patrick in the CityWalk music video playlist. (Ice Spice/Big Guy)
April 15, 2026
1:49 AM
An aerial look back at the refurbishment of Jurassic Park River Adventure on March 27.
April 15, 2026
1:45 AM
Scaffolding recently removed from rock work at the big splash of Jurassic Park River Adventure. Aerial photo 5 days ago, Apr 10. Scaffolding seen at bottom of the in-park photo is the walkway seen in aerial.
