A look back at last year, May 17, 2 hours after Epic Universe closing time. Temporary spotlights were being prepared for the Grand Opening night a few days later. The permanent spotlights being placed now will have a similar look in a night time show.
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A nearly straight-down aerial photo of the Cosmos Fountain in Epic Universe.
Aerial photo of the Near Miss of Stardust Racers.
Aerial photo of Stardust Racers.
Aerial photos of 8 spotlights in a row on top of Oak & Star Tavern in Epic Universe. Seem like they are for a new nighttime show.
Aerial photos of 12 spotlights in a row on top of the First Aid building in Epic Universe. Located between Helios Grand Hotel and the Wizarding World portal. Seem like they are for a new nighttime show.
Aerial photo of some of the gardens of EPCOT's World Celebration. With floral mural and floating gardens of the Flower and Garden Festival.
Aerial photo of EPCOT World Celebration during the Flower and Garden Festival. With floral mural and floating gardens.
Aerial photo of concrete forms in progress outside of the former Mama Melrose restaurant. Will be part of Monstropolis.
Aerial photo with construction of Monstropolis in foreground. Star Wars Galaxy's Edge in top right.
At center of this aerial photo is construction of the Monstropolis roller coaster.
Aerial overviews of the development of the Monstropolis roller coaster.
Aerial overviews of the development of the Monstropolis roller coaster. Vertical structural elements where suspended track routes merge, as part of a turn, into a single route through the attraction.
Aerial photos of the development of load and unload in the Monstropolis roller coaster. Vertical structures where track routes will join together after load. Support footers can be seen at left where routing divides into multiple unload areas. Sandy area to be queue and shop.
Aerial overview of the development of the Monstropolis roller coaster. Sandy area in foreground will be the queue and gift shop. Unload and load in the concrete floor area closest to camera.