Krakatau in Volcano Bay is being repainted, to restore the appearance of dark volcanic rock. An area at a time. It was painted in layers of different hues. Planned so that as the dark layers on top weathered away it still had a natural look from varying shades underneath.
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Show every monthIsle of Berk sheep plush, with Baaaaaa sounds. $27 in the Epic Universe Preview Center.
Bead Troll's collection in CityWalk. Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando ends tomorrow.
Universal signs on both sides of Tom Williams Way at Kirkman Rd.
Universal letters with lighting at the Kirkman Rd pedestrian bridge.
New Universal entrance signs are lit. One each side of Tom Williams Way at Kirkman Rd. Similar concept to the original 1990 gold letters.
Aerial photo of signage in progress for the name of the Epic Universe splash pad. Astronomica. In the bench seating.
Aerial photo of Epic Universe Mar 28, 2025 • 55 days to grand opening! • Circles raised above Hemisphere Stage viewing • Windmill lowered for service in Isle of Berk • Work at almost all portals • Blue Dragon seems complete • Show building painted murals revealed
Aerial overview of Epic Universe.
Aerial look at Epic Universe.
Aerial photo of water features spanning across Epic Universe.
Aerial photos of trucks related to a crane at Helios Grand Hotel.
Aerial photo of a crane next to Helios Grand Hotel.
Aerial photo of a boom lift at Helios Grand Hotel.
Aerial photo of water features in Celestial Park. Including the Cosmos Fountain at right.