UPDATE: Scaffolding Is Already Starting To Come DOWN at Universal’s NEW Epic Universe Park

Disney World has a lot going on, yes, but Universal Orlando is currently building a whole NEW park.

Universal Epic Universe Monster Land concept art.

Located not far from the existing two parks, Epic Universe is expected to open to guests in 2025, with multiple new lands inspired by existing IP, and featuring lots of new attractions. We’re keeping a close eye on development to bring you everything you need to know, so let’s take another look!

The Twitter/X account @biorecontruct recently shared a TON of construction updates online. For example, over in the (unconfirmed, but strongly hinted at) How To Train Your Dragon land, a steel frame is being built in front of what appears to be a theater.

Aerial photo of steel frame in progress for the marquee of the How To Train Your Dragon theater.
In lower left is a service channel for the boat ride. pic.twitter.com/A34dZpEB4t

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The statues located at the front of the land are looking really great too! Movie fans will easily recognize them from the beginning of the films.

Aerial photo of a pair of tall statues in the bay at front of How To Train Your Dragon land.
First thing guests will see on entering the land. Each of the dragon movies starts with a similar view of statues. pic.twitter.com/DHWg6678NW

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And, per @biorecontruct, a portal into the land — like an actual portal — is being constructed.

Aerial look at rock work in progress at base of the portal to How To Train Your Dragon land. pic.twitter.com/6A1LUn8eWE

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Near the portal, you can see what looks like a copy of the Porte Saint-Denis. Universal Team Members have started a mural/painting to the right of the structure, and we can’t wait to see what it’ll be.

Aerial photo of the portal to a Harry Potter related land in Epic Universe.
At right of the copy of Porte Saint-Denis is start of a mural. Likely an ad themed to the time period. pic.twitter.com/AmhZLXFaZR

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Scaffolding was also recently removed in the (speculated) Harry Potter land, and it is looking fantastic! The current theory is that these are to emulate streets in Paris, and if that’s the case, we think they’re nailing it.

Aerial look at facades where scaffolding was recently removed. In the Harry Potter related land in Epic Universe. pic.twitter.com/4kIQFkxxKA

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But that’s not all the construction that Universal is currently working on! They’re also working on a new DreamWorks Land in Universal Studios, and Shrek’s swamp is really starting to come together.

Next layer of base paint applied at Shrek's house in DreamWorks land. pic.twitter.com/Y4fw47qzuG

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Overall, it looks like progress is coming along really nicely, and we’ll continue to keep checking back for the latest updates — stay tuned to AllEars!