Check Out the Newest Coaster Construction at Universal's Epic Universe!

From Harry Potter to the Super Mario Brothers, Universal has some of our favorite characters and attractions! Recently, over in California, Universal Studios Hollywood opened Super Nintendo World, which features characters and details from the Super Mario universe. Spoiler alert — it was super immersive!

Universal Studios just opened a NEW Nintendo-themed world!

On the East Coast, another Super Nintendo World is expected to open at the new Epic Universe theme park in Universal Orlando in 2025 . Speaking of Epic Universe, let’s take a look at the latest construction update in Orlando!

We’ve got a birds-eye view of Epic Universe thanks to @bioreconstruct on Twitter! Their photo shows off the land that will soon feature content from DreamWorks, Illumination, and the world of Nintendo!

Apr 14, 2023 Aerial overview of Epic Universe.
Recent work includes:
Arrival of frame for the dome in center of the park.
How to Train Your Dragon land's coaster track circuit complete, and 1 statue in front ready for paint.
Many small structures shaping up everywhere. pic.twitter.com/XZQUH6o1h5

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) April 15, 2023

We’ve been keeping up with all the latest construction progress, as well as some clues from the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Aerial overview of Dark Universe in Epic Universe.
Featured attraction entrance will be at the manor with tower under construction.
Roller coaster is a circuit type. However, building seen is a shuttle sending (likely spinning) cars backward before forward again to station. pic.twitter.com/wiJ5WfTAVp

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) April 15, 2023

According to some recent trademark filings, Epic Universe may even feature a Dark Universe portal somewhere in the park.

Aerial photo of scaffolding over rock work theming of the portal of Dark Universe in Epic Universe. pic.twitter.com/nMRvcLSFPD

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) April 15, 2023

As you can see in this aerial overview, the Dark Universe rollercoaster is making some progress!

Aerial overview of the roller coaster in Dark Universe at Epic Universe. pic.twitter.com/L3LAPk1435

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) April 15, 2023

It’s been a while since we’ve had a new theme park in Orlando and we can’t wait to visit Epic Universe someday! In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Universal news and other theme park updates.