Universal Epic Universe News Mega Update - RIDE TEST SEATS, MORE DRAGONS, & CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

[@ThemeParkStop]

If we see previews before the park opens, when do you think they will start?

[@SkylarHess13]

Maybe like early May, considering the park opens late May

[@Project_NoLimits]

Late April most likely.

[@edcola6671]

Late April at the earliest.

[@racheljackson4428]

Alicia, did you have a look at the 1st hotel to open, Stella Nova? the Merch looks great.

[@rapids444]

About a month out would make sense so they'd have time to work out more "bugs" before hand.... I hope influencers/media about then too. :)

[@calvinchan8511]

Having Link on the glass window is such a tease.

[@captainAlex258]

yeah I know

[@e-manr.486]

This was exactly what i was going to comment to. It gets me excited for what it could mean for the future

[@wutmagna7222]

Hyrule Kingdom better be coming to Islands of Adventure within the next decade...

[@jake0324demo]

One you missed was the Blue Dragon dragon arch may have arrived in crates

[@anthonyroussis]

@@captainAlex258yeah I know

[@PolyRocketMatt]

I still remember watching these epic universe updates a few years ago, when it all still was a pile of dirt. So amazing to see the progress this park is making :D

[@neyuzu]

Dint even feel like years, I would go to Orlando time to time and bc of school and I would also see construction and now that it’s all done it felt like no time has passed.

[@theoriginaloaktree]

When it opens, I would love to see a vlog from you going there and experiencing it in person! I think it would be really cool to see everything you've been covering for so long for yourself.

[@byson2]

Seeing berk go from gray to such a colorful place has been amazing. Cant wait to see it in person.

[@WombatYoshi]

The more I see of this, the more I begin to think this'll be the best park ever made.

[@eddytheviper]

It will be interesting to see if it's as good as Disney Sea, E.U. looks spectacular it has to be said

[@Xeno_-]

@@eddytheviper It is seemingly shaping up to be on par, if not better than Tokyo DisneySea. This makes me so excited because that park is of course on my bucket list, but I doubt I’ll ever make it over there.

[@People_of_the_Mouse]

I don’t think the quality of the work will approach tokyo disney. as we saw on the roller coaster they are already experiencing fading paint.

[@People_of_the_Mouse]

@@Xeno_-why do you say that? unless you are medically not able to fly that long you can make it happen. even if it takes you 5 - 10 years.

[@bigbenji1194]

@@People_of_the_Mouse idk the fading paint definitely came from extensive testing and Florida blazing sun over the years.. if you think about it this coaster has been done for over a year now and it will run a lot more than it does when the park opens .. and fading paint on coaster tracks is common easy maintenance

[@OwenMasson-z9c]

When Epic Universe finally opens, could you please do a megacomp of all the construction updates? It'd be cool to watch all of the construction from start to finish.

[@ThemeParkStop]

I’ve thought about it! For now there is an Epic Universe playlist with all of them!

[@hairyson94]

a timelapse would be more difficult and take far more time to edit but I think it'd be absolutely amazing to watch, as well!

[@JustGrantHorn]

@@ThemeParkStop Do itttttt! Think of the ad revenue lol

[@marcussheen]

If the Pizza Moon sign has a moving tongue, then Pizza Predattoria's fighting dinosaur sign might finally have some competition 🥰

[@GPXBrent]

ZELDA REPRESENTATION LET'S GO (even if just in the form of merch and a window) Great video as always. Only a few more to go before the park is complete!

[@scataplaft]

I'm beyond hyped for Epic Universe and can't believe the park is almost done! It's been a beautiful journey! But I have to say that I'm ALREADY excited for their next projects, like the new roller coaster in the Studios, what they'll do with the Lost Continent, Marvel, River Adventure, etc. Your videos are AMAZING, Stella! 😘👍

[@WMTMEDIAOFFICIAL]

I am so glad I got my ticket for this park as soon as they dropped, this park is looking more and more incredible within each update, I’ll miss seeing these once the park opens but I will say that I am glad I could be apart of this EPIC journey and this will definitely be the best theme park in the UNIVERSE!

[@bigbenji1194]

Good luck with the crazy crowds and long waits .. did you get the pass to visit the other 2 parks and what hotel did you go with .. I’m waiting a couple years as my kids are only 3 , 2 , 1 .. but I’m saving up for this trip now

[@Doughboyswag1704]

@@bigbenji1194I’m definitely waiting at least 2-3 years before I go 😂😂😂 this place is gonna be a mess all 2025-2026

[@WMTMEDIAOFFICIAL]

@@bigbenji1194 I got the passes to the other parks, as for hotel? I’m still figuring that part out. I don’t think I am gonna be able to ride every single thing on day 1 but it would certainly be cool to say that I’ve been on opening day, good, hopefully soon you’ll be able to make it to this park one day and that it’ll be worth the wait

[@bigbenji1194]

@@WMTMEDIAOFFICIAL dude that’s awesome I hope you enjoy it ! And that is a flex to say you been there opening day .. but with my kids still being young waiting 3-4 years is perfect for me and my family can’t wait tho ..my goal is to hit every park in Orlando . Looking at about 10k plus trip lol but the kids will never forget the memories

[@matthewalexander6050]

Always a good day when Theme Park Stop posts🙌

[@damon991]

Have been watching these updates for years. And it's STILL cool every time my work is shown/mentioned in these videos. Thanks for all the work you do documenting the construction of these parks.

[@DuckEDance]

i probably won't be able to visit this park until at least a year after it opens, but I am extremely excited. Even if i don't get to be one of the first people to visit, i know this park will hold up and be just as exciting in person as the videos i will inevitably see online after opening day.

[@kentslocum]

The benefit of showing up a year later is that those Phase 2 restaurants will probably be open by then! 😊

[@beccab8015]

We're planning to visit a year from now in Jan 2026 for our anniversary. Better to wait for them to iron out all the kinks anyway IMO.

[@darianglover]

I love this channel because every video contains detailed information first. While I crave more and more information, I know that I must be patient for accurate information updates. This is an unofficial yet authoritative channel for Universal Destinations & Experiences. Everyone else seems to be clickbait.

[@rapids444]

Completely agree with you!

[@MLag23]

The level of detail across the entire park is just next level. Gonna be in awe just walking around this place when it's open.

[@tomaltyadam]

It's crazy how fast this park is coming together like I remember seeing the videos on the first day of construction and all the scaffolding, now it's almost complete. So cool. I'm excited to seeing the opening day. Sure it'll be a huge celebration 🍾. So Epic. Go Epic Universe 😎 🙌

[@Cowgirlfrom_Hell]

I’m so stoked for Dark Universe. The purple in the portal draws me in even more cuz it’s my favorite color 😀

[@petemtb]

Not just an update. A MEGA update. These always make my week.

[@JustinGrant-jf5gv]

I believe the Pizza Moon sign is a reference to the iconic scene from the 1902 French film, A Trip to the Moon, where the rocket lands on the moon's eye.

[@bjornemccomb8262]

“When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie”…..like the song

[@bombermariox]

“That’s a moray” “Get it a moray eel hehehe I said a funny” ~Mario, 1997 And that reminds me one of the world we’re getting is no other than Super Nintendo World, focused mainly(for now) on Mario and Donkey Kong

[@JustinGrant-jf5gv]

@@bjornemccomb8262 That could be it too.

[@ago86952]

I started tearing up when I saw the Hiccup and Toothless log photo. Thank you for these amazing quality updates!

[@shelliepsyd]

Your research, production, and videos are the best Ms. Stella!!!

[@sparkasaurusdonna]

I love these thorough updates. Well done, as always. I'm already making plans for my trip to Epic Universe.

[@JustinWahlne]

I'll bet that ship shaped weather vane is a reference to the Demeter.

[@roberttaylor1938]

Thank you for your continued incredible updates! Really excited to be going in the first week!

[@DroppopOfficial]

These update videos make my day so much better.

[@dratelectasis]

I’m bringing my girlfriend and her kids to Universal at the end of May. Been to Universal hundreds of times but they’ve never been. Can’t wait to just see the look on their faces experiencing it for the first time and I’m really hoping I’ll be able to get to Epic Universe. I’ve been following the progress of the park since it was announced. Thank you for keeping us informed along the way

[@vincentmallozzi4569]

More awesome each and everyday !! Thanks for the peeks.

[@Kumba9]

I've re-watched past videos on this site for construction progress around the park and it is quite amazing how much work and man-hours went into developing and constructing this massive park. As many of us on here, I cannot wait to go visit later this year!

[@Sstackpole]

Thank you for the updates!! My family and I literally get so excited and watch the videos together! You’re the best!!

[@danasandoval624]

This park is so Epic!!!! Yes pun intended! It will not only be new experiences and loads of fun it looks beautiful. Everything looks like it has had so much attention given to it. I can’t wait to enjoy this marvelous looking park.

[@wesley815]

Amazing update!! I can’t say thank you enough, following along nearly since groundbreaking!! 💙💯

[@randolphwilliams2365]

You really are the best of the best with these updates!!!!

[@WorldofThrills]

I watch these so often It's gotten to the point where I hum along with the music hahah! KEEP EM COMING!

[@darkmoordiva2025]

The weather vanes…oh how I adore those little details

[@janmartenlocher]

11:55 it actually says " Toiletten" that is in fact GERMAN!! WOW! Can't believe it- Dark Universe will be set in old GERMANY haha!! ( Sayin' that as a German myself, here)

[@marnel1121]

Wow wow wow wow and WOW!!!’ This video was awesome!!! I have followed you from the very beginning…you are amazing! Thank you so much for all your hard work. Much love from Southern California 😌😌😌

[@georgejacktaylor]

My favourite KZbin notification! 🎢

[@ShomarFindsFun]

Mine Too! I get excited lol

[@janmartenlocher]

same

[@uowebfoot]

All the eye candy at how to train your dragon. It's insane.

[@wooderice64]

Oh man, that Dark Universe castle looks go good. I gotta go down there and see it.

[@marklevine7608]

The detail in the lands is mind blowing

[@vamoscruceros]

Another outstanding update. The finish line is in sight!

[@attractionshubno1]

Great Epic Universe Construction Update Alicia

[@brotherjoll1802]

seeing all those worker's cars really brings into scale how much of a full-scale effort this has been for the construction team responsible for time crunching everything to realization

[@HospitalityToks]

Great update - I’m so excited!

[@nikahnor1769]

I can't wait for your video when you finally get to go inside.

[@kellsworld-f5y]

This theme park looks amazing 👏 can't wait

[@dand4217]

Love the update videos you posted and your channel is my favorite for them

[@brianorozco1074]

It’s incredible to me how much progress there’s been so far at the new park, especially in the Fantastic Beasts/Harry Potter area and the manor facade at Dark Universe. I’m beyond excited for this new park to open

[@SarahSmith-ff6yy]

Soooooo excited!!! Excellent update as usual. Thank you! 👏

[@LoFiLiFe]

Amazing as always !Thanks for sharing !l!Keep it up! BIG LIKE my friend! 👍

[@BirdCraftSSB]

So glad the Nintendo portal has caught up with the other portals

[@louisianimal24]

Crazy that it’s actually almost done!!

[@wickedfigstv9888]

At 7:35, is that a new Spiny animatronic to the right of the Donkey Kong Country entrance? Don't remember seeing it in any of the other parks. Everything is looking so wonderful!

[@philipchenmba]

The opening of this park will only be the beginning of more EPIC things to come!!!! I wonder if they have started brainstorming for Phase 2 attractions.

[@aussiecouplehawaii]

This park was built super fast ❤ we can not wait to come and explore. What an Adventure 🥰🥰 Thank you for updating us all 🩵🩵

[@dougj3528]

looks amazing! I really hope this turns out to be something special

[@missaamane8580]

A way to end the day with a nice update

[@michaelayliffe1413]

Hi, yet another great overview of this immense park. Will you be covering the epic universe in England if we get it 😊

[@candycorncrypt]

Is the ship weathervane in Dark Universe a nod to the Demeter (name of the ship that takes Dracula to London)? Hmmmmmmm 🤔

[@chris09jones49]

Thank you for the update, love your videos ❤

[@JohnnyR-kt4oo]

Wow this looks amazing and I definitely plan to visit vacation excursion to Epic Universe this summer.

[@aaronmerkel5216]

gonna be epic. looks like so much fun

[@RONALDSPENCER]

TPS THANK U FOR THE AWESOME UPDATE ON EPIC PARK

[@reddcube]

The wall art is an impressive level of detail, even the emergency exits for Fyre Drill have theming.

[@SunshineThemeParks]

Did nobody notice there are riders on yoshi at 7:20

[@BubblesUp61]

What a treasure in your attic! ❤

[@GTNover]

Ive been waiting 5 years to plan my trip. Still waiting on single day tickets so I can go twice without 4 days of the existing parks. The wait is so hard, but im holding strong.

[@keithschneider1054]

Hold the line! Diamond hands!

[@TacoIndom]

For those of us who are plus sized guests, Universal Creative has intentionally made most ride vehicles in the new park to accommodate plus sized guests as well! No more walks of shame! (Can't say *where* I learned this due to circumstances, but still, super cool!)

[@Rifftraxfan]

Is this really true? Why do almost all rides have test seats then? Hope it's true, can't fit on 80% of the rides in Universal

[@Mariorainbowmovement]

Amazing epic marvelous video Keep uploading amazing videos Haha happy late New years 🌈🎇

[@alexeatsit]

As soon as I hear the music go from epic to bubbly, I know the episodes ending and get sad

[@FlavorLab]

It's so weird that we are in the final months, I am really curious how celestial park is gonna look once they finish landscaping. The scaffolding and construction materials definitely obscure it

[@stevenmosley4982]

In a few years when the landscaping matures it will be so amazing.

[@johnskowronski4906]

Can't wait to see more.. I may never get to go so I like threw your videos so thank you for everything you do

[@ChocolateBomb92]

Looking forward to Epic Universe.

[@ericpatterson5050]

This park is going to be so much Fun!!!😊🕺🏽🕺🏽🕺🏽👍🏼💙

[@ThemeParkBeast98]

Feels surreal that its only 5 months away. I probably wont make it until our yearly HHN trip in September so keeping it spoiler free is going to be hard.

[@sdaniel9129]

Thank you for sharing!

[@bernardaguiar]

A relative of mine who is working in the administration office mentioned that the park will be cracking down on influencers and selfie sticks and other video hardware to prevent them from becoming a nuisance to the other visitors.

[@chrisdelgado4621]

It’s hard to believe that we’re now a little over three months away from opening day. It feels like the park announcement was only yesterday.

[@piplup2248]

Have you heard any updates on the rumors about baby interactive dragons being purchasable? Thanks for the amazing video as always! Your voice is so professional, you could be a news anchor!

[@dragontalesss]

Look how far we’ve come!!! I remember when it was a pile of dirt still 😭

[@magicalmousers]

Sooo EPICALLY MAGICALLY exciting , were getting close 🌟✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Zodia195]

I've already been seeing videos of youtubers I've been subcribed to who do Theme park stuff of the new hotel, so yeah. We're in the homestretch now!

[@jonny-b4954]

Park needs WAYYYYY more rides. Like... what 12-16 rides? That's so little. The seriously need to throw some more flat rides around to spread guests out.

[@chrisdelgado4621]

They already have an expansion mapped out.

[@LuciaChaurand]

Super Nintendo world is getting there. 😍 ❤

[@genxkay358]

I think we know where all Disney’s talent went to. Just a guess but Universal has built a park that I want to go to for the first time ever. I’m 49 and can’t do major thrill rides due to physical issues, but this looks amazing 🤩 😊❤

[@batshtcrazy5293]

There will be SOOO much to do and see there, ya won't even need to ride anything to have fun. ❤

[@People_of_the_Mouse]

something is going to happen from stella to luna with the arrow. luna has a spot on her hand that looks like it might produce fire and his arrow looks like in might be on fire. i thinks he’s going to shoot fire and luna will catch it.

[@ThemeParkStop]

They have announced there will be some sort of nighttime light show where the baton is passed from Helios to Luna, with lights moving from one end of the park to the other, so you may be on to something!!

[@Claudia_from_Germany]

Alicia, do you have any more information on the "Bellagio style fountains" in front of the Helios?

[@DannyMagana-o5l]

I wish i be in Florida to see epic universe

[@Pinfamous]

What are your thoughts on early admission being super Nintendo world and stardust racers? I bet Helios guests were hoping for battle at the ministry to be open as it would give them the advantage being at the back.

[@keithschneider1054]

I wouldn’t be surprised if Isle of Berk was added to that list. It’s more of a complete land like Nintendo with plenty to offer early entry guests.

[@ThemeParkStop]

I think they choose what they believe has the biggest draw for each park... usually it is the Potter areas at the existing parks plus one extra ride.. Interesting what they choose here (but honestly not surprising to me).

[@apfelbasket]

Testing is nothing. If the paint wore off just from testing, Just waiting till the coaster is used on a regular basis when the park opens!

[@JFrombaugh]

When are we going to get that vlog of you staying at the hotel that bears your last name?

[@mrrydogg]

This is gonna be ready in 4 months?

[@cpt.walker6273]

3:42 I think they may have smoothed out those portions of the track rather than the paint coming off from the train.

[@monykalynf3604]

Thank you!

[@louienaranjo4535]

about time, WHERE YOU BEEEN!?!? ITS BEEN 3 WEEKS I TELL YOU, 3 WEEKS!!!

[@chimichanga6089]

What sucks we are going to universal Orlando two weeks before it opens and we’re from Texas 😅 we had no idea this was opening 😢

[@seanieboi2219]

Everyone saying it’s gonna be crazy and messy the first year or two of the park opening. But it’s Universal, so what if? What if, the park’s first year runs as smooth as if it has been opened for years! 😅😅 doesn’t hurt to hope and dream! lol

[@sherrierosnick3926]

So exciting!!!!