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31. Epic Universe at Six Months: What’s Changed, What’s Next & What You Need to Know | Universal Orlando


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Epic Universe is officially six months old — and ohhh, do we have a LOT to talk about.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what I thought Epic Universe was going to be, what it actually turned out to be, the surprises that caught even me off guard, and how the park has already evolved since Opening Day.

PLUS — we’re diving into the permits.
Yep. The publicly filed permits that hint at exactly what Universal is building next.

And I’m not doing it alone.
 As always, huge love to Alicia Stella, queen of all theme-park permits, and to BioReconstruct on X for the aerial views that connect all the dots.

Here’s what we’re unlocking today:

✨ What lived up to expectations (hello, Super Nintendo World)
 ✨ Why Battle at the Ministry is one seamless storytelling experience
 ✨ Why Dark Universe has my heart (and apparently a room waiting for me)
 ✨ The surprise hits — like food I crave when I’m not there
 ✨ The Toothless meet-and-greet that has people crying
✨ Operational shifts and reliability improvements since Opening Day
✨ The stunning nighttime fountain show around Helios Grand
✨ The major 150,000 sq ft permit that points to a new Wizarding World attraction
✨ How fireworks infrastructure may be expanding
✨ And what I think the future of Epic Universe looks like

Plus… a tiny bit of Pizza Moon snark.
 (Spoiler: they are not holding your pizza hostage.)

Whether you’re planning your first trip or your fiftieth, this episode will give you a clearer picture of what Epic Universe looks like today — and what’s coming next.

🔑 Let’s keep unlocking Universal together.


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