RIDE TEST ALERT: Universal's NEW Epic Universe Park Is One Step Closer To Opening

Everything we’ve learned so far about Universal Orlando’s new theme park, Epic Universe, is living up to its “epic” name.

The new theme park will have a total of five lands, each with its own restaurants, entertainment, rides, and more. Although Epic Universe isn’t set to open until 2025, though, something MAJOR is happening with some of its rides. Yes, Universal is already doing some ride testing at Epic Universe.

The ride testing was spotted at Epic Universe’s Dark Universe, a land devoted to Universal’s classic monsters. That land will have a roller coaster, and according to a video posted by WESH, that roller coaster is already doing ride testing. We don’t even know the name of this ride yet, but it’s already in action. Check it out below:

NEW: Chopper 2 flew over @UniversalORL's #EpicUniverse today and spotted ride testing in the 'Dark Universe' world: https://t.co/FIjpshRZ13 @WESH pic.twitter.com/tZB6Olmeot

— Christina Watkins (@CWatkinsWESH) March 14, 2024

We’ve also been seeing a lot of construction updates at Epic Universe, thanks to @bioreconstruct on X. Here’s an aerial view of this roller coaster (reportedly to be called Curse of the Werewolf):

Aerial overview of the Curse of the Werewolf roller coaster. A spinning ride, with a mid-course shuttle back-and-forth launch. In Dark Universe. pic.twitter.com/blO1Rqg3SJ

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) March 10, 2024

Here’s what Dark Universe looks like from an aerial point of view.

Aerial overview of Dark Universe. pic.twitter.com/9nz62kwn4y

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) March 10, 2024

Dark Universe will also include a spooky manor. It’s really starting to take shape!

Aerial photo of the manor in Dark Universe. Classic monsters land in Epic Universe. pic.twitter.com/ElOXH3Ete6

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) March 10, 2024

Dark Universe will also feature the Burning Blade Tavern, which we can only assume will be a food and beverages spot.

Aerial photo of scaffolding at front of the windmill tower of The Burning Blade Tavern in Dark Universe. pic.twitter.com/Zc0Bt4tLJs

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) March 10, 2024

Here’s a complete overhead view of Super Nintendo World.

Aerial look across Super Nintendo World in Epic Universe. From Bowser's Fortress to Peach's Castle. pic.twitter.com/0eudvPQt70

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) March 15, 2024

That land will be getting a Donkey Kong roller coaster.

Aerial overview of the Donkey Kong roller coaster in Super Nintendo World. pic.twitter.com/WtkEpcsx92

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) March 15, 2024

The central hub of Epic Universe is Celestial Park. There, you’ll get to ride the Starfall Racers roller coaster.

Aerial photo of the Starfall Racers roller coaster station in Epic Universe. pic.twitter.com/P3nwhDHm06

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) March 15, 2024

There will be a boat ride in the How To Train Your Dragon land. Here’s a first look at one of those boats.

Multiple followers have spotted probably the first boat of the family water shooter ride in How To Train Your Dragon land. Believed to be called: Fyre Drill.
First aerial Mar 9. Staged to descend a ramp to water.
Second aerial Feb 28. Seems like it had just arrived. pic.twitter.com/90EbaGtBYl

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) March 12, 2024

As you can see, work is coming right along with everything in Epic Universe. We expect to get even more details about it throughout the year, including an official opening date.

Check back with AllEars again soon for more!