Inside Universal’s New Epic Universe Theme Park. Favorite Media Event Moments

This weekend was the first media event for Universal Orlando's brand new Epic Universe theme park. While team member previews have been going on for weeks, pictures and video footage were prohibited.

Now that the first media event has taken place, we have an abundance of footage from different content creators and theme park journalists to give us this first look at Epic Universe. I rounded up some of our favorite videos and posts from the Epic Universe media event!

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Epic Universe Content Roundup

Don't worry we saved any spoilers for ride preshows for the end of this post! So if you want to skip any spoilers, we will warn you before we show them.

First up is this stunning look at the entrance to Donkey Kong Country in Super Nintendo World from Brooke Geiger McDonald on Instagram:

 

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The theming in this area is so amazing, if you played Donkey Kong Country as a kid this is going to be a nostalgia overload.

Here is a closer look at the Mine-Cart Madness roller coaster doing its “mid-air” jump from Orlando Informer on Instagram.

 

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Over in Isle of Berk, one of the most stand out features of the land is the ice dragon! Here's a close up look at the amazing animatronic from Scott Gustin on X.

A Snow Wraith serving up some free A/C in How To Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk at Epic Universe. pic.twitter.com/56vQdByQWO

— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) April 5, 2025

Here's some footage of the character interaction with Hiccup and Toothless from Patrick Dougall on Instagram, this looks like an amazing character moment.

 

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One of the most exciting parts of the media event is we finally are seeing a close up of the Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry of Magic attraction which has not been running during team member previews. This look at the Floo Powder moment in the queue from Orlando Informer on Instagram is mouth dropping.

 

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The queue for this ride looks as good as the ride itself. Maybe it's a blessing in disguise it won't have Express Pass right away so you can enjoy the full queue. Scott Gustin on X showed a close up look of the ride vehicle itself.

A look at the Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry ride vehicle. 👀 pic.twitter.com/Q6PBmvw5ol

— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) April 5, 2025

It's so exciting to see this ride up and running, so far all the reviews have been glowing.

In Dark Universe, Orlando Informer on Instagram caught this great look at the The Burning Blade Tavern catching fire and a look inside this new restaurant.

 

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This is going to look even cooler at night, here's hoping Epic Universe has late night hours.

The character interactions in Dark Universe are so fun and make me think of the same type of sass the Disney villains show in the Disney theme parks. This video from JoJo Crichton on Instagram shows a fun look at these moments.

 

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We also got a close up look at the Stardust Racers rollercoaster from Theme Park Shark on Instagram.

 

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We saved the potential ride spoilers for last. Here's a look at the preshow for Monsters Unchained from Disney Food Blog on Instagram.

 

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This ride looks like a great combination of thrills with incredible storytelling!

We also got a spoiler for the preshow inside the Harry Potter and the Battle of the Ministry of Magic inside Dolores Umbridge's office from Mingling with Megan and Living By Disney on Instagram.

 

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The details are just amazing.

We are counting down the days until Epic Universe opens! Be sure to keep track of all our weekly updates on the Epic Universe page so you don't miss any news as you prepare for your trip.

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