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Originally Posted by Michael

Import records show that a ride manufactured by Sansei Technologies in Japan has been imported to Universal in Orlando. The vague descriptions label the imports as "track column" and "track rail" so the exact ride is not specified. I assume this ride is for Universal's Epic Universe but it could potentially be for Universal Studios or Universal's Islands of Adventure. The imports have taken place as recently as January 8, 2021.

Sources: https://www.importgenius.com/suppliers/sansei-technologies-inc and https://panjiva.com/Sansei-Technologies-Inc/35338495

Possible match?







And now some general aerial photos:





Sources: https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct/status/1408808469369610247/ and https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct/status/1408809265138110464/ and https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct/status/1408820221192900608/ and https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct/status/1408817150060544000/ and https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct/status/1408823426945622018/

Source: https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct/status/1398317608739524613/

Source: https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct/status/1388887933168627715



Source: https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct/status/1389127303611944960



Source: https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct/status/1389126748101660672

An updated look on everything we know about current plans for Epic Universe.

Under construction now, here's everything about Universal Orlando's new theme park including all ride rumors, permits, site plans, transportation details, hotels and more!

Intro/Overview 0:00?
Transportation 1:09?
Hub/Entrance 2:20?
Hub Dining/Shops 3:20?
Hub Attractions 5:26?
Super Nintendo World 7:03?
Universal Monsters 8:01?
How to Train Your Dragon 9:29?
Wizarding World 10:53?
Resort Hotels 12:11?
Future Expansions 13:27?
Opening Date/Outro 14:22

Great Parkstop podcast where they dive deep into a raft of permits filed now that work has resumed. They explore in detail what things tally-up with the concept art, which things are missing or changed and even speculate where the park's Starbucks will be!

Epic Universe layout over aerial photo.

Updated version, thanks to scottwalker88 and AliciaStella, I've included the spots for two resort hotels. Kirkman road extension will start construction here and move north. Parking Lot could be up to 130Acres (Islands of Adventure is 90Acres remember)

Source: https://twitter.com/tommyhawkins/status/1370570704295460869

Sources: https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct/status/1370494410392231936 and https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct/status/1370494041633218561

Originally Posted by Guest

The Orlando Sentinel claims "Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said Universal recently told him the park’s grand opening is planned for early 2025"

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/os-bz-universal-epic-universe-construction-20210303-ti4f3dednnczfknphsenndwkjm-story.html

Which is good because the extension of S Kirkman Road, which is being done to make transport between the park and the main resort easier, was planned to be finished in 2025

Originally Posted by Themeparkmad

Is there any news on whether opening will be delayed until 2025?

The Orlando Sentinel claims "Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said Universal recently told him the park’s grand opening is planned for early 2025"

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/os-bz-universal-epic-universe-construction-20210303-ti4f3dednnczfknphsenndwkjm-story.html