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Universal quietly re-filed a permit dated April 28 confirming a third attraction is coming to Dark Universe at Epic Universe. The permit covers Building 1570 under the project codename "Project 680," in the same 15XX block as Curse of the Werewolf inside Dark Universe. The strongest fan rumor: a Bride of Frankenstein-themed ride. Universal has not confirmed the IP.
Universal confirmed today that Captain Cacao, the original Celestial Park character who has been on merchandise and treat packaging since Epic Universe opened, debuts as a costumed meet-and-greet on Friday May 22, the park's one-year anniversary. The dark-chocolate teddy bear with a white-chocolate star over one eye, an orange-and-gold shoulder sash, and a blue captain's hat finally steps out from behind the Moonship Chocolates counter.
Universal slipped a new 15% passholder discount on single-day Epic Universe tickets onto its website with no press release, no social push, and no announcement. Inside the Magic spotted the change late on April 25 — pushing some passholder rates as low as $126 after tax.
The ONE PIECE: Grand Pirate Show is back for year two at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Fan Fest Nights, with a new 20-minute WaterWorld stage spectacular. We look at the show’s reception, what an Orlando version might look like, and the precedents that suggest a Hollywood-only IP rarely stays Hollywood-only for long.
Those mysterious camera-topped stanchions fans spotted at Epic Universe's portal entrances finally have an official explanation. Universal quietly updated its Effortless Entry page to confirm Photo Validation, its preferred term for facial recognition, will gate entry into each of the park's four portal lands whenever Virtual Lines are active.
Cosmos Fountain drained for show-lighting upgrades, multiple fireworks-tech job postings, a "Universal Celestial Goodnight" trademark filed in December, and a new launch pad behind Helios Grand. Universal won't confirm the show — but the receipts are piling up.
