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NEWS! You Have 3 MORE Chances to Stay in Epic Universe AFTER It Closes

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If you’ve ever wanted to spend time in Epic Universe without all the crowds, long lines, and everything else, you need to know about Universal Orlando’s NEW after hours event called Universal Nights, which lets you experience the park with fewer people and shorter lines.

Epic Universe

Well, it seems like the idea of Universal Nights at Epic Universe has become so popular that Universal has added MORE dates for the event. Instead of just two dates, Universal Nights at Epic Universe will now happen on five nights!

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4 Ride Closures CONFIRMED for Universal Orlando in 2027

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Believe it or not, 2027 is almost upon us, and many guests are already planning their Universal Orlando trips for next year.

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If that’s you, you should take a look at Universal’s refurbishment calendar before deciding on dates, as we already know of some 2027 ride closures across the resort’s theme parks.

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DFB Video: Ranking EVERY Ride in Universal’s Epic Universe

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Everyone who’s been to Epic Universe has an opinion on which ride is the BEST of them all, but we’re here to settle the score in today’s ULTIMATE Epic ride ranking video.

Epic Universe

Check it out right here on DFB Guide.

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Could Universal’s New Patent Reveal Upcoming CHANGES for Epic Universe?

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Universal Orlando opened Epic Universe in May 2025, and we’re already seeing plans for future updates to the park!

Epic Universe!

Construction is underway in plots of land adjacent to the park where expansions can go, and we’ve spotted several permits filed so far that hint at future attractions and offerings. But now, there’s a new patent that could reveal even more details.

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CONFIRMED: A Popular Epic Universe Ride Is Closing… Again!

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We love going to Epic Universe in Universal Orlando. Where else can you race Mario, ride dragons, fight monsters, and battle wizards all in one day?

Epic Universe!

But Universal just threw a wrench into our plans because a popular Epic Universe ride is closing for its second refurb in a year!

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Something NEW Is Coming to Epic Universe for the Holidays

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We know that Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando is just around the corner, but can we take a moment to talk about the most wonderful time of the year?! Of course, we mean Christmas time!

The Christmas tree at Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando Resort is once again inviting guests to enjoy all things merry and bright with its holiday celebration later this year. The official dates are from November 14th through January 3rd, 2027. The celebration will take place across the entire resort, with returning decor and vibes to brand-new Christmas-themed areas. Let’s take a look!

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Universal Theme Parks See Dip in Attendance Due to High Travel Costs

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The high cost of travel has started to affect theme park attendance at Universal Orlando, and it’s important to keep an eye on these trends to see how it may affect other theme parks in the area or your travel plans.

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What does this exactly mean for your upcoming trip? Let’s break it all down.

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One of the Best Parts of Epic Universe Will Be CLOSED in September

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If there’s one thing you can’t miss in Epic Universe, we’d probably say it’s The Untrainable Dragon show. This show lets you enter the world of dragons with Hiccup, and you get to actually see Toothless fly over you. It’s insanely magical, and many of our DFB team members have cried when watching it for the first time.

Toothless

Well, this show is going under a short refurbishment, and you might not be able to see it at all!

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DFB Video: Epic Universe One Year Later — What Surprised Us Most

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Purple pizzas, flying dragons, and the most IMPRESSIVE monster animatronics that you’ve ever seen. THIS is Epic Universe – and, can you BELIEVE it, it’s now ONE YEAR OLD.

Epic Universe

But what have we LEARNED since the grand opening of this new Universal Orlando park? What’s changed? What have we absolutely fallen head over heels for? We’re doing some MAJOR reminiscing (while also planning FUTURE Epic Universe visits) today – here on DFB Guide.

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