Portal Entrance Under Construction for Epic Universe Preview Center at Universal CityWalk Orlando

The Epic Universe preview center at Universal CityWalk Orlando will have its own portal entrance. Trusses for the entrance went up a few days ago. New paneling on the trusses resembles the golden portals of Epic Universe.

Epic Universe Preview Center

Construction workers using a lift to work on the exterior of a building surrounded by colorful construction barriers on a clear day.

The preview center is taking over the former Universal Legacy Store. Scaffolding covers one side of the building where a black frame is under construction. Crew members were working on the scaffolding while others were in a cherry-picker.

Construction site with a crane and scaffolding in front of a building. The building has a sign that reads "Antojitos Mexican Food" in red letters.

The new paneling mostly covers the curved trusses. The panels are mostly gold with green detailing.

Construction workers on scaffolding and a crane working on a building near signage and murals of various establishments, including a Hard Rock Cafe.

As we previously reported, themed starry walls are on the entryway’s sides.

Construction site with a crane and building facade. Temporary walls display colorful placards, including signs that read, "PLEASE PARDON OUR DUST" and "THE COWFISH SUSHI BURGER BAR.

The portal is beneath the awning over the entrance doors. It doesn’t make a full rounded archway. Instead, it’s two curved columns coming down from the overhang.

Construction work is underway on a building surrounded by scaffolding and a blue construction fence. A high-reach lift is in use, and clear skies can be seen in the background.

Other themed walls surround future window displays.

Partially constructed or renovated building with a modern architectural design. The facade features abstract patterns and turquoise elements. Scaffolding and other construction materials are visible.

The gold panels feature celestial etchings.

Construction work is ongoing on a building with scaffolding and a crane. The foreground has a barricade displaying various thematic images and the text "PLEASE PARDON OUR DUST.

Compare to the concept art of the Epic Universe entrance below.

Guests will enter the new theme park through the Emerald Gate beneath the Chronos device. This leads them into Celestial Park. The main attraction of the central land is Stardust Racers, which was recently renamed.

Each IP-inspired land will also have its own portal entrance in Celestial Park. The other lands are Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic, and How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk.

The Epic Universe preview center will open this month. Epic Universe will open next year.

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