Since its grand opening last year, the skies above Universal Epic Universe have only ignited twice: on the Fourth of July and New Year's Eve. Well, after a year of hoping that pyrotechnics would become a more frequent occurrence at Universal Orlando Resort's newest theme park, our wish has been granted! Let's hop into what we know so far about Epic Universe fireworks.
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- What is Universal Celestial Goodnight? Universal Celestial Goodnight is a new nighttime spectacular featuring Epic Universe fireworks, as well as dancing fountains, music and lighting effects.
- When does Universal Celestial Goodnight debut? It will start July 7, 2026.
- When are the Epic Universe fireworks? The show happens nightly at park close. We recommend double-checking park hours in the Universal Orlando app.
- Do you need an Epic Universe ticket to see the show? For the full experience, including the fountains and lights, you will need park admission (Undercover Tourist can help you save on discount Universal Orlando tickets!). That said, you may be able to watch the fireworks from a theme park-view room at Universal Stella Nova Resort or Universal Terra Luna Resort, and the fountains from a theme park view room at Universal Helios Grand Hotel (since fireworks will likely be directly above the hotel and may not be visible).
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Starting July 7, 2026, Epic Universe will debut a dazzling nighttime spectacular that only the gods themselves could've conjured. Running nightly, Universal Celestial Goodnight will wrap up a day of world-class thrills, jaw-dropping magic and precious memories with a mesmerizing display of dancing fountains, lighting effects and a fireworks finale that will illuminate the starlit expanse.
Developed by Universal's entertainment team (the geniuses behind CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular and Halloween Horror Nights), Universal Celestial Goodnight pays homage to the beloved characters and whirlwind adventures found within the portals of Epic Universe — from the majestic wonder of How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk and playful competition of Super Nintendo World to the bewitching grandeur of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic and the eerie mystery of Dark Universe.
Featuring nearly 600 synchronized light fixtures, more than 350 fountains and seven million LED lights embedded throughout Celestial Park — the beating heart of Epic Universe — the vibrant and mystical world will twinkle with meticulous choreography set to a foot-tapping, head-bopping musical score. Then, as the cosmic celebration draws to a close, Luna and Apollo will conduct a pyrotechnic finale as an epic farewell to an action-packed day at the park.
Universal Celestial Goodnight will run nightly at park close. Showtimes are subject to change, depending on park hours, which you can (and should!) double-check in the Universal Orlando Resort mobile app.
We can't wait to watch the new Epic Universe fireworks, and we'll be there on opening night to bring you the latest information, including the best places to watch!
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