Explosives Removed From Universal’s New Park in Quiet Operation

Universal’s new park had explosives removed before construction even began on Epic Universe. New documents have revealed even more shocking information.

Universal’s New Park Had To Take Out Explosives While the UK Park Is Removing Ancient Artifacts

A powerful new attraction is coming—but it’s not the one Universal expected. Beneath the ground where families will soon laugh, scream, and pose for photos, lies a chilling layer of forgotten history.

In a series of recently uncovered planning documents, Universal Destinations & Experiences revealed shocking obstacles buried beneath two of its newest and most ambitious projects: Epic Universe in Orlando and the upcoming Universal UK theme park.

Epic Universe had to clean up exploded ordnance remains before building. Universal UK has to excavate Medieval and Iron Age ancient artifacts. https://t.co/ZMSCQKnXu4 pic.twitter.com/2M5MoEakFI

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Before construction could even begin, Universal had to come face-to-face with something far more intense than any roller coaster. What did they find? One site needed to be cleared of exploded military ordnance. The other—packed with ancient ruins from the Iron Age.

War-Era Remnants Discovered at Epic Universe Site

Epic Universe, set to open in 2025 as the biggest Universal park expansion in decades, has had fans buzzing for years. But few knew that before a single beam went up, Universal had to dig through a minefield of literal explosive history.

According to site planning documents filed with local authorities, the company encountered the remains of exploded ordnance—military leftovers, possibly from World War II-era activity. Central Florida, known today for palm trees and tourism, has a lesser-known past as a site for military training and munitions disposal.

Before any guest can safely walk the streets of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD or explore the rumored Dark Universe land, Universal had to ensure the ground was completely safe. Environmental experts and safety crews worked behind the scenes, clearing and verifying the land was no longer a threat.

Across the Pond: Universal UK Digs Into Iron Age History

Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, Universal is laying the groundwork for its first-ever European theme park. But unlike Florida’s explosive issue, the problem here was far older—and arguably more valuable.

Planning reports show that before development could begin, Universal had to launch a full archaeological survey. Why? Because the proposed theme park site contained the remains of Medieval structures and Iron Age artifacts dating back thousands of years.

This isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a legally and culturally sensitive matter in the UK. Ancient ruins must be carefully studied, excavated, and preserved when found, even if they interfere with billion-dollar construction plans.

What was found on-site hasn’t been fully revealed, but the implication is clear: the ground where fantasy will soon take shape once held real-world civilizations.

A Strange Twist to Modern Escapism

It’s easy to get lost in the magic of theme parks. But these discoveries force us to consider the stories beneath our feet. In Florida, that means confronting dangerous leftovers of a wartime past. In the UK, it means acknowledging thousands of years of history—history that must be respected, even as steel and concrete rise above it.

Will these ancient and explosive discoveries change anything about the parks themselves? It’s too early to tell. But for fans and industry insiders, the revelations add a deeper narrative to the excitement. Universal isn’t just building theme parks. They’re unearthing stories—some thrilling, some terrifying—that remind us the past is never far behind.