Credit: UniversalA fairly recent addition to the Universal Orlando Resort has closed.
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Theme park fans are used to change, with new rides, attractions, and developments always on the horizon. This rings especially true for the Universal Orlando Resort, which recently closed and sealed off a small entertainment area.
As confirmed by Kevin Heimbach on Twitter, the small arcade located inside Men In Black: Alien Attack‘s gift shop has closed. Not only is the arcade now offline but the location has since been sealed off entirely.
It’s unclear why Universal decided to shut down the arcade, though according to Heimbach, this change is most likely permanent.
Men In Black Arcade Inside The Gift Shop Has Been Sealed Off. Sounds Like They Are Using The Space To Expand Backstage Areas. It Has Also Been Textured Which Means This Wall Is Permanent.
Men In Black Arcade Inside The Gift Shop Has Been Sealed Off. Sounds Like They Are Using The Space To Expand Backstage Areas. It Has Also Been Textured Which Means This Wall Is Permanent. pic.twitter.com/Eq7fdRBSEU
— Kevin Heimbach (@kevinHeimbach13) February 11, 2025
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The arcade first opened in December 2022, as Inside Universal originally reported, offering guests a chance to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the hecticness of the actual theme park. Arcades are nothing new for theme parks, although both Universal and Disney have been scaling back on them in recent years.
One of Disney’s most prominent arcades could at one point be found in the gift shop for Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom. This location, named “Starcade,” had been in operation since 1977 but ceased operations as an arcade in the late 2010s.
This location has undergone significant changes, now serving as the exit area for both Space Mountain and the park’s newest roller coaster, TRON Lightcycle / Run.
Epic Universe
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All eyes are on Universal as the resort inches closer to the opening day of its newest theme park, Epic Universe. Set to open on May 22, 2025, Epic Universe is poised to be one of the biggest and most significant moments in theme park history, with Universal advertising the new location as an unforgettable and unbelievable new theme park experience.
Filled with new rides, attractions, shops, restaurants, and other goodies, Epic Universe is likely to dominate much of the theme park community’s attention for the next several years. Part of what makes Epic Universe so exciting are the park’s main pillars, which range from Super Mario and How to Train Your Dragon to classic Universal monsters.
Epic Universe will also expand on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, one of the theme park’s most successful and acclaimed expansions.
More on Epic Universe:
Universal Epic Universe offers different worlds for everyone. Step through amazing portals transporting you to the excitement of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Ministry of Magic™, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, Dark Universe and Celestial Park. Five immersive worlds. One amazing theme park.
With four amazing theme parks, Universal Orlando Resort now offers a complete week of vacation excitement. Experience Universal Epic Universe with select Epic Universe tickets on sale now. Opening May 22, 2025.
Will you be taking a trip to Epic Universe this summer?