Universal’s Celestial Goodnight Tests Wake Hotel Guests Ahead of July 7 Debut

Overview

• Universal has confirmed Universal Celestial Goodnight will open nightly at Epic Universe on July 7.
• Fireworks tests visible from the Universal Helios Grand Hotel on June 21 were shared widely on social media and woke at least some guests.
• Universal says the production will combine fireworks, original music, synchronized lighting and fountains using nearly 600 lighting fixtures, more than 350 fountains and about seven million LED lights across Celestial Park.
• The overnight testing is part of routine final rehearsals to time pyrotechnics with fountain choreography, lighting cues, music synchronization and safety procedures before opening night.
• The show fills a gap left when Epic Universe opened and is intended to lengthen evening stays and signal the park’s next phase while hotel guests may see parts of the production without entering the park.