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I think you have identified it. Minerals accumulate on the surface faster than from rainfall.

A dragon watching Dragon Racers Rally.

A twisted pine tree continues to grow well near The Burning Blade Tavern.

Le Cirque Arcanus marquee recently removed in The Wizarding World at Epic Universe.
Aerial photo almost a year ago, Feb 21, 2025.

Weathering differences of comet fragments in the Stardust Racers theming.

Still polished at queue. Top half are hazy in front of the ride.

A close look at the design of the Stardust Racers seats and cars.

A Stardust Racers train cresting a hill.

Back of a Stardust Racers train. Featuring the Flux Capacitor.

Icicles Form at Disney World and Universal Orlando amid Freezing Temperatures: See the Frigid Photos Icicles were spotted forming at Disney World and Universal Orlando amid extremely low temperatures. Videos and photos show multiple fountains freezing at the parks as Orlando, Fla., reached a low of 2...

An article you might enjoy in People Magazine online about yesterday's freeze in Orlando. people.com/icicles-form...

There used to be "opening 2026" signs. Opening may be undetermined now.
Without the signs guests presume it's just closed doors of something.

It's good pizza! Also bought the Mushroom one.

Pizza went into zipper bags at home, 2 slices per bag. In freezer.

Barricades at the restaurants pending in Celestial Park. These likely don't have the usual Epic Universe portal graphic sleeves due to high wind. Feb 1.

Concrete replacement in a walkway in Celestial Park. Near the restaurants that are pending. Feb 1 photos.

Luna Overlook during the freezing wind at park opening on Feb 1. A small amount of ice on the fountain at left.

Astronomica did not operate during the freezing and then chilly temperature on Feb 1.

Side note ... the standard advisory played in the Stardust Racers queue: "Guests must keep their shoes on during the ride."

Video of ice that developed with unusually low 26F/-4C overnight temperature at Epic Universe Jan 30-Feb 1. Mario fountain, Isle of Berk fountain, and fountains at Helios Grand Hotel.

Ends with photos of ice under the Universal Globe and on elephants at Loews Royal Pacific.

Quick video clip of Stardust Racers trains moving out from the service building and into position to launch.

Stardust Racers started operation testing after 3. Meaning, normal daily testing the brake runs, resuming operation, and launch speed tests. Guests began riding 5:30.

Actually, Curse of the Werewolf was first to open today. Followed by Hiccup's Wing Gliders, Mine Cart Madness, Dragon Racers Rally. Stardust Racers with guests started at 5:30.

Stardust Racers operated well past sunset as the temperature continued to plunge.

Pizza Moon boxes are in The Upside Down.
• Lid is blank.
• Logo printed instead on the bottom and a side.

Moon rising above dragon houses in The Isle of Berk.

Many little stars on construction fence in Epic Universe.

Construction fence at night outside the project adding a feature Celestial Park. With rounded corners, as if prepared for "coming soon" graphics.

Moon behind Gothi's Hut at top of the mountain in The Isle of Berk.

When temperature was suitable Stardust Racers did standard pre-checks of an operating day. First guests boarding at 5:30. A refreshing ride in 41 degrees! Sunset and plunging temp imminent...

Stardust Racers in ride testing. Current temperature 43 degrees.

Ride testing of Dragon Racers Rally. Current temperature 41 degrees.

Ride testing of Donkey Kong Mine Cart Madness. Current temperature 39 degrees.