The Cute Mascot of Epic Universe Brings Vibes, but Not Much Else

Celestial Park may serve as the hub for Epic Universe, but it gives the lore of Epic Universe a charming personality of its own. While there’s no franchise crossover to be found here like the other zones of the new park, it does have its own theme, inspired by fantastical astrological storytelling, that gives the star-adorned land “celestial decor from the ’90s” vibes in the best way. It’s as if Universal opened up its notebook and scribbled a tale to create a realm of fantasy delights and interstellar adventure, complete with new walk-around characters, to contain its gateway to all the portals to the park’s other lands. But even if there’s not much beyond that to the area, it does include the whimsical tale of a chocolate shop bear that stole our hearts. Captain Cacao is the lovable teddy bear companion to Maya of the Skies, a young adventurer who traverses the universe to find treats to share at Moonship Chocolates & Celestial Sweets, one of several stores throughout Celestial Park ... Read full article.