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Reports Flag Guests Using Decorative Fountain as Water Source at Epic Universe

Guest videos point to unsanitary use of a decorative fountain that health experts say poses contamination risks.

Overview

  • Visitors at the How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk playground have been seen drinking from, splashing in, and filling bottles with water from a scenic fountain.
  • The feature is not designed for human contact, and reporters note its water is not filtered or sanitized for consumption.
  • Health experts warn that decorative fountains can harbor pathogens that may cause gastrointestinal illness, especially in hot conditions.
  • Coverage urges Universal to install clear "Do Not Drink/Do Not Touch" signs and to add nearby official refill stations or freestyle machines.
  • As of October 16, there is no confirmed response from Universal Orlando, and the situation is being framed as an opening-year operational challenge for the park that debuted in May.