{"id":283288,"date":"2026-05-25T03:46:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T03:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/283288\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T03:46:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T03:46:15","slug":"captain-cacao-meet-greet-debuts-at-epic-universe-inside-universal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/283288\/","title":{"rendered":"Captain Cacao Meet &#038; Greet debuts at Epic Universe \u2013 Inside Universal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Captain Cacao has officially debuted in Celestial Park at Epic Universe.<\/p>\n<p>Captain Cacao quickly became one of Epic Universe\u2019s most popular original characters following the park\u2019s opening, with the plush based on the character frequently selling out at Moonship Chocolates &amp; Celestial Sweets in Celestial Park. The character developed a strong following online as guests embraced the whimsy of the character and story.<\/p>\n<p>Cacao will meet with guests throughout the day near Oak &amp; Star Tavern. When arriving for his set, the bear marches in with his handlers, saluting each one before settling into the meet &amp; greet area and saluting the waiting line. Like his plush, he features a blue bicorn hat, red sash, and his trademark white star marking around his right eye.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.insideuniversal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC09013.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-featured wp-image-67839\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC09013.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"464\" height=\"696\"  \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.insideuniversal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC08943.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-featured wp-image-67836\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC08943.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\"  \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.insideuniversal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC08940.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-featured wp-image-67835\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC08940.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\"  \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.insideuniversal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC09020.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-featured wp-image-67840\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC09020.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To celebrate, Universal has also released a new version of the plush, featuring more sparkles and an Epic Universe branding on its foot.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.insideuniversal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC08970.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-featured wp-image-67838\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC08970.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"464\" height=\"696\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"926\">According to the official lore shared by Universal Orlando, Captain Cacao travels the cosmos alongside young adventurer Maya of the Skies aboard the \u201cMarshmallow Airship Joei de Ganache,\u201d a fantastical moonship powered by floating star-shaped marshmallows. Together, the duo searches the universe for rare sweets and ingredients to bring back to Moonship Chocolates &amp; Celestial Sweets in Celestial Park.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks &amp; Resorts. Want to join the conversation? Head over to our\u00a0Forums\u00a0where fans are discussing the latest Universal news, rumors, and park updates.\u00a0<a class=\"forum-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insideuniversal.net\/forums\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Join the Discussion!<br \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Planning a Universal trip?\u00a0Get a free, no-obligation quote from our trusted travel partner,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.insideuniversal.net\/mei-travel\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MEI Travel<\/a>. Their team can help with hotels, tickets, and planning at no extra cost to you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Captain Cacao has officially debuted in Celestial Park at Epic Universe. 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