Universal’s Epic Universe park officially opened its gates on May 22, 2025, with a special line of grand opening day merchandise. However, some of these items are being resold online for excessive prices, including rare collectibles and exclusive merchandise that were only available to media members or sold out quickly during the preview period.
The most expensive item currently listed on eBay is the Epic Universe grand opening medallion, valued at $1,000 to $5,000. This commemorative coin was never made available to regular park guests but was shown in a display case and sold out shortly after its release.
Another rare item being resold is the Epic Universe Chronos tower model, which features small circular icons for each land in the park. It was shipped to select media members and influencers prior to the opening and is now listed on eBay for $2,000 to $8,000.
Resellers are also mislabeling regular merchandise as grand opening day items, including popular items like the Dark Universe soundtrack vinyl record and new second-generation interactive wands inspired by The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. These items were not exclusive to the grand opening but have been restocked for the park’s regular operations.
The practice of reselling or mislabeling these rare items has raised concerns among some fans, who question the ethics of selling off exclusive merchandise without permission from Universal Studios.
Source: https://wdwnt.com/2025/05/epic-universe-grand-opening-medallions-sold-only-to-media-now-listed-on-ebay