First Official Look & Details for Universal Epic Universe
After years of waiting, Universal Orlando Resort has FINALLY made official announcements and shared a first look at its newest theme park. Universal Epic Universe includes five immersive worlds set within breathtaking gardens. The lands will be Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe. This game-changing theme park will open in 2025 with more than 50 attraction, entertainment, dining, and shopping experiences.
Universal Epic Universe will have Celestial Park at its heart with portals leading to the four additional worlds. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic will immerse guests in a different era of the wizarding world in an all-new land that blends 1920s wizarding Paris from Fantastic Beasts with the iconic British Ministry of Magic from the Harry Potter series. SUPER NINTENDO WORLD will allow guests to enter through the iconic green pipe and step into the worlds of beloved characters like Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Donkey Kong. How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk will allow guests to soar with dragons in a colorful world filled with Viking adventures based on How to Train Your Dragon. Finally, Dark Universe will allow guests to encounter everything from the experiments of Dr. Victoria Frankentstein to the shadowy landscape where monsters roam in a world of myth and mystery.
The first land Universal is revealing more details about is Celestial Park. Here is how they are describing the worlds at the center of the park:
With acres of rolling gardens, chasing waterways and strolling pathways, Celestial Park puts the “park” back in “theme park.” As soon as guests enter the imaginative world, they’ll embark on a journey of discovery, thrills and excitement as they wander through lush living gardens nestled along shimmering waters surrounded by stunning architecture inspired by astronomical and mythological elements. Here, guests can relax while taking in the sights and sounds around them, board a shooting comet for an exhilarating roller coaster adventure, dine on delectable cuisine, shop exclusive merchandise to commemorate their visit and more.
Celestial Park attractions and experiences will include Starfall Racers, Constellation Carousel, Astronomica, Atlantic, The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant, The Oak & Star Tavern, Pizza Moon, Moonship Chocolates & Celestial Sweets, Nintendo Super Star Store, and more! Here is more information about each of those experiences:
Starfall Racers, a dual-launch racing coaster that sends guests rocketing through the skies aboard comets in a race to see who’s the fastest of them all. Reaching speeds up to 62 mph and heights up to 133 feet along 5,000 feet of track, Starfall Racers will be Epic Universe’s most thrilling coaster experience with unique maneuvers such as the “Celestial Spin,” in which the two coaster vehicles perform an inverted crisscross while speeding through the air – creating an “out-of-this-world” adrenaline rush.
Constellation Carousel – the grand centerpiece of Celestial Park. Here, explorers of all ages will take a fantastical whirl aboard constellations that glide forward, backward – and even make 360-degree rotations – through the milky way in a choreographed dance of music and starlight.
Astronomica, an interactive wet-play area that also doubles as a giant compass rose to the many wonders of Epic Universe, featuring crystal blue fountains that spring to life and dance around guests.
An array of unique dining experiences ranging from full-service restaurants to quick-service locations that offer something for every palate, including Atlantic – a full-service “surf and turf” restaurant set inside a Victorian aquarium complete with captivating views of Celestial Park and The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant – where diners take a culinary journey across Asia as they enjoy authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai fare in this full-service restaurant accented with neon dragons and ethereal lanterns. Additional “must-eat” locations within Celestial Park include The Oak & Star Tavern, where guests can enjoy savory barbecue, Pizza Moon, which will serve up a tasty menu featuring a variety of pizzas, and more.
Incredibly detailed retail locations, including the Nintendo Super Star Store, where guests can shop an assortment of merchandise themed to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD; Moonship Chocolates & Celestial Sweets, where guests can satisfy their cravings with a unique selection of sweet treats, and more.
Plenty of exciting entertainment, including various fountain shows throughout Celestial Park’s seven acres of water where a multitude of fountains sway, dance – and even reach heights up to 135 feet in the air – to music and interactive lighting from day to night.
Universal also revealed more information about Universal Helios Grand Hotel, the hotel located inside Epic Universe at the end of Celestial Park. This hotel will be designed to transport guests to a world where the heavens and earth unite complete with 500 rooms, one-of-a-kind views, and its very own dedicated entrance to the theme park. The other hotels for Universal Epic Universe will be Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort which will open in early 2025 and can be booked now.
This is just a very brief first look at Universal Epic Universe, but there is a ton to be excited about including official land confirmations, Celestial Park information, and so much more! Will you be heading to Universal Epic Universe as soon as it opens?
