Blast Off to Epic Fun: Universal Orlando Unveils First Look at Epic Universe Theme Park
By Xavier.H 01/30/24
Universal Orlando Resort has shared the first official look and details about its highly anticipated new theme park, Universal Epic Universe. Opening in 2025, Epic Universe will be the resort's fourth theme park and will transport guests to expansive worlds featuring more than 50 awe-inspiring attraction, entertainment, dining and shopping experiences.
Celestial Park
The first world that guests will encounter at Epic Universe is Celestial Park. Celestial Park is the heart of the theme park and features acres of rolling gardens, chasing waterways and strolling pathways. 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.
Portals to Other Extraordinary Worlds
Celestial Park will also be the gateway to explore the four additional worlds of Epic Universe:
How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, where guests can soar with dragons in a colorful world filled with Viking adventures based on the wildly popular How to Train Your Dragon film franchise.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, where guests will discover a different era of the wizarding world in an all-new land that blends 1920s wizarding Paris from Warner Bros. Pictures’ Fantastic Beasts films with the iconic British Ministry of Magic from the Harry Potter series.
Dark Universe, where guests encounter everything from the experiments of Dr. Victoria Frankenstein to the shadowy landscape where monsters roam in a world of myth and mystery.
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, where guests will enter the iconic green pipe and discover a new way to play as they step into the worlds of beloved characters like Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Donkey Kong.
Celestial Park Attractions and Experiences
Some of the other wonders that guests can enjoy while exploring Celestial Park include:
Universal Helios Grand Hotel
Located inside Epic Universe at the end of Celestial Park is Universal Helios Grand Hotel, designed to transport guests to a world where the heavens and earth unite. The hotel features 500 rooms, one-of-a-kind views and its very own dedicated entrance into the theme park.
An array of unique dining experiences ranging from full-service restaurants to quick-service locations that offer something for every palate. Shown above is The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant – where diners take a culinary journey across Asia as they enjoy authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai fare.
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.
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.
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.
Incredibly detailed retail locations, including the Nintendo Super Star Store, Moonship Chocolates & Celestial Sweets, and more.
Plenty of exciting entertainment, including various fountain shows throughout Celestial Park’s seven acres of water.
More to Come
More details about Universal Epic Universe, including the debut of an interactive preview center at Universal CityWalk later this year, will be revealed in the months ahead.
