A US$7 billion investment, over 50 top attractions and experiences! Universal Studios' newest theme park, "Epic Universe," is about to open.
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With the upcoming opening of the Epic Universe theme park on May 22, 2025, people are full of speculation and anticipation for this new park. Currently, some sections of the Epic Universe theme park have begun trial operation, and the operation team has taken over some of the amusement facilities. This will be Orlando's first newly built high-tech theme park in 25 years, bringing together the world's most cutting-edge amusement facilities. This article will share the main attractions and exciting experiences of "Epic Universe".


Epic Universe will be centered around Celestial Park, with portals leading to four other areas: Super Nintendo World™, Dark Universe, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic™, and How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk.
The park will offer more than 50 attractions and experiences across five themed lands, as well as hotels and shopping areas. The Universal Helios Grand Hotel, located inside Celestial Park, will feature 500 guest rooms and a separate entrance to the theme park.
Project Overview
● The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Ministry of Magic™ : Universal Orlando's third Harry Potter realm;
● Super Nintendo World™ : Includes Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country;
● How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk : Adapted from DreamWorks Animation's trilogy;
● Dark Universe : Based on Universal's classic monsters;
● Celestial Park : The central hub and entrance to other areas.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Ministry of Magic™
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ -
Ministry of Magic™
This area will be set in 1920s magical Paris (Fantastic Beasts era) and 1990s magical London (Harry Potter series). Visitors will ride the Floo Network to the British Ministry of Magic in the 1990s and experience new thrills alongside Harry, Ron, and Hermione.
Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry™
Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry™

This ride is one of the most important attractions in the new park and one of the most innovative rides ever created by Universal Studios. Visitors will ride the Floo Network to the British Ministry of Magic and participate in the trial of Dolores Umbridge™. While traversing the depths of the Ministry, they will encounter Harry, Ron, Hermione, and house-elves, working together to stop Dolores Umbridge™.


Le Cirque Arcanus™
Le Cirque Arcanus™

Le Cirque Arcanus is a live stage show themed on Fantastic Beasts, featuring aerial performances, puppetry, and special effects. The show centers around circus ringmaster Skender stealing Newt Scamander's suitcase to restore the former glory of the mysterious circus, which contains magical creatures from around the world. Circus employee Gwenlyn attempts to rescue these creatures from the greedy ringmaster.


Interactive Wand Experiences
Interactive Wand Experiences

In The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Ministry of Magic™, Wand wielders can hone their spell-casting skills through amazing new interactive wand experiences, casting spells in magical Paris and interacting with fantastical beasts and magical objects.
Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique™
Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique™

At Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique™, visitors can find some of the world's finest wands, designed by the esteemed artisan and wandmaker, Cosme Acajor.
Café L'air De La Sirène™
Café L'air De La Sirène™

At Café L'air De La Sirène™, guests can dine indoors or outdoors, enjoying French pastries, sandwiches, daily platters, and desserts, and quench their thirst with Butterbeer™ and a variety of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, including beers, cocktails, and French wines.

Super Nintendo World™
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™
Super Nintendo World™ includes Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country. From the fun of Mario Kart™ to the thrills of Donkey Kong Country™, visitors will experience a new way to play.
Mario Kart™: Bowser's Challenge
Mario Kart™: Bowser's Challenge

In Mario Kart™: Bowser's Challenge, visitors will don special goggles and race through iconic tracks alongside Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach. In this interactive ride, visitors will collect digital coins and throw shells, attempting to defeat Team Bowser and win coins. Each ride will offer a different experience.
Mine-Cart Madness™
Mine-Cart Madness™

In Mine-Cart Madness™, guests help Donkey Kong protect his golden bananas. Enter the majestic Golden Temple, board a mine cart, and embark on a thrilling family coaster adventure. Mine-Cart Madness™ will feature jumps across the coaster track gaps and other stunts related to the Donkey Kong video game.
Yoshi's Adventure
Yoshi's Adventure™

Ride with the Yoshis and search for glowing eggs in this charming family-friendly attraction. In Yoshi's Adventure™, guests will journey through iconic Mushroom Kingdom landscapes, encounter many familiar characters, and discover hidden eggs along the way.
Say Hello to Mario and Friends
Say Hello to Mario and Friends

Say hello and take photos with characters like Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Toad.
Toadstool Cafe™
Toadstool Cafe™

Refuel at the Toadstool Cafe, where guests can watch chefs prepare food and see fun scenes from the Mushroom Kingdom through the windows. Delicious fare includes soups, salads, and sandwiches, as well as entrees and delectable desserts.

How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk
How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk
How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk recreates the colorful Isle of Berk from DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon trilogy. Explore the vibrant Viking village nestled in the heartland and soar through the skies with dragons. It’s a heartwarming and exciting adventure for all ages.
Hiccup's Wing Gliders
Hiccup's Wing Gliders

Hiccup's Wing Gliders is an outdoor family coaster. Hiccup invites brave new Vikings to ride his latest glider contraption—a winged flying machine that sends dragon riders soaring through the sky for a dragon's-eye view of Berk. Guests will fly alongside Hiccup and Toothless at speeds of 45 mph around Berk, even across the lagoon, for a firsthand experience of what it's like to ride a dragon.



The Untrainable Dragon
The Untrainable Dragon

In this spectacular live show, a new dragon has appeared on Berk, and the Vikings think they may have finally met their match. Hiccup and Toothless, with the help of Gobber and Astrid, work together to solve the mystery of the untrainable dragon. Experience the wonder of dragons on stage and soaring overhead in this spectacular, musical, heartwarming live show.
Dragon Racer's Rally
Dragon Racer's Rally

In Dragon Racer's Rally, Berk's newest Vikings can practice their stunt flying skills on dragon-riding trainers, twisting and turning through the air at every angle imaginable. You'll need these high-flying, anti-gravity, diving, and soaring skills if you hope to become a champion.


Fyre Drill
Fyre Drill


Fire-breathing dragons are everywhere, and the villagers must be prepared. Viking twins Ruffnut and Tuffnut turn Berk's Fyre Skööl into an interactive water-based ship battle. Board your ship in Fyre Drill and blast water cannons at flame-like targets.
Viking Training Camp
Viking Training Camp


Teenage Vikings will climb, slide, and explore in this interactive adventure play camp, learning about dragons along the way. Adventures include multiple towers to climb and explore, fun agility courses, Viking drums and chimes to play, an interactive sheep-launching game, and more.
Mead Hall
Mead Hall


This is where you eat and drink like a Viking! Mead Hall is a rock-hewn space where Vikings enjoy a hearty menu including meats, fish, sandwiches, and desserts, with drinks including various meads, ciders, and beers.

Dark Universe
Dark Universe
Legendary Universal classic monsters appear in unprecedented ways in Dark Universe, one of five amazing worlds in Universal’s epic universe. You’ll get your first look at this shadowy world and experience groundbreaking rides and attractions.
Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment
Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment

In Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, Dr. Victoria Frankenstein brings you into the midst of a demonic monster rebellion. As Dracula leads a revolt of angry monsters including werewolves, mummies, and the creature from the Black Lagoon, guests will bravely face the onslaught of monsters, with the crackle and hum of laboratory transformers sending shivers down your spine.



Curse of the Werewolf
Curse of the Werewolf

Maleva, the all-knowing seer and leader of the mystic guild, welcomes guests to a secluded wagon camp in the woods. Here, you’ll receive warnings of creatures lurking deep within the forest. Glowing eyes, gnashing sounds, and creepy howls surround you as you try to quickly pass through the home of hungry werewolves.


Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience
Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience

At the Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience, skilled artisans use their talents to experiment on guests, transforming them into werewolves, vampires, mummies, and more.
Say Hello to the Residents of Darkmoor Village
Say Hello to the Residents of Darkmoor Village

Strolling through the dilapidated streets of Darkmoor Village, you'll encounter a variety of unusual residents and some of the village's talented musicians, including Frankenstein's monster and his bride, Igor, the Invisible Man, and brave monster hunters. Feel free to greet them and take photos. But be careful, you never know who—or what—might be lurking in the shadows.



Das Stakehaus
Das Stakehaus

Das Stakehaus is an ancient inn and restaurant shrouded in mystery, built on the ruins of ancient catacombs. Here you can enjoy fine dining surrounded by vampire artifacts and handicrafts. In fact, this restaurant is run by the vampire's "family" or servants. Just don't venture into the catacombs below, or you might find yourself on the vampire's menu.
Burning Blade Tavern
Burning Blade Tavern


Burning Blade Tavern is an old mill that the monster hunters of Blackmoor Village have transformed into their gathering place. Monster hunters capture and display their monster trophies here, and the Burning Blade Tavern will offer a menu of burgers, chicken wings, sausages, pretzels, and drinks.

Celestial Park
Celestial Park
Celestial Park is the center of Universal Epic Universe, where visitors will access the other four areas from here. Inspired by astronomy and mythology, it features thrilling rides, entertainment, dining, shopping, and the Universal Helios Grand Hotel, creating a wondrous world full of inspiration and excitement.
Stardust Racers
Stardust Racers


Stardust Racers is a two-person racing roller coaster that takes you through the cosmos, blazing across the sky of Celestial Park. The coaster reaches speeds of up to 62 mph. Riders board comets and rockets, soaring along a 5,000-foot track to the furthest stars, reaching heights of up to 133 feet. Race along the inverted intersection known as "Celestial Spin," dazzling with vibrant colors and ethereal music.
Constellation Carousel
Constellation Carousel

On this imaginative cosmic carousel, visitors can ride in constellation carriages such as Leo, Draco, Ursa Major, etc. Each carriage rotates 360 degrees while lifting passengers 6 feet into the air. Heavenly music and colors will dazzle you as you spin together in the galaxy.


Atlantic
Atlantic


Spanning the shimmering waters of Neptune's Pool in Celestial Park, Atlantic is a dreamy underwater culinary destination. The glass walls are reminiscent of a giant Victorian aquarium, with starfish calmly residing while serene, brightly colored fish swim above you. Indulge in premium seafood and steaks or enjoy cocktails at the lively Aquaria Bar.
Nintendo Super Star Store
Nintendo Super Star Store


Gamers can find something to boost their fun at the Nintendo Super Star Store in Celestial Park. Step inside and discover toys, apparel, and other colorful souvenirs themed around characters from Super Nintendo World™ and more.
The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant
The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant

Embark on an Asian culinary journey at the Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant in Universal Epic Universe. Step into the bustling courtyard, illuminated by ethereal lanterns, and savor authentic Pan-Asian cuisine while dazzling neon dragons chase each other across the walls, or enjoy a cocktail at The Tiger Bar.


Hotel Accommodations
Universal's Helios Grand Hotel
Universal Helios Grand Hotel

This hotel is a spectacular 500-room resort located at the highly anticipated Universal Epic Universe theme park, opening May 22, 2025.
Towering over the lush gardens and scenic waters of Epic Universe's Celestial Park. This opulent resort aims to blend immersion and relaxation, creating a distinctive hotel experience offering tranquil accommodations, family-friendly entertainment, delicious dining options, a stunning rooftop bar, and its own dedicated new theme park entrance.
Universal's Stella Nova Resort & Universal's Terra Luna Resort
Universal Stella Nova Resort & Universal Terra Luna Resort

Sister hotels Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort, both with 750 rooms, are located adjacent to the park.
Universal's Stella Nova Resort opens January 21, 2025; Terra Luna Resort opens March 25, 2025.
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