A NEW theme park is opening in Orlando in 2025, and now we know a TON more about what will be inside!
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Universal Orlando Resort is opening Universal Epic Universe in 2025. While we knew a little bit about the new park already, including details about some new hotels coming as part of the project, Universal just released a bunch of incredible details about it, including an overview of every themed land that will be inside!
Universal has called Epic Universe “its most ambitious theme park yet.” In a recent press release, they announced, “Epic Universe will present a level of theme park immersion and innovation that is unmatched – transporting guests to expansive worlds featuring more than 50 awe-inspiring attractions, entertainment, dining, and shopping experiences that come together to create an unforgettable adventure that is nothing short of epic.”
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In the same announcement, Universal Orlando revealed details about the five themed lands that will make up Epic Universe: 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.
Celestial Park
It sounds like Celestial Park will be the main hub of Epic Universe. Universal said that this land “will be the gateway to explore the four additional worlds of Epic Universe.”
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According to Universal’s announcement, “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.”
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Celestial Park won’t just be an ordinary park, though. There will also be an “exhilarating roller coaster adventure” where guests “board a shooting comet.” In addition, there will be some restaurants and merchandise shops.
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From Celestial Park, guests can travel “through a set of majestic portals” to visit the other four lands.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic
This will be the third Harry Potter-themed land at Universal Orlando.
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In this land, “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.”
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD
We’ve already seen a Super Nintendo World at Universal Hollywood, but now one is coming to Orlando, too!
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Universal said, “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.”
How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
We can’t wait to explore this new land, which is themed to How To Train Your Dragon.
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According to Universal’s announcement, “Gests can soar with dragons in a colorful world filled with Viking adventures.”
Dark Universe
The final themed land is Dark Universe.
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Universal said that visitors will “encounter everything from the experiments of Dr. Victoria Frankenstein to the shadowy landscape where monsters roam in a world of myth and mystery.”
🚨BREAKING🚨: We just got a TON of news on Universal Epic Universe! Stay tuned for more info and details including a look at the new Harry Potter world, restaurants, and rides! 🌎 pic.twitter.com/35LPd8ESsX
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Definitely more interested in things going on at Universal than anything only being talked about at Disney!!
Peltz better hurry up…
How about a time frame for opening in 2025!
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I 100% could care less about Univerwatever. Garbage.
I have to saw that release was incredible! Showed some great concept art, told a fantastic story, and had Steven Spielberg. Disney good luck in 2026, Universal just wrapped up 2025.
I’m don’t Disney is worried at all. These parks know what each other are doing at any moment in time. And I’m sure Disney has a plan that they’ve yet to unveil. Let’s just remember, when Universal Studios decided to open a Studio park in Orlando some 30 years ago, Disney without any advance notice beat them to the punch with one of their own.