food IS a theme park
We have finally had a chance to see Universal Orlando’s new theme park, Epic Universe, for ourselves.
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Although we couldn’t take any photos of everything we got to see and do, we still got to experience it, and let’s just say SO much of the new park really surprised us. However, one of our favorite lands could be How To Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk. Now, we got to ride the rides and see the sights (the dragons!) and we’re ranking those experiences.
We finally got a first look at Universal Orlando’s new theme park, Epic Universe, and let’s just say our mind is STILL reeling from everything we saw.
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Now, we weren’t allowed to take photos to share with you, but we’ve done our best to describe what we saw in the park’s five lands. However, mere words cannot truly capture how EPIC this new land really is, and we’ll be back eventually for more in-depth coverage of the park. For now, though, we’ve got some hot takes about the things that REALLY surprised us about Epic Universe — so let’s get into it.
Universal Orlando’s newest theme park, Epic Universe, is almost open!
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While the park does not officially open until May 22nd, 2025, park previews are currently underway for Team Members and their guests, and we were able to get a sneak peek! Before actually getting to experience the park for ourselves, we speculated that certain attractions would require a locker system to keep your belongings in while you ride. Well, we finally know how this system will work, and spoiler alert: it is different than the lockers we are normally used to at the other two Universal parks.
Epic Universe may only be in previews to Universal Team Members and their guests at the moment, but there’s one surprise attraction at the park that looks to be a bonafide surprise hit!
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Universal’s newest park, which is set to open to the public on May 22nd, is stocked with a veritable smorgasbord of new and technologically advanced attractions, including Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, Stardust Racers, Hiccup’s Wing Gliders, Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, and Mine Cart Madness. However, during our preview experience in the park, the busiest line didn’t belong to a ride at all.
We are still pinching ourselves from our very first visit to Universal Orlando‘s newest theme park, Epic Universe!
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While the park does not officially open until May 22nd, 2025, park previews have been taking place, and we were finally able to check out the park for ourselves! Universal describes Epic Universe as their “most ambitious theme park yet” with 50 new attractions, new gift shops, new shows, and, of course, new restaurants! We happen to know a thing or two about food (it’s literally in our name!), and we were blown away by one of the snacks we got to try. Of course, we are going to tell you all about it!
We’re getting closer and closer to the opening of Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort!
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This BRAND-NEW theme park will officially be opening on May 22nd, 2025, and will be home to five different themed lands including Dark Universe. We’ve been keeping an eye out for any potential news ahead of the park’s opening, and we got the chance to peek inside Dark Universe at Epic Universe — here’s what you need to know.
We can’t breathe while thinking about this new Epic Universe ride and we technically haven’t even been on it yet.
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Epic Universe consists of five themed lands: 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. We recently got the chance to explore the park before it opens, and now we’re telling you all about the incredible queue — yes, the queue — of Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry.
Anticipation is reaching EPIC levels!!!!
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With the opening of Universal’s Epic Universe just about two months away — and preview days for Universal team members beginning — detailed photos of the park’s interior are FINALLY here.
Theme park fans have been waiting for this day for years. We’ve been right there with you — poring over every piece of concept art, analyzing every press release, and daydreaming about new rides. And at long last, the time has come. We went INSIDE Universal’s brand-new theme park in Orlando, Epic Universe. We stepped through the portals and dared to go on the biggest, wildest, most innovative new attractions in Orlando. And now? We’re sharing it ALL.
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Alright. Here’s the lowdown. Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe officially opens on May 22nd, 2025. This park has been heralded as Universal’s “most ambitious theme park yet,” with theme park immersion and innovation we’ve never seen. There are over 50 new attractions. There are new restaurants. New gift shops. New shows. New stories! There’s a lot (like, a lot) to see and do, but we’re taking you along for the ride.
We are getting closer and closer to the opening of Epic Universe! Universal’s brand-new theme park opens in just 67 days — not that we are counting or anything. Who are we kidding? We are definitely counting down the days.
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Along with the brand-new theme park, there are also three brand-new hotels to support Epic Universe. Universal Terra Luna Resort opens on March 25th, and Universal Helios Grand Hotel opens on May 22nd. The first hotel, Universal Stella Nova Resort, opened on January 21st, and we are sharing some of our takeaways from our stay!
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