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You guys, it’s a seriously good year for Universal Orlando Resort.
Celestial Park in Epic Universe
Back in May, the resort opened up a brand-new theme park, Universal Epic Universe. The new park has been received fairly well with its popular IPs, unique rides, and shockingly delicious theme park food. But did you know Epic Universe has several offerings that are award-worthy? Yep, the theme park was recognized multiple times by the Golden Ticket Awards.
Universal’s Epic Universe has been the talk of the town since the new theme park opened to the public (okay, maybe even before that), and it’s easy to see why.
Epic Universe
Incredibly immersive theming, state-of-the-art attractions & animatronics, stellar food and drinks, and a whole lot more await you at this brand-new theme park. But, two of the most anticipated rides at Epic Universe have already undergone MAJOR changes.
The brand-new, insanely innovative and thrilling Epic Universe park opens on May 22nd, but we have been able to visit the park several times through previews, so we are sharing our top 3 favorite rides!
Celestial Park in Epic Universe
We have gotten to step through the portals and experience every part of what this new theme park offers to guests. Let’s start off by saying these attractions are unique and fun. The level of technology you’ll find here is impressive, and we can’t wait for this park to fully open soon. Whether you are planning a trip to Epic yourself or you’re interested in learning more about the rides here, we’re breaking down our top favorite rides.
We are getting SO close to the opening of Epic Universe! We recently got a chance to preview Universal’s newest theme park, and Universal recently announced previews for Annual Passholders, 2025 Military Freedom Pass Ticket Holders, Universal Rewards Signature VISA Card members, and guests staying at any Universal Orlando hotel. However, we still can’t wait for the official grand opening on May 22nd, 2025!
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD
Epic Universe features five themed lands from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic to Dark Universe. There is something for everyone at this immersive park, and the excitement has been growing.
Epic Universe is almost open!
WELCOME to EPIC UNIVERSE!
The brand new Universal theme park opens on May 22nd, 2025, but we recently got a full preview inside, and we are still speechless! We are still going over every detail in our minds, specifically for Dark Universe and its main attraction, Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment. We’re breaking down the attraction here!
It’s about to get DARK. Really, really dark. We’re talking cursed monsters. Experiments gone wrong. Fire. Evil laughter. Scary stuff! Can you handle it? Good, because we need a friend. We’re going to Dark Universe, the spooky new land in Epic Universe at Universal Orlando. Prepare for jaw-dropping, heart-pounding, scream-inducing moments all over the place.
Dark Universe Portal
You might be thinking, “How did you get in there? Epic Universe isn’t open yet!” and you’d be correct. Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe Park officially opens on May 22nd, 2025, but we got a special invite to preview the park before it opens to the public. We went through every land and every attraction, and now we’ve made it to Dark Universe. Do you hear that? Someone’s giving us a warning. “It’s alive! It’s alive!” Well, with that, let’s head through the portal…
We saw some great new rides debut in 2024, but 2025 may be an even bigger year for new attractions!
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Last year, we saw several new attractions pop up at major theme parks all over the world as well as the promise of great new rides and lands opening in the future. As we head deeper into 2025, we can’t help but get excited about the future of the theme park industry and some highly-anticipated attractions that are slated to open THIS YEAR!
Epic Universe is just months away from opening and the hype is real!
Universal Parks – Epic Universe ©Universal
And for fellow Universal Monster fans, the hype is even more so as we finally get a close look at the incredible animatronics that will take part in Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment. Let’s check it out!
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