Universal today revealed exciting new details about the Universal Epic Universe, the company’s new Orlando theme park that is slated to open in 2025.
Universal Epic Universe entrance. Image courtesy of Universal Destinations & Experiences
The news release details the five themed areas that will comprise the new-for-2025 Universal Epic Universe theme park, which will be a part of Universal Orlando Resort.
Universal Epic Universe’s Five Themed Worlds
Epic Universe will be comprised of five themed areas:
Celestial Park at Epic Universe
Upon entering Epic Universe, guests will find themselves in Celestial Park, which features “acres of rolling gardens, chasing waterways and strolling pathways.” Celestial Park will include three attractions and will be the gateway to enter the four other worlds of Epic Universe through a “set of majestic portals.”
Celestial Park will be home to the largest roller coaster at Epic Universe, Starfall Racers:
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The Epic Universe website describes Starfall Racers as a dual-launch roller coaster standing 133 feet tall, reaching a top speed of 62 mph along its 5,000 feet of track.
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Starfall Racers’ trains will be illuminated, making them appear as comets shooting across the sky at night.
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Joining Starfall Racers is the Constellation Carousel.
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Celestial Park will feature a variety of dining and shopping offerings.
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Inside Epic Universe and anchoring Celestial Park will be the 500-room Universal Helios Grand Hotel.
Universal released limited details about the four other areas but relayed that more information would be coming soon:
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe
This Harry Potter-themed world will offer guests the chance to discover a different era of Harry Potter’s wizarding world in a themed land that blends 1920s wizarding Paris from the Fantastic Beasts films with the iconic British Ministry of Magic from the Harry Potter series.
Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe
At Super Nintendo World, 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 at Epic Universe
The How to Train Your Dragon-inspired world will allow guests to soar with dragons in a colorful world filled with Viking adventures based on the wildly popular How to Train Your Dragon film franchise.
Dark Universe at Epic Universe
This world will feature a wide range of horror movie-themed attractions, from experiments of Dr. Victoria Frankenstein to the shadowy landscape where monsters roam in a world of myth and mystery.
In addition to Universal Helios Grand Hotel, Epic Universe will also feature two other new hotels, including Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort.
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To learn more about what you can expect to find inside Universal Epic Universe when it opens in 2025, watch the video below:
To learn more, visit the Universal Epic Universe website.
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