Universal Orlando Resort’s newest park Epic Universe opens in 2025
This amazing new theme park is made up of 5 immersive worlds including:
- Celestial Park
- Super Nintendo World
- How to Train your Dragon – Isle of Berk
- Dark Universe
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic.
It will also have a new hotel – Universal Helios Grand Hotel. This will be a luxury hotel right in the new theme park. Here is what we know so far about Epic Universe and we will continue to update you here with new information as it comes out.
Celestial Park
This area is the heart of Epic Universe where the other worlds all come together. There are portals to the other “worlds” of this park all from this area. But that is not all. It also has attractions, dining, and shopping of its own.
Attractions
Starfall Racers is a dual launch racing coaster. Ever wonder what it would be like to ride a comet through the universe? Now you can find out. It has a new/unique feature of the “Celestial Spin” where the two racing coasters pass each other on an inverted crisscross.
Constellation Carousel looks like a great family ride. Intead of traditional horses, this carousel will take you into the galaxy with celestial themes, music, and colors.
Dining
Atlantic (and Aquaria Bar) is fine dining with an undersea adventure atmosphere. Enjoy seafood and steaks along with great cocktails at the Aquaria Bar.
The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant (and The Tiger Bar) features Chinese, Japanese and Thai food in a courtyard under the glow of stars. You can also get cockatls and relax at The Tiger Bar.
Shopping
Nintendo Super Star Store is the mega store for Nintendo fans.
How to Train your Dragon – Isle of Berk
Attractions
Hiccups’s Wing Gliders will put you to the test to see if you are brave enough to ride a dragon
Dragon Racer’s Rally will put you through aerobatic maneauvers with high speed barrel rolls as you train to be a dragon rider
Fyre Drill will take you on boats where you will blast water cannons at flame-like targets as well as the vikings in other boats
Viking Training Camp is perfect for junior vikings to play and interact in the viking village.
Dining
Mead Hall will have a hearty menu fit for vikings with meat, fish, sandwhiches, and desserts
Entertainment and Shows
The Untrainable Dragon is a live show filled with music and excitement will include Hiccup, Gobber, and Astrid as they are challenged with an untrainable dragon.
Haddock Paddock will be a place to meet Hiccup and Toothless for a photo.
Isle of Berk Street Characters will be walking around to meet up with some new vikings along with some dragons you may find flying overhead.
Super Nintendo World
This was a huge favorite of ours in Universal Hollywood and are excited to see it come to Universal Orlando
Attractions
Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge is an interactive ride where you get to both go through the ride and also collect digital coins and throw shells to defeat Team Bowser. It will be different every time as you play the game.
Mine-Cart Madness is a family coaster that takes you into the world of Donkey Kong in a mine cart.
Yoshi’s Adventure is another family friendly attraction that take you on a ride around the Mushroom Kingdom while you look for familiar characters and hidden colored eggs.
Dining
Toadstool Cafe is a quick service option that has tasty soups, salads, and sandwhiches. Don’t miss some of their specialy themed desserts.
Entertainment
Character Meet and Greets are available with Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Toad
Interactive Key Challenges are a great way to “play” a real life Nintendo game. You can purchase a Power-Up Band and then find digital keys around the land to unlock challenges. There are 5 ways you can find the keys through different interactions with activities/games in the world.
“You can boost your experience at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ by purchasing a Power-Up Band™! You can join a team by selecting between eight different character designs: Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Princess Daisy, Toad, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, and Diddy Kong. Then, as you and your family explore and play while wearing your bands, you’ll each collect digital coins, digital stamps, and collect digital keys by winning Key Challenges. Once you obtain three keys,you’ll unlock a special Bowser Jr. boss battle challenge, Bowser Jr. Shadow Showdown. Your band also can be used to track your progress on Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge. You can pair your band with the Official Universal Orlando Resort App* (app download not required for attraction gameplay) to track your scores, follow other users, and see your digital rewards. SUPER NINTENDO WORLD is filled with interactive activities that will keep you exploring, discovering, and playing together.”
Dark Universe
Finally a land for the villians like Dracula, wolf man, and Frankenstein. Walk the streets of Darkmoor Village to experience it all.
Attractions
Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment takes you below the Frankenstein estate where a demonstration leads to a revolt of classic monsters like Wolf Man, The Mummy, and more.
Curse of the Werewolf takes you through the forest where you will try to escape a pack of werewolves.
Dining
Das Stakehous is run by “vampires’ familiars” in an old inn. It is built over the catacombs so be sure to be careful where you go.
The Burning Blade Tavern has casual fare like burgers and wings and is the perfect place for visitors to Darkmoor Village to hang out.
Entertainment
Character Meet and Greets include Ygor, the invisible man, and Frankenstein’s monster and his bride to name a few.
Shopping
Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience is a place to have your monster makeover. This will probably need to be reserved in advance. More information to come.
Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic
Here you will enter 1920s Paris in the wizarding world. There is more fun as you can travel by Metro-Floo to the 1990’s London for more fun with your friends from Harry Potter.
Attractions
Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry is where you will board a “lift” with familiar friends like Harry, Ron, and Hermione to take on an adventure in the Ministry of Magic. Watch out for fantastic beasts in this new adventure.
Dining
Cafe L’air De La Sirene is a quick service French cafe with sandwhiches, desserts, and of course butterbeer. I hope to see some crepes and a good French baguette.
Entertainment
Le Cirque Arcanus will be a circus of fantastic beasts including puppetry, performers, and special effects.
Interactive Wands will have new experiences so be sure to pack your wand. if you don’t have one, don’t worry there will be options for purchase.
Shopping
Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique will have a variety of tings every wizard needs..a wand. There will be a variety of options from wandmaker Cosme Acajor.
More Epic Universe Information to Come
The Universal Orlando Resort will be EPIC in 2025 and you won’t want to miss it. Epic Universe opens May 22, 2025. There will be more information coming. Stay tuned and let us know if you want to travel to Universal. We can help you get your trip booked. You can find more information Universal Orlando too.
