Inside Universal's new Epic Universe theme park in Florida
Universal Resort Orlando's officially opens its third and newest theme park, Epic Universe, with five immersive worlds. The first major theme park to open in central Florida in 26 years.
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Universal's Epic Universe park Guest ride a roller coaster in the How To Train Your Dragon – Isle Of Berk at Epic Universe theme park at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Universal's Epic Universe park Park guests ride the Fyre Drill boat ride at How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk at Epic Universe Theme Park at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Universal's Epic Universe park Guests ride Stardust Racers, a new dueling roller coaster ride in Celestial Park during a preview day for Universal Epic Universe on April 5, 2025. Orlando, Florida's first new theme park in a generation is set to open to the public on May 22. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Universal's Epic Universe park The entrance portal welcomes guests into Orlando's newest theme park during a preview day for Universal Epic Universe on April 5. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Universal's Epic Universe park In Super Nintendo World, guests with Power-Up Bands can hit the familiar question-mark boxes of the Mario universe, track their Mario Kart score and play drums like Donkey Kong to unveil hidden effects and Easter eggs. (Adrian Ruhi/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Universal's Epic Universe park Aspiring dragon trainers can meet and even pet Toothless from the How To Train Your Dragon movie franchise at Universal Epic Universe. (Adrian Ruhi/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Universal's Epic Universe park Starust Racers is Universal Epic Universe's signature dueling roller coaster, with speeds reaching more than 60 mph. (Adrian Ruhi/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Universal's Epic Universe park How To Train Your Dragon Isle of Berk is a family-friendly viking paradise full of immersive moments based on the DreamWorks animated movie franchise. (Adrian Ruhi/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Universal's Epic Universe park A gift shop's stained glass dome in the Super Nintendo World area, at the Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, Florida, US, on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Epic Universe, the $7 billion attraction from Comcast Corp.'s Universal Destinations & Experiences division, offers five distinct lands and opens to the public on May 22. Photographer: Thomas Simonetti/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Universal's Epic Universe park The entrance portal to the Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, Florida, US, on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Epic Universe, the $7 billion attraction from Comcast Corp.'s Universal Destinations & Experiences division, offers five distinct lands and opens to the public on May 22. Photographer: Thomas Simonetti/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Universal's Epic Universe park A statue of Luna, the Roman goddess of the moon, overlooking the Celestial Park area, at the Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, Florida, US, on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Epic Universe, the $7 billion attraction from Comcast Corp.'s Universal Destinations & Experiences division, offers five distinct lands and opens to the public on May 22. Photographer: Thomas Simonetti/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Universal's Epic Universe park The entrance portal to the Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, Florida, US, on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Epic Universe, the $7 billion attraction from Comcast Corp.'s Universal Destinations & Experiences division, offers five distinct lands and opens to the public on May 22. Photographer: Thomas Simonetti/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Universal's Epic Universe park Guests ride the Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Madness rollercoaster in the Super Nintendo World area, at the Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, Florida, US, on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Epic Universe, the $7 billion attraction from Comcast Corp.'s Universal Destinations & Experiences division, offers five distinct lands and opens to the public on May 22. Photographer: Thomas Simonetti/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Universal's Epic Universe park The gift shop at the Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry amusement ride in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic area, at the Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, Florida, US, on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Epic Universe, the $7 billion attraction from Comcast Corp.'s Universal Destinations & Experiences division, offers five distinct lands and opens to the public on May 22. Photographer: Thomas Simonetti/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Universal's Epic Universe park The grand atrium of the Harry Potter series' British Ministry of Magic is re-created in the queue for the Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry attraction at Universal Epic Universe. (Adrian Ruhi/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Universal's Epic Universe park A guest interacts with characters in Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Universal's Epic Universe park Guests ride on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe Theme Park at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Universal's Epic Universe park Guests check out the various parts of Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Universal's Epic Universe park Guests stroll around the various parts of Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Universal's Epic Universe park A shopper looks over merchandise for sale in a gift shop at Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe Theme Park at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Universal's Epic Universe park A view of Celestial Park is seen at the Epic Universe Theme Park at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Universal's Epic Universe park Guests ride the Mine-Cart Madness coaster in Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Universal's Epic Universe park Guests arrive at the main entrance to Epic Universe Theme Park at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Universal's Epic Universe park Guests ride the Constellation Carousel in Celestial Park in Epic Universe at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Universal's Epic Universe park Guests stroll around the various parts of Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Universal's Epic Universe park The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter-Ministry Of Magic is seen in the Epic Universe theme park at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Universal's Epic Universe park Guests check out the various parts of Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Universal's Epic Universe park Guests arrive at the main entrance to Epic Universe Theme Park at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Universal's Epic Universe park Guests tour the Dark Universe at Epic Universe Theme Park at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Universal's Epic Universe park Street musicians perform for guests at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Universal's Epic Universe park Guests enter the The Frankenstein Castle in Dark Universe at Epic Universe Theme Park at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Universal's Epic Universe park Guests stroll through the streets of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Universal's Epic Universe park Guests stroll around the various parts of Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Universal's Epic Universe park How To Train Your Dragon – Isle Of Berk world is seen at Epic Universe theme park at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Universal's Epic Universe park Guests stroll around the various parts of Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Universal's Epic Universe park A guest interacts with a character in Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Universal's Epic Universe park Entrance to the Burning Blade Tavern is seen in Dark Universe at Epic Universe at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Universal's Epic Universe park The Universal Helios Grand Hotel overlooking Celestial Park at Epic Universe Theme Park is seen at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
