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Universal Orlando Resorts has shared key details about the upcoming Universal Epic Universe theme park set to open in Orlando, Florida in 2025. The much-anticipated fourth theme park promises 50 attractions, each contributing to an immersive experience for visitors.
Mark Woodbury, Chairman and CEO of Universal Destinations and Experiences, along with colleagues, presented a video outlining the legacy of Universal theme parks and their commitment to providing visitors with the ultimate immersive experience.
Universal Epic Universe will feature five portal worlds, expanding on beloved Universal theme park experiences like The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World, and How to Train Your Dragon.
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The fourth theme park promises 50 attractions for an immersive experience in 2025 (Universal Orlando Resort)The first portal, Celestial Park, offers a sneak peek into the park's entrance, characterized by lush gardens, shimmering waters, and architectural elements inspired by astronomy and mythology. The area features attractions such as Starfall Racers, a dual-launch racing coaster, and the centerpiece, Constellation Carousel.
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“It really puts the park back into theme park,” said Mark Woodbury, chair and CEO of Universal Destinations & Experiences, which is a division of Comcast NBCUniversal.
The park features five portal worlds expanding on beloved Universal theme park experiences (Universal Orlando Resort)Celestial Park will feature a dual-launch racing coaster reaching speeds up to 62 mph (100 kph) and heights up to 133 feet (40.5 meters) along 5,000 feet (1,524 meters) of track; a huge cosmos-themed carousel that glides forward and backwards; dancing fountains; a Nintendo Super Star Store; and an array of restaurants.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic Portal is a period piece blending the 1920s Wizarding Paris from Fantastic Beasts films with the iconic British Ministry of Magic from the Harry Potter series.
Celestial Park, the entrance, is described as lush with astronomical and mythological elements (Universal Orlando Resort)Super Nintendo World, the third of its kind in the Universal theme park family, invites visitors through the green pipe to explore the interactive play world of Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Donkey Kong.
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The Ministry of Magic Portal is a period piece combining Wizarding Paris and Harry Potter (Universal Orlando Resort)How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk expands on the How to Train Your Dragon ride in Germany, allowing guests to become part of the Berk community, soaring with dragons and experiencing Viking adventures based on the animated film franchise.
Dark Universe, the last portal, delves into Universal's cinematic history with the Universal Monsters. It features black-and-white era monsters and updates their mythology for a contemporary audience, teasing attractions like participating in the experiments of Dr. Victoria Frankenstein.
Water features in Celestial Park include fountains reaching up to 135 feet in the air (Universal Orlando Resort)For visitors seeking an extended stay, the new Universal Helios Grand Hotel offers 500 rooms with unique views of Epic and a dedicated entrance into the theme park. The park's official opening in 2025 is highly anticipated, offering a diverse range of experiences for guests of all ages. The theme park opens in 2025, and Universal officials said they plan to release more details about it later this year.