Photos: Universal Epic Universe

Universal Orlando Resort has unveiled new details about Universal Epic Universe, its highly anticipated new theme park opening in 2025.

Considered Universal’s most “ambitious” theme park yet and its fourth overall, Universal Epic Universe will feature more than 50 attractions, entertainment, dining and shopping experiences, transforming the resort into a week-long vacation destination for guests.

New details have emerged about Celestial Park, the heart of Universal Epic Universe and the first world guests will encounter upon arrival. With acres of rolling gardens, waterways and strolling pathways, Celestial Park will take guests through lush living gardens surrounded by stunning architecture inspired by astronomical and mythological elements. Here, they’ll be able to board a shooting comet on a roller coaster adventure, shop exclusive merchandise and dine on delicious cuisine.

In addition, located inside Epic Universe at the end of Celestial Park will be Universal Helios Grand Hotel. Inspired by the juncture where heaven and earth meet, the resort will offer 500 rooms and its very own dedicated entrance into the theme park. 

Celestial Park – Starfall Racers

To make it easy for guests to see and experience it all, Celestial Park will also serve as the gateway to four additional worlds of Epic Universe, including: 

• The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic: This all-new land blends 1920s wizarding Paris from Warner Bros. Pictures’ ‘Fantastic Beasts’ films with the iconic British Ministry of Magic from the ‘Harry Potter’ series.

Universal Epic Universe – The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic Portal

• Super Nintendo World: Guests will enter the iconic green pipe and step into the worlds of beloved characters like Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Donkey Kong. 

Universal Epic Universe – SUPER NINTENDO WORLD

• How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk: Here, guests can soar with dragon with Viking adventures based on the popular ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ film franchise.

Universal Epic Universe – How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk

• Dark Universe: Guests will encounter everything from the experiments of Dr. Victoria Frankenstein to the shadowy landscape where monsters roam in a world of mystery.

Universal Epic Universe – Dark Universe

More details about Celestial Park 

• Starfall Racers is a dual-launch racing coaster that sends guests through the skies aboard comets in a race to see who’s the fastest of all. It reaches speeds of up to 62 mph and heights up to 133 feet.
• Constellation Carousel is the grand centrepiece of Celestial Park, where guests will whirl aboard constellations that glide forward, backward and even make 360-degree rotations through the Milky Way.
• Astonomica is an interactive wet-play area that also doubles as a giant compass rose to the wonders of Epic Universe.
• An array of unique dining experiences range from full-service restaurants to quick-service locations. These include Atlantic, a full-service ‘surf and turf’ restaurant set inside a Victorian aquarium.
• The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant will offer authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai fare. Other must-eat locations within Celestial Park include The Oak & Star Tavern for savoury barbecue, and Pizza Moon for a variety of pizzas and more.
• Retail locations include Nintendo Super Star Store, Moonship Chocolates & Celestial Sweets.
• Fountain shows will be available throughout Celestial Park’s seven acres of water, reaching heights of up to 135 feet in the air and timed to music and interactive lighting from day to night. 

Celestial Park, Luna

Universal Epic Universe, front gate

Celestial Park

More details about Universal Epic Universe, including the debut of an interactive preview center at Universal CityWalk later this year, will be revealed in the coming months.

For more information go to UniversalOrlando.com/Epic.

Source: Travelweek