Universal Orlando has announced the opening date for its fourth theme park, Universal Epic Universe.
On May 22, 2025, Epic Universe will officially open to guests, with five new words to explore: Celestial Park, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, Dark Universe, Super Nintendo World, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Ministry of Magic.
Universal Orlando states that Epic Universe “will bring to life extraordinary adventures that go beyond guests’ wildest imaginations.” Each section of the park will feature multiple rides, attractions, shops, and dining options.
The theme park will open with a large “chronos,” leading visitors through a “portal” into the Epic Universe’s first section, Celestial Park.
According to the Universal Orlando, Celestial Park will “put the park back into theme park” with intricate landscaping, water displays, and three attractions, including a cosmos-inspired carousel and dancing water fountains.
Among the attractions is Starfall Racers, a dual-launch roller coaster that will allow riders to “race through the sky upon a shooting star,” according to the company.
The next section of the park, How To Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, will feature “the world’s first dragon-viking utopia,” as popularized in the film series. Officials have billed this section as the “ultimate wish fulfillment” of flying dragons.
Both Dark Universe and Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic will expand upon classic and modern brands owned by the company. In the former, the company says its classic monsters have been re-imagined to provide a “chilling experience” for fans of horror.
In the Ministry of Magic, the park will expand its Wizarding World of Harry Potter into a section themed around Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and its setting of 1920’s Paris and the British wizard agency popularized in the Harry Potter series.
Guests will wrap up their Epic Universe journey with a trip to Super Nintendo World. This highly-anticipated section will feature Mario, Donkey Kong, Peach, and other popular Nintendo characters.
In addition to attractions, the park will also feature the Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a 500-room facility that will feature its own dedicated entrance into Epic Universe for hotel guests with valid theme park tickets.
“This is such a pivotal moment for our destination, and we’re thrilled to welcome guests to Epic Universe next year,” said Karen Irwin, President and COO of Universal Orlando Resort.
According to Universal Orlando, a variety of multi-day tickets and vacation packages will go on sale beginning on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. On that date, reservations for Universal Helios Grand Hotel will also open for stays beginning on May 22, 2025.
For more information, visit Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe webpage.