Universal Destinations & Experiences has shared a first look at one of five new lands opening as part of Universal Epic Universe, and confirmed the themes of the remaining lands.
Debuting in 2025, Epic Universe will “present a level of theme park immersion that is unmatched”, Universal said in a press release.
The theme park‘s five themed worlds house more than 50 attractions, entertainment experiences, and retail and F&B outlets.
The heart of Epic Universe is Celestial Park, home to gardens, waterways and pathways, as well as the Starfall Racers dual-launch racing coaster. This sends guests flying through the sky on comets at top speeds of 62 mph and heights of 133 feet across 5,000 feet of track.
Universal said Starfall Racers is Epic Universe’s most thrilling coaster with manoeuvres such as the ‘celestial spin’, where the two coaster vehicles perform an inverted crisscross in the air.
Also in this astronomical-themed land are the Constellation Carousel, and the interactive Astronomica water play area.
As for F&B, restaurants include Atlantic, the Blue Dragon Pan-Asian restaurant, the Oak & Star Tavern, and Pizza Moon. Retail outlets include Nintendo Super Star Store and Moonship Chocolates & Celestial Sweets.
Celestial Park will serve as the gateway to the park’s four additional lands, which can be accessed through magical portals. They are as follows:
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic – this new Harry Potter land is inspired by 1920s Paris in the Fantastic Beasts films as well as the British Ministry of Magic from the Harry Potter series.
Super Nintendo World – guests enter via the iconic green pipe and discover a gamified and interactive land themed to characters including Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Donkey Kong.
How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk – here, guests can soar with dragons in a colourful and Vikings-themed world based on the How to Train Your Dragon film franchise.
Dark Universe – this land is themed to Universal’s classic monsters and described as a “shadowy landscape where monsters roam in a world of myth and mystery”.
Epic Universe also includes three new Universal hotels – Stella Nova Resort, Terra Luna Resort, and Helios Grand Hotel, which is located inside the park.
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