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Universal Epic Universe's themed lands teased in new videos

“Portal teasers” unveil Universal‘s most ambitious theme park ever

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Bea Mitchell
By Bea MitchellFeb 17, 2025 1 min read
Bea Mitchell
Bea is a journalist specialising in entertainment, attractions and tech with 15 years' experience. She has written and edited for publications including CNET, BuzzFeed, Digital Spy, Evening Standard and BBC. Bea graduated from King's College London and has an MA in journalism.
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Following an extended advert for Epic Universe during the Super Bowl on 9 February, Universal Orlando has released "portal teasers" for the new park's themed lands.

Universal Epic Universe, the fourth gate at Universal Orlando in Florida, is to open 22 May. It is described as Universal's most ambitious theme park ever.

Situated on 750 acres, Epic Universe includes a theme park with five themed lands, as well as three hotels, shops and F&B.

Super Nintendo World

On YouTube, Universal Orlando has shared individual teasers for Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, theWizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic,and How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk.

The only land to not get a portal teaser is Celestial Park, which will serve as the gateway to the theme park's other magical lands.

After entering Super Nintendo World via the iconic green pipe, guests will find a gamified and interactive land themed to characters including Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Donkey Kong.

Ministry of Magic

Dark Universeis accessible through a petrifying portal. In this land, guests will meet Universal's classic monsters like Frankenstein, the Mummy and the Wolf Man.

A portal featuring a Dumbledore quote will take guests to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, a newHarry Potterland inspired by 1920s Paris in theFantastic Beastsfilm franchise and the British Ministry of Magic from theHarry Potterseries.

Finally, visitors will enter How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berkthrough a Vikings-themed portal before enjoying a world based on the How to Train Your Dragonfilm franchise.

Isle of Berk

Universal's portal teasers also include concept images of attractions and experiences in each land, including an animatronic Frankenstein in Dark Universe and the Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge ride.

Also shown are the Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry ride, and soaring dragons in Isle of Berk.

Dark Universe

Images courtesy of Universal

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Bea Mitchell
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Bea is a journalist specialising in entertainment, attractions and tech with 15 years' experience. She has written and edited for publications including CNET, BuzzFeed, Digital Spy, Evening Standard and BBC. Bea graduated from King's College London and has an MA in journalism.
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