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New mega theme park with five themed lands reveals 2025 opening date --[Reported by Umva mag]

UNIVERSAL’S Epic Universe has finally revealed its opening date – and you won’t have to wait long. The huge new theme park, opening in Florida, was first announced in 2019. Universal StudioThe new Epic Universe theme park finally has an opening date[/caption] Universal Destinations & ExperiencesThe huge theme park will have five themed lands[/caption] UniversalGuests will enter each land by “portal”[/caption] With five massive themed lands inside, the park confirmed that the resort is opening next year. The official opening date of Epic Universe is May 22, 2025. And tickets will go on sale before this, with them launching this month on October 22, 2024. Brits will be able to choose from two pass types – The 2025 Explorer Ticket which includes 14 days at the Universal theme parks, and a one-day pass for the new Epic Universe. Or there will be the All Parks Ticket with unlimited access for all parks, launching in 2026. Tickets will start from £399. The theme park will be one of the biggest in the US, stretching across 750 acres. This will include more than 50 attractions, ranging from kids rides to terrifying rollercoasters. The themed lands are as followed: Celestial Park Celestial Park will be the central land, with guests travelling to the other lands by ‘portals’. Dual-launch rollercoaster Starfall Racers will hit speeds up to 62mph, while other rides include the wet-play area Astronomica and the Constellation Carousel. Food options will include Chinese and Italian, with restaurants and shacks including the Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant, Victorian-themed Atlantic and The Oak & Star Tavern, along with Pizza Moon for snacks. The main hotel will also be found at Celestial Park. The 500-room Universal Helios Grand Hotel will include a private entrance into the theme park as well as a huge swimming pool and rooftop lounge. Universal ResortsUniversal Helios Grand Hotel will have a swimming pool and 500 rooms[/caption] Super Nintendo World Entering via the iconic green pipe, guests can enter the Mario-themed Super Nintendo World. Similar to the one already open at Universal Studios Hollywood, the main ride will be the Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, an AR racing game Yoshi’s Adventure, will let passengers collect eggs around the Mushroom Kingdom, where characters including Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach will be roaming. Themed snacks will be served at Toadstool Cafe, Yoshi’s Snack Island and Turbo Boost Treats. Universal StudioMario fans can visit Super Nintendo world[/caption] UniversalExpect themed cafes and rides based on the Mario games[/caption] How to Train Your Dragon The How to Train Your Dragon land is based in the Isle of Berk. Family coaster Hiccup’s Wing Gliders will let passengers fly through the air alongside Hiccup and Toothless, while Fyre Drill is a water cannon ride. Other rides include Dragon Racer’s Rally, Biking Training Camp and live show The Untrainable Dragon. Food and drink will be found at Mead Hall, Spit Fyre Grill and Grog & Gruel, while Viking Traders, Hiccups Work Shop and Toothless’ Treasures will sell merchandise. Universal StudioA How To Train Your Dragon land will be set on the Isle of Berk[/caption] Dark Universe Dark Universe will be the scariest of the Epic Universe lands, set around Frankenstein Manor. Dark ride Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment will bethe ‘most terrifying yet’ along with rides such spinning family coaster Curse of the Werewolf. Other activities include Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience, with food served at Das Stakehaus, The Burning Blade Tavern and De Lacey’s Cottage. Why Epic Universe will be... epic The Sun’s Head of Travel Lisa Minot explains what this new theme park means for the industry: THE astonishing scale of Epic Universe – with five fabulous new lands – will see Universal Resort Orlando challenging its arch rival Walt Disney World like never before. I’ve always adored Universal’s quirky sense of humour and total immersion. It’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter rewrote the rule book when it came to attention to detail when it launched in 2010 with the incredible Hogsmeade. No one had done authentic, immersive theme park lands like them before and it saw even the likes of Disney rushing to catch up. And since then, they have been on a roll with a raft of exciting openings from the thrills of the Velociraptor ride in Jurassic Park to the quite brilliant Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. With three parks – Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and now Epic Universe as well as the Volcano Bay water park and eight onsite hotels, you could spend an entire trip just exploring the wonderful worlds. I can’t

Oct 17, 2024 - 13:49

New mega theme park with five themed lands reveals 2025 opening date --[Reported by Umva mag]

UNIVERSAL’S Epic Universe has finally revealed its opening date – and you won’t have to wait long.

The huge new theme park, opening in Florida, was first announced in 2019.

an artist 's conceptual rendering of a theme park

The new Epic Universe theme park finally has an opening date[/caption]

an aerial view of a theme park called epic universe

The huge theme park will have five themed lands[/caption]

an artist 's rendering of a park with people and trees

Guests will enter each land by “portal”[/caption]

With five massive themed lands inside, the park confirmed that the resort is opening next year.

The official opening date of Epic Universe is May 22, 2025.

And tickets will go on sale before this, with them launching this month on October 22, 2024.

Brits will be able to choose from two pass types – The 2025 Explorer Ticket which includes 14 days at the Universal theme parks, and a one-day pass for the new Epic Universe.

Or there will be the All Parks Ticket with unlimited access for all parks, launching in 2026.

Tickets will start from £399.

The theme park will be one of the biggest in the US, stretching across 750 acres.

This will include more than 50 attractions, ranging from kids rides to terrifying rollercoasters.

The themed lands are as followed:

Celestial Park

Celestial Park will be the central land, with guests travelling to the other lands by ‘portals’.

Dual-launch rollercoaster Starfall Racers will hit speeds up to 62mph, while other rides include the wet-play area Astronomica and the Constellation Carousel.

Food options will include Chinese and Italian, with restaurants and shacks including the Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant, Victorian-themed Atlantic and The Oak & Star Tavern, along with Pizza Moon for snacks.

The main hotel will also be found at Celestial Park.

The 500-room Universal Helios Grand Hotel will include a private entrance into the theme park as well as a huge swimming pool and rooftop lounge.

an aerial view of a large swimming pool surrounded by palm trees

Universal Helios Grand Hotel will have a swimming pool and 500 rooms[/caption]

Super Nintendo World

Entering via the iconic green pipe, guests can enter the Mario-themed Super Nintendo World.

Similar to the one already open at Universal Studios Hollywood, the main ride will be the Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, an AR racing game

Yoshi’s Adventure, will let passengers collect eggs around the Mushroom Kingdom, where characters including Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach will be roaming.

Themed snacks will be served at Toadstool Cafe, Yoshi’s Snack Island and Turbo Boost Treats.

an artist 's impression of a roller coaster at a theme park

Mario fans can visit Super Nintendo world[/caption]

an artist 's impression of a mushroom cafe

Expect themed cafes and rides based on the Mario games[/caption]

How to Train Your Dragon

The How to Train Your Dragon land is based in the Isle of Berk.

Family coaster Hiccup’s Wing Gliders will let passengers fly through the air alongside Hiccup and Toothless, while Fyre Drill is a water cannon ride.

Other rides include Dragon Racer’s Rally, Biking Training Camp and live show The Untrainable Dragon.

Food and drink will be found at Mead Hall, Spit Fyre Grill and Grog & Gruel, while Viking Traders, Hiccups Work Shop and Toothless’ Treasures will sell merchandise.

an artist 's rendering of a theme park with people walking around

A How To Train Your Dragon land will be set on the Isle of Berk[/caption]

Dark Universe

Dark Universe will be the scariest of the Epic Universe lands, set around Frankenstein Manor.

Dark ride Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment will bethe ‘most terrifying yet’ along with rides such spinning family coaster Curse of the Werewolf.

Other activities include Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience, with food served at Das Stakehaus, The Burning Blade Tavern and De Lacey’s Cottage.

Why Epic Universe will be... epic

The Sun’s Head of Travel Lisa Minot explains what this new theme park means for the industry:

THE astonishing scale of Epic Universe – with five fabulous new lands – will see Universal Resort Orlando challenging its arch rival Walt Disney World like never before.

I’ve always adored Universal’s quirky sense of humour and total immersion. It’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter rewrote the rule book when it came to attention to detail when it launched in 2010 with the incredible Hogsmeade.

No one had done authentic, immersive theme park lands like them before and it saw even the likes of Disney rushing to catch up.

And since then, they have been on a roll with a raft of exciting openings from the thrills of the Velociraptor ride in Jurassic Park to the quite brilliant Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure.

With three parks – Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and now Epic Universe as well as the Volcano Bay water park and eight onsite hotels, you could spend an entire trip just exploring the wonderful worlds.

I can’t wait to see what astonishing new experiences they will deliver with the new park. It’s going to be Epic.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic

The main attraction at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic is the Harry Potter and the Battle of Ministry, set in 1990s London.

Le Cirque Arcanus, will be a full-scale live theatre experience with aerialists, special affects and puppetry.

Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique will sell wands while food (along with butter beer) are served across stalls such as Café L’Air De La Sirène, Le Gobelet Noir, Bar Moonshine for exclusive beers and the Bièraubeurre Cart.

an artist 's rendering of a park with a stone archway

The Harry Potter land is based in 1920s France[/caption]

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