ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) — Theme park fans around the world have been waiting for Universal Epic Universe to open, and the wait is almost over.
Guests will be transported to five imaginative worlds following Universal’s Epic Universe grand opening on Thursday, May 22:
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter— Ministry of Magic
- SUPER NINTENDO WORLD
- How to Train Your Dragon—Isle of Berk
- Dark Universe
- Celestial Park
The fun, however, begins on Wednesday with the grand opening nighttime celebration.
VIP nighttime event to be livestreamed
From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., guests can get a glimpse into the exclusive VIP nighttime event happening at the park through a live channel.
Viewers will be able to see celebrities on the Celestial Carpet, first-ever footage of Epic Universe, and interviews with some of the team who brought the park to life, Epic Universe said.
The grand opening of Epic Universe will be live-streamed on Thursday morning.
Here’s what to expect from the new worlds within Universal.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter— Ministry of Magic
Guests will experience the thrill of the world of “Harry Potter” with Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they stop Dolores Umbridge in “Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry,” Universal said.
At the Le Cirque Arcanus, guests will see live performers, puppets, and special effects.
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD
Guests will be able to ride through the iconic courses, throw shells, and collect digital coins to beat Bowser, and help Donkey Kong protect the Golden Banana through Mine-Cart Madness, Universal said.
How to Train Your Dragon—Isle of Berk
Guests can take a ride over Berk on Hiccup’s wing gliders, a live show of the Untrainable Dragon, and dragon racing on Dragon Racer’s Rally, Universal announced.
Dark Universe
Theme park fans will experience the rage of Monsters Unchained, try to escape the claws of the curse of the werewolf, and a monster makeup experience, Universal said.
Celestial Park
Described as “the cosmic heart of Universal Epic Universe,” visitors will be able to partake in a “cosmic journey of discovery in a world between worlds full of sensory delights.” That includes a dual-launch racing rollercoaster, a celestial carousel, and multiple restaurants and shops.
You can visit Universal’s website for more details on its Epic Universe theme park. Tickets for Epic Universe can be bought on their website as well.