Concept art for Celestial Park (left) and Ministry of Magic (right) at Epic Universe.Photo:Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resort is revealing new images of at its highly-anticipated theme park,Epic Universe!
In a press release on Tuesday, the theme park announced its “game changer” park, which officially opens in 2025, will feature five “immersive worlds” that guests can explore.
Those four worlds are The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk and Dark Universe.
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD portal at Epic Universe.Universal Orlando Resort
Concept art for Luna Overlook at Celestial Park.Universal Orlando Resort
While few details have been released for the other worlds, the theme park states that the new Ministry of Magic addition will recreate a 1920s wizarding Paris that draws inspiration from theFantastic Beastsfilms and the British Ministry fans will recognize from the originalHarry Potterseries.
Park Arrival at Celestial Park.Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resort already boastsa number of fan-favorite attractionsfrom the original film series, including Hogwarts Castle, Diagon Alley, Hogsmeade and the Hogwarts Express.
Concept art for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic Portal.Universal Orlando Resort
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Meanwhile, Dark Universe will draw inspiration from everything from “the experiments of Dr. Victoria Frankenstein to the shadowy landscape where monsters roam in a world of myth and mystery,” according to the release. Universal has long attracted horror lovers with its popular annual event Halloween Horror Nights.
Concept art for the Dark Universe portal.Universal Orlando Resort
In total, the park will offer over 50 attractions, entertainment and dining options and shopping experiences to choose from.
Attractions at Epic Universe.Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resortfirst teased the new theme parkin August 2019 with a post on X (formerly Twitter) that read, “This is kind of a big deal,” alongside a promo photo. A week later, it revealed the official name of the park and concept art in a press conference.
Epic Universe will be the fourth theme park to join the resort’s Universal Studios (the original park), Islands of Adventure and Volcano Bay Water Park.
source: people.com
