Universal Orlando's EPIC New Theme Park is About to Blow Your Mind

Universal Orlando's new theme park, Epic Universe, is scheduled to open in 2025.

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The park will feature a new Wizarding World of Harry Potter land, How to Train Your Dragon attractions,

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Super Nintendo World and Dark Universe, home of the experiments of Dr. Victoria Frankenstein.

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The centerpiece of the park will be Celestial Park, which will feature gardens, waterways, a dueling

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coaster named Starfall Racers, the Constellation Carousel, and the Astronomica wet-play area.

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Starfall Racers will be a dual-launch coaster that peaks at 62 mph and 133 feet tall.

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Super Nintendo World will be the most interactive and colorful world that Universal has ever created.

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The Dark Universe will feature reimagined versions of Universal's classic monsters.

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Celestial Park will also include a variety of restaurants and shops,

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The park will also have a 500-room hotel, the Universal Helios Grand Hotel, integrated directly into the park.

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A preview center for Epic Universe will open at Universal CityWalk later this year.

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