Let the Epic adventures begin! Universal Orlando Resort celebrates the grand opening of its newest theme park Universal Epic Universe, highlighting the official debut of an innovative and immersive theme park and the first major park to open in Orlando in 25 years. Guests can experience five imaginative worlds: Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk and Dark Universe.

“This is an incredibly exciting day as we officially unveil Universal Epic Universe to the world,” says Karen Irwin, President and Chief Operating Officer of Universal Orlando Resort. “Epic Universe is the culmination of what we’ve been working on for nearly a decade. Our teams have poured so much passion, vision and dedication into this new park and there is truly nothing like it in our universe.”

Universal Orlando celebrated the occasion with an exclusive, star-studded event, beginning with Celestial Carpet arrivals from celebrities, talent from the films that inspired the worlds of Epic Universe, key partners who played a role in bringing the theme park to life, and other special guests.  To end off a perfect evening, attendees enjoyed an celebratory moment narrated by Creative Consultant for Universal Destinations and Experiences Steven Spielberg, which covered the entire park in a breathtaking display of lighting, fountains and fireworks.

Guests are transported to five expansive worlds featuring a combined total of more than 50 experiences ranging from attractions and entertainment to delectable dining, themed shopping and more.

Here are the five imaginative worlds of Epic Universe:

Celestial Park
The heart of Epic Universe, Celestial Park is the first world encountered at the theme park. Here, guests can find dining and shopping venues plus three attractions:

• Stardust Racers – a dual-racing launch coaster that sends guests rocketing through the skies at speeds up to 62 mph;
• Constellation Carousel – a first-of-its-kind carousel that glides forward, backward – and even makes 360-degree rotations – in a choreographed dance of music and starlight;
• Astronomica – an interactive wet play area that doubles as a giant compass rose to the many wonders of Epic Universe.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic
The destination’s third installment of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is set in 1920s Paris from Warner Bros. Pictures’ movies Fantastic Beastsand the British Ministry of Magic from the Harry Potter films. Guests visiting can:

• cast dazzling spells throughout the magical streets of Paris using interactive wands;
• encounter fantastic beasts at a traveling circus in full-scale theatre experience Le Cirque Arcanus
• enjoy delectable cuisine like the Butterbeer crepe at Café L’Air De La Sirène;
• embark on a thrilling adventure set inside the iconic British Ministry of Magic in Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry;

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD
Jump into the action of everyone’s favorite video game world featuring Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country. In this world, guests can:

• join Team Mario to battle Team Bowser for the Golden Cup in Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge;
• travel through Mushroom Kingdom landscapes in search of glowing eggs on Yoshi’s Adventure, making its U.S. debut at Epic Universe; 
• careen through the jungle aboard mine carts on a adventure inspired by the Donkey Kong Country video games in Mine-Cart Madness;
• enjoy culinary creations crafted by Chef Toad at Toadstool Cafe;
• meet and greet Mario, Luigi, Toad and Princess Peach in Super Mario Land, and Donkey Kong in Donkey Kong Country;

Guests can enhance their play  with a Power-Up Band, allowing them to collect digital coins by punching ? Blocks and interactive activities, collect digital stamps on attractions, and earn digital keys to unlock an exclusive showdown against Bowser Jr.

How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
This world captures the heart, humor and scale of the How to Train Your Dragon films and is an authentic re-creation of the world where Vikings and dragons live together in hilarious harmony:

• launch into the sky for a dragon’s eye view of Berk on the thrill coaster, Hiccup’s Wing Gliders;
• practice aerobatic maneuvers and high-speed barrel rolls on dragon-riding trainers that reaches up to 67 feet in the air on Dragon Racer’s Rally;
• embark on an unforgettable journey with beloved characters Hiccup, Toothless, Gobber and Astrid in the dragon-filled live show, The Untrainable Dragon;
• savor the wildly popular Mac & Cheese cones at Hooligan’s Grog & Gruel;

Guests can meet heroic Dragon Rider, Hiccup, and pose for a photo with his friendly Night Fury, Toothless plus encounter other familiar Vikings while exploring Berk.

Dark Universe
Iconic stories of unearthly legends like Dracula, The Wolf Man, Frankenstein’s Monster, the Bride of Frankenstein and more come to life alongside a new generation of monsters and characters in this ominous world:

• journey deep into Frankenstein Manor’s catacombs while trying to escape the grasps of Dracula, The Wolf Man, The Mummy and others in Universal Orlando’s most terrifying attraction yet, Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment;
• race to escape werewolves before they become one themselves on the spinning family coaster, Curse of the Werewolf;
• become fashionably monstrous with face paint and temporary tattoos in Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience;
• enjoying a delicious meal while surrounded by vampire artwork and artifacts in Das Stakehaus;
• meeting monsters like the Bride of Frankenstein, The Invisible Man, Ygor and even Dr. Victoria Frankenstein’s Monster;

And at the edge of Epic Universe is Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, a 500-room Mediterranean-inspired escape with a variety of dining options, resort-style pool with cabanas, rooftop bar overlooking Epic Universe, and a dedicated entrance to the theme park from the lobby for hotel guests (valid theme park admission required).

For more information about Universal Epic Universe, visit www.universalorlando.com/epicuniverse.