On May 22nd, 2025, the gateway to Epic Universe officially opens to the world. Universal Orlando Resort’s latest property is, well, a universe of its own. This new theme park consists of five captivating worlds, each with groundbreaking, innovative attractions that guests can visit.
Among these realms, visitors can be transported to the Mushroom Kingdom in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, where they can meet Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Donkey Kong. They’ll also be able to come face to face with their favorite Vikings and flying creatures from the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, like Hiccup and Toothless, inside How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk. Epic Universe even has its own Wizarding World of Harry Potter, where the park’s travelers will be whisked away to 1920s Paris from the Fantastic Beasts films and step inside the Ministry itself at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – The Ministry of Magic.
Upon approaching Epic Universe, guests are first greeted by a gateway connected to a massive, emerald tower containing icons representing each of the worlds they can visit during their day. As this tower welcomes everyone to Celestial Park, the world between worlds, and what will surely be an unforgettable adventure, one can’t help but wonder what exactly is this machine of cosmic majestry?
That, dear readers, is the Chronos.
Who created the Chronos?
As we know, Celestial Park is the central hub of Epic Universe. According to lore, one of the curious visitors to this realm was Vincent Various, a legendary explorer who came upon Celestial Park. When he first arrived, he learned about the Celestians and that they used comets as their transportation between worlds. However, the problem with comets is how unpredictable they can be. So, Vincent crafted a solution — portals.
Of course, portal transportation would be convenient and instantaneous, as all one needs to do is take a single step, and they’re immersed in an entirely different place. However, maintaining these portals would require a large amount of energy. It was then that Various realized that the only way to power these portals would be to harness the energies within the Chronos tower. From there, the Celestians, residents of Celestial Park, would assist in maintaining the power of the Chronos.
The connection between the Chronos tower and Epic Universe
The visual and symbolic anchor of Epic Universe powers not only these various portals but also Celestial Park itself. Each of the establishments of the world within worlds is fueled by the energies Vincent harnessed. This includes not just shops like Vincent Various’s own Sensorium Emporium, but also Celestial Park’s amazing restaurants like The Atlantic and the out-of-this-world fare of Pizza Moon; as well as the park’s own attractions like Constellation Carousel.
While the true origins of the Chronos tower itself are unclear, one can’t help but wonder if there’s more to Vincent Various’s story and his connection to the Chronos. Could he be the very creator of this awe-inspiring structure? Would this mean that he’s more than just a mere explorer?
With Epic Universe only in its infant years, surely more will be revealed about Various, the Celestians, and the Chronos.
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