Get ready for an exclusive sneak peek into the much-awaited Epic Universe Preview Center at Universal CityWalk, set to open to the public soon! If you’re as excited as we are about Epic Universe, you won’t want to miss the early insights and highlights we’ve gathered from our visit.
Step into the future of theme parks at the Epic Universe Preview Center, where you’ll get a look into what awaits when Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe opens its gates in 2025. Rewind to the 90s, when Universal Studios Florida unveiled a similar preview center for Islands of Adventure in the New York area of the park, offering a sneak peek into what’s to come. Fast forward 25 years, and Universal Orlando Resort is not just opening another theme park; they are revolutionizing the preview experience with cutting-edge technology that puts you right in the heart of the action.
Exploring the Epic Universe Preview Center: Everything We Know So Far
Here’s a quick refresher into what awaits at Universal’s Epic Universe, set to open in 2025:
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD is leveling up from its acclaimed spots in Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Hollywood to the Universal Orlando Resort. Step into the pixel-perfect world of Mario and Donkey Kong, where you can race Team Bowser in Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, protect the golden banana in Mine-Cart Madness, and explore the Mushroom Kingdom on Yoshi’s Adventure. Alongside these adventures, savor 8-bit-inspired foods, browse Nintendo-themed merchandise, and enhance your adventure with interactive Power-Up bands that bring the world around you to life.
Next, step into How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons live alongside one another. Thrill-seekers and fantasy lovers alike will be captivated by the soaring coasters and engaging water rides, which recreate the exhilaration of dragon flight and Viking exploration. Meet beloved characters face-to-face and catch a live stage show that brings the magic of the screen right into the heart of Epic Universe.
While excitement shrouds Dark Universe and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, the anticipation builds. These areas promise to resurrect Universal Monsters and transport you to the magic-infused 1920s Paris of the Fantastic Beasts films, along with the iconic British Ministry of Magic. With today’s first look, the Epic Universe Preview Center has unveiled brand new concept art on its walls, offering a closer look and further details about what these areas have in store.
Connecting these worlds is Celestial Park, more than just a pathway but a destination in its own right. At the heart of Epic Universe, Celestial Park offers a variety of thrilling attractions, delectable dining options, and a plethora of shopping experiences. It’s where each adventure begins, and new stories are waiting to be discovered!
Inside Look: The Scale Model of Epic Universe
For the first time, the Epic Universe scale model is publicly displayed, inviting visitors to explore and discover its offerings in a whole new way. Enhanced by augmented reality via the Epic Universe Preview Center app (Apple and Android), guests can delve deeper into the attractions, dining options, entertainment, and more that Universal’s Epic Universe plans to offer and save their favorite spots to check out once the park is open!
With the unveiling of the Epic Universe scale model, we can now fully appreciate the grandeur and detail of what’s to come – far beyond the artist renderings we’ve seen before. This model brings to life the heights of Stardust Racers, showcases the twists of Hiccup’s Wing Gliders, and explores how each world’s portal plans to whisk you away to entirely new realms. It’s a tangible glimpse into the adventures that await at Epic Universe.
Exclusive Merchandise at the Epic Universe Preview Center
Show off your excitement for Epic Universe in style! At the Epic Universe Preview Center, you’ll discover an exciting range of merchandise, each piece uniquely designed to reflect the distinct worlds of Epic Universe. From apparel and plush toys to home goods and more, there’s something to help everyone showcase their anticipation for Universal Orlando Resort’s newest theme park.
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