Universal Orlando Resort is on track to open its newest theme park, Epic Universe, on May 22, 2025. Among its five awe-inspiring areas is How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, a world based on the How to Train Your Dragon franchise. Berk is set to have the most attractions of the areas within Universal Epic Universe, so it’s important to brush up on Dragons’ lore. This means getting our hands on all the reference materials we can. With that, we have you covered with the movies to help prepare for your next trip!
As guests are meant to be completely immersed in Hiccup and Toothless’ world, everything about the Viking village of Berk is meant to be an attraction. Isle of Berk is inspired by the events of How to Train Your Dragon 2, when Berk has become an idyllic home to both Vikings and dragons alike. This makes the sequel the most essential film for understanding Berk’s current story—though watching the first movie is just as important for a solid foundation.
Fly High at Epic Universe’s How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
Hiccup’s Wing Gliders is a family coaster that showcases Hiccup’s innate ingenuity and prepares future dragon riders. While the bond between Viking riders and their dragons is certainly a big part of How to Train Your Dragon 2, you’ll want to make sure to watch the spin-off series Dreamworks Dragons. It spans a lengthy eight seasons, but this will provide a true appreciation of how much dragon-riding has become tied to Viking culture.
Race into Action at Dragon Racer’s Rally
Dragon Racer’s Rally goes hand-in-hand with Wing Gliders in terms of what to watch, but it does get a little tricky. Canonically, dragon racing doesn’t begin until the events of the 2014 short film Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers, so make sure to have this and Dragons: Riders of Berk, the first season of the streaming series, on your watch list.
Unleash the Action at Epic Universe’s How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk’s Fyre Drill
At Fyre Drill, Viking twins Ruffnut and Tuffnut are Berk’s trainers of aspiring riders in tests of skill. The tests mainly involve putting out fires with water cannons and are specific to Epic Universe, but it does pull from the training courses throughout the Dragons series. So be sure to underline the importance of watching as much as you can of the streaming show.
As you gear up for your Viking adventure, why stop there? Check out the must-watch movies before exploring Epic Universe’s Dark Universe, and level up with our top game picks for SUPER NINTENDO WORLD. Ready to make it all happen? Snag discounted theme park tickets here and lock in your epic visit!
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