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Universal Orlando share Animated Fly-Through of new Universal Epic Universe - Celestial Park opening 2025

Opening in 2025, the innovative new UNIVERSAL EPIC UNIVERSE will feature five immersive worlds filled with extraordinary adventures that go beyond your wildest imaginations, and Universal has shared a first animated look at the new theme park!

We finally have official details from Universal Orlando Resort on its currently under construction new theme park, Universal Epic Universe that is scheduled to open in 2025.

Until now Universal ha not officially released any details on the new theme park other than Super Nintendo World would be included in the project. Now with the details finally revealed for this new theme park, which you can read here, Universal has shared an animated fly-through of Universal Epic Universe - Celestial Park.

Celestial Park is the hub of the new park, the cosmic heart of Universal Epic Universe, where wondrous discoveries await among the lush greenery, tree-lined walkways and dancing fountains. Begin your cosmic journey of discovery in a world between worlds full of sensory delights for all to enjoy together.

This is where you will enter the themed lands of the new theme park via portals.

Universal has revealed in-depth details on Celestial Park, including details on the areas attractions, food & drinks, and retail locations.

Celestial Park

With acres of rolling gardens, chasing waterways and strolling pathways, Celestial Park puts the “park” back in “theme park.” As soon as guests enter the imaginative world, they’ll embark on a journey of discovery, thrills and excitement as they wander through lush living gardens nestled along shimmering waters surrounded by stunning architecture inspired by astronomical and mythological elements. Here, guests can relax while taking in the sights and sounds around them, board a shooting comet for an exhilarating roller coaster adventure, dine on delectable cuisine, shop exclusive merchandise to commemorate their visit and more.

Starfall Racers

A dual-launch racing coaster that sends guests rocketing through the skies aboard comets in a race to see who’s the fastest of them all. Reaching speeds up to 62 mph and heights up to 133 feet along 5,000 feet of track, Starfall Racers will be Epic Universe’s most thrilling coaster experience with unique maneuvers such as the “Celestial Spin,” in which the two coaster vehicles perform an inverted crisscross while speeding through the air – creating an “out-of-this-world” adrenaline rush.

Constellation Carousel

The grand centerpiece of Celestial Park. Here, explorers of all ages will take a fantastical whirl aboard constellations that glide forward, backward – and even make 360-degree rotations – through the milky way in a choreographed dance of music and starlight.

Astronomica

An interactive wet-play area that also doubles as a giant compass rose to the many wonders of Epic Universe, featuring crystal blue fountains that spring to life and dance around guests.

An array of unique dining experiences ranging from full-service restaurants to quick-service locations that offer something for every palate, including:

Atlantic

A full-service “surf and turf” restaurant set inside a Victorian aquarium complete with captivating views of Celestial Park.

The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant

This is where diners take a culinary journey across Asia as they enjoy authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai fare in this full-service restaurant accented with neon dragons and ethereal lanterns.

Additional “must-eat” locations within Celestial Park include The Oak & Star Tavern, where guests can enjoy savory barbecue, Pizza Moon, which will serve up a tasty menu featuring a variety of pizzas, and more

Nintendo Super Star Store

Incredibly detailed retail locations, including the Nintendo Super Star Store, where guests can shop an assortment of merchandise themed to Super Nintendo World.

Moonship Chocolates & Celestial Sweets

Here guests can satisfy their cravings with a unique selection of sweet treats, and more

.•Plenty of exciting entertainment, including various fountain shows throughout Celestial Park’s seven acres of water where a multitude of fountains sway, dance – and even reach heights up to 135 feet in the air – to music and interactive lighting from day to night.

Plus, Celestial Park will be the gateway to explore the four additional worlds of Epic Universe – each bringing to life extraordinary adventures that go beyond guests’ wildest imaginations.

In addition to revealing full details for Celestial Park, Universal have officially announced the various lands within the new theme park, together with a brief description.

In the command days, and weeks Universal will be announcing full detail on each of these 4 lands also.

You will enter the new lands through a set of majestic portals that capture the imagination and creativity of each world, guests will embark on a transformative experience as they journey from Celestial Park to...

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic

Here guests will discover a different era of the wizarding world in an all-new land that blends 1920s wizarding Paris from Warner Bros. Pictures’ Fantastic Beasts films with the iconic British Ministry of Magic from the Harry Potter series.

Super Nintendo World

Super Nintendo World is where guests will enter the iconic green pipe and discover a new way to play as they step into the worlds of beloved characters like Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Donkey Kong.

How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk

This is where guests can soar with dragons in a colorful world filled with Viking adventures based on the wildly popular How to Train Your Dragon film franchise.

Dark Universe

This is where guests encounter everything from the experiments of Dr. Victoria Frankenstein to the shadowy landscape where monsters roam in a world of myth and mystery.

Universal Helios Grand Hotel

And located inside Epic Universe at the end of Celestial Park is Universal Helios Grand Hotel, designed to transport guests to a world where the heavens and earth unite – complete with 500 rooms, one-of-a-kind views and its very own dedicated entrance into the theme park.

Plus – in addition to raising the bar for theme park innovation, Epic Universe is Universal Destinations & Experiences’ latest development to integrate energy efficiency and sustainable construction practices.

More details about Universal Epic Universe – including the debut of an interactive preview center at Universal CityWalk later this year that will offer a sneak peek at the new theme park – will be revealed in the months ahead.

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