Epic Universe is finally open—here's what to expect and some key tips ahead of your visit to Universal's lavish new park.

Ready to take on the BEST roller coasters at Epic Universe? If you’re planning a trip to Universal Orlando, you’re in for a treat. With Universal’s Epic Universe opening on May 22, 2025, the countdown is officially ON for what promises to be Orlando’s most exciting theme park expansion in years.

Gene Park, Washington Post reporter covering video games and video gaming culture joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down Super Nintendo World, Mario and Donkey Kong creator Shigeru Miyamoto's visit to Orlando and background creating Super Nintendo World and the cultural impact of the land at Epic Universe.

Orlando's addition of the Donkey Kong Country zone is a sign that 'Epic Universe will never be done,' creative director Steve Tatham tells io9.

Listen up scaredy-cats of thrill rides! There are still plenty of rides you can experience at Universal Orlando's Epic Universe.

The first park that we visited was the Isle of Berk. Based on Dreamworks’ beloved How to Train Your Dragon movies, Isle of Berk recreates the hometown of protagonist Hiccup. It features the most animatronics out of any Universal park, with dragons scattered across the park. It’s an O-shaped park, with a large body of water in the middle.

Theme park takes advantage of leaps in high-tech advances and presents 21st century interactive experiences to guests.

There is no shortage of things to see or do, but there are some things to avoid at Epic Universe. There are only 11 rides at Epic Universe, but there’s much more to experience across the park.

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Universal Orlando’s third theme park, the first since the introduction of Islands of Adventure in 1999, is now officially open.

Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe officially opened its gates on Thursday, marking the area’s first major U.S. theme park debut in more than two decades. The celebration kicked off at 8 a.m. with a dazzling fireworks display over Celestial Park, the park’s central hub.