Friday’s first day for the newest theme park to join Universal Orlando’s offerings: Epic Universe. Of the portal realms we have visited so far, the Isle of Berk has probably the most impressive tech when it comes to bringing the fantasy franchise’s main component to life.

Universal’s highly anticipated Epic Universe theme park opened its gates to members of the media this week, offering a first look at one of its five immersive lands: the Isle of Berk, inspired by the How to Train Your Dragon franchise.

From Harry Potter to Super Mario Bros. to Frankenstein’s monster, Universal Orlando Resort is pulling out all the pop culture stops at its newest and largest theme park in Florida. With five distinctively-themed sections and a 500-room hotel,

There are rides to race, meals to devour, and worlds to explore, but at Super Nintendo World, which makes it seem like you are in a game, is the Power-Up Band, an interactive bracelet that lets you step inside the game and become part of the action.

The wait is over! After six years, Universal's newest theme park, Epic Universe, opens this week in Orlando, Florida. The grand opening is May 22, 2025.

Questions? We have information about parking, tickets, bag check and other basics for Orlando’s new theme park.