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.

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,

Universal revealed its plans to open Epic Universe, soon to be its fourth theme park in Florida, in August 2019. Nearly six years later, Epic Universe will celebrate its grand opening on May 22, 2025.

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.

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

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.