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Epic Universe grand opening: Live updates
Universal's Epic Universe opens Thursday — the first new theme park in Central Florida in nearly three decades.
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Epic Universe: Explore Dark Universe
Universal's Epic Universe opens this week in Orlando, Florida -- the first major theme park to open in Florida in nearly two decades. Epic Universe will be Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Universal's Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universal is home to Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, Super Nintendo World, and How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, each with their own attractions, rides, shows, and restaurants. Epic Universe officially opens on Thursday, May 22, 2025 .FOX 35's David Martin gives us a preview of Dark Universe.
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View MoreEpic Universe grand opening: Live updates
Universal's Epic Universe opens Thursday — the first new theme park in Central Florida in nearly three decades.
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View MoreEpic Universe grand opening: PC Dev
Epic Universe opens this week in Florida, the newest theme park to open in Orlando. It will be Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, and home to a third Harry Potter land, as well Super Nintendo World and How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk. Devin Bockhaus, known as PC Dev, visited the park during technical rehearsals and talks about his experience.
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