What is coming to universal epic universe?

The themed lands will be, in clockwise order from entry, Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe (themed to Universal Classic Monsters), an expansion of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter themed after Paris as it is portrayed in the Wizarding World franchise, and a land themed to the Isle of Berk from the How to Train ...



Universal Epic Universe, which officially opened in May 2025, is now the crown jewel of Orlando's theme park scene in 2026. The park features five massive "worlds" connected by the central Celestial Park. The most anticipated land is The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, which blends 1920s Paris from Fantastic Beasts with the British Ministry of Magic. Other major additions include SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, featuring Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge and the Donkey Kong Country expansion; How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, a sprawling Viking village with the Dragon Racer’s Rally coaster; and Dark Universe, a gothic-themed area dedicated to classic Universal Monsters like Dracula and the Wolf Man. The park also debuted the Stardust Racers dual-launch coaster and the luxury Universal Helios Grand Hotel, which features a dedicated entrance directly into the theme park. In 2026, this park is the primary driver of Florida tourism, requiring multi-day tickets for those who want to see every immersive portal.

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It's fitting that Epic Universe, which will be Universal's first new U.S. park in over 25 years once it opens, will feature the Wizarding World, as a strong case can be made that the Harry Potter franchise saved Universal. It's no secret that Universal was struggling in the early-to-mid 2000s.

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But instead, Disney lost out on the publication rights to the books and, years later, lost out on the chance to build their own Wizarding World. Instead, Universal bought the rights to Harry Potter and is overtaking Walt Disney World as America's most popular Park.

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Universal Orlando has announced the closure of one of its most popular attractions next month, disappointing Harry Potter fans of all ages.

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Epic Universe: New Universal Orlando theme park on track to open in 2025. Universal Orlando's newest theme park, Epic Universe, is starting to take shape like we've never seen before and is generating plenty of buzz. Executives confirmed they are on track to open the new park in 2025. ORLANDO, Fla.

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A Universal CEO has officially confirmed an expansion to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. A significant CEO is speaking out for the first time in a long time about the status and what guests can expect from Universal's newest theme park.

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Q: What are the Newest Universal Attractions in 2023? A: The newest rides in Universal Orlando are Villain-Con Minion Blast, Velocicoaster and Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure.

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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened at Universal Studios Hollywood on April 7, 2016, Replacing The Adventures of Curious George which closed on September 6, 2013.

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Discovery may have inadvertantly confirmed that The Wizarding World of Harry Potter was either dead or due an impending reboot in 2022, long before news of the HBO Harry Potter series emerged. 2022 saw many questions raised about the future of the franchise and what Warner Bros. plans for the series are moving forward.

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Too wildly imaginative and expansive to be contained by any one theme park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter ™ is split between Diagon Alley ™ at Universal Studios Florida and Hogsmeade ™ at Universal Islands of Adventure, with the Hogwarts ™ Express connecting the two.

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Will Disney buy Universal? No, not in it's current form. However, one could come up with a scenario where Disney would be able to buy Universal Studions Florida (not the entire company, just that particular property.) Or, of course, there is the possibility that Disney could buy back the Marvel rights.

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