Universal Epic Universe opens May 22: What to know about attractions, pricing and more

From Harry Potter to Super Mario Bros to Frankenstein s monster Universal Orlando Resort is pulling out all the pop custom stops at its newest and largest theme park in Florida With five distinctively-themed sections and a -room hotel the multibillion-dollar Universal Epic Universe is slated to open to the residents on May just in time for the start of summer when the Orlando area s theme parks are usually jammed with families and young park-goers fresh out of school It s the first major traditional theme park to open in Florida since when Universal Islands of Adventure debuted though Universal opened a themed Orlando water park Volcano Bay in The addition of Epic Universe brings the total number of parks at the Florida resort to four including Universal Studios Here s what to know When does Universal Epic Universe open The park opens to the population at a m on May At a m guests are invited to a brief celebratory moment as we open the portals to worlds beyond anything you ve experienced NBC crews will join the CURRENTLY show the day before to take you through the park and show you what you can t miss How much are tickets to Universal Epic Universe Single-day tickets start at for adults ages and increase to during peak periods Three-day Universal Epic Universe tickets that include a Florida resident discount range from - a day for children and - a day for adults Prices vary based on the package chosen Each -day pass includes access to all three parks including one full day at Epic Universe The Universal Helios Grand Hotel overlooking Celestial Park at Epic Universe Theme Park is seen at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday April in Orlando Fla How big is Universal Epic Universe Universal Epic Universe and its five themed worlds span across acres according to NBC affiliate WESH The entire property itself is acres leaving room for future foreseen expansions What can you do at Universal Epic Universe Everything you can do at Universal s other parks you can also do at Epic ride eat shop and explore Universal Epic Universe offers different worlds for everyone the website says The sun moon and stars have aligned to create a transformational theme park with amazing portals taking you worlds beyond Embark on a fantastic journey through five amazing worlds each offering exceptional dining and exciting shops stocked with fun gotta have that merch What worlds are there at Universal Epic Universe Universal Orlando Resort brought Celestial Park Dark Universe The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Ministry of Magic How to Train Your Dragon Isle of Berk and Super Nintendo World to life Celestial Park is the hub in the spoke-like design of Epic Universe connecting the other worlds The astronomically-themed section is the only one with original characters not based on pre-existing intellectual property Centered around a football field-sized water fountain and filled with abundant colorful flowers it s an oasis of calm between the sensory overload of the four sections Guests arrive at the entrance portal to the Epic Universe theme park in Orlando Florida US on Saturday April Super Nintendo World is the definition of sensory overload from its bright primary colors that scream Look at me to the loudness of the steel-drum-thumping syncopated calypso music It has two levels rare for theme parks and creates a altogether immersive experience since nothing outside Super Nintendo World can be seen beyond the towering walls of Peach s Castle and Mt Beanpole Dark Universe is a throwback to Frankenstein s monster Dracula and the Invisible Man movies that launched Universal s career in horror franchises Visitors enter through a recreated central European village that has a storyline about vampires inhabiting the ground underneath Guests enter the The Frankenstein Castle in Dark Universe at Epic Universe Theme Park at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday April in Orlando Fla The Wizarding World of Harry Potter-Ministry of Magic is the third installment of the Harry Potter attractions that turbocharged the Florida resort into a genuine challenger to Disney World s dominance The arched doorways wrought-iron balconies and cobblestoned streets make visitors feel like they have parachuted into the Fantastic Beasts films set in s Paris How to Train Your Dragon Isle of Berke features next-generation animatronic dragons as the stars in this section based on the How to Train Your Dragon franchise Guests ride the Hiccup s Wing Gliders rollercoaster in the How to Train Your Dragon Isle of Berk area at the Epic Universe theme park in Orlando Florida on Saturday April See an interactive map here What can you ride at Universal Epic Universe There s something for the whole family at Universal Epic Universe from the bravest adventurers to the mellowest fans Celestial Park This section of the park is home to a -foot -meter high dual launching roller coaster Stardust Racers and an enormous carousel Super Nintendo World There is an augmented reality dark ride a kid-friendly slow-moving omni-mover ride and a Donkey Kong-themed coaster Character performers dressed as Mario and Luigi greet members of the crowd in a roped-off area Guests walk through the Super Nintendo World area at the Epic Universe theme park in Orlando Florida on Saturday April Dark Universe There is a dark ride through Frankenstein s castle a family-friendly coaster based on the werewolf legend and a tavern topped by a windmill with blades engulfed by flames every inadequate minutes The Wizarding World of Harry Potter-Ministry of Magic The land s highlight is the Battle at the Ministry s omnidirectional lift ride whose green-tiled faux-gold-plated atrium is on a scale reminiscent of New York s Grand Central Terminal Guests stroll through the streets of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe at Universal Resort Orlando Thursday April in Orlando Fla How to Train Your Dragon Isle of Berke Anchored by a lagoon at its center with Viking statues the Viking-inspired land has a coaster a boat ride and meet-and-greets with the surprisingly agile dragons these aren t your father s animatronics