The first major theme park in the United States in 25 years opens on Thursday (Friday AEST).
Comcast's (NASDAQ: CMCSA) subsidiary NBCUniversal says Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida was the most ambitious and most technologically advanced park ever built.
It said the 750-acre development featured five immersive worlds, three hotels, and over 50 awe-inspiring attractions, dining, and shopping experiences.
“This is such a pivotal moment for our destination, and we’re thrilled to welcome guests to Epic Universe next year,” Universal Orlando Resort President and COO Karen Irwin said on the company’s website.
“With the addition of this spectacular new theme park, our guests will embark on an unforgettable vacation experience with a week’s worth of thrills that will be nothing short of epic! Our Universe will never be the same.”
The five ‘worlds’ in NBCUniversal’s fourth theme park are:
- Celestial Park
- How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk
- SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™
- Dark Universe, and
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™-- Ministry of Magic™
The park is anchored by Loews Hotel’s Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a 500-room property with views of the park and feature a dedicated entrance into Epic Universe for hotel guests.
The other hotels are the Stella Nova Resort and Terra Luna Resort.
