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A look at Universal Orlando's Epic Universe ahead of opening day
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Epic Universe certainly lives up to its name.
10 Tampa Bay got an exclusive first-look at Universal Orlando Resort’s long-awaited fourth theme park, Epic Universe, ahead of its official opening on May 22.
The park showcases five immersive new worlds that each hold its own rides, attractions, shows, bars and restaurants. Once you step through the portals you are transported to the excitement of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk, Dark Universe and Celestial Park.
Epic will also be the home to three hotels: Universal Helios Grand Hotel, which is located just steps away from the park, Universal’s Terra Luna Resort and Universal’s Stella Nova Resort.
A full video preview of the theme park can be found here and currently streaming on 10TampaBay+.
Celestial Park
Celestial Park is the “cosmic heart” of Universal Epic Universe filled with tranquil walkways, lush greenery and dancing fountains.
The area is home to two attractions: “Stardust Racers” and the “Constellation Carousel”. “Stardust Racers” is a dual-launch racing coaster that hurls visitors across the cosmos at speeds up to 62 MPH. On the family-friendly “Constellation Carousel,” the constellations themselves take physical form. Riders can choose between celestial lions, dragons, bears and more. This isn’t your average carousel; some of the seats spin internally as well.
A number of restaurants sit inside Celestial Park, giving guests the perfect break from bouncing from world to world. Atlantic is a full-service restaurant offering exceptional seafood and steak while giant illuminated fish gracefully circle above. The Blue Dragon is also full-service and takes guests on a culinary journey across Asia. Some quick service offerings include barbeque at The Oak & Star Tavern, pizza at Pizza Moon and snacks and ales at The Plastered Owl.
Don’t miss it: “Stardust Racers” is in close competition for best coaster in Florida with “Velocicoaster” in Islands of Adventure and “Iron Gwazi” in Busch Gardens. For those who longed to ride Island’s Dueling Dragons again (RIP 1999-2017), this one's for you.