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Universal Epic Universe
Orlando, Florida, USA
Universal's newest and most ambitious theme park featuring five immersive worlds including Super Nintendo World, the Wizarding World's Ministry of Magic, and Dark Universe.
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🎢 What's New in Theme Parks (2025-2026)
Universal Epic Universe opened May 22, 2025, becoming Orlando's most ambitious new theme park in decades. The 110-acre park features five immersive worlds: Super Nintendo World, the Wizarding World's Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
🆕 Latest Park Openings
- May 2025: Universal Epic Universe (Orlando)
- Jul 2025: LEGOLAND Shanghai (World's Largest)
- Dec 2025: Six Flags Qiddiya (Saudi Arabia)
- 2026: Universal Kids Resort (Texas)
🏆 World Records Coming
- Tallest: Falcon's Flight (640 ft) - Qiddiya
- Fastest: Falcon's Flight (155 mph) - Qiddiya
- Longest: Falcon's Flight (2.6 mi) - Qiddiya
- Best RMC: Zadra, Energylandia (Poland)
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Universal Epic Universe opened on May 22, 2025. It's Universal Orlando's third theme park and the largest Universal park ever built, spanning 110 acres of themed area. The park features five immersive worlds including Super Nintendo World, the Wizarding World's Ministry of Magic, and Dark Universe featuring classic monsters.
Falcon's Flight at Six Flags Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia will hold the world record as the tallest roller coaster at 640 feet (195 meters). It's also designed to be the world's fastest at 155 mph and longest at 2.6 miles. The coaster is scheduled for late 2025.
Express Pass is worth it during peak seasons (spring break, summer, holidays) when standby waits exceed 60+ minutes. At Epic Universe, Express Pass costs $140-$360+ per person. For off-peak visits with early arrival, you can often experience all major attractions without it. Use our Express Pass ROI Calculator to determine value for your specific trip.
Based on ride quality, theming, and guest experience, top-rated parks include: Tokyo DisneySea (best theming), Europa-Park (best European), Universal Islands of Adventure (best thrill + theme combo), Phantasialand (most immersive), and Puy du Fou (best live entertainment). For pure coaster quality: Cedar Point, Energylandia, and Six Flags Magic Mountain lead the pack.
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