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In episode 47 of OORlando Rick and Willem take you to Epic Universe, where they attended the official opening on May 22. From spectacular themed areas to new attractions, shows and restaurants, in this episode you'll hear all about their first experiences at the park that is Universal Orlando Resort completely to a new level.
Listen to the podcast here and learn all about this brand new park!
🌎 Join us on group tour in January 2026 - including unlimited access to all Universal parks as well as Epic Universe! You'll travel with other theme park fans and an experienced Orlando & Universal specialist, helping you get the most out of your visit.
🎟️ Prefer to set your own pace? You can do that too! We offer different individual trips to including access to Universal Orlando Resort.
👉 Are you visiting in 2025? Then you get one day of access to Epic Universe.
👉 Book before 2026? Then unlimited access standard included.
Whether you choose a hotel within walking distance, a luxury resort or a combination with Walt Disney World - your dream trip set all by yourself together!
In this episode, Rick and Willem share their highlights as well as a live report of their day at Epic Universe, including:
🎧 Listen in to hear their spontaneous reactions, honest opinions and first impressions of this revolutionary new theme park.
Epic Universe is Universal Orlando Resort's newest theme park in Florida and is seen as a revolutionary addition to the theme park landscape. Set to open May 22, 2025, the park will offer a completely different experience than existing parks Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.
Instead of one big park with themed areas next to each other, Epic Universe consists of five completely separate worlds; each with its own entrance, style and atmosphere. You enter all worlds through a gateway from the central area: Celestial Park.
The five themed areas found in this park are:
Another special feature of Epic Universe is that you can stay right at the park, in the luxurious Universal Helios Grand Hotel. This puts you literally in the heart of the action within minutes.
Combining innovative technologies, immersive theming and spectacular new attractions, Epic Universe is the destination for theme park fans. A must-see for your next visit to Orlando!
Epic Universe officially opened on May 22, 2025.
The park includes all-new themed areas, attractions, shows and restaurants that take Universal Orlando Resort to the next level.
Rick and Willem share their first experiences during the official opening of Epic Universe.
Among others Celestial Park, Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic and Isle of Birch.
Want more information or already dreaming of visiting Epic Universe? We would be happy to help you:
➤ Read our information page about Epic Universe
➤ Check out our group trip to Universal Orlando
➤ Request a non-binding travel proposal
➤ Read our blog: Our first visit to Epic Universe!
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