{"id":9566,"date":"2025-02-25T10:37:03","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T09:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/?p=9566"},"modified":"2025-09-15T14:05:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T12:05:22","slug":"earlando-41-universal-epic-universe-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/oorlando-41-universal-epic-universe-orlando\/","title":{"rendered":"OORlando #41 - Universal Epic Universe, new theme park in Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>OORlando is back and how! In episode 41, Willem and Rick take you to the newest theme park opening its doors this May: Universal Epic Universe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walk along through the gates of the new park and discover Celestial Park, Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic and How to train your Dragon - Isle of Berk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What's in store, how will ticket sales go, and what new hotels will be added to the collection of Universal hotels in Orlando? Get ready for all the news premiering in Orlando on May 22!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow us on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oorlandopodcast\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"www.instagram.com\/oorlandopodcast\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"mailto:podcast@oorlando.nl\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:podcast@oorlando.nl\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">respond<\/a> on this podcast, or visit our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oorlando.nl\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"www.oorlando.nl\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: #41 - Universal Epic Universe, a new theme park in Orlando\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/6sbIsfWSIO91zqyohrkrKx?si=ORPx9_c-ToWrSkRbW30e0A&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf0e <strong>Do you also want to go to Epic Universe?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Florivida will help you put together your dream trip to Orlando, including admission to this new park by Universal. Whether you choose an individual trip or join a group tour, we'll arrange everything for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Includes access to Universal Orlando Resort as well as Epic Universe<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tips for getting the most out of your visit<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hotels in prime locations, close to the parks<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personalized advice from our Orlando specialists<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2192 <\/strong>View our<a href=\"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/amusement-parks\/?_bestemmingen=2292\"> individual Orlando trips<br><\/a>\u2192 View our<a href=\"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/trip\/groepsreis-universal-epic-universe\/\"> group travel to Orlando<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf99 <strong>What is episode 41 about?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode, Rick and Willem take you through the gates of Epic Universe. You get an exclusive preview of the new park, without giving everything away:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A first impression of Celestial Park, the heart of Epic Universe<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What makes Super Nintendo World so special?<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why Dark Universe will be a mystery must-see<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A look inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A sneak peek at How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, Rick and Willem share their expectations about ticket sales, the new Universal hotels and how best to plan your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd0d <strong>What is Epic Universe?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Epic Universe is Universal Orlando Resort's brand new theme park, officially opening May 22, 2025. The park consists of five fully themed worlds that combine to create a totally new experience. In the podcast you will hear first impressions, practical tips and a preview of what to expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A preview of the five themed areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Celestial Park<\/strong> - the central heart of the park with gardens, fountains and rest areas<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Super Nintendo World<\/strong> - Step into your favorite game with Mario, Luigi and Donkey Kong<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dark Universe<\/strong> - A dark world full of classic Universal monsters<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic<\/strong> - An all-new Harry Potter adventure<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk<\/strong> - Meet dragons, discover viking villages and experience interactive attractions<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 Read more about this new park in <a href=\"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/opening-date-epic-universe\/\">our blog<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"11698\" src=\"https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Portal-WizardingWorld-Epic-Universe-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Portal Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Ministry of magic - Universal Orlando Resort, Epic Universe\" class=\"wp-image-11698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Portal-WizardingWorld-Epic-Universe-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Portal-WizardingWorld-Epic-Universe-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Portal-WizardingWorld-Epic-Universe-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Portal-WizardingWorld-Epic-Universe-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Portal-WizardingWorld-Epic-Universe.jpeg 1850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Portal Harry Potter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"11695\" src=\"https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Portal-DarkUniverse-Epic-Universe-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Portal Dark Universe - Universal Orlando Resort, Epic Universe\" class=\"wp-image-11695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Portal-DarkUniverse-Epic-Universe-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Portal-DarkUniverse-Epic-Universe-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Portal-DarkUniverse-Epic-Universe-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Portal-DarkUniverse-Epic-Universe-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Portal-DarkUniverse-Epic-Universe.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Portal Dark Universe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"11687\" src=\"https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/isle-of-berk-hiccupswinggliders-Epic-Universe-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Hiccups Wing Gliders in How to Train upper Dragon, Isle of Berk - Universal Orlando Resort, Epic Universe\" class=\"wp-image-11687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/isle-of-berk-hiccupswinggliders-Epic-Universe-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/isle-of-berk-hiccupswinggliders-Epic-Universe-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/isle-of-berk-hiccupswinggliders-Epic-Universe-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/isle-of-berk-hiccupswinggliders-Epic-Universe-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/eadn-wc02-14177151.nxedge.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/isle-of-berk-hiccupswinggliders-Epic-Universe.jpeg 1850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">How to Train Your Dragon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Frequently asked questions about Epic Universe<\/summary><div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1757514249381\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><strong>What is Epic Universe?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Epic Universe is Universal Orlando Resort's newest theme park, opening May 22, 2025. The park offers five themed areas with unique attractions and experiences.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1757514268466\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><strong>Where is Epic Universe located?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>The park is just a few minutes' drive from the existing Universal parks in Orlando, Florida.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1757514283908\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><strong>When can I buy tickets for Epic Universe?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Ticket sales start soon. In the podcast, hear the latest updates on availability and reservations.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1757514299950\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><strong>What makes Epic Universe different from the other Universal parks?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Unlike the existing parks, the five themed areas are completely separate and each has its own style, atmosphere and unique experience.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>Want to know more about this brand new park?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to plan your visit to Epic Universe perfectly? Here are a few tips in advance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Book your tickets well in advance - this park is becoming extremely popular<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider a Universal hotel for earlier access and benefits<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the Universal Orlando app for up-to-date wait times and interactive maps<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listen <a href=\"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/oorlando-45-epic-universe-our-first-visit\/\">Our first visit to Epic Universe | OORlando #45<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Walk around Universal Epic universe &amp; associated hotels with Rick and Willem!<\/p>","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":3673,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_breakdance_hide_in_design_set":false,"_breakdance_tags":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[266],"class_list":["post-9566","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-podcast","tag-inspiratie-universal"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9566","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9566"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9566\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13774,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9566\/revisions\/13774"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3673"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9566"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9566"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/florivida.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9566"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}