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Inside Epic Universe: Universal releases first look at completed worlds ahead of May opening

Park opens May 22

A first look at Super Nintendo World inside Epic Universe. (Universal Orlando Resort)

ORLANDO, Fla. – The universe is getting real.

Universal Orlando released first-look photos Monday of the completed worlds of Epic Universe.

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Guests will first pass through the Chronos portal into Celestial Park, where rollercoasters, restaurants, and portals to four other worlds await.

The Chronos – the icon of Universal Epic Universe As guests start their day, they will pass through the stunning Chronos portal that serves as the gateway to the incredible adventures found in Epic Universe. The first world guests will encounter upon entering the Chronos is Celestial Park, where they can board a shooting comet for an exhilarating roller coaster adventure, dine on delectable cuisine, shop exclusive merchandise to commemorate their visit and more. (Universal Orlando Resort)

The portals lead to Super Nintendo World, with its Super Mario-centric design, attractions, and character meet-and-greets:

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD After guests emerge from the iconic green pipe into SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, they’ll be immersed into the worlds of beloved Nintendo characters Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Toad, Donkey Kong and more. Within Universal Orlando’s most colorful and interactive experience yet, they’ll encounter familiar places inspired by Nintendo’s games, including Mt. Beanpole. (Universal Orlando Resort)

Dark Universe, home to the village of Darkmoor and Universal’s monsters:

Dark Universe In Dark Universe, guests will explore the shadowy village of Darkmoor – home to Universal Monster legends like Dracula, The Wolf Man, Frankenstein’s Monster and more. The icon of this ominous world is Frankenstein Manor, where guests will venture deep into its catacombs and face a horde of enraged monsters on Universal Orlando’s most chilling attraction ever - Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment. (Universal Orlando Resort)

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic, where guests can visit Paris’ hidden wizarding shopping district before traveling to the British Ministry of Magic to witness the trial of Dolores Umbridge:

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic In The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, guests will journey from a Muggle park in Paris into the breathtaking spectacle of 1920’s Place Cachée – a hidden, bustling shopping district in wizarding Paris. Within Place Cachée, guests will find numerous dining venues like Café L’air De La Sirène, chic shopping options like Les Galeries Mirifiques, a live, full-scale theatre experience, Le Cirque Arcanus and more. They’ll also journey from wizarding Paris to the British Ministry of Magic to witness the long-awaited trial of the infamous Dolores Umbridge in the thrilling ride, “Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry.” (Universal Orlando Resort)

And How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk, where you can meet and fly with the dragons and Vikings of the Dreamworks animated classic:

How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk Upon entering the larger-than-life world of How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, guests will be captivated by a real-life version of the iconic sweeping vista straight from the wildly popular “How to Train Your Dragon” films. As they take in the vast sparkling lagoon, two 40-foot-tall Viking statues and an energetic village perched above churning seas, guests can embark on a variety of Viking adventures inspired by the beloved film series - including experiencing what it’s like to fly on a dragon on Hiccup’s Wing Gliders, competing to outscore and out soak fellow guests on Fyre Drill, posing for a photo with Toothless and so much more. (Universal Orlando Resort)

This isn’t the only sneak peek of the Isle of Berk we’ve gotten recently. On Friday, Universal released pictures of Hiccup and Toothless the dragon.

Epic Universe opens May 22. Find more information about the park and how to visit the park in our Theme Parks section.