Epic Universe Review: This Theme Park Really is Amazing to Behold
Universal Orlando Resort's new park has some incredible details and great attractions.
Last week, I was in Orlando for the media event for Universal Epic Universe, the new theme park at Universal Orlando Resort. I’ve been covering theme parks for about 15 years and gone to events for several notable attractions and new lands as they debuted, but never an entire park until now, but I’m happy to say this was worth the wait.
I’d heard very good things about Epic in the weeks before I attended, thanks to many friends and colleagues attending at other preview days in the lead up to the official opening on May 22nd. And it truly didn’t disappoint, with some rather amazing lands, rides and experiences based on titles like How to Train Your Dragon and Nintendo - and my beloved Universal Monsters.
You can check out my full review/overview of the park in the video above, along with my picks for the best overall land at Epic Universe and my three favorite attractions. And if you would be so kind as to do the ol’ Like and Subscribe while you’re watching the video, that would be most appreciated!
Oh, and here’s how I know this is a great park. As I mention more than once in the full video, it was punishingly hot during the days we were there. And yes, I know, it’s Orlando, and that’s to be expected and I’ve certainly dealt with plenty of insane heat when I go out there each year in the late summer for the kick of Halloween Horror Nights. But this was up there with the most intense heat I’d experienced, and yet I still was absolutely wowed by Epic Universe. So my hats off to them! Expect I really should have worn a hat to better protect from the sun…