UPDATED October 22, 2024

A NEW theme park is opening in Orlando, Florida on May 22nd, 2025: Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe!

In January 2024, Universal Orlando revealed details about the five themed lands that will make up Epic Universe: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, Dark Universe, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and the land we’re discussing here: Celestial Park!

Your adventure starts as you enter underneath the Cronos — a large clock tower (as rendered in the concept art above). And from here, you can step through four other portals into the park’s additional lands.

You see, Celestial Park will serve as the heart and main hub of Epic Universe. Universal shared that this land “will be the gateway to explore the four additional worlds of Epic Universe,” and is naturally the first land guests will encounter at the new theme park after stepping through the entrance.

According to Universal’s announcement, “Celestial Park puts the ‘park’ back in ‘theme park.’ As soon as guests enter the imaginative world, they’ll embark on a journey of discovery, thrills, and excitement as they wander through lush living gardens nestled along shimmering waters surrounded by stunning architecture inspired by astronomical and mythological elements.”

Celestial Park Attractions

Stardust Racers

Stardust Racers is a dual-launch racing coaster that’ll take you soaring through the skies to see who’s the fastest of them all. Two vehicles launch simultaneously and “race” each other!

The coaster will reach speeds up to 62 miles per hour, and the track will reach up to 133 feet high. (YOW!) In total, there are 5,000 feet of track. The ride vehicles will resemble comets (and will be fully illuminated at night), and they “race along an inverted crisscross, known as the ‘Celestial Spin’ in a dazzling display of blazing colors and ethereal music.”

See Stardust Racers in ACTION with a VIDEO!

Height requirement: Riders must be at least 48” tall
Ride Category: Thrill

Constellation Carousel

Constellation Carousel is the “grand centerpiece” of Celestial Park.

This is a family-friendly ride that will allow you “ride the constellations” as you take a spin on a creature such as a celestial lion, dragon, or peacock.

You’ll go forward, backward, and even make 360-degree spins! Universal shares that: “Each carriage turns 360 degrees while lifting riders up to 6 feet in the air. Celestial music and color dazzle your senses as you whirl and twirl together across the Milky Way.”

Universal also mentions that, “The ceiling of Constellation Carousel is a Star Tracker featuring rotating celestial star patterns, with a center Mesmerizer creating a ribbon cone effect above you while riding.”

Height requirement: None
Ride Category: Kid-friendly

Astronomica

And you can make a SPLASH in Astronomica, which is an interactive wet-play area that will double as a giant compass, leading you to the other immersive lands in Epic Universe!

This water display will also feature dancing crystal blue fountains that will spring to life all around you. The water fountains here are capable of reaching up to 135 feet into the air and will perform several fountain shows to music and interactive lighting from daylight through the night.

Celestial Park Dining

Full-Service Restaurants

Two Full-Service restaurants will offer sit-down dining options in Celestial Park.

These will include a full-service “surf and turf” restaurant called Atlantic.

The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant will present flavors of Asia with authentic Chinese, Japanese, and Thai meals in a full-service fashion.

Quick Service Restaurants

For quicker meals, you’ll be able to enjoy The Oak & Star Tavern for some tasty barbecue or Pizza Moon for a variety of pizza!

And if you’re in the mood for some sweets, don’t forget to swing by Moonship Chocolates & Celestial Sweets.

Celestial Park Shopping

Among Celestial park’s retail locations will be the Nintendo Super Star Store! This shop will feature toys, clothing and more souvenirs “based on characters from SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ and more.”

From Celestial Park, guests can travel “through a set of majestic portals” to visit the other four lands: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, Dark Universe, and How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk.

Epic Universe Preview Center

In June 2024,Universal unveiled a model of Epic Universe which is now on display at the Epic Universe Preview Center, which opened in June 2024 at Universal CityWalk.

The massive model of Epic Universe showcases each of its five lands, including Celestial Park in the display.

The Preview Center is also where you can pick up merchandise for Celestial Park and Epic Universe NOW!

Check out the Epic Universe Preview Center here!

Stay tuned for MORE on Celestial Park, opening in 2025 at EPIC UNIVERSE!