CONFIRMED: Dragons Have ARRIVED in Universal’s Epic Universe

This is thrilling news!

Universal Orlando Resort has announced some exciting news that has fans of How to Train Your Dragon buzzing with anticipation. The highly popular film franchise is set to receive its very own land at the upcoming Epic Universe theme Park in Orlando, Florida.

Epic Universe, the newest theme Park to be opened by Universal Orlando, will be a haven for fans of all things fantasy and adventure. Aside from How to Train Your Dragon Land, the Park will also feature attractions based on beloved franchises such as SUPER NINTENDO WORLD and Harry Potter. 

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Credit: Universal (Epic Universe)

“How to Train Your Dragon” Finally in the Limelight

How to Train Your Dragon Land at Epic Universe will transport guests into the fantastical world of Berk, the home of Vikings and dragons. Fans of the movie franchise are thrilled to finally see it get some representation in the Parks. For years, How to Train Your Dragon has been a world fans have wanted to explore. Getting to see that happen in real-time is quite an exciting thing.

When creating a world as fantastical as the world of How to Train Your Dragon, fans begin to wonder how Universal Epic Universe will pull off some of the more fantastical elements. For this land, in particular, fans are wondering how to land will incorporate the dragons.

Credit: DreamWorks Animation

Lucky for us, theme Park photographer @bioreconstruct has provided some photos that help clear up what fans should expect.

Let the Dragons Arrive!

New images posted by @bioreconstruct show an aerial overview of a new attraction with a dragon on it being constructed! The dragon, and the ride, look totally awesome!

Aerial look at a dragon on the counterweight side of a spinning ride in How To Train Your Dragon land. As if this dragon is propelling the arm around.
The second wing is staged on the ground. pic.twitter.com/5Xia2k1c9V

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) August 5, 2023

Also shared is a photo of a dragon ride car on the ground.

Dragon ride car sighted in this aerial at one of a pair of spinning rides in How To Train Your Dragon land. Dragons like this will be attached to claw-like arms that soar through the air. pic.twitter.com/AIpid8RUIO

— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) August 5, 2023

Universal Studios Orlando describes the park, saying;

“Universal Epic Universe will offer an entirely new level of experience that will forever change theme park entertainment. Guests will venture beyond their wildest imagination, traveling into beloved stories and through vibrant lands on adventures where the journey is as astounding as the ultimate destination.”

These updates are so incredibly exciting to see. This land really does seem like it is going to be something new and exciting for Guests.