I previewed Epic Universe, the new multibillion-dollar theme park from Universal Orlando Resorts. It was well worth the investment for the company.

It’s apparent in the tunnel-like “portal” entries into each land, stunning landscapes like the towering statues in Celestial Park or the new Helios hotel, the first one to be situated within a theme park itself. With its fountains and statues and hemispherical domes, the giant palace would look at home in Las Vegas.

Universal Epic Universe opens to the public in Orlando, Florida, on May 22, 2025. Team members are currently testing park operations for the media and others.