Epic Universe grand opening ceremonies for each portal
The grand opening of Epic Universe is nearly here, and the portals of the new theme park are each opening with a special ceremony for invited guests.
On May 20, 2025, media and content creators previewed How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk and Super Nintendo World prior to Epic Universe’s official opening date (May 22). While there will indeed be an opening-day moment for guests in the park on the big day, Universal hosted brief ceremonies for each individual portal during the media preview.
How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
Solaris, a Celestian (citizen of Celestial Park, the central hub of Epic Universe), harnessed the power of the cosmos to open the portal to Berk first. Abridging the couplet written on Epic Universe’s main entrance Chronos portal (“Beyond this gate find gardens green and epic worlds to fill your dreams”), Solaris declared, “Beyond this gate find a rocky isle where dragons and Vikings greet you with a smile.”
With that, the Berk portal filled with fog, and silhouetted figures approached the gathered crowd including, of course, Hiccup Haddock. “This is Berk,” Hiccup proclaimed, “the best-kept secret this side of, well, anywhere!”
Watch the full Berk ceremony in our video:
Super Nintendo World grand opening ceremony
Solaris again greeted the crowd later outside of the portal leading into Super Nintendo World. She orated, “Beyond this gate find a world of play with epic fun to fill your day.”
Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Donkey Kong then emerged, accompanied by a heavy helping of confetti.
Watch the full Super Nintendo World opening ceremony in our video:
Dark Universe and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic are up next … watch this space.
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