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Universal Offers First In-Depth Look At How To Train Your Dragon – Isle Of Berk World Coming To Epic Universe In Orlando

Tom Tapp
·4-min read

Universal has unveiled the first official look at one of the five new worlds being created for its massive Orlando-based Epic Universe theme park opening in 2025.

Based on the DreamWorks’ animated franchise, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk allows guests to see what it’s like to live amongst dragons and explore a larger-than-life, Viking-influenced world that features immense architecture with hand-carved details, lush landscaping, rolling hills surrounding vibrant dragon houses and local themed establishments. Universal promises that “everywhere guests look within the bustling village, they’ll find endless activity – from active dragons in their natural habitats and sheep attempting to disguise themselves.”

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The Isle of Berk Village plaza (Universal)

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The specific attractions include:

  • Hiccup’s Wing Gliders – A family thrill coaster wherein Hiccup invites brave new Vikings to take a
    ride on his latest glider contraption – a winged flying machine that launches aspiring Dragon Riders
    into the sky for a dragon’s eye view of Berk. Guests will fly alongside Hiccup and Toothless and
    reach speeds up to 45 mph as they soar around the perimeter of Berk – and even through the lagoon – while experiencing firsthand what it’s like to fly on a dragon.

  • The Untrainable Dragon – Inspired by Universal Beijing Resort’s popular “Untrainable”
    show, this dragon-filled live spectacular takes guests on a journey with Hiccup, Toothless, Gobber, and Astrid as they work together to solve the mystery of The Untrainable Dragon. The story includes musical numbers, purpose-built sets and life-sized dragons soaring overhead.

  • Fyre Drill – Mischievous Viking twins Ruffnut and Tuffnut invite teams of Vikings to compete to
    outscore and out-soak each other in this wet-and-wild boat battle. Guests will board a colorful
    dragon-headed boat and blast water cannons at flame-like targets to practice putting out fires – a
    crucial skill to master when living with dragons.

  • Dragon Racer’s Rally – Berk’s new Vikings racers can practice aerobatic maneuvers and high-speed
    barrel rolls on two Viking-made dragon-riding trainers that reach heights of up to 67 feet in the air. Guests can control how “wild” or “mild” their experience will be as they perform the high flying, gravity defying, swooping and soaring maneuvers that are necessary to earn the accolades and become a champion dragon racer.

  • Viking Training Camp – Junior Vikings can learn about dragons as they climb, slide and explore their way through this sprawling interactive adventure play camp featuring a Viking agility course, a Toothless-themed teeter-totter, baby Gronckle dragon climbers and more.

  • Meet Hiccup and Toothless – Guests can visit the Haddock Paddock for a meet-and-greet experience with heroic Dragon Rider, Hiccup, and pose for a photo with his friendly Night Fury, Toothless. And throughout the day, guests may also encounter other familiar Vikings and dragons while exploring Berk.

Dragon riders at The Isle of Berk (Universal)

Universal Epic Universe is a radically transformational theme park experience that will fully immerse
guests in beloved cross-generational stories that empower them to be the epic heroes of their adventures.

The lands are set within “the breathtaking gardens in the heart of Epic Universe” and start with Celestial Park, the first world visitors encounter, that serves as a portal the to the other four — The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic; Super Nintendo World; How To Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk; and Dark Universe.

See an artist’s video rendering of Isle of Berk below.

Located just a few miles from Universal Orlando’s current offerings, Epic Universe will feature breathtaking, multi-sensory environments, impeccable design and innovative technology throughout creating an entirely new level of experience that will forever change theme park entertainment. Guests will explore five spectacularly themed worlds, an array of unique dining, shopping and entertainment experiences, and so much more.

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