Universal's Epic Universe: A Reporter's Top 5 Must-Do Attractions

Universal's Epic Universe Opens: A Reporter's Top 5 Picks Universal's Epic Universe, a $7 billion theme park, opened its doors recently in Orlando, Florida. The Wall Street Journal's Jacob Passy got an exclusive early look and shared his top five must-do attractions. The park boasts cutting-edge technology and immersive experiences across various themed lands. Passy's number one pick is "Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry." He describes it as seamlessly blending screens, physical sets, and animatronics, creating a truly immersive experience. "It's hard to tell what's real and what's not," Passy remarks. Other highlights include Mine-Cart Madness, a family coaster in Super Nintendo World; a unique animatronic Toothless encounter from the "How to Train Your Dragon" series; the themed food offerings enhancing the immersion of each land; and Monsters Unchained, featuring a nine-foot-tall Frankenstein's monster animatronic and plenty of thrills and scares. Epic Universe is a testament to innovative theme park design, setting a new standard for immersive entertainment. Its success will likely inspire other companies to create similarly engaging experiences.