Earlier this year, Universal officially announced the five lands—Celestial Park, Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic (that’s going to be a mouthful to say), and How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk) that will comprise Epic Universe, its newest theme park opening in Orlando, Florida in 2025. As part of the initial announcement, Universal dropped details about Celestial Park, leaving the rest of the lands something of a mystery. That is this until this morning, when Universal shared new details about How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk. Here’s what to expect from the Isle of Berk.

Attractions

Hiccup’s Wing Gliders. Described as Hiccup’s latest flying contraption, expect a family roller coaster . The minimum height requirement is 40 inches, so expect a few thrills.

Dragon Racer’s Rally. A dragon-themed variation on a spinning ride that lets guests do barrel rolls as the ride soars up and down. Remember when this video of a woman riding a similar ride at the Mall of America went viral? I expect the same from Epic Universe attendees.

Fyre Drill. Beck’s Fyre Skool has been transformed into a boat ride where guests can blast water cannons at flaming-like targets and guests in other boats. Not the most exciting-sound ride, but kid-friendly and much needed at a Universal theme park. The website shows that this attraction has no height requirement.

Viking Training Camp. A massive, dragon-themed interactive play area for kids—need I say more? My kids aren’t yet at the age to freely roam such an expansive area, but I expect parents to enjoy a reprieve when letting their kids run free within this section of the theme park.

Shows

The Untrainable Dragon. A live spectacular show that tells the story of a new, untrainable dragon that arrives on the Isle of Berk, requiring Hiccup, Toothless, Gobber, and Astrid to work together to solve a mystery.

Dining

Mead Hall. A large, quick service hall to entertain the masses. No details yet on the menu options, so stay tuned.

My Thoughts?

My first thoughts about the land? Kid-friendly, and that’s a good thing. (And I say that as someone with three (!) kids too small to enjoy much of the attractions at this time.) Universal has been knocked for not catering to kids relative to dear Disney next door. With this land—and Dreamworks Land and Universal Kids Resort—Universal is looking to shake that image. And there appears to be a good mix of attractions and experiences that offer enough options for guest to spend a decent amount of time in Isle of Berk.

That said, from a thrill perspective, the Isle of Berk is playing it safe, likely because it is catering to children. I don’t see many screen-based attractions, big thrills, or rides that include some sort of advanced technological component. I don’t think that will dampen the excitement for such a beloved franchise, but I think it’s worth noting.

I was in college when How to Train Your Dragon was released, so the film and its sequels flew (see what I did there?) off my radar, but I’ve since watched it with my kids snd understand the hype. With a new live-action film flying into theaters in 2025, the stars are aligning so that the film builds even more hype for the Isle of Berk. I believe we call that synergy.

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