Universal's Epic Universe theme park at Universal Orlando is opening in 2025 with five brand new lands including a new Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World, a Universal Monsters area and three new hotels. This new theme park is going to be a great addition to Universal Orlando Resort. Along with these impressive new lands is a brand new How to Train Your Dragon themed land!
The How to Train Your Dragon Dreamworks franchise is extremely popular and this new land is sure to be a hit with guests.
Keep reading for everything we know about the new How to Train Your Dragon land, the new dragon themed rollercoaster, and more coming to Universal's Epic Universe. Scroll down for all NEW details on How to Train Your Dragon Land!
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Epic Universe Lands and Attractions
Universal Orlando has now officially confirmed the new lands coming to Epic Universe which include:
- Celestial Park
- Super Nintendo World
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic
- How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
- Dark Universe
Universal's Epic Universe is the first new Orlando theme park since the early 2000s and this is going to be a game changer for guests traveling to the area.
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How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
The How to Train Your Dragon area is a result of Universal's partnership with DreamWorks. We have already seen DreamWorks continue to expand with the new area coming to Universal Studios Florida and the new Universal park coming to Texas.
How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk is a new land at Epic Universe where the entire focus is on these popular films. This new land will include an attraction where guests can soar with dragons in a world based on the Viking adventures from the franchise.
This area looks to be the space in Epic Universe that targeted towards families with younger children. In addition to the dragon themed roller coaster, there will be outdoor play areas and a theatre. Keep reading for ALL ride, show, food details, and more.
Isle of Berk Themed Land
The How to Train Your Dragon land is themed after the isle of Berk from the films where Hiccup, Toothless, and the rest of the vikings and dragons live. In the films, Berk features rocky arches, cliffs, waterfalls, streams and large forests. This is an impressive choice for the theming of this new land as this will all carry over nicely into the theme park.
In the films, the main village called Hooligan is where all the vikings live. The village is composed of large structures which are all themed around dragons. After the first film when the vikings make peace with the dragons, they add “Dragon Birdhouses” for the dragons to live in. The entire village is bright and colorful featuring many different species of dragons.
This new land has been created with architecture featuring hand-carved details, lush landscaping, and high rolling hills that surround the dragon houses and local establishments. Guests will see activity everywhere they look from “from active dragons in their natural habitats and sheep attempting to disguise themselves as Terrible Terror dragons to sporadic bouts of fire.”
The first thing guests will see in Berk will look like it came straight from the film with a lagoon featuring two 40-foot-tall Viking statues. You can see this in the concept art above, this land looks truly breathtaking!
The land itself will be an interactive experience, as you can see from the concept art above, the “Snow Wraith” will spray guests with water as they walk past.
Let's get into all the NEW details released for this land
How to Train Your Dragon Land Rides, Entertainment, Characters
Isle of Berk will feature numerous brand new attractions, meet and greets with favorite characters, and amazing shows.
Hiccup’s Wing Gliders
The main roller coaster of the land is a family friendly ride where Hiccup has invited brave new vikings to take a ride on his latest glider creation. This “winged flying machine” launches new Dragon Riders into the sky for a dragon's eye view of Berk.
On this new attraction, guests will fly next to Hiccup and Toothless as they reach speeds of up to 45 mph as they soar around the land and lagoon.
The Untrainable Dragon
This show is inspired by the popular “Untrainable” show at Universal Beijing Resort. This dragon focused live spectacular features favorite characters like Hiccup, Toothless, Gobber, and Astrid as they work together to solve the mystery of The Untrainable Dragon. The show features musical numbers, breathtaking sets and life-sized dragons.
Look at how impressive this new show will be. You have to see the video shared on Twitter below. The show looks like it will rival the Universal Studios Florida theme park Bourne Identity show. We call that one of the best rides at Universal Studios Florida.
I’m so excited! The How to Train Your Dragon show “The Untrainable Dragon” is confirmed for Epic Universe!
— Chris Explorer (@tdrexplorer) March 28, 2024
The show originally debut at Universal Studios Beijing and was fortunate enough to see. “Untrainable” is one of the best I’ve seen in a while and lives up to the hype. pic.twitter.com/6BZzt88HW6
Fyre Drill
Viking twins, Ruffnut and Tuffnu, invite teams of Vikings to outscore and out-soak each other on this boat battle.
Guests will board a colorful dragon-headed boat and blast water cannons at flame-like targets to practice putting out fires.
Dragon Racer’s Rally
This attraction allows new Vikings racers to “practice aerobatic maneuvers and high-speed barrel rolls” on this attraction that reaches heights of up to 67 feet in the air.
Guests can control the intensity of the experience on this new attraction.
Viking Training Camp
The Viking Training Camp will give “Junior Vikings” a chance to learn everything about dragons as they enjoy this interactive play camp which includes a a Viking agility course, a Toothless-themed teeter-totter, baby Gronckle dragon climbers and more.
Meet Hiccup and Toothless
And of course, the land would not be complete without a Hiccup and Toothless meet and greet!
Other characters will be available for meet and greets throughout the land as well.
How to Train Your Dragon Land Dining & Shopping
How to Train Your Dragon- Isle of Berk will also feature a variety of Viking themed dining options and shopping throughout the land.
Mead Hall
The main dining experience in Isle of Berk will be the Mead Hall where guests can “feast like a Viking.”
The menu features a variety of meats, fish, sandwiches and more along with a collection of meads and ciders.
Spit Fyre Grill
Spit Fyre Grill overlooks the Fyre Drill water attractions. This quick-service dining location features hearty meals flame-seared by a helpful (unseen) dragon fry cook.
Hooligan’s Grog & Gruel
Hooligan's Grog & Gruel features quick bites at this festive racing-themed food stand located in the Viking Camp.
How to Train Your Dragon-Isle of Berk Merchandise
And of course, there will be plenty of merchandise in the land at themed shops Viking Traders, How to Treat Your Dragon, Hiccup’s Work Shop, and Toothless’ Treasures.
This new land looks breathtaking and the perfect area for families of all ages to enjoy!
Universal Orlando Sneak Peek Video
See a full video breaking down the details of How to Train Your Dragon- Isle of Berk below:
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The How to Train Your Dragon land is located in Universal's new theme park Epic Universe.
The home of the Vikings is called the Isle of Berk.
Yes, the new How to Train Your Dragon rollercoaster is part of Universal's new Epic Universe.
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