Universal Orlando reveals new details about 'How To Train Your Dragon - Isle Of Berk' coming to Epic Universe

Mar 28, 2024 in "Universal Orlando Resort"

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Posted: Thursday March 28, 2024 9:00am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Universal Orlando Resort has today unveiled the first details on a new land filled with Viking adventures in "How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk" – one of the five worlds featured at the all-new Universal Epic Universe theme park opening in 2025.

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Universal says guests will experience what it's like to live amongst dragons as they explore a larger-than-life world based on DreamWorks Animation's multi-award-winning and Academy Award-nominated trilogy, "How to Train Your Dragon." The world includes exciting attractions, beloved character meet-and-greets, dining, shopping, and even flying dragons.

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Developed in partnership between Universal Creative, DreamWorks Animation, and Universal Pictures, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk recreates the rugged, rocky world where raucous Vikings and rambunctious dragons live together in hilarious harmony.

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The company says that guests visiting Berk will encounter "one of the most breathtaking environments Universal has ever created – complete with immense architecture featuring hand-carved details, lush landscaping, and extraordinary heights of rolling hills surrounding vibrant dragon houses and local establishments."

WELCOME TO THE ISLE OF BERK

Guests' first sight of Berk will be reminiscent of the iconic sweeping vista straight from the films – featuring a vast sparkling lagoon that boasts two 40-foot-tall Viking statues set against an energetic village perched above churning seas. Guests will discover four attractions, one live show, and several character and dragon meet-and-greet experiences that offer something for every member of the family, including:

Hiccup's Wing Gliders – On this family thrill coaster, Hiccup invites brave new Vikings to take a ride in 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.

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The Untrainable Dragon – Inspired by Universal Beijing Resort's wildly successful "Untrainable" show, this dragon-filled live spectacular takes guests on an unforgettable journey with beloved characters Hiccup, Toothless, Gobber, and Astrid as they work together to solve the mystery of The Untrainable Dragon. This heartwarming story comes to life with captivating musical numbers, breathtaking sets and life-sized dragons soaring overhead.

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Fyre Drill – Mischievous Viking twins Ruffnut and Tuffnut invite teams of Vikings to compete to outscore and out-soak each other on 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.

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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 high-flying, gravity-defying, swooping and soaring skills that are necessary to earn the accolades worthy of a true champion dragon racer.

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Viking Training Camp – Junior Vikings will learn everything they need to know 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 so much more.

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

Universal Epic Universe - How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk - Hiccup and Toothless Meet & Greet

Guests can also dine and shop like Vikings in the world's variety of themed eateries and retail locations, including:

Mead Hall — The beating heart of Berk and the village's main gathering hall, Mead Hall is where guests can feast like a Viking and enjoy a savory menu featuring a variety of meats, fish, sandwiches and more along with a collection of meads and ciders.

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Universal Epic Universe - How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk - Mead Hall - Interior

Spit Fyre Grill — Overlooking the action of the Fyre Drill water attraction, Spit Fyre Grill is a quick-service dining location featuring delicious, hearty meals flame-seared by a helpful (unseen) dragon fry cook.

Hooligan's Grog & Gruel — Guests can grab quick bites at this festive racing-themed food stand located in the Viking Camp.

And after a day of dragon training, guests can commemorate their lessons with an array of merchandise available at highly-themed shops like Viking Traders, How to Treat Your Dragon, Hiccup's Work Shop, and Toothless' Treasures.

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Stripes34 minutes ago

I’ve read the Potter books beginning to end about 10 times. Paris does nothing for me. Fantastic Beasts does nothing for me. The Ministry ride is the one thing I’m excited for. My only concerns are the reliability and the repetitiveness of the same tiles on every single wall. I don’t know who the vendor was for the Ministry tile but they made a fortune off this project.

BringMeTheHoriz43 minutes ago

While the Chronos is the icon of the park, Helios is a focal point.

Moth52 minutes ago

The films never hooked me into, it just wasn't a franchise I could ever get into. I am mildly excited for the circus show because I love me some cute fantasy critters though.

sedati1 hour ago

Well, I won’t pull up all the old posts disavowing my claim that this mediocre monstrosity of a hotel would serve as Icon/weenie/centerpiece/focal-point//heart of this new park, but they were insistent and abundant.

JoeCamel1 hour ago

Maybe that's the difference, I've never read the books but the films and Williams' score was plenty to hook me. Personally I think JKR told the story of WW2 through classic good and evil tropes but it was well done.

Moth1 hour ago

Well, if we're all gonna die, I have one secret I have to confess. I did not care for the British wizard books. Anyways, I hope this park kicks Disney into gear and next D23 shows a commitment to deeper funding put into Florida parks. And that Berk is fun. Did y'all see the new photos Bio posted today of Berk? I didn't think it was possible for me to get more excited for it.

Stripes1 hour ago

That hotel…not a fan. Reminds me of Riviera. An imposing box that’s unsettlingly asymmetric and ugly with a little bit of lipstick on top.

jrhwdw1 hour ago

sedati1 hour ago

Eh? I'd love it if it were perfect (though who was really expecting "perfect"). I had been rooting for this project and following it from the moment the land acquisition was announced (the first time they acquired it). I love Universal and have been going since it opened. My fear with this park is that while I don't doubt it will be successful and fun, there could be many bad takeaways from that success just as there could be good. Nit-picking Universal on the same level as Disney should be taken as praise for what they've achieved. Sea World and Six Flags being spared such a critical eye is not a compliment.

Rich Brownn21 hours ago

According to the synopsis we are helping Harry, Ron and Hermione track down Umbridge, so I'd assume the characters will be in the ride.

BringMeTheHoriz22 hours ago

Roughness is a function of wheel maintenance and for a coaster this new nothing to do with the track itself. I’ve had rough rides and smooth rides in the same day on Stardust. If you’re having a rough ride then you just got unlucky and caught a car that will probably get a wheel replacement that night. As far as it being a Six Flags attraction, even in its simplicity I can’t recall a Six Flags coaster anywhere having the level of detail you’ll see on Stardust’s trains, the crispy on-board audio they have, or the impressive interlocking and dueling elements they have. Also weird that we’re just throwing in a comparison to an oil funded pet project literally 7,402 miles from Epic, but I’m sure for all their money the Saudis have at least figured out the sightline issues for their massive coaster in a way Universal couldn’t. All of this recent conversation, including the past 20 pages of sightline complaints, comes off as very FOTPBTAMTADPFTNSM to me (IYKYK but for the uninitiated that’s ’Fear Of This Park Being Talked About More Than Any Disney Park For The Next Six Months’). That said, I also recognize that my posts in this thread are starting to sound like I’m going off the Universal fanboi deep end, which to an extent is true. I’ll help you breathe a sigh of relief: Epic is not perfect. But Universal is taking the first multi-billion dollar theme park gamble in the U.S. in 25 years, through difficult times to boot, and that’s gotta be worth something. I’m proud to work for this company, and I’m so so appreciative that our leadership team has trusted us and given us so much time to preview this park. It’s a once in a lifetime event, and for anyone that’s had even a small sliver of involvement in getting those gates open it’s given them a strong sense of pride. Epic will be the topic of discussion for the industry this year, but eventually everything will go back to normal. Disney has been and will continue to be the standard bearer, but without Universal Disney would have no reason to improve. If you live or vacation in Central Florida you should always root for the best new parks, lands, and attractions regardless if it’s Universal, Disney, Seaworld, or Fun Spot (I jest) putting them in. It makes everyone else have to be better. Maybe that’s an argument for better sightlines after all. And just so you don’t think I’ve lost all my marbles and snorted all the new floo powder: I prefer Velocicoaster to Stardust.

JoeCamel23 hours ago

Wow dude I think you need to seek help for that condition or unleash your heart

Agent H1 day ago

Doesn’t excuse it. If anything we should be thankful Rowling and Nintendo have such high standards.

sedati1 day ago

As a huge coaster fan (farewell Rip Ride Rocket) I'm worried about reports that Stardust is rougher than Velocicoaster- a ride I was not expecting to be rattled on so much. Also some have said Donkey Kong seems to shudder after turns due to the unique ride system. Coasters don't tend to get smoother over time. The DK comments are distressing as it is basically a prototype and this may be indicative of long term problems (Do we know why Japan was delayed?) Stardust as a coaster looks fun and a must ride though it is basically a Six-Flags attraction in execution. (Actually, Six Flags will destroy this with "Falcon's Flight") Werewolf- should be fun, but short and covered in nets. Mine Cart- a curiosity mostly- worth a try as it is a novel concept. Hiccups- A fine looking family coaster with what looks like an odd 50/50 split between great theming and show elements and theme-shattering site-lines and... more nets.