Celestial Park At Epic Universe Is Going to Change the Game
The entrance to Epic Universe where you step into Celestial Park
Welcome to Celestial Park, the breathtaking gateway that leads you to the brand new, and innovative adventures of Epic Universe. Living at the heart of Universal’s newest, and largest park, Celestial Park isn't just a hub; it's a fully themed world where all the stories of the park intertwine and connect in a unique way to an area themed to be a world-between-worlds. Crafted by the innovative minds of Universal Creative, Celestial Park is a land where guests begin on their journey and experience what lies within the constellations, and connects guests to the worlds beyond them.
An overlook to Celestial Park near the entrance of Epic Universe
Connecting these new worlds are portals that transport you into fantastical worlds, each with its own cinematic reveal and exciting thrills. But Celestial Park isn't merely a transit point; it's a destination in itself, offering three distinctive attractions that serve as anchors in the cosmic playground.
The portal that welcomes you into How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, seen from inside Celestial Park
Starfall Racers
First up is Starfall Racers, an adrenaline-pumping coaster crashing through the stars. This dual-launch coaster stands as the largest and fastest attraction in the park and propels guests amidst the stars, riding on the backs of shooting comets. Manufactured by Mack Rides, Starfall racers will hit speeds that reach up to 62 mph and reach heights of 133 feet at the top of its massive dueling top hat element after a LSM magnet launch. This coaster will also have multiple unique, gravity defying twists and inversions, one of which being named the Celestial Spin, where guests on opposite tracks perform an inverted criss cross over top of each other in a Zero-G style dive Starfall Racers promises an exhilarating experience for the thrill-seekers that are visiting Epic Universe
Concept art for Starfall Racers, a roller coaster located inside Celestial Park
Constellation Carousel
At the center of Celestial Park lies Constellation Carousel. This carousel is unlike any other you’ve been on before. This carousel will spin forwards, backwards, and complete 360 degree spins while it dances to an original score set to the exploration of the constellations. Constellation Carousel is the centerpiece of Celestial Park, and its facade is decorated with ornate stain glass and acts as a beautiful art piece to the park as well as a great family attraction that brings classic carousels into the modern era.
Concept art of Constellation Carousel, a spinning attraction located inside of Celestial Park at Universal Epic Universe
Astronomica
For those seeking a refreshing escape from the Florida heat during the summer, Astronomica will be exactly what you need with its interactive splash pad and crystal-clear fountains. Themed as the park's compass rose, Astronomica will continue to tell the story of Celestial Park as it points guests to the various worlds throughout the park.
Astronomica is located at the bottom left, just below Constellation Carousel.
Dining and Shopping
But the adventure doesn't end with the attractions. Celestial Park, just like the rest of the worlds at Epic Universe, boasts a plethora of highly themed dining and shopping experiences. From upscale restaurants offering panoramic views of the park's water features to quick-service eateries that allow guests to carry on with their exploration of the park, there's something to satisfy everyone.
Atlantic, a Victorian Aquarium themed restaurant in Celestial Park.
Atlantic stands as the crown jewel of dining experiences in Celestial Park. With a full aquarium inside, this restaurant is themed with Victorian architecture and allows you to enjoy a panoramic view of Celestial Park’s water features. Their menu at Atlantic offers a variety of "surf and turf" dishes. Meanwhile, The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant invites guests on a culinary journey across Asia, with tantalizing dishes inspired by Chinese, Japanese, and Thai cuisines.
The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant located near Helios Grand Hotel in Celestial Park at the back of Epic Universe.
Celestial Park hasn’t forgotten the shopping and retail therapy fans either.
The inside of the Super Nintendo World Store at Epic Universe
From the Nintendo Super Star Store, where fans can snag exclusive merchandise themed to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, to Moonship Chocolates & Celestial Sweets, offering a delectable array of sweet treats, Celestial Park ensures that every visitor leaves with cherished mementos of their cosmic adventure and a lighter wallet to help you walk to the car easier.
The exterior facade of the Super Nintendo World store at Epic Universe connected to Celestial Park
Shows and Entertainment
Fireworks and Lagoon Show at Universal Studios Florida
But Celestial Park isn't just about thrills and indulgence; it's also a place of mesmerizing entertainment. Throughout its seven acres of water, guests can wander through gardens lined with rivers, witness captivating fountain shows that sway and dance to originally composed music, and a full Bellagio style fountain show in the top most lagoon that ends the night with a world-class, spectacular fireworks show.
Bird’s-Eye view of Epic Universe as the nighttime fireworks show is happening
Celestial Park is looking to become a world of exploration and relaxation as it celebrates nature and storytelling in a must-see way. Honestly, Celestial Park might be so well rounded, that you could explore this area of the park all day without stepping foot in any of the other fully-themed worlds.
A garden section of Celestial Park where a river flows through the center of it.
Helios Grand
But for those seeking the ultimate Epic Universe experience, Celestial Park holds one of the park’s most defining features - Universal Helios Grand Hotel. This hotel awaits you at the end of Celestial Park and offers stunning, unparalleled luxury and views of the park. With its own dedicated entrance to the park, the 500 room hotel is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for themed entertainment fans. But it’s hard to not be the most excited for the rooftop bar that will have the ultimate view of the nighttime fireworks display over the park.
Concept art of Universal’s Helios Grand Hotel at the back of Celestial Park in Epic Universe
As you can see, Celestial Park in a unique and fully-realized world within Epic Universe. It’s rare to see original concepts for theme park lands become a reality in this era of themed entertainment, but Celestial Park shows how the marriage of original concepts and intellectual properties can birth something truly special and exciting. We can’t wait for the day where standing at the gates of Epic Universe ceases to be imagination and becomes reality, and Celestial Park will be a world of exploration and adventure. To learn more about what else is in-store for Epic Universe, read this article that overviews everything we know about Universal Epic Universe.
Footage of the model that Universal Creative of Epic Universe
