{"id":338525,"date":"2024-03-28T09:10:39","date_gmt":"2024-03-28T13:10:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/?p=338525"},"modified":"2024-03-30T17:58:04","modified_gmt":"2024-03-30T21:58:04","slug":"how-to-train-your-dragon-isle-berk-details-revealed-epic-universe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/how-to-train-your-dragon-isle-berk-details-revealed-epic-universe\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Train Your Dragon \u2013 Isle of Berk details revealed for Epic Universe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Guests will ride a dragon-themed roller coaster, meet Toothless, and more within How To Train Your Dragon \u2013 Isle of Berk at Epic Universe.<\/p>\n\n\n

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How To Train Your Dragon \u2013 Isle of Berk will be one of five worlds part of the new Universal Epic Universe theme park opening in 2025 at Universal Orlando Resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Guests will take to the skies and soar with dragons as they explore the colorful Viking village at the heart of Berk, where they can take part in wild boat battles, feast like a Viking, and more.<\/p>\nUniversal Orlando<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Universal unveiled details today for Isle of Berk, following January’s reveal of Celestial Park<\/a>. The attractions for the remaining three worlds \u2014 Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter \u2013 Ministry of Magic \u2014 are still unannounced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Inspired by the DreamWorks animated films, Isle of Berk will take place in between 2014’s “How to Train Your Dragon 2” and 2019’s “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here’s a look at names and descriptions for the area’s rides, live entertainment, and dining options plus a look at current progress via March 2024 aerial photography from bioreconstruct<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hiccup’s Wing Gliders (Roller Coaster)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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On this family thrill coaster, Hiccup invites brave new Vikings to take a ride in his latest glider contraption \u2014 a winged flying machine that launches aspiring Dragon Riders into the sky for a dragon\u2019s-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 \u2014 and even through the lagoon \u2014 while experiencing firsthand what it\u2019s like to fly on a dragon.<\/p>\nUniversal Orlando<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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The coaster weaves around most of the land. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photos from earlier this year show some details a bit closer, including the coaster train in the load station, statues of sheep disguised as dragons, and the coaster’s netting shaped like dragon scales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“The Untrainable Dragon” (Live Show)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Inspired by Universal Beijing Resort\u2019s wildly successful \u201cUntrainable\u201d 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.<\/p>\nUniversal Orlando<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n

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Fyre Drill (Boat Ride)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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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 \u2014 a crucial skill to master when living with dragons.<\/p>\nUniversal Orlando<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Berk\u2019s new Viking 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 \u201cwild\u201d or \u201cmild\u201d 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.<\/p>\nUniversal Orlando<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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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 \u2014 featuring a Viking agility course, a Toothless-themed teeter-totter, baby Gronckle dragon climbers, and so much more.<\/p>\nUniversal Orlando<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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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.<\/p>\nUniversal Orlando<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n

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Toothless previously held a meet & greet at Universal Studios Hollywood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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