Celestial Park

The largest single area of Epic Universe at 26 acres, Celestial Park was designed to fulfill several functions. First, it defines the conceit of the Epic Universe, which is that this area’s mystical properties are what enable visitors to change time and place and slip into other "worlds" via one of the towering portals built around it.

More practically, this area puts the park in theme park: a wide-open, intentionally under-built area of promenades and fountains that has more in common with pleasure grounds from the Victorian era than the rollicking midways of the twentieth century. Here, you're meant to walk a little slower, take a load off and have a meal at a restaurant (there are 5 to choose from in Celestial Park), buy souvenirs (the largest shops are here, by the entrance), grab a coffee (there are two Starbucks locations) or a cocktail (how about that tiki drink kiosk?), and maybe watch the prancing fountain perform. When the crush of queues and vacationing families get to be too much inside the other areas, Celestial Park is always there for you to retreat, recharge, and renew.

Unlike at other theme parks, Epic Universe’s distinct themed areas don't connect to one another—you can't walk from Harry Potter's world into the Isle of Berk, for example—but all worlds do connect via their respect portals to Celestial Park, which has architecture that was inspired by a range of influences ranging from Jules Verne to seaside amusements of the late 1800s.

There are just two rides in Celestial Park: Constellation Carousel, which takes the old merry-go-round format and enlarges it into something looser and more expansive; and Stardust Racers, a landmark double roller coaster that was built to a high standard of thrills and serves as the marquee ride of Epic Universe.

By night, Celestial Park is illuminated in unexpected ways, including from within its pavements, from under its waters, and atop its restaurants.