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Heidi Venable

‘The Rides, The Food, The Vibes.’ Epic Universe Fans Are Sharing Their Most Magical Memories On The Park’s First Anniversary

Epic Universe entry way.

Expectations were high for Epic Universe at the Universal Orlando Resort when it opened one year ago, and thanks to all of its rides and shows, as well as deeply immersive worlds from Super Nintendo, Harry Potter and more, it not only met those expectations — it surpassed them. All of its achievements deserve to be celebrated, and they definitely were, as fans marked Epic Universe’s first anniversary by sharing their favorite memories of visiting the park over the past year.

Epic Universe opened its doors on May 22, 2025, and by taking only the best elements of theme park designs that came before it, it’s been considered revolutionary from the beginning. Fans showed their appreciation for what the Universal park has been able to accomplish, with ThrillGeek reminiscing on when “the world changed” 365 days ago. They posted:

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