Epic Universe Preview Center opening in June at CityWalk
The Universal Epic Universe Preview Center will open in June 2024 at Universal CityWalk, providing a sneak peek into the upcoming theme park.
attractionsmagazine.comHere’s a concise update on the Universal Epic Universe Preview Center based on latest publicly available reporting:
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What it is: A dedicated preview experience at Universal CityWalk offering an up-close look at Epic Universe through a large-scale park model and augmented reality features, plus exclusive merchandise and themed photo opportunities. This preview center is designed to give guests a sense of the park layout and lands before Epic Universe opens to the public. [cite ][cite ]
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What’s inside: A detailed full-model display of Epic Universe, with AR elements when using compatible devices, and experiential photo backgrounds tied to each land. Merchandise tied to Epic Universe is also expected to be available in the center. [cite ][cite ]
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Opening timeline: The center was announced with a June 2024 opening window and has been reported as opening in mid-2024 at CityWalk, ahead of the park’s anticipated 2025 opening date. Various outlets confirmed a June 2024 start for public preview access. [cite ][cite ]
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Notable lands highlighted: Celestial Park, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic are among Epic Universe components that preview materials have showcased. [cite ][cite ]
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Context for visitors: The preview center serves as a bridge for fans and guests to engage with Epic Universe’s concept and design prior to the park’s official opening, using a combination of physical scale modeling and augmented reality experiences. [cite ][cite ]
Illustration (conceptual): Imagine standing in front of a highly detailed, scaled model of Epic Universe, with digital elements bringing the model to life as you scan areas with a mobile device, and photo backdrops representing each land for social sharing.
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