Universal has gone into detail about the How to Train Your Dragon world that will be part of the upcoming Universal Epic Universe theme park.
Dubbed the Isle of Berk, the How to Train Your Dragon area will feature four attractions, a live show, and numerous meet-and-greets with different characters and dragons.
The attractions are as follows:
- Hiccup’s Wing Gliders – On this family thrill coaster, Hiccup invites brave new Vikings to take a ride in his latest glider contraption – a winged flying machine that launches aspiring Dragon Riders into the sky for a dragon’s 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 – and even through the lagoon – while experiencing firsthand what it’s like to fly on a dragon.
- Fyre Drill – 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 – a crucial skill to master when living with dragons.
- Dragon Racer’s Rally – Berk’s new Vikings 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 “wild” or “mild” 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.
- Viking Training Camp – 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 – featuring a Viking agility course, a Toothless-themed teeter-totter, baby Gronckle dragon climbers and so much more.
Which characters are in the How to Train Your Dragon live show?
A live show, called The Untrainable Dragon, features Hiccup, Toothless, Gobber, and Astrid as they solve a mystery while performing musical numbers on “breathtaking sets” with “life-sized dragons soaring overhead.” Plus, Hiccup and Toothless will be at the Haddock Paddock, where guests can meet the characters and get photos with them, while “other familiar Vikings and dragons” will be around the new area.
Additionally, there are different themed eateries and stores for guests to visit, including the Mead Hall, the quick-service food spots Hooligan’s Grog & Gruel and the Spit Fyre Grill, and stores like Viking Traders, How to Treat Your Dragon, Hiccup’s Work Shop, and Toothless’ Treasures. To celebrate the news, a collection of merchandise themed to the Isle of Berk is now available for a limited time on Universal’s shop.
