One of the largest and most expensive theme parks in history is set to open its doors on May 22 when Universal Orlando Resort opens its third theme park Epic Universe. Built over 750 acres at a cost of $US 7.7 billion ($A13bn), Epic Universe is set to be a must-visit for kids young and old. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

Split across five distinct worlds – Celestial Park, Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic, How To Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe – in an immerse extravaganza. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

The Epic Universe portal is incredible. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

Celestial Park is a sweeping area of parkland that greets guests as they first walk in. With acres of gardens, waterways and pathways, the aim of Celestial Park was to put the “park” back in “theme park”. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

It's a beautiful entrance to the park. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

Constellation Carousel is the grand centrepiece of Celestial Park, going forward and backward, even making 360 degree rotations through the Milky Way. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

Stardust Racers in Celestial Park is a dual-launch racing rollercoaster. It hit speeds of up to 62mph (100km/h) including the “Celestial Spin,” in which the two coaster vehicles perform an inverted crisscross while speeding through the air. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

There'll also be plenty of retail options to remember your trip, including the Nintendo Super Star Store. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant is one of the dining options in Celestial Park, which has restaurants ranging from full-service restaurants to quick-service locations. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

The Atlantic is another option for those looking for a fancier meal. Set inside a Victorian aquarium, the full-service restaurant has captivating views of Celestial Park. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

This portal will take you to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic area, where you will see the 1920s Paris from the Fantastic Beasts films and the British Ministry of Magic from the Harry Potter films. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

The Harry Potter area is massive. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

The 1920s Paris from Fanstatic Beasts has been brought straight into the real world. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

The designs will bring the Harry Potter films to life. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

For every Harry Potter fan, the first-look of the Ministry of Magic shows that they were able to bring the vision to life. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

The Minstry of Magic has truly come to life. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

The first-of-its-kind ride will take you through the Battle of the Ministry in a story set after Harry defeated Voldemort. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

The Café L’Air De La Sirène is the go-to eatery in the Fantastic Beasts-inspired area of 1920s Paris. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

At the Café L’air De La Sirène, you can get Butterbeer Crêpe, which is a crepe that includes shortbread cookie butter, Bavarian cream, Butterbeer cream, strawberries, Butterbeer drizzle and a Butterbeer shortbread cookie. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

There's even the bad side of town – Le Gobelet Noir is where Dark witches and wizards gather to escape the prying eyes of the Paris Ministry. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

Le Cirque Arcanus will deliver a spectacular show featuring live performers and aerialists, puppetry, special effects and more. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

Le Cirque Arcanus will house the full-scale, live theatre experience. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

While most Harry Potter fans know Ollivanders, in Paris, the wand shop is Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique – and visitors and go inside and maybe find their own wand. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

This portal will take you to Super Nintendo World, taking people to a world with the likes of Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Donkey Kong. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

The epic Super Nintendo World is something to behold for all Mario fans. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

The stunning vision has been brought to life. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

Guests can meet the likes of Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Toad throughout the area. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

Guests can get a Power-Up Band, which allows them to collect digital coins by punching blocks and playing interactive games, which can unlock a showdown against Bowser. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

One of the areas in Super Nintendo World you can go to is Donkey Kong Country. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

Mine-Cart Madness is a rollercoaster where guests hop in a mine cart and travel through the jungle to help Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong protect the coveted golden banana. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

You can also eat in the Super Nintendo World area, with the Toadstool Cafe offering a variety of dishes inspired by Super Mario including Mario and Luigi-themed burgers, Super Mushroom Soup, Piranha Plant Caprese, and Fire Flower Spaghetti and Meatballs. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

This is the Luigi Burger (Pesto Grilled Chicken) from the Toadstool Cafe – grilled chicken topped with basil pesto, melted Swiss cheese, green peppers, and fresh spinach, all served on a soft brioche bun with a side of Truffle French fries. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

At the Toadstool Cafe, you can get Bowser’s Fireball Challenge, a challenge featuring a towering one-pound meatball topped with gooey mozzarella cheese in rich mushroom marinara sauce and fresh parsley served with a Bowser-inspired puff pastry and a side of hot sauce. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge sees guests battling Team Bowser for the Golden Cup, with the ride using augmented reality, projection mapping technology and elaborate sets to bring the legendary game to life. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

This portal will take you to the How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk world for a colourful world filled with Viking adventures based on the film series. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

The first impression of the Isle of Berk is stunning, featuring a lagoon with two 40-foot-tall Viking statues as you step into the movie. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

Berk is even more impressive in real life. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

Berk is sprawling in the new Universal Epic Universe. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

The Isle of Berk as epic as it is in the movies. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

The area has four attractions, a live show and meet-and-greet. It also includes the Viking Training Camp, where kids can learn everything they need to know about dragons in an interactive adventure play camp featuring a Viking agility course, a Toothless-themed seesaw, baby Gronckle dragon climbers and more. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

The Dragon Racer’s Rally allows guests to practice their moves on two dragon-riding trainers which takes people up to 67 feet aerobatic manoeuvres and high-speed barrel rolls on two Viking-made dragon-riding trainers that reach heights of up to 67 feet (20m) in the air. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

That looks awesome. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

Hiccup's Wing Gliders is a family thrill coaster, reaching speeds up to 45mph (72km/h). Photo: Universal Epic Universe

The coaster goes around the perimeter of Berk and even through a the lagoon and is the closest thing you can get to actually flying a dragon. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

Test your boat battling ability in the Fyre Drill, practising putting out fires, which you'd need while living with dragons. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

The Fyre Drill is fun for the whole family. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

The Untrainable Dragon is the is live spectacular featuring musical numbers, sets and live-sized dragons flying over the crowd. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

Guests can visit the Haddock Paddock to meet both Hiccup and Toothless. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

Feast like a Viking – the Mead Hall gives guests a savory menu featuring a variety of meats, fish, sandwiches and more along with a collection of meads and ciders. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

The Mead Hall is just as impressive from the outside. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

In the Mead Hall, you can get the Thawfest Platter – a Viking-like spread featuring chicken drumsticks glazed in a wild berry BBQ glaze, grilled salmon, and succulent sausage served with a medley of roasted carrots, Cipollini onions, Nordic fries, and side sauces. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

The How to Train Your Dragon Kids’ Suites show they thought of everything. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

This is the Dark Universe portal. Those who go through will be met by reimagined Universal monsters. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

Dark Universe is perfect for horror fans. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

The first look of the Dark Universe is really cool. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

The Dark Universe will set the tone perfectly for the Universal monsters. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

The Dark Universe's Das Steakhouse is run by vampires, with a menu of kebabs, burgers, sandwiches and more. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

In the Das Steakhouse, you can get the “Blood” Orange Chicken Sandwich – a flash-fried marinated chicken breast tossed in a tantalising blood orange sauce served in a sinister black bun with tangy pickles, a slaw and crispy fries. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

Another restaurant is The Burning Blade Tavern, with a menu including burgers, wings, bratwurst, pretzels and specialty beverages. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

Maybe the monsters aren't completely scary. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

The Darkmoor makeup experience allows people to become their favourite Universal monster. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

You can even become a werewolf. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment is a state-of-the-art dark ride that takes guests deep inside Frankenstein Manor, where Dr. Victoria Frankenstein conducts her twisted experiments.Photo: Universal Epic Universe

The family rollercoaster Curse of the Werewolf is inspired by The Wolf Man. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

Universal Helios Grand Hotel is a spectacular 500-room resort at Universal Epic Universe. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

If you can't relax here, you'll never relax! Photo: Universal Epic Universe

Bar Helios in the Universal Helios Grand Hotel is a sight to be seen, offering a menu of creative tapas and familiar favourites, and thoughtfully-handcrafted specialty cocktails in a location that has 360-degree views of the theme park. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

Even away from the windows, Bar Helios is a beautiful place to have a drink. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

Lotus Lagoon is a poolside bar and grill at Universal Helios Grand Hotel. Photo: Universal Epic Universe

The Universal Terra Luna Resort is adjacent to Universal Epic Universe and minutes away from the existing Universal Orlando theme parks. Photo: Universal Epic Universe