UPDATED NOVEMBER 2025
Last week, I had the absolute pleasure of being among the first to experience Universal Orlando’s newest theme park: Epic Universe! I spent two full days exploring every “epic” corner, soaking it all in, and gathering plenty of tips, tricks, and insider insights to share with my clients.
Today we take flight to the Isle of Berk — a vibrant, windswept land where the world of How to Train Your Dragon comes to life. With its towering cliffs, Viking villages, and playful dragons soaring overhead, this land feels like stepping right into the heart of the beloved films. Once again, my boys are over the moon to have a theme park land made from a beloved series! From dragon races to interactive play areas and splash-worthy adventures, every inch of Berk is packed with family-friendly fun, rich storytelling, and just the right touch of wild magic.
Attractions in Isle of Berk
From an exciting coaster to a heart-warming live show, Isle of Berk is fire-breathing fun for all ages. You could literally pencil in a half day here and not do it all.
From Hiccup’s workshop comes his latest contraption: a winged flying machine that launches aspiring Dragon Riders into the air, swooping and soaring and encountering Hiccup and Toothless along the way. Hiccup’s Wing Gliders, a fun coaster that invites Vikings to prove they’re brave enough to speed through the sky with dragons, was my favorite ride in Epic Universe!
The sport of dragon racing is a celebrated pastime on the Isle of Berk. At Dragon Racer’s Rally, Berk’s new Vikings can practice aerobatic maneuvers and high-speed barrel rolls on a Viking-made dragonriding trainer. You’ll need these high-flying, gravity-defying, swooping and soaring skills if you hope to become a champion dragon racer.
With fire-breathing dragons everywhere, villagers have to be prepared. Viking twins Ruffnut and Tuffnut have transformed Berk’s Fyre Skööl into a watery, interactive boat battle at sea. Board your ship in Fyre Drill and blast your water cannons at flame-like targets – and the occupants of every other boat – to out-soak other Vikings. You will get wet!
At Viking Training Camp, junior Vikings will discover all types of dragons in this sprawling, colorful, interactive play area. Adventures include multiple towers to climb and explore, a fun agility course, Viking drums and chimes to play, an interactive sheep launcher game, plus slides and activities for the youngest Vikings.
When a new dragon shows up on the Isle of Berk, the Vikings think they may have finally met their match. Hiccup and Toothless, with help from Gobber and Astrid, work together to solve the mystery of The Untrainable Dragon. Experience the wonder of dragons onstage and soaring overhead in this spectacular, music-filled, heart-warming live show. This one is a headliner for the park and not to missed!
No visit to Berk is complete without meeting the stars of the show! Visit the Haddock Paddock and meet Hiccup and Toothless. And keep an eye out for Astrid with Stormfly, and other favorite Vikings and dragons around Berk. You might even catch dragons flying high overhead.
Dining in Isle of Berk
From Thawfest Platters to Spit Fyre Grill Bowls, hungry Vikings can refuel for more dragon adventures.
Quick Serve Restaurants
Mead Hall
This is where Vikings feast on a hearty menu of meats, fish, and drinks including a variety of meads, ciders and ales.
Spit Fyre Grill
Discover the Spit Fyre Grill, a quick serve eatery offering delicious meals flame seared by a helpful (unseen) dragon fry cook.
Snacks & Beverages
Hooligan’s Grog and Gruel
No dragon rider’s day is complete without some tasty bites available at the festive racing themed food stand, Hooligan’s Grog & Gruel. These is where you find the mac & cheese cones the early crowds are going wild for!
Let’s Go There!
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