... Dark Universe is one of five lands at Epic Universe, the first major theme park to launch in the U.S. since 2001, when Disney California Adventure opened its turnstiles in Anaheim. A brand new theme park is a rarity, and with it come expectations — of new tech, next-gen ride systems, unexpected ways to experience stories and an ask for your vacation dollars. ...
Epic Universe is largely a triumph, a theme park that will instantly be the favorite of many, and a park that at long last gives Universal a destination to properly rival — in many ways best — those of Disney. Perfect? No, Epic Universe could benefit from a larger idea or two beyond re-creating cinematic and gaming worlds, but it is stunning and should forever change the modern theme park industry, which was born right here in SoCal when Disneyland opened in 1955. ...
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