The U.S.’ first Super Nintendo World opened in 2023 at Universal Studios Hollywood, introducing California theme park goers to the Mushroom Kingdom. With groundbreaking attractions and next-level immersion — all fueled by nostalgia — it charted a new course for the once-stagnant Los Angeles theme park.

Epic Universe is the fullest statement yet of what theme parks are today: separate immersive lands based on IP, without an overarching theme.

Epic Universe, the first major new theme park in the US in 20-plus years, is opening in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday. Fans are expected to camp out overnight ahead of the official opening day.