UPDATED July 4, 2025
A brand NEW theme park is NOW OPEN in Orlando, Florida as of May 22, 2025: Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe! Five themed lands make up Epic Universe: Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, Dark Universe, and the land we’re exploring here: How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk!
“We, my friends, have DRAGONS!”
How To Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk, “the world’s first dragon-Viking utopia” from the DreamWorks movie franchise.
Universal has shared that Isle of Berk is “a vibrant world where raucous Vikings and rambunctious dragons live together in hilarious harmony – based on the wildly popular How to Train Your Dragon film franchise.”
How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk Theming
The storyline of the land takes place between the first and second How To Train Your Dragon movies. Universal Orlando worked with DreamWorks Animation to create this land, in which the theming extends to “immense architecture featuring hand-carved details, lush landscaping, and extraordinary heights of rolling hills surrounding vibrant dragon houses and local establishments.”
Isle of Berk
Two 40-foot-tall Viking statues set the scene when you enter the land, and once you get inside, you’ll take in views of a sparkling lagoon and the Viking village.
Let’s EXPLORE Isle of Berk and its upcoming attractions, restaurants, a play area, show, and character meet-and-greets!
How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk Attractions
Hiccup’s Wing Gliders
Hiccup’s Wing Gliders is a family thrill coaster where you’ll join Hiccup to test out “his latest glider contraption” that he’s invented! Hiccup, you see, has created a way for riders to simulate what its like to fly on a dragon. His winged flying machine is designed to launch aspiring Dragon Riders into the air, complete with feeling of swooping and soaring through the air.
Hiccup’s Wing Gliders
The dilemma? Well… Toothless isn’t altogether thrilled with this new invention, which leads to a wild ride!
The coaster reaches speeds of up to 45 miles per hour, taking visitors around the perimeter of the land and even across the lagoon.
Hiccup’s Wing Gliders
Oh, and riders encounter BOTH Toothless and Hiccup along the way!
Hiccup’s Wing Gliders Specifications
Ride Category: Thrill
Height Requirement: Riders must be at least 40” tall (and children under 48″ must be accompanied by a supervising companion)
Single Rider Line Available: Yes
Locker Storage Required for Personal Belongings: Yes
Included with Universal Express Pass: Yes
Fyre Drill
Oh, boy… the Viking twins from How To Train Your Dragon, Ruffnut and Tuffnut, are in charge of Fyre Drill! Get ready to board a boat and take a trek down Berk’s Fyre Skööl, where the brother and sister have designed an interactive boat battle.
Fyre Drill
And the “Drill”? You’ll take on the role of a villager preparing to protect the town against fire-breathing dragons! You’ll get to “blast water cannons at flame-like targets to practice putting out fires – a crucial skill to master when living with dragons.”
Fyre Drill
On this ride, one side of the boat is competing with the other (it’s boat-ride-meets-game!), and Universal has issued fair warning that “you will get soaked!”
Fyre Drill Specifications
Ride Category: Kid-friendly, water ride
Height Requirement: There is no height requirement for this ride, but children under 48″ must be accompanied by a supervising companion
Single Rider Line Available: No
Locker Storage Required for Personal Belongings: No
Included with Universal Express Pass: Yes
Dragon Racer’s Rally
Get ready for THRILLS on Dragon Racer’s Rally! Here, YOU are training to be a Champion Dragon Racer!
Dragon Racer’s Rally
You’ll get to “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.”
Dragon Racer’s Rally
Yep! That means you’re spinning upside down! Something good to know, though: YOU get to control how “wild or mild” your ride is, so it can be as exciting as you choose!
Dragon Racer’s Rally Specifications
Ride Category: Thrill
Height Requirement: Riders must be at least 48” tall
Single Rider Line Available: No
Locker Storage Required for Personal Belongings: No (However, cubbies are provided for belongings)
Included with Universal Express Pass: No
How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk Dining
Mead Hall
Welcome to Mead Hall!
Mead Hall
This is “where guests can feast like a Viking and enjoy a savory menu featuring a variety of meats, fish, sandwiches, and more along with a collection of meads and ciders.”
Mead Hall
Mead Hall is essentially Berk’s main gathering hall.
Spit Fyre Grill
Spit Fyre Grill is housed near the Fyre Drill water attraction… and, in fact, it overlooks the ride!
Spit Fyre Grill
This quick service spot features hearty flame-seared meals.
Hooligan’s Grog & Gruel
Searching for grog and gruel 😉 ?
Hooligan’s Grog & Gruel
Then for a quick bite, you can head to the racing-themed Hooligan’s Grog & Gruel food stand. It is located near the Viking Training Camp.
How to Treat Your Dragon
Find something for your sweet tooth (or for your dragon’s sweet tooth!) at How to Treat Your Dragon.
How to Treat Your Dragon
The bakery case here is PACKED with goodies from decadent caramel covered pears to macarons and cake pops to cookies and fudge to filled dragon eggs (!!) and more.
How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk Character Meet-and-Greets
Step inside the Haddock Paddock to meet Hiccup and the beloved Toothless!
Toothless and Hiccup!
In Isle of Berk, you’ll also have the chance to meet Astrid and Stormfly.
Stormfly
Roaming dragons can also be spotted throughout the land, as well as other characters from How to Train Your Dragon.
Tuffnut and Ruffnut
Be sure to say “Hello” to Tuffnut and Ruffnut!
How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk Show
The Untrainable Dragon
The Untrainable Dragon is a live show based on the Untrainable show in Universal Beijing Resort. The show “takes guests on an unforgettable journey with beloved characters Hiccup, Toothless, Gobber, and Astrid as they work together to solve the mystery of The Untrainable Dragon.”
The Untrainable Dragon
Music, impressive sets, and life-sized dragons set the scene, while the storyline combines “heart and humor.”
©Universal
And in case you think this is “just another theme park show,” it might be helpful to know that one of our reporters says, “It’s one of the most magical moments I’ve ever had in a theme park.” This show needs to be added to your theme park bucket list.
How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk Play Area
Viking Training Camp
Viking Training Camp is an adventure play area where the “smaller Vikings” can play and explore.
Viking Training Camp
The area features a Viking agility course, a Toothless teeter-totter, baby Gronckle dragon climbers, and more!
Viking Training Camp Map
AND the kiddos can learn about all of the various classes of dragons in the process.
How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk Shopping
Want to take home some souvenirs from your trip to the Viking village?
Merchandise is available at shops like Viking Traders, How to Treat Your Dragon, Hiccup’s Work Shop, and Toothless’ Treasures.
Viking Traders
In Toothless’ Treasures, you’ll find blind-box collectible dragon toys, clothing, plushes, and more all dedicated to the dragons of Berk.
We adopted a baby dragon!
In fact, you can adopt your very own baby dragon at Toothless’ Treasures (complete with an official adoption ceremony)!
Viking Traders and Hiccup’s Workshop features a variety of Viking cosplay attire.
Where to Next?
From Isle of Berk, guests can exit the portal to visit the other four lands: Celestial Park, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, Dark Universe, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic.
Isle of Berk NEWS
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