Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks

Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks

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1 Season · 3 Episodes · Premiered November 17, 2025

Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks celebrates the history and legacy of Universal Destinations & Experiences. Through unprecedented access, rare archival and intimate interviews with directors, producers, executives, and A-list celebrities, the series will explore Universal's iconic film and theme park history as well as provide an exclusive behind-the-scenes countdown to the opening of its groundbreaking new theme park, Universal Epic Universe.  

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

3 episodes
E01
The Build
Mon, Nov 17 2025 5:00 PM GMT+0000 56 min
A team of engineers, designers, artists and executives works under tight deadlines to put the final touches on the Epic Universe theme park; their drive to create a groundbreaking experience is inspired by Universal Studios' founder Carl Laemmle.
E02
The Handoff
Mon, Nov 17 2025 5:00 PM GMT+0000 53 min
Creators who worked for years on Epic Universe hand off the project to the people who will run the park for guests; in the 1980s, Steven Spielberg joins the team to create rides based on movies at a Universal Studios theme park.
E03
The Opening
Mon, Nov 17 2025 5:00 PM GMT+0000 53 min
In June 1990, the opening day of the first Universal theme park in Orlando is wrought with challenges, a misstep the creators of the new theme park are determined to avoid.

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