Epic Universe attempts a new level of amusement-park tech with flying dragons and an intense Harry Potter ride

Universal’s parent, Comcast, spent $7B to create and build the first major U.S. amusement park to open in more than 20 years. The park, called Epic Universe, is a critical element of Comcast's push to make the Universal Orlando Resort into a Disney-esque weeklong destination, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Many of us have treasured childhood memories of our first trip to a theme park. Our parents also probably remember battling the extreme heat and surprise rainstorms. So with the opening of a brand-new theme park in Florida,

This guide will help you understand which dates to avoid when planning your trip to Universal Orlando, and why.

Theme park takes advantage of leaps in high-tech advances and presents 21st century interactive experiences to guests.

From Harry Potter to Super Mario Bros. to Frankenstein’s monster, Universal Orlando Resort is pulling out all the pop culture stops at its newest and largest theme park in Florida. With five distinctively-themed sections and a 500-room hotel,