Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks

Name: Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks
Genre: History
Released: 2025-11-17

Network:Peacock

History

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S01E03 - "The Opening"

Aired on Nov 17, 2025, 5:00 PM

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Description

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.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â

Details

Status: Running
Language: English
Runtime: 54 min
Premiered: November 17, 2025

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Episodes (1 Season · 3 Episodes)

The Build

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.

Nov 17, 2025

56 min

The Handoff

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.

Nov 17, 2025

53 min

The Opening

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.

Nov 17, 2025

53 min