That may seem like a long way away, but not if youre a theme park fan.

So what does that mean?

Our Universe will never be the same.

Epic Universe at Universal Orlando will open next May.

Epic Universe at Universal Orlando will open next May.Image: Universal

That last phrase is key.

But its not going anywhere.

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