Edinburgh Castle to be illuminated with Harry Potter and Nintendo projections
Edinburgh Castle is set be illuminated in a projection show by Universal Orlando. The event will take place to celebrate the launch of an upcoming theme park. In honour of the grand opening of Universal Epic Universe on May 22, Universal Orlando Resort will light up Edinburgh Castle with a "world-class projection display". The illumination will showcase the five immersive 'worlds' of the new Florida theme park. At 9pm on May 2, in a " historic first", Edinburgh Castle will turn into a canvas for a Universal Epic Universe-themed projection mapping and lighting experience. Innovative techniques will complement the aesthetics of the five worlds that can be found within the theme park. The five worlds that will be showcased are Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe. Celestial Park will be the hub of the park, featuring a garden , fountains, and ponds with an astrology theme. Meanwhile, Dark Universe will be a monster-themed area that will include attractions based around Frankenstein, Dracula, and more. The other worlds will spotlight some of the most popular franchises in the world. The Ministry of Magic will take Harry Potter fans back in time to 1920s Paris, while Super Nintendo World will feature iconic characters such as Mario , Bowser, and Donkey Kong. According to event organisers, the Edinburgh Castle illumination will "dynamically transform from one world to another". The transitions will also "captivate the audience in this historic spectacle, allowing the fans to contribute to the launch of Epic Universe in an unforgettable, shareable experience". Guests attending the Edinburgh projection show will have a chance to win a seven-night trip to Universal Orlando Resort, including tickets to the Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Volcano Bay, and new Epic Universe theme parks. The winners will stay at the recently opened Universal Terra Luna Resort. Meanwhile, British Airways Holidays will provide the flights for the prize winner in the Club World cabin. British Airways Holidays is the official UK holiday launch partner of Epic Universe. Vice President International Sales & Marketing EMEA Alison Montague commented: "We are delighted to partner with Historic Environment Scotland who have entrusted us with Edinburgh Castle, a globally recognised icon and one of the most important symbols of Scottish history and culture. "Edinburgh Castle is a testament to the power of cultural imagination and forms a fantastic backdrop for us to bring to life the five worlds of Epic Universe. "Transporting fans into the worlds of Epic Universe sits at the heart of this projection and we can't wait to for the people of Scotland and beyond to experience the thrills of this brand-new theme park." The Universal Epic Universe projection is a free ticketed private event. However, there is "very limited capacity". Global content marketing agency TPF will deliver the Edinburgh leg of the project. As part of the campaign, Universal Orlando Resort will also project onto Battersea Power Station in London on May 1. Universal Orlando Resort is an award-winning 1,291-acre theme park and entertainment resort complex located in Orlando, Florida, in the United States. It is one of the most visited resorts in the world, with millions of people from across the globe heading there each year. More information about Universal Epic Universe can be found on the Universal Orlando Resort website .
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