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Hookfang Spotted! Another Flying Dragon Takes Shape at Universal Epic Universe
Another dragon has been spotted at Universal’s Epic Universe, and this one is ready to take flight! WESH 2 News caught sight of Hookfang, Snotlout’s fiery and temperamental Monstrous Nightmare, as one of the flying dragon drones set to soar over How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk.
Related: Universal Shares First Look at Hiccup and Toothless Meet & Greet in Epic Universe
While the news crew didn’t see Hookfang in action just yet, they got a full look at the massive drone parked on the ground. This is our best glimpse so far at Universal’s ambitious plans to bring dragons to life in the skies above Berk, a feature that was confirmed last month.
Hookfang won’t be alone—Universal has revealed that Isle of Berk will be crawling (and flying) with dragons, including:
🐉 Walk-around dragons you can interact with.
🏡 Dragons peeking out of houses and rooftops throughout the village.
🚀 Flying dragon drones, like Hookfang, that will soar overhead.
More Dragons Are Taking Flight
This isn’t the first dragon Universal fans have spotted in the wild. Earlier this year, WESH 2 captured footage of Dart, a Night Light dragon, practicing backstage—offering a sneak peek at one of the life-sized animatronic dragons that will be part of the land. Meanwhile, bioreconstruct’s aerial photography recently gave us a look at Toothless in the first launch of the Hiccup’s Winged Gliders attraction.
With Epic Universe opening May 22, 2025, the excitement for How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk keeps growing. The fire-breathing fun will be just one part of the massive new theme park, which will also feature:
✨ Celestial Park – A stunning, futuristic hub filled with cosmic gardens and fountains.
🪄 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic – A magical journey through wizarding Paris and London.
🧟 Dark Universe – A chilling land where Universal Monsters lurk in the shadows.
🎮 Super Nintendo World – A high-energy world featuring Mario, Donkey Kong, and more.
Related: First Look at Universal Orlando Epic Universe Merchandise
With flying dragons now confirmed and Hookfang making his first public appearance, the Isle of Berk is shaping up to be one of the most dynamic and immersive lands Universal has ever built.
Who’s ready to see dragons take to the skies? Let us know in the comments! 🚀🔥🐉
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