Everything We Know About Epic Universe: Opening Date, Tickets, Hotels & more!
When will Epic Universe open?
Universal Epic Universe opens May 22, 2025 at Universal Orlando Resort! Universal Helios Grand Hotel will open on May 22nd as well.Where is Epic Universe located?
Epic Universe will be located just a short drive down the street, south of the existing Universal Orlando Resort parks. The official address: 1001 Epic Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819. To park-hop, there will be complimentary resort shuttle bus transportation between Epic Universe, Universal Studios Florida, Universal CityWalk, Volcano Bay, and every Universal hotel.
When will tickets to Epic Universe be available?
Select multi-day tickets and packages will go on sale October 22.What Worlds Will Epic Universe Offer?
Epic Universe will have five immersive worlds.The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of MagicSUPER NINTENDO WORLDHow to Train Your Dragon – Isle of BerkDark UniverseCelestial Park
Each world offers cutting-edge attractions, themed dining, interactive experiences, live entertainment, and more that will captivate visitors of all ages. There’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Below is a breakdown on all of them:
Celestial Park
When you first enter Epic Universe through the Emerald Gate and under the Chronos device — the giant machine that powers the park — you’ll arrive in Celestial Park, a world between worlds. During the daytime, you can explore living gardens and breathtaking fountains. At night, the world lights up and transforms completely. In addition to immaculately themed restaurants and retail options, you’ll find two attractions: Constellation Carousel and Stardust Racers. Celestial Park is also home to the portals that will take you to Epic’s four other worlds.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic
Harry Potter fans of all ages will get to explore multiple eras of the wizarding world in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic. In this third Harry Potter park, you can explore 1920s Paris — as seen in the “Fantastic Beasts” franchise — and travel to the 1990s British Ministry of Magic. This world includes a first-of-its-kind live show, Le Cirque Arcanus, and a groundbreaking dark ride, Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry. You’ll also be able enjoy spell-casting skills at interactive wand experiences throughout wizarding Paris.
Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll be able to experience in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic:
Bièraubeurre CartCosme Acajor Baguettes Magique: You'll find beautiful wands that can interact throughout the WWoHP. You’ll be able to interact with fantastic beasts such as Bowtruckles, Nifflers, and maybe even a Demiguise.Café L'Air De La Sirène: An immersive cafe offering French sandwiches, plats du jour and desserts, with hidden details throughout the design architecture.Le Gobelet Noir: On the menu you’ll find salads, oups, entrées and desserts. This is known as the go to spot for Dark witches and wizards.Bar Moonshine: Exclusive beers, wines and cocktails, served alongside U.S. Quidditch team pennants.Le Cirque Arcanus: For the first time ever in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, you can experience a full-scale theatrical production! Watch as live performers and aerialists, puppetry and beasts, take the stage.Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry: Featuring first-of-its-kind ride technology, this attraction technically begins with the Metro-Floo we mentioned earlier, a mode of transport inspired by the Floo Network to get you from Paris to London, where the trial of Dolores Umbridge is about to take place at the Ministry of Magic. That is, until Umbridge tries to escape. That's when you'll join Harry, Ron, Hermoine and a house-elf named Higgledy to try to capture her. The only catch? You're in an omnidirectional lift, which means your chase will take you up, down, forward, backward and sideways, all while dodging Death Eaters and other creatures along the way.
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD
Get ready to enter through the green pipe to arrive in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, home to both Donkey Kong Country and Super Mario Land. There's three attractions, interactive challenges, character meet and greets, and lots of shopping and dining offerings.
Attractions include Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, Yoshi’s Adventure, and Mine-Cart Madness. With your handy dandy Power-Up Band, you can experience all of the interactive elements within SUPER NINTENDO WORLD.
Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll be able to experience in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD:
At the edge of Super Mario Land, you’ll be able to enter the tropical Donkey Kong Country where there’s waterfalls, lush tall trees, The Golden Temple and more:Mine-Cart Madness: Hop in a mine cart and race through the jungle to help Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong protect the golden banana. This family coaster features a one-of-a-kind track system that seemingly jumps over gaps or blasts out of a barrel.Dining and Shopping: More will be revealed by Universal at a later, but a selection of merchandise and food menu offerings will be available in the center of Donkey Kong Country.
Yoshi's Adventure: This will be its U.S. debut! During this attraction, you’ll travel with Yoshis through Mushroom Kingdom landscapes in search of eggs while taking in a pretty bird's eye view of Super Mario Land.Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge: Join Team Mario in a battle against Team Bowser to win the Golden Cup. The ride uses augmented reality, projection mapping technology and more to bring the video game series to life.Meet and Greets: Meet Mario, Luigi, Toad and Princess Peach throughout Super Mario Land.1-UP Factory and Mario Motors: The perfect place for a SNW souvenirToadstool Cafe: An immersive dinning experience where the Toads are in charge of cooking your food. There’s items such as Super Mushroom Soup, Mario and Luigi-themed burgers, Piranha Plant Caprese and lots more! There’s also fun virtual windows you’ll want to keep an eye on.Yoshi's Snack Island and Turbo Boost Treats: Here you’ll find more quick snacks, treats, and beverages at these walk-up locations.
How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
The village of Berk has attractions like Hiccup’s Wing Gliders, Dragon Racer’s Rally, and Fyre Drill, along with a show, The Untrainable Dragon. You’ll be able to meet Hiccup and Toothless.
Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll be able to experience in How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk:
Hiccup's Wing Gliders: Take a ride on Hiccup's new glider contraption for a dragon's eye view of Berk the new roller coaster.The Untrainable Dragon: Per Universal, it will be similar to the show at Universal Beijing Resort but set in a different time period. This family friendly live show features Hiccup, Gobber and Astrid, along with a new dragon who shows up on the Isle of Berk, pushing the limits for the mystery of the untrainable dragon. A highlight includes Toothless flying directly above the audience.Dragon Racer's Rally: Riders can practice aerobatic maneuvers and high-speed barrel rolls on this high-thrill flying attraction, which introduces a toadally new ride system and themed after the worst dragon racer (Snotlout) and the best dragon racer (Astrid).Fyre Drill: Compete in an epic boat battle where teams try to outscore and outsoak each other while attempting to hit 130 moving targets throughout the attraction.Viking Training Camp: Young Vikings can explore this sprawling play area with multiple towers to climb and Viking drums and chimes to play — plus an agility course and an interactive sheep launcher game.Meet and Greets: Meet Hiccup and Toothless at the Haddock Paddock. You may see Astrid with Stormfly, Ruffnut and Tuffnut and other dragon and Vikings throughout Isle of Berk.Dining and Shopping:You'll be able to take home a piece of Isle of Berk with a souvenir from Viking Traders, Hiccup's Work Shop, How to Treat Your Dragon, and Toothless' Treasures.You'll be able to fuel up like a Viking in Mead Hall, the village's main gathering hall. You can also grab a quick bite to eat at Hooligan's Grog & Gruel or the quick-service Spit Fyre Grill.
Dark Universe
Dark Universe is home to all the Halloween Horror Nights lovers. You’ll walk through the spooky portal and into the village of Darkmoor, where ill-fated scientific experiments are all around. You'll see ionic Universal Classic monsters including The Wolf Man, Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster and the Bride of Frankenstein — as well a new generation of monster characters, such as Dr. Victoria Frankenstein, the great-great-granddaughter of Henry Frankenstein.In Dark Universe, you’ll find Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment and Curse of the Werewolf, two attractions themed to the classic Universal Monsters.
Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll be able to experience in Dark Universe:
Meet and Greets: Get ready to come come face-to-fang with Dr. Victoria Frankenstein's Monster, the Bride of Frankenstein, Ygor (Dr. Victoria Frankeinstein's servant), the Invisible Man, a monster hunter, a haunting musician and many more.Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience: Guests of all ages can have face paint and temporary tattoos applied so they can transform into monsters themselves.The Burning Blade Tavern: Monster hunters have turned this old mill, despite its fiery blades, into an escape. While eating wings, burgers, and more, you can listen to the stories from the "Hounds" (monster hunters)De Lacey's Cottage: Find a variety of snacks at this stand where the original Frankenstein monster once ate. Yes, year-round twisted taters have also been confirmed.
Das Stakehaus: The most ominous restaurant is overrun by vampire "familiars" who prey upon unsuspecting patrons and make them a part of the feast. Here, you can enjoy a menu of burgers, kebabs, sandwiches and more.Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment: Said to be Universal's most terrifying attraction yet, this dark ride will take you deep into Frankenstein Manor, where Dr. Victoria Frankeinstein performs all of her evil experiments. When her plan goes wrong, a horde of monsters becomes uncontrollable and you must escape The Mummy, Wolf Man, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Mummy, and more.
Curse of the Werewolf: Sitting at the edge of Darkmoor, this spinning family coaster inspired by "The Wolf Man" will send you into the dark forest. Oncve finding The Guild of Mystics, the Maleva, the guild's seer and leader, warns you about the mark of the werewolf. But it's too late — you must escape the werewolves before it’s too late.
Universal Epic Universe Hotels
There are three new hotels near Epic Universe:Universal Helios Grand Hotel
Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel is located just outside of Celestial Park in Epic Universe. You read that right — this hotel is located at Epic Universe, and when you stay there, you can enjoy your very own entrance into Celestial Park (theme park ticket required).There's Mediterranean-inspired feel, Universal Helios Grand Hotel has a ton of amenities, including a zero-entry pool with underwater speakers, a fire pit area, and poolside movies. For THE best views of Epic Universe, Bar Helios should be your first stop. This rooftop bar features an al fresco area where you can take in all of beauty of the park.Bookings for Universal Helios Grand Hotel will be available starting October 22.
Universal Helios Grand Hotel Rooms:
Universal Helios Grand Hotel will have 500 rooms and 35 suites. For the suites, there will be "How to Train Your Dragon"-themed Kids' Suites, King Suites, Hospitality Suites, and Presidential Suites.The majority of the rooms will be two-queen-bed rooms. You can expect to see a standard partition between the bathroom and vanity area, giving multiple people in the room to ability get ready at once.All guest rooms will have tablets for guests to control elements of the room such as the lights, thermostats, drapes, check out requests, and room service.
Universal Helios Grand Hotel Amenities and Perks
The hotel will have a dedicated entrance to Epic Universe (separate theme park admission required).Guests can take advantage of theme park benefits such as Early Park Admission and more.Bus transportation will be offered to Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Volcano Bay and Universal CityWalk.The pool at Universal Helios Grand Hotel will be in the front.
Universal Helios Grand Hotel Dining:
Aurora Market: This is your typical grab-and-go sandwiches, coffee, salads and more hotel food spot.Bar Helios: This rooftop bar will serve Mediterranean bites including sliders, salads, gyros, tapas and antipasti and "sunny-type" cocktails such as spritzes, bellinis, martinis, negronis, cocktails, beer and wine options.Flora Taverna: Flora Taverna will feature amazing views of Epic Universe. It will offer a full buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. There’s an open kitchen, pizza oven, live cooking, and a gyro station, this restaurant will also serveLotus Lagoon: Fuel up at this casual poolside bar with snacks and appetizers or a nice cold drink.
Universal Stella Nova Resort
Inspired by the infinite vastness of the unknown universe, where galaxies spiral ever outward and unknown worlds revolve around unnamed stars, Universal Stella Nova Resort, opening January 21, 2025, is where you’ll take off for amazing adventures at Universal Orlando Resort.You’ll find images of the cosmos throughout the hotel — actual photos taken by telescopes — along with a stunning swimming pool, poolside bar and grill, and plenty of on-property dining options. There’s also find a walking path to Epic Universe!
Universal Terra Luna Resort
Opening March 2025, Terra Luna Resort takes inspiration from the planets in outer space. In the lobby, you’ll be greeted by a giant projection of a planet that you can interact with! Sounds like a perfect primer for the other worlds you’ll experience in Epic Universe. Like Stella Nova Resort, Terra Luna Resort also features a beautiful swimming pool, poolside bar and grill, and an array of dining options.
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