Epic Universe Tickets Guide: Prices, Rides, Opening Date, Fast Pass Options & Latest Construction News
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- It’s Here! ‘Universal Epic Universe’ is Now Open in Orlando
- How Much Are Tickets to Universal Epic Universe?
- The Five Themed Lands at Universal Epic Universe
- What Are the New Rides Featured at Universal Epic Universe?
- Download the Official Universal Orlando App to Your Phone
- Planning Your Visit to Orlando and Universal Epic Universe
It’s Here! ‘Universal Epic Universe’ is Now Open in Orlando
It has been 15 years since Universal’s ‘Wizarding World of Harry Potter’ debuted in Central Florida, so the anticipation that goes along with a new park hasn’t been felt for a long time. Ticket sales for opening day on May 22 were limited this time around with no walk-up tickets sold to give the park’s staff the chance to get acclimated with their new surroundings. This is Orlando’s 8th theme park, far more than other locale in the world.
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Orlando, FL, USA - April 7, 2025: Aerial photo Orlando Stella Luna and Terra Luna Resort Epic Universe
How Much Are Tickets to Universal Epic Universe?
As you might expect, a day at this new park, or any theme park for that matter, is going to cost you plenty. But if you go early and stay late, or buy a multi-park pass, you can get more value from your purchase. Subject to change, at this time opening time is either 9 or 10 a.m., and the gates close at 9 or 10 p.m.
- One day tickets start at $139 for adults ($135 for kids), but that’s only for four specific dates in September. Adult prices top out at $199 from Christmas Eve through New Years Eve. Multi-day tickets for 3, 4, or 5 days start at $117 per day for adults, with a whopping $3 discount for kids. Universal also offers tickets that can be combined with other Universal parks and Volcano Bay Water Park.
- The Universal Express Pass is available for purchase online in advance (recommended) or at Epic Universe, allowing visitors to bypass the regular lines for rides and other attractions. Note that not all rides and attractions accept the Express Pass, but the time savings can still be substantial when used for other rides during the course of your time here. The Express Pass is not valid for the Dragon Racer’s Rally, Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Madness, and Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry.
- Hotel guests staying at Loew’s Portofino Bay Hotel, the Hard Rock Hotel, and Loew’s Royal Pacific Resort on-site at Universal Orlando, receive FREE Universal Express Unlimited passes as a perk.
- For guests planning to bring their personal car to the park, Universal Epic has its own parking lot with standard daily pricing at $32 (ouch!), or self-parking from $50-60 for premium locations and the most popular dates. Consider finding a hotel that offers shuttle services to the park, or if you’re one of the lucky ones, have a friend or relative provide transportation for you.
- If “time is money” holds true, Universal Hotel guests will be thrilled with the early park admission they’ll receive by staying at one of the 11 hotels on property. These conveniently located properties offer more than 11,000 rooms at varying price levels, plus provide complimentary shuttle bus service to Epic Universe, City Walk, Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Universal Volcano Bay water park. That translates into substantial savings by not having to pay for parking at the various parks. And you will gain access to your chosen park one hour ahead of the general public.
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Tropical theme water park at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida. Universal Volcano Bay Water Theme Park. USA tourist attraction. Orlando, USA - October 25, 2023.
The Five Themed Lands at Universal Epic Universe
There are five themed lands at Universal Epic Universe, each of which offers rides, shows, a wide array of attractions, as well as exciting immersive experiences. The lands are:
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic brings visitors back to locales features in the incredible series of books by J.K. Rowling. Walk through 1920s Paris and the Place Cachee from the Fantastic Beasts films. Aerialists, puppeteers, and amazing creatures await guests at Le Cirque Arcanus, the first and only stage show performed indoors exclusively at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
- How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk brings the Viking world into the 21st century. Don’t miss DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon trilogy. There’s a colorful dragon-filled stage extravaganza here, The Untrainable Dragon, and the youngsters can meet their favorite characters at a Junior Vikings training camp.
- Dark Universe, home to Dr. Frankenstein, Count Dracula, and the Invisible Man. Stroll through Darkmoor Village which is filled with gothic buildings, themed shops, and restaurants. The kids will love the Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience where they themselves can be transformed into scary-looking monsters. (Fees apply, so prepare yourself before committing to the kids.)
- Celestial Park, the largest of Epic’s five worlds, sits at the heart of the Universe. The kiddies will marvel at Astronomica’s interactive fountain and compass. Take some time to relax at one of more of 26 stunning gardens within the park.
- Super Nintendo World features Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country, immersive play areas for games the place to meet some of your favorite Universal characters. Toad hangs out at the Toadstool Café, and Yoshi is featured at Snack Island which the youngsters will enjoy. This is the area of Epic Universe most focused on family-friendly rides and attractions.
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Orlando, USA - Feb. 12, 2021: Fire breathing dragon on top of Gringotts bank at Harry Potter World
What Are the New Rides Featured at Universal Epic Universe?
- Yoshi’s Adventure: This one’s for the kids. Calming and fun. A family-friendly experience on the upper level of Super Nintendo World.
- Constellation Carousel: Another smart choice for families with youngsters, this merry-go-round features celestial creatures to ride in lieu of horses.
- Fyre Drill: A slow-moving water ride within How to Train Your Dragon. The guests stay dry without big splashes and kids have a fun time.
- Mario Kart, Bowser’s Challenge: Inside Super Nintendo World. Interactive fun with special goggles where rides travel through a larger-than-life videogame along with Mario and Luigi.
- Dragon Racer’s Rally: A themed carnival ride of sorts where dragons take their riders swooping and sweeping through the air. The direction that the 10 riders per dragon lean, or don’t, determines the banking angle of the ride.
- Mine-Cart Madness: At Donkey Kong Country inside Super Nintendo World, this is a fun indoors and out family roller coaster. Ride through the jungle near the Golden Temple and Golden Banana.
- Curse of the Werewolf: This outdoor roller coaster features spinning cars that are attached as part of a train. Thrills and chills in a dark forest setting. Beware of the werewolves!
- Hiccup’s Wing Gliders: The place to raise your hands and scream while the outdoor roller coaster that looks reasonably tame (it isn’t) thrills riders with unexpected surprises.
- Monster’s Unchained, The Frankenstein Experiment: Where else would you expect to find a dark ride within Dark Universe? Enter Dr. Frankenstein’s goth mansion at your own risk. Universal calls this its “most chilling ride ever.”
- Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry: Intense dark fun with omnidirectional motions that follow Harry and his friends from Paris in the 1920s to London in the 1990s. Buckle up for sure. If extreme motion isn’t your thing, this may not be for you.
- Stardust Racers: Dueling roller coasters in Celestial Park ride side-to-side and even interact several times during this high-speed intense ride that will take your breath away.
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ORLANDO,USA - AUGUST 24, 2014 : The Dudley Do-Right Ripsaw Falls ride at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure theme park
Download the Official Universal Orlando App to Your Phone
You can make a family visit to Universal Epic Universe and the other Universal Orlando theme parks far less stressful by downloading the official app to your phone before heading for the park. The app is available for both Android devices and Apple iOS and is called Universal Orlando Resort App when you search on Google Play or your Apple iPhone.
Features include park maps, which we definitely recommend instead of carrying a paper map during your visit. Detailed maps of each themed area make it easy to navigate these large parks. You will also gain access to virtual lines, show times, up-to-the-minute wait times, mobile restaurant ordering, and many more useful features. Learn more about what the app has to offer on the Universal Orlando website.
Planning Your Visit to Orlando and Universal Epic Universe
Vacation planning is a major undertaking no matter what the destination, but a trip to Orlando can cause major stress with all of the flight, rental car, hotel, and theme park options to explore.
With almost 500 hotels and 130,000 rooms in the Orlando area, how do you decide where the stay? Our suggestion is a simple one. Log onto the Travelated website, one of the most comprehensive and easy to navigate travel sites you will find for Orlando hotels, both at Universal Studios Florida and nearby.
Whether you are seeking basic accommodations in a central location, or something more upscale with a host of amenities, you will find it here. You will quickly realize that the big name websites don’t necessarily have the lowest prices. The Sunshine State and Universal Epic Universe look forward to seeing you soon.
