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With convenient themed hotels like Universal Helios Grand Hotel, epic attractions, delicious dining options, immersion in the the Wizarding World of Harry Potter- Ministry of Magic, a wide variety of fun for all ages and thrill levels, a Universal Orlando Resort vacation including Universal Epic Universe has everything you need for an absolutely epic vacation experience for the whole family!
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What is there to do at Epic Universe?
Epic Universe has 5 worlds of incredible family fun for all ages!
Epic Universe is Universal Orlando Resort‘s fourth theme park and is comprised of five individual worlds, and accessed through Chronos “portals” located in the central hub of Celestial Park.
Universal Epic Universe opening date has been announced for May 22, 2025, and we can not wait for this incredible immersive and innovative new park to open!
Celestial Park
Your Epic Universe experience will start here. Adam Rivest, executive producer for Celestial Park explains a bit of the storyline: “Chronos is this giant machine used to harness the energy of the Universe that powers all of Celestial Park, allowing us to open the portals to other worlds.”
You’ll have access to four portals, which will transport you to the new, immersive worlds full of fun offering a little something for all ages!
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic
- SUPER NINTENDO WORLD
- How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk
- Dark Universe
While inside Celestial Park, you can experience:
- Constellation Carousel – this untraditional carousel experience may not be what you are used to! Your carousel creature will not only go round and round, but will also be rotating 360 degrees under a beautiful star-filled canopy to invoke a feeling of riding through the Milky Way.
- Starfall Racers – A smooth, dual launch coaster with 1.8 mile track reaching speeds of 62 mph and a maximum height of 133 feet. This attraction will take on a completely different feel at night as well!
- Astronomica – a compass rose styled wet-play attraction that will come alive at night with light, color and music.
If you would like to grab a bite to eat in Celestial Park, you will have great options:
- Atlantic – traditional and surprising Surf and turf options dining in an illusion of an ‘out of this world aquarium” with floor to ceiling Victorian glass walls
- The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant – features a beautiful indoor courtyard with lanterns hanging overhead, with guests feasting on flavors from China, Southeast Asia and Japan. Electric neon dragons will be seen around the interior of the dining room.
What about Shopping? Don’t worry, Epic Universe will have options for all the souvenirs and keepsakes including a Nintendo Super Star Store!
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™— Ministry of Magic
We bet that all the Wizards and Muggles are most excited to experience the international wizarding communities from 1920s Paris to the 1990s British Ministry, and the magic that connects them!
- Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry – This attraction will retrace Harry’s footsteps in one of the iconic locations from the Wizarding World, the Ministry of Magic. The queue will be an attraction unto itself! On this attraction, you will find yourself right in the middle of the trial of Delores Umbridge, see her attempt to escape with the assistance of Death Eaters and accompany Harry, Ron, Hermione and Higgledy as they chase her through the Ministry. This ride will have a 40″ tall height requirement.
- Le Circque Arcabus – a first of its kind live show featuring many of the creatures you were introduced to including a Demiguise, Zouwu, Kelpie, Mooncalves, and you might even notice Newt Scamander make an appearance!
- Interactions like never before – plenty of interactive wand experiences await in new ways as you explore the streets of wizarding Paris.
- The Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magiques will offer not only the wands you are used to seeing in the British Wizarding World, but a selection of exclusively and distinctively French selection of wands!
If you would like to grab a bite to eat in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, you will have fun French options:
- Café L’air De La Sirène™ – French inspired cuisine serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a indoor or Parisian outdoor cafe experience
- Bièraubuerre – of course there will be Butterbeer, but it will have a fancy, French name!
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™
At SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ you can look forward to to be completely immersed into the world of Super Mario™ and making your childhood dreams come as you venture through Donkey Kong Country™, using Power-Up bands to collect coins and interact with the land!
- Mine-Cart Madness™ – experience a new family coaster will have you riding in a mine cart through the Majestic Golden Temple, and no screens! This ride will have a 36″ tall height requirement.
- Yoshi’s Adventure – a SUPER cute family friendly ride for guests over 36″ tall through Mushroom Kingdom offering incredible view of the new land
- Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge – an augmented reality attraction where you will battle Team Bowser to win the Golden Cup! This ride has 40″ height requirement.
- Character meet and greet opportunities – say hi to Luigi, Mario, Princess Peach and Toad up close!
- The 1-UP Factory and Mario Motors retail shops will have options for all the souvenirs and keepsakes!
If you would like to grab a bite to eat in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, you will have fun options:
- Toadstool Cafe™ – fun, immersive counter service with themed bites including Mario and Luigi-themed burgers
- Yoshi’s Snack Island – more info coming soon
- Turbo Book Treats – more info coming soon
How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
For the fans of the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, there is an exciting world opening where your dragon riders can be transported into a Viking village in the heart of the Island of Berk, the iconic location featured in their favorite story. Here your aspiring Vikings will be able to take to the skies and soar with dragons in an immersive world filled with the colors of the dragons they know and love!While inside How to Train your Dragon – Isle of Berk, you can experience:
- Hiccup’s Wing Gliders – a rail coaster will launch aspiring Dragon Riders into the air, swooping and soaring and encountering Hiccup and Toothless along the way. This ride will have a 40″ height requirement, and children under 48″ will not be able to ride alone.
- The Untrainable Dragon – experience a broadway- quality live stage show with big, beautiful dragons and some of your favorite characters including Toothless, Hiccup, Gobber and Astrid as they encounter a new dragon on the Isle of Berk. Toothless will soar above the crowds with a 27 foot wingspan!
- Dragon Racer’s Alley – you will need to bring your high-flying, gravity-defying, swooping and soaring skills as you practice aerobatic maneuvers and as many barrel rolls as you wish as you train to be a championship dragon racer! Dragon Racer’s Alley will have a 48″ height requirement.
- Fyre Drill – Enjoy an interactive boat ride for all ages, as Fyre Drill will not have a height requirement! You will board a Viking ship and blast your water cannons at flame-like targets – and the occupants of every other boat – to out-soak other Vikings!
- Viking Training Camp – a colorful, fun interactive play area with towers to climb, slides, an agility course, an interactive sheep launcher game, drums and more. The perfect spot for the youngest Vikings!
- Haddock Paddock – make your own special connection as you meet Toothless, Hiccup and other Viking friends up close.
If you would like to grab a bite to eat in How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, you will have a convenient dining option:
- Mead Hall – Where all Vikings can enjoy a quick service meal in the Grand Hall, where incredible decor fills the walls up to it’s 16′ ceilings and features a hearty menu including meat, fish, sandwiches and dessert options. A fun selection of meads, ciders and ales will be available for Vikings 21 and over!
Dark Universe
This land is going to be family friendly and filled with the myth and mystery of Dr. Victoria Frankenstein’s experiments and a twist on the classic monster vibe!
While in Dark Universe, you will experience:
- Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment – this attraction will have you racing through the darkness as you encounter all of Victoria Frankenstein’s experiments. This attraction has a 48″ height requirement.
- Curse of the Werewolf – a family spinning coaster with a 40″ height requirement.
- The Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience – where artists will transform you with makeup and special effect skills to become a monster, werewolf, mummy or more! This “makeover” experience will have an additional cost.
- Character experiences – Meet Frankenstein and his Bride, Ygor, The Invisible Man and more.
If you would like to sink your teeth into tasty eats inside Dark Universe, you will have monstrously delicious dining options:
- Das Steakhouse – a quickservice option run by vampires. More details coming soon.
- The Burning Blade Tavern – where flames erupt and you can grab burgers, wings, bratwurst, pretzels and tasty beverages.
Are you excited as we are about about this absolutely incredibly EPIC theme park at Universal Orlando Resort?
