Universal Epic Universe
Universal's third park, opened in 2025, with five worlds (Super Nintendo World, the Ministry of Magic, Isle of Berk, Dark Universe and the portal hub). It's the largest new theme park in the United States in 25 years.
Epic Universe opened on May 22, 2025. It's Universal Orlando's third theme park and the largest new park in Florida since Islands of Adventure opened in 1999. It covers about 30 hectares at a new site 5 km south of the existing resort. The park's hub, Celestial Park, leads to four worlds through four portals. Super Nintendo World includes the augmented-reality Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge ride, the Donkey Kong mine-cart coaster and the Donkey Kong Country area. Wearing a Power-Up Band lets you interact with the scenery. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic is set in 1920s Paris and draws on the Fantastic Beasts films. Its main attraction, the dark ride 'Ministry of Magic' trial, has the longest queue in the park. Isle of Berk features the family coaster Hiccup's Wing Gliders and a live dragon show. Dark Universe is themed to Universal's classic monsters and includes the coasters Curse of the Werewolf and Monsters Unchained. At the center of the park, the dual-track racing coaster Stardust Racers reaches 100 km/h and is the most thrilling ride in the park. Planning tips: single-day tickets cost about 139–199 USD, or you can buy a three-day ticket covering all three parks. The park often sells out in its first year, so buy online well in advance and consider an Express Pass (from about 150 USD). During peak times, Super Nintendo World requires joining a virtual queue through the app. A free shuttle (about 15 minutes) runs between Epic Universe and the original Universal resort. Guests staying at the three on-site hotels, including Helios Grand, can enter the park early. Plan to spend a full day. The best dining options are the Toadstool Cafe in the Nintendo area and the French restaurant in the Ministry of Magic. Note: many rides have height requirements. Stardust Racers requires riders to be at least 122 cm tall. Families with young children should focus on the Nintendo and Isle of Berk areas.
Opening hours
Usually 09:00-21:00 (varies by calendar)
Nearby sights
- ICON Park / International Drive
- Aquatica Orlando
- SeaWorld Orlando
- Universal Volcano Bay
- Discovery Cove
- Universal CityWalk Orlando
- Universal Islands of Adventure
- Universal Studios Florida