Visitors Guide to Universal Epic Universe
Universal Epic Universe will be the fourth gate at the Universal Orlando Resort when it opens May 22, 2025. Unlike its siblings, Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay, Universal Epic Universe will be located on a new "south campus" for Universal Orlando, near the Orange County Convention Center.
Universal's Helios Grand Hotel will be located inside the park, with two moderate-priced hotels, the Stella Nova and Terra Luna Resorts, to be located alongside the entrance road to the park.
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What to Do
Universal Epic Universe will feature four lands devoted to individual IPs surrounding the central Celestial Park. Click on the land names below for more details about each destination.
Celestial Park
- Constellation Carousel
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- Stardust Racers: Mack Rides dual-track multi-launch racing coaster
- Astronomica: splash pad water play area
Super Nintendo World
- Mario Kart - Bowser's Challenge: augmented reality interactive dark ride from Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Hollywood
- Mine-Cart Madness: new installation of the Donkey Kong family roller coaster debuting at Universal Studios Japan in 2024
- Yoshi's Adventure: Omnimover-style track ride first installed at Universal Studios Japan
- Key Challenges: Win keys to unlock a battle with Bowser Jr. through these practical interactive games throughout Super Nintendo World. (Purchase of a Power Up Band required.)
Dark Universe
- Monsters Unchained - The Frankenstein Experiment: Kuka-arm dark ride in Frankenstein Manor, where Dr. Victoria Frankenstein's plan to control Dracula fails, unleashing The Wolf Man, The Mummy, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, and the Brides of Dracula.
- Curse of the Werewolf: Mack Rides family spinning roller coaster
- Meet the Monsters: meet and greet
- Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience: Get made up like a Universal monster in this upcharge experience
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - The Ministry of Magic
- Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry: Motion base dark ride, in the British Ministry, where you try to capture the escaped Dolores Umbridge
- Le Cirque Arcanus: Live stage show featuring aerialists, puppetry, and special effects, themed to Fantastic Beasts
How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk
- Hiccup's Wing Gliders: Intamin multi-launch roller coaster
- Dragon Racer's Rally: Gerstlauer Sky Fly
- Fyre Drill: Splash Battle-style boat ride
- Untrainable: American premiere of the Theme Park Insider Award-winning live stage show from Universal Studios Beijing
- Viking Training Camp: playground
- Haddock Paddock: meet and greet
Where to Eat
Celestial Park
- Atlantic Restaurant: table service seafood restaurant
- The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant
Super Nintendo World
- Toadstool Cafe: Chef Toad prepares Mario and Luigi-themed burgers, Super Mushroom Soup, Piranha Plant Caprese, Fire Flower Spaghetti and Meatballs and more in this hybrid service restaurant.
Dark Universe
- Das Stakehaus: Vampire=themed table service restaurant serving kebabs, burgers, sandwiches and more.
- The Burning Blade Tavern: Serving burgers, wings, bratwurst, pretzels and specialty beverages.
- De Lacey's Cottage: Food stand with cinnamon bread, ice cream, twisted taters and more.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
- Café L’Air De La Sirène: Parisian cafe serving French sandwiches, plats du jour and desserts
- Le Gobelet Noir: Dark arts-themed tavern with soups, salads, entrées and desserts
- Bar Moonshine: An American wizard-themed bar
How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk
- Mead Hall: meats, fish, sandwiches and more, along with a collection of meads and ciders.
- Hooligan's Grog & Gruel: quick service, in Viking Camp
- Spit Fyre Grill: quick service, overlooking Fyre Drill
Park Map
Universal Epic Universe will be located at the end of an extension of Kirkman Blvd, north of Universal Blvd and the Orange County Convention Center North-South Building. (It's part of the old Lockheed Martin property.) An extension of the Brightline rail system will run to a new SunRail station that serves the convention center and Epic Universe, allowing for a direct rail connection to the Orlando International Airport.
If you are renting a car while visiting Orlando, you can save on toll road fees by getting a Visitor Toll Pass at the Orlando airport rather than renting a toll transponder from your rental car company: Toll Discounts Return for Orlando Theme Park Visitors