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Universal Epic Universe

Universal Parks · Orlando, FL

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About this park

Universal's newest Orlando gate is built around a central Celestial Park hub, from which guests step through portals into uniquely themed lands. Each world — Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic — features advanced ride technology, interactive experiences, and cinematic storytelling. A full day is highly recommended to explore everything the park has to offer.

Highlights

  • Hub-and-portal design with seamless transitions between immersive lands
  • Cutting-edge ride systems including AR goggles, robotic-arm dark rides and dual-launch coasters
  • Blend of family-friendly attractions and high-thrill experiences across every land
  • Four uniquely themed lands: Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, Isle of Berk, and Ministry of Magic
  • Plan a full day — distances inside the park are significant and richly detailed

Fun facts

  • Epic Universe is located on a separate campus from the existing Universal Orlando parks, roughly 10 minutes south by car.
  • The park was announced in 2019 for a 2023 opening; the COVID-19 pandemic pushed it back to May 2025.
  • Monsters Unchained in Dark Universe carries riders on robotic arms mounted to a moving track, past large Audio-Animatronics of Universal's classic monsters.
  • Super Nintendo World features interactive wearable Power-Up Bands that let guests collect coins, compete in challenges, and track scores throughout the land.
  • The park's first nighttime spectacular, Universal Celestial Goodnight, debuted in Celestial Park on July 7, 2026, more than a year after opening.

Attractions (14)

11 rides · 3 shows