{"id":355377,"date":"2025-02-09T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/?p=355377"},"modified":"2025-03-10T14:45:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T18:45:31","slug":"what-is-epic-universe-theme-park-orlando-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/what-is-epic-universe-theme-park-orlando-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Epic Universe? Newcomers&#8217; guide to Universal Orlando&#8217;s new theme park"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What is Epic Universe? Learn the basics of the new theme park, opening in 2025 at Universal Orlando with Harry Potter, Nintendo, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Feature-Image-7-What-is-Epic-Universe.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-355386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Feature-Image-7-What-is-Epic-Universe.png 1280w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Feature-Image-7-What-is-Epic-Universe-620x349.png 620w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Feature-Image-7-What-is-Epic-Universe-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Feature-Image-7-What-is-Epic-Universe-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Feature-Image-7-What-is-Epic-Universe-150x84.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub>Images courtesy of Universal<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><em><sub>Updated Feb. 9, 2025; original version published July 30, 2024.<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id355377_8b1b8a-57 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);border-top:6px dotted var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:6px dotted var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:6px dotted var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:6px dotted var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id355377_8b1b8a-57 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id355377_8b1b8a-57 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id355377_8b1b8a-57 .kb-table-of-contents-title{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id355377_8b1b8a-57 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id355377_8b1b8a-57 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list .kb-table-of-contents__entry:hover{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id355377_8b1b8a-57 .kb-table-of-content-list li{margin-bottom:36px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id355377_8b1b8a-57 .kb-table-of-content-list li .kb-table-of-contents-list-sub{margin-top:36px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id355377_8b1b8a-57 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:6px dotted var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:6px dotted var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:6px dotted var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:6px dotted var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id355377_8b1b8a-57 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:6px dotted var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:6px dotted var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:6px dotted var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:6px dotted var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-epic-universe\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\">What is Epic Universe?<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Universal Epic Universe is a new theme park under construction at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida. We&#8217;re not talking a new ride or a new area within an existing park. This is an entirely new theme park \u2014&nbsp;Orlando&#8217;s first in a quarter-century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1212\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"343127\" src=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Epic-Universe-logo-courtesy-of-Universal.png\" alt=\"Epic Universe logo\" class=\"wp-image-343127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Epic-Universe-logo-courtesy-of-Universal.png 1212w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Epic-Universe-logo-courtesy-of-Universal-620x349.png 620w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Epic-Universe-logo-courtesy-of-Universal-889x500.png 889w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Epic-Universe-logo-courtesy-of-Universal-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Epic-Universe-logo-courtesy-of-Universal-150x84.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1212px) 100vw, 1212px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" data-id=\"334832\" src=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/universal-epic-universe-park-map-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"Universal Epic Universe map\" class=\"wp-image-334832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/universal-epic-universe-park-map-Large.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/universal-epic-universe-park-map-Large-620x349.jpeg 620w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/universal-epic-universe-park-map-Large-889x500.jpeg 889w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/universal-epic-universe-park-map-Large-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/universal-epic-universe-park-map-Large-150x84.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><sub><sup>Images courtesy of Universal<\/sup><\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Epic Universe joins Universal Orlando&#8217;s other theme parks (Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure), water park (Universal Volcano Bay), dining district (Universal CityWalk), and nine (soon to be 11) onsite hotels. Together, these entities comprise the whole of Universal Orlando Resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-4 wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"334895\" src=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Universal-Studios-Florida-logo-courtesy-of-Universal.png.webp\" alt=\"Universal Studios Florida logo\" class=\"wp-image-334895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Universal-Studios-Florida-logo-courtesy-of-Universal.png.webp 800w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Universal-Studios-Florida-logo-courtesy-of-Universal.png-620x372.webp 620w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Universal-Studios-Florida-logo-courtesy-of-Universal.png-768x461.webp 768w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Universal-Studios-Florida-logo-courtesy-of-Universal.png-150x90.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"334894\" src=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Islands-of-Adventure-logo-courtesy-of-Universal.png\" alt=\"Universal Islands of Adventure logo\" class=\"wp-image-334894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Islands-of-Adventure-logo-courtesy-of-Universal.png 800w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Islands-of-Adventure-logo-courtesy-of-Universal-620x465.png 620w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Islands-of-Adventure-logo-courtesy-of-Universal-667x500.png 667w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Islands-of-Adventure-logo-courtesy-of-Universal-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Islands-of-Adventure-logo-courtesy-of-Universal-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" data-id=\"334896\" src=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Voclano-Bay-logo-courtesy-of-Universal.png\" alt=\"Universal Volcano Bay logo\" class=\"wp-image-334896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Voclano-Bay-logo-courtesy-of-Universal.png 800w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Voclano-Bay-logo-courtesy-of-Universal-620x434.png 620w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Voclano-Bay-logo-courtesy-of-Universal-714x500.png 714w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Voclano-Bay-logo-courtesy-of-Universal-768x538.png 768w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Voclano-Bay-logo-courtesy-of-Universal-150x105.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"815\" data-id=\"355383\" src=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Universal-Epic-Universe-logo.png\" alt=\"Universal Epic Universe logo\" class=\"wp-image-355383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Universal-Epic-Universe-logo.png 1200w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Universal-Epic-Universe-logo-620x421.png 620w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Universal-Epic-Universe-logo-768x522.png 768w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Universal-Epic-Universe-logo-150x102.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"522\" data-id=\"325884\" src=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Universal-Orlando-Resort-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Universal Orlando Resort logo 2023\" class=\"wp-image-325884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Universal-Orlando-Resort-logo.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Universal-Orlando-Resort-logo-620x270.jpg 620w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Universal-Orlando-Resort-logo-980x426.jpg 980w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Universal-Orlando-Resort-logo-768x334.jpg 768w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Universal-Orlando-Resort-logo-150x65.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-lands-in-epic-universe\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\">What are the lands in Epic Universe?<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Five lands, or &#8220;worlds,&#8221; will comprise Epic Universe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"334906\" src=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Super-Nintendo-World-logo-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal.png\" alt=\"Super Nintendo World logo at Epic Universe\" class=\"wp-image-334906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Super-Nintendo-World-logo-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal.png 1200w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Super-Nintendo-World-logo-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal-620x349.png 620w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Super-Nintendo-World-logo-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal-889x500.png 889w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Super-Nintendo-World-logo-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Super-Nintendo-World-logo-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal-150x84.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"334902\" src=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dark-Universe-logo-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal.png\" alt=\"Dark Universe logo at Epic Universe\" class=\"wp-image-334902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dark-Universe-logo-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal.png 1200w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dark-Universe-logo-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal-620x349.png 620w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dark-Universe-logo-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal-889x500.png 889w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dark-Universe-logo-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dark-Universe-logo-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal-150x84.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"861\" height=\"484\" data-id=\"334914\" src=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Wizarding-World-of-Harry-Potter-Ministry-of-Magic-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal-edited.png\" alt=\"The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic logo at Epic Universe\" class=\"wp-image-334914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Wizarding-World-of-Harry-Potter-Ministry-of-Magic-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal-edited.png 861w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Wizarding-World-of-Harry-Potter-Ministry-of-Magic-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal-edited-620x349.png 620w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Wizarding-World-of-Harry-Potter-Ministry-of-Magic-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal-edited-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Wizarding-World-of-Harry-Potter-Ministry-of-Magic-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal-edited-150x84.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 861px) 100vw, 861px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"334905\" src=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/How-to-Train-Your-Dragon-Isle-of-Berk-logo-courtesy-of-Universal.png\" alt=\"How to Dream You Dragon - Isle of Berk logo at Epic Universe\" class=\"wp-image-334905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/How-to-Train-Your-Dragon-Isle-of-Berk-logo-courtesy-of-Universal.png 1200w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/How-to-Train-Your-Dragon-Isle-of-Berk-logo-courtesy-of-Universal-620x349.png 620w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/How-to-Train-Your-Dragon-Isle-of-Berk-logo-courtesy-of-Universal-889x500.png 889w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/How-to-Train-Your-Dragon-Isle-of-Berk-logo-courtesy-of-Universal-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/How-to-Train-Your-Dragon-Isle-of-Berk-logo-courtesy-of-Universal-150x84.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:2.6\"><strong>Celestial Park<\/strong>, the galaxy-themed central hub and our point of access to the other worlds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2.6\"><strong>Super Nintendo World<\/strong>, featuring Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2.6\"><strong>Dark Universe<\/strong>, based on Universal Classic Monsters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2.6\"><strong>The Wizarding World of Harry Potter \u2013 Ministry of Magic<\/strong>, the third Potter realm in Universal Orlando<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2.6\"><strong>How to Train Your Dragon \u2013 Isle of Berk<\/strong>, based on the trilogy from DreamWorks Animation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"adthrive-video-player in-post\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\" data-video-id=\"6aFKXCms\" data-player-type=\"static\" override-embed=\"\">\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2024-01-30T13:57:15.000Z\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Universal&#039;s new theme park revealed | Universal Epic Universe\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Universal Epic Universe will open in 2025 at Universal Orlando, featuring five worlds: Celestial Park, Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter \u2013 Ministry of Magic, and How to Train Your Dragon \u2013 Isle of Berk. (Footage courtesy of Universal.)\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/thumbs\/6aFKXCms-720.jpg\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/6aFKXCms.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the lore of Epic Universe, the guest travels the stars as they warp between different portals, each leading to a self-contained world with its own story. The narrative thread of the park&#8217;s astronomy-adjacent themes will mainly play out in the main entrance area and Celestial Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s dive deeper into each world&#8217;s rides and attractions, featuring concept art from Universal and aerial photography by <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/bioreconstruct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bioreconstruct<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-celestial-park\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\">Celestial Park<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon entering Epic Universe, guests will step into Celestial Park and chart the course for their quest. Celestial Park serves as the central hub of Epic Universe, with individual portals leading into each of the other four worlds. With each world being a dead end, the only way to travel between them will be to traverse Celestial Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"334817\" src=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/02_Celestial-Park-Park-Arrival-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"Epic Universe Celestial Park concept art\" class=\"wp-image-334817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/02_Celestial-Park-Park-Arrival-Large.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/02_Celestial-Park-Park-Arrival-Large-620x330.jpeg 620w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/02_Celestial-Park-Park-Arrival-Large-938x500.jpeg 938w, 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though, Celestial Park has a few attractions of its own:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:2.6\"><strong>Stardust Racers<\/strong>, a high-thrill, launched roller coaster with two tracks side-by-side so its trains can race<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2.6\"><strong>Constellation Carousel<\/strong>, with animals themed to mythical creatures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;682e867519c82&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" 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data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;682e86751abcb&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"350688\" src=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Constellation-Carousel-01-Epic-Universe-construction-October-24-2024-photo-by-bioreconstruct.jpeg\" alt=\"Constellation Carousel\" class=\"wp-image-350688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Constellation-Carousel-01-Epic-Universe-construction-October-24-2024-photo-by-bioreconstruct.jpeg 1200w, 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class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-super-nintendo-world\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\">Super Nintendo World<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"904\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Super-Nintendo-World-Universal-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal.jpeg\" alt=\"Super Nintendo World at Universal Epic Universe\" class=\"wp-image-340616\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Super-Nintendo-World-Universal-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal.jpeg 904w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Super-Nintendo-World-Universal-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal-620x484.jpeg 620w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Super-Nintendo-World-Universal-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal-641x500.jpeg 641w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Super-Nintendo-World-Universal-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal-768x599.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Super-Nintendo-World-Universal-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal-150x117.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A two-for-one special, Super Nintendo World will bring video games to life in two distinct lands:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:2.6\"><strong>Super Mario Land<\/strong>, themed to Mushroom Kingdom\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mario Kart: Bowser&#8217;s Challenge<\/strong>, an indoor dark ride with augmented reality effects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yoshi&#8217;s Adventure<\/strong>, a slow-moving, indoor\/outdoor ride upon your own Yoshi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2.6\"><strong>Donkey Kong Country<\/strong>, themed to DK&#8217;s jungle\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mine-Cart Madness<\/strong>, an indoor\/outdoor roller coaster which will appear to &#8220;jump the track,&#8221; just like DK does in his video games<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"340681\" src=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Mario-Super-Nintendo-World-Universal-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal.png\" alt=\"Super Nintendo World\" class=\"wp-image-340681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Mario-Super-Nintendo-World-Universal-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal.png 1200w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Mario-Super-Nintendo-World-Universal-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal-620x349.png 620w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Mario-Super-Nintendo-World-Universal-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal-889x500.png 889w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Mario-Super-Nintendo-World-Universal-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Mario-Super-Nintendo-World-Universal-Epic-Universe-courtesy-of-Universal-150x84.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" data-id=\"354496\" src=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bowsers-castle-Super-Nintendo-World-Epic-Universe-construction-January-17-2025-photo-by-bioreconstruct.png\" alt=\"Super Mario Land, Epic Universe\" class=\"wp-image-354496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bowsers-castle-Super-Nintendo-World-Epic-Universe-construction-January-17-2025-photo-by-bioreconstruct.png 1200w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bowsers-castle-Super-Nintendo-World-Epic-Universe-construction-January-17-2025-photo-by-bioreconstruct-620x388.png 620w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bowsers-castle-Super-Nintendo-World-Epic-Universe-construction-January-17-2025-photo-by-bioreconstruct-768x480.png 768w, 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data-id=\"354345\" src=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Overview-01-Donkey-Kong-Country-construction-Epic-Universe-January-2025-photo-by-bioreconstruct.png\" alt=\"Donkey Kong Country\" class=\"wp-image-354345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Overview-01-Donkey-Kong-Country-construction-Epic-Universe-January-2025-photo-by-bioreconstruct.png 1200w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Overview-01-Donkey-Kong-Country-construction-Epic-Universe-January-2025-photo-by-bioreconstruct-620x388.png 620w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Overview-01-Donkey-Kong-Country-construction-Epic-Universe-January-2025-photo-by-bioreconstruct-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Overview-01-Donkey-Kong-Country-construction-Epic-Universe-January-2025-photo-by-bioreconstruct-150x94.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 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src=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Donkey-Kong-Golden-Temple-02-Epic-Universe-construction-at-night-January-25-2025-photo-by-bioreconstruct.png\" alt=\"Donkey Kong Country\" class=\"wp-image-355014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Donkey-Kong-Golden-Temple-02-Epic-Universe-construction-at-night-January-25-2025-photo-by-bioreconstruct.png 1200w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Donkey-Kong-Golden-Temple-02-Epic-Universe-construction-at-night-January-25-2025-photo-by-bioreconstruct-620x388.png 620w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Donkey-Kong-Golden-Temple-02-Epic-Universe-construction-at-night-January-25-2025-photo-by-bioreconstruct-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Donkey-Kong-Golden-Temple-02-Epic-Universe-construction-at-night-January-25-2025-photo-by-bioreconstruct-150x94.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Guests in Super Nintendo World can grab a bite to eat at the quick-service Toadstool Caf\u00e9 (operated by the Toads, of course). Leaning into the interactivity of video games, guests can purchase a Power-Up Band bracelet and play games within Super Nintendo World&#8217;s architecture and alleyways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Versions of Super Nintendo World are already open at Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Hollywood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hear from artists at Universal Creative about developing Super Nintendo World for Epic Universe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"adthrive-video-player in-post\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\" data-video-id=\"F5Txx1tF\" data-player-type=\"static\" override-embed=\"\">\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2024-06-26T22:00:05.000Z\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Super Nintendo World behind the scenes | Universal Epic Universe\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Behind the scenes of Super Nintendo World, opening in 2025 in Epic Universe at Universal Orlando.\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/thumbs\/F5Txx1tF-720.jpg\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/F5Txx1tF.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/universal-epic-universe-super-nintendo-world-orlando-florida-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More about Super Nintendo World<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dark-universe\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\">Dark Universe<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1-Dark-Universe-at-Universal-Epic-Universe.jpg\" alt=\"Dark Universe - Universal Classic Monsters\" class=\"wp-image-343108\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1-Dark-Universe-at-Universal-Epic-Universe.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1-Dark-Universe-at-Universal-Epic-Universe-620x349.jpg 620w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1-Dark-Universe-at-Universal-Epic-Universe-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1-Dark-Universe-at-Universal-Epic-Universe-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1-Dark-Universe-at-Universal-Epic-Universe-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The creatures from the vintage Universal Classic Monsters films come &#8220;aliiiiive&#8221; in Dark Universe. 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Given the distance of Epic Universe from Universal&#8217;s other theme parks, the Hogwarts Express will not connect to the new Ministry of Magic area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/epic-universe-wizarding-world-harry-potter-reveal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More about Epic Universe&#8217;s Wizarding World<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-train-your-dragon-isle-of-berk\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\">How to Train Your Dragon \u2013 Isle of Berk<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure 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building Berk:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"adthrive-video-player in-post\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\" data-video-id=\"DeRxVL7e\" data-player-type=\"static\" override-embed=\"\">\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2024-07-07T03:22:41.000Z\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"How to Train Your Dragon \u2013 Isle of Berk behind the scenes | Universal Epic Universe\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Behind the scenes of How to Train Your Dragon \u2013 Isle of Berk at Universal Epic Universe with the artists of Universal Creative. 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For now (as of Feb. 9, 2025), Epic Universe admission is only sold as part of a multi-day package with Universal Orlando&#8217;s other parks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Universal Orlando annual passholders are currently the only guests who can can purchase single-day Epic Universe tickets. Admission to the new park will not be included with any type of annual pass for the time being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ticket options will roll out at a later point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/epic-universe-opening-date-tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More about Epic Universe tickets<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-epic-universe-part-of-disney-world\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\">Is Epic Universe part of Disney World?<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, Epic Universe isn&#8217;t part of Disney World, but the two aren&#8217;t very far away. 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Guests staying at a Universal hotel can use complimentary bus service to make the short ride to Epic Universe.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;682e867521435&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"985\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Epic-Universe-map-to-Universal-Orlando-courtesy-of-Universal.jpeg\" alt=\"Universal Orlando Resort map with Epic Universe\" class=\"wp-image-339401\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Epic-Universe-map-to-Universal-Orlando-courtesy-of-Universal.jpeg 985w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Epic-Universe-map-to-Universal-Orlando-courtesy-of-Universal-410x500.jpeg 410w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Epic-Universe-map-to-Universal-Orlando-courtesy-of-Universal-768x936.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Epic-Universe-map-to-Universal-Orlando-courtesy-of-Universal-150x183.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 985px) 100vw, 985px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that in the map above, the space in between Epic Universe and the existing Universal Orlando parks is not owned by Universal, and is populated by hotels, restaurants, and attractions operated by other businesses. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-the-closest-hotel-to-epic-universe\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\">What&#8217;s the closest hotel to Epic Universe?<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/universal-helios-grand-hotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universal Helios Grand Hotel<\/a> will open with Epic Universe, physically connected to the park with its own dedicated entrance and overlooking Celestial Park. That&#8217;s as close as it gets! Helios Grand belongs to the Signature Collection of Universal hotels, the resort&#8217;s most luxurious and expensive category. Helios Grand will open on May 22, 2025, the same day as Epic Universe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"791\" data-id=\"334816\" src=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/01_Universal-Helios-Grand-Hotel-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"Universal Helios Grand Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-334816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/01_Universal-Helios-Grand-Hotel-Large.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/01_Universal-Helios-Grand-Hotel-Large-620x383.jpeg 620w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/01_Universal-Helios-Grand-Hotel-Large-809x500.jpeg 809w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/01_Universal-Helios-Grand-Hotel-Large-768x475.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/01_Universal-Helios-Grand-Hotel-Large-150x93.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1184\" height=\"667\" data-id=\"340408\" src=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Universal-Helios-Grand-Hotel-02-Epic-Universe-April-2024-construction-photo-by-bioreconstruct.png\" alt=\"Universal Helios Grand Hotel construction\" class=\"wp-image-340408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Universal-Helios-Grand-Hotel-02-Epic-Universe-April-2024-construction-photo-by-bioreconstruct.png 1184w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Universal-Helios-Grand-Hotel-02-Epic-Universe-April-2024-construction-photo-by-bioreconstruct-620x349.png 620w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Universal-Helios-Grand-Hotel-02-Epic-Universe-April-2024-construction-photo-by-bioreconstruct-888x500.png 888w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Universal-Helios-Grand-Hotel-02-Epic-Universe-April-2024-construction-photo-by-bioreconstruct-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Universal-Helios-Grand-Hotel-02-Epic-Universe-April-2024-construction-photo-by-bioreconstruct-150x85.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1184px) 100vw, 1184px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Across the street, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalorlando.com\/web\/en\/us\/places-to-stay\/universal-stella-nova-resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universal Stella Nova Resort<\/a> opened Jan. 21, 2025 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalorlando.com\/web\/en\/us\/places-to-stay\/universal-terra-luna-resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universal Terra Luna Resort<\/a> will follow on March 25, 2025. Both Stella Nova and Terra Luna are part of Universal&#8217;s &#8220;Prime Value&#8221; hotel category, the second-least-expensive of the four categories. Remember, although opening dates for these hotels have been announced, and the hotels will be close by to Epic Universe, the new park itself will not open to the public until May 22, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a dedicated walking path from Stella Nova to Epic Universe. Guests can also opt to ride a complimentary shuttle to the park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"889\" height=\"500\" data-id=\"330949\" src=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Universal-Stella-Nova-and-Terra-Luna-Resorts-Image-courtesy-of-Loews-889x500.jpeg\" alt=\"Universal Stella Nova and Terra Luna Resorts\" class=\"wp-image-330949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Universal-Stella-Nova-and-Terra-Luna-Resorts-Image-courtesy-of-Loews-889x500.jpeg 889w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Universal-Stella-Nova-and-Terra-Luna-Resorts-Image-courtesy-of-Loews-620x349.jpeg 620w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Universal-Stella-Nova-and-Terra-Luna-Resorts-Image-courtesy-of-Loews-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Universal-Stella-Nova-and-Terra-Luna-Resorts-Image-courtesy-of-Loews-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Universal-Stella-Nova-and-Terra-Luna-Resorts-Image-courtesy-of-Loews.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 889px) 100vw, 889px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" data-id=\"354945\" src=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Stella-Nova-with-new-roads-Epic-Universe-construction-January-17-2025-photo-by-bioreconstruct.png\" alt=\"Stella Nova, Terra Luna hotels near Epic Universe\" class=\"wp-image-354945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Stella-Nova-with-new-roads-Epic-Universe-construction-January-17-2025-photo-by-bioreconstruct.png 1200w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Stella-Nova-with-new-roads-Epic-Universe-construction-January-17-2025-photo-by-bioreconstruct-620x388.png 620w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Stella-Nova-with-new-roads-Epic-Universe-construction-January-17-2025-photo-by-bioreconstruct-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Stella-Nova-with-new-roads-Epic-Universe-construction-January-17-2025-photo-by-bioreconstruct-150x94.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of Epic Universe&#8217;s geographic separation from the existing Universal Orlando, quite a few non-Universal hotels will be closer to Epic Universe than Universal&#8217;s own lodging options near the original parks. Non-Universal hotels particularly close to Epic Universe are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Hilton+Orlando\/@28.430154,-81.4607806,2807m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m20!1m10!3m9!1s0x88e77f0075f15e7f:0x541b0f924c4ea9a5!2sUniversal+Stella+Nova+Resort!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d28.4334798!4d-81.4495904!16s%2Fg%2F11vjwp6gqt!3m8!1s0x88e77e390a91cf6f:0xc0ac4aa79defb1ab!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d28.4248385!4d-81.4589945!16zL20vMGJoaDM3?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hilton Orlando<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Hilton+Grand+Vacations+Club+Las+Palmeras+Orlando\/@28.4321919,-81.4603514,1404m\/data=!3m2!1e3!5s0x88e77e49309724f3:0x6e6d9e3ca37bb7d9!4m9!3m8!1s0x88e77e45df90d561:0xbc609f076fdac9c7!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d28.4339343!4d-81.4594745!16s%2Fg%2F11cjg85n58?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hilton Grand Vacations Club Las Palmeras Orlando<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Vista+Cay+Resort+by+Orlando+Resorts+Rental\/@28.4302672,-81.4562316,2807m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m9!3m8!1s0x88e77e6b277c4e4d:0x9e533ed159b6fc82!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d28.4287114!4d-81.4487178!16s%2Fg%2F12vsbnw90?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vista Cay Resort<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Sonder+at+Vista+Cay\/@28.4302672,-81.4562316,2807m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m9!3m8!1s0x88e77f42a4b9a1d7:0x1458a5f58c8eab15!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d28.4245097!4d-81.4436549!16s%2Fg%2F11r3dzkxpg?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sonder at Vista Cay<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Rosen+Shingle+Creek\/@28.4302672,-81.4562316,2807m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m9!3m8!1s0x88e77e0cc65a19a7:0x4d324d6cffd94d76!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d28.4256818!4d-81.4345439!16s%2Fg%2F1tdlw2nw?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rosen Shingle Creek<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Hampton+Inn+%26+Suites+Orlando-John+Young+Pkwy%2FS.+Park\/@28.4369847,-81.4487214,2807m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m9!3m8!1s0x88e77e780f6cc71d:0x9814014095f4286d!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d28.4385456!4d-81.4284074!16s%2Fg%2F1th57tlb?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hampton Inn &amp; Suites Orlando &#8211; John Young Pkwy<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Holiday+Inn+Express+Orlando+-+South+Park,+an+IHG+Hotel\/@28.4365696,-81.4378209,1404m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m9!3m8!1s0x88e77f8b4d1e02c1:0x5ec97546776ebb32!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d28.4372898!4d-81.4283168!16s%2Fg%2F11jh70m63j?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Holiday Inn Express Orlando &#8211; South Park<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-can-i-buy-merchandise\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\">Where can I buy merchandise?<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Epic Universe merchandise is available online through Universal&#8217;s official store, and in person at the Epic Universe Preview Center inside CityWalk. There you&#8217;ll find pins, apparel, hats, and more from Nintendo, Dark Universe, Ministry of Magic, and Berk.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Epic-Universe-Preview-Center-merch-03-photo-by-Matt-Roseboom.jpeg\" alt=\"Epic Unvierse merchandise\" class=\"wp-image-342744\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Epic-Universe-Preview-Center-merch-03-photo-by-Matt-Roseboom.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Epic-Universe-Preview-Center-merch-03-photo-by-Matt-Roseboom-375x500.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Epic-Universe-Preview-Center-merch-03-photo-by-Matt-Roseboom-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Epic-Universe-Preview-Center-merch-03-photo-by-Matt-Roseboom-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Epic-Universe-Preview-Center-merch-03-photo-by-Matt-Roseboom-150x200.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub>Photo by Matt Roseboom<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.universalorlando.com\/shop\/epic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Purchase Epic Universe merchandise online<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/universal-epic-universe-preview-center-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about the Preview Center<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-i-m-so-excited-where-can-i-see-more-sneak-peeks-of-the-park\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color\">I&#8217;m so excited! Where can I see more sneak peeks of the park?<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re excited, too! Here at Attractions Magazine, we&#8217;ve been covering Epic Universe news for the past six years \u2014\u00a0plenty of time to accumulate all the videos, construction updates, and deep dives to fuel your reading marathon. Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/category\/epic-universe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All Epic Universe news<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/tag\/celestial-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Construction updates<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/attractionsmagazine.com\/epic-universe-scale-model-closer-look\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scale model<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re visiting Universal Orlando anytime soon, stop by the Epic Universe Preview Center at Universal CityWalk (the shopping and dining district located outside of the main theme parks). Inside the Preview Center, you can look at a massive scale model of the entire park, look at concept art, and purchase specialty merchandise. 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