Universal announces May 2025 opening date for Epic Universe theme park

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Universal announces May 2025 opening date for Epic Universe theme park

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Eric Rosen Director of travel content | The Points Guy

By Sky Industry News

Oct 17, 2024

Universal Orlando has announced the opening date for its newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe. The park is set to open on May 22, 2025, coinciding with the unofficial start of summer travel around Memorial Day.

Epic Universe will feature five themed "worlds," four of which are inspired by popular films and games such as Harry Potter, Universal Classic Monsters, "How to Train Your Dragon," and Nintendo characters like Mario and Donkey Kong. The fifth area, Celestial Park, serves as the entrance with portals leading to the other lands.

The park promises innovative rides and interactive experiences. Visitors can expect attractions like real flying dragons in How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk, a Mario Kart race in Super Nintendo World, a journey via Metro-Floo to the British Ministry of Magic in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic, and a roller coaster featuring realistic animatronics in Dark Universe.

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Ticket sales for Epic Universe will begin on October 22. Initially, most visitors will access the park through multiday vacation packages at Universal Orlando. Guests can purchase three-, four-, or five-day admission tickets that include one day at Epic Universe. Savings up to $200 are available when these ticket packages are bundled with hotel stays.

Reservations for the new Universal Helios Grand Hotel will also be available starting October 22. Only annual passholders will have early access to purchase one-day tickets beginning October 24.

Transportation will connect Epic Universe with Universal Orlando's other parks and hotels. This includes the Helios Grand Hotel and two additional hotels planned for Epic Universe.