Epic Universe Opens May 22 Tickets On Sale October 22
Theme park fans have been anxiously awaiting the opening of Universal’s Epic Universe for years, and we finally received some definitive information about opening, tickets, and packages.
Opening Information
Epic Universe will be Universal Orlando’s fourth park after Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay. The park will officially open May 22 and will include 5 new worlds:
Celestial Park - including Constellation Carousel and Stardust Racers
Dark Universe - including Curse of the Werewolf and Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment
How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk - including Hiccup’s Wing Gliders, Dragon Racer’s Rally, and Fyre Drill
Super Nintendo World - including Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge, Yoshi’s Adventure, and Donkey Kong Mine Cart Madness
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic - including Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry
Additionally, the Helios Grand Hotel will also open with Epic Universe. This signature hotel will overlook the park and have a dedicated, private entrance directly into Epic Universe. It is described as a sunlit sanctuary where light, life, and laughter abound.
Tickets & Packages
Epic tickets and stays at the Helios Grand can be booked October 22 for visits starting on May 22. Guests will have two options, at least initially, for booking:
Create Your Own Vacation Package with Universal Epic Universe
You’ll be able to book up to 7-night hotel stays including 3-Park multi-Day Park-to-Park plus 1-Day Epic Universe tickets and save up to $200. This package is available from May 22 through the end of 2025 and must be booked by December 10, 2025.
Theme Park Tickets with Universal Epic Universe
You’ll be able to purchase multi-day Universal tickets that include 1-day at Epic Universe from May 22 through the end of 2025.
Epic Universe-only tickets will not be available, at least initially. If you’re hoping to visit Epic Universe in 2025, it will only be as an add-on to multi-day Universal parks tickets and only for 1-day. The only exception is for Universal Annual Passholders. They will be given the opportunity to purchase 1-day ticket add-ons to their annual passes.
All 2025 Bookings
With these Epic Universe announcements, Universal Orlando packages for the existing parks will also open up for the remainder of 2025.
Now is the time to book your 2025 Universal trip whether you plan to visit Epic Universe or not. You can request a quote for your 2025 trip now and receive my expert planning services completely complimentary.
I look forward to planning your next epic adventure!
