As you eye options for a family vacation this summer, consider the mouth-watering option of Universal Orland’s new park, Epic Universe. Opening May 22, 2025, Epic Universe features five lands and more than 50 unique experiences including rides, shopping and dining. Characters will be milling about in the different parks, shopping and dining will abound and families can also look forward to new hotels and more! Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect of the lands.
Epic Universe Lands
CELESTIAL PARK
When you enter Epic Universe, you’ll be in Celestial Park, a mix of gardens, fountains and two attractions: Constellation Carousel (a space-themed carousel) and Stardust Racers (a dual-launch racing coaster that reaches up to 62 miles an hour). Dining will be ample with the Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant; The Oack & Star Tavern or Pizza Moon.
Dark Universe at Universal Epic Orlando. Artist Rendering courtesy of Universal Orlando.
DARK UNIVERSE
It’s monstrous — for real. This land is themed for Dracula, The Wolf Man and Frankenstein’s Monster among others. Visitors will work their way through Darkmoor encountering characters and lining up for attractions like Curse of the Werewolf and Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment. (Universal says this is the scariest attraction they’ve ever made, so be aware of small children!) Dining includes Das Stakehouse and Burning Blade Tavern.
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD
Take a breather here where Super Mario and Donkey Kong are divided into two mini-lands. Naturally, in Super Mario Land, the main ride is Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge. And in Donkey Kong Country, you can hop on Mine-Cart Madness family coaster. Dining includes Toadstool Cafe and walk-up stands like Yoshi’s Snack Island and Turbo Boost Treats.
Super Nintendo World Artist Rendering.
THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER – MINISTRY OF MAGIC
This new land is a complements the two existing Wizarding Worlds at Universal Studios. The main attraction is Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, a story ride that takes you from Paris to Britain where everything goes awry. Throughout this land you can use interactive wands to cast spells and more. Dining includes Cafe L’Air de La Serene for french fare and Le Gobelet Noir.
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Plenty of rides and attraction fill out this new land. Hiccup’s Wing Glider is a coaster through a lagoon. Fyre Drill is a team effort where players get to outsoak one another in an epic battle. And Dragon Racer’s Rally is a pendulum swing-style ride that reaches up to 67 feet in the air.
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