Epic Universe
Orlando, Florida
Orlando, FloridaThe most ambitious theme park in the world
Epic Universe opened in 2025 as Universal Orlando's third theme park and the biggest project in theme park history. With 5 themed worlds — including Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Ministry of Magic), How to Train Your Dragon and Dark Universe — it redefines what a theme park can be.
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Lands and Themed Areas
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Super Nintendo World
Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge, Yoshi's Adventure, interactive blocks with the Power-Up Band.
The Wizarding World — Ministry of Magic
A new Harry Potter world set in the Ministry of Magic in Paris.
How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk
A family coaster, dragon flight and the Viking village of Berk.
Dark Universe
Universal's classic monsters: Dracula, Frankenstein, the Wolf Man. Horror-themed coaster.
Celestial Park
The park's central hub with gardens, restaurants and its own attractions.
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Attractions
Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge
Super Nintendo World
Mich's Tip: AR racing in real karts. The queue through Bowser's castle is incredible. The Power-Up Band levels up the experience.
Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment
Dark Universe
Mich's Tip: Robotic-arm dark ride themed to the classic monsters. Intense and dark.
Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry
Ministry of Magic
Mich's Tip: The newest Harry Potter experience. Combines screens, real sets and motion.
Hiccup's Wing Gliders
How to Train Your Dragon
Mich's Tip: Family coaster with an aerial view of the Isle of Berk. Gentle but exciting.
Mich's Epic Universe Strategy
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Buy the Power-Up Band ($40) for the full Super Nintendo World experience.
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Early Park Admission: straight to Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge.
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Then Yoshi's Adventure and Nintendo World's interactive blocks.
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Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry and the Dark Universe rides.
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Midday: explore Isle of Berk and How to Train Your Dragon.
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Afternoon: whatever's left with Express Pass. Return to Nintendo World at night (it lights up differently).
Note: Epic Universe is HUGE. Plan a full day. Express Pass is highly recommended for the first few years.
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Where to Eat
Toadstool Cafe
Super Nintendo World
Super Nintendo WorldMario-themed restaurant with surprisingly creative, tasty food. The Toad burger is iconic.
Mead Hall (Isle of Berk)
How to Train Your Dragon
Viking food in Berk's great hall. Immersive atmosphere.
The Oak & Star Tavern
Celestial Park
Varied options in the central hub.
Shows and Entertainment
Universal Celestial Goodnight
Mich's Tip: Fountains, lights and fireworks in Celestial Park (debuted July 2026).
The Untrainable Dragon (Isle of Berk)
Mich's Tip: Life-size animatronic dragons. Stunning for kids and adults alike.
Character Meet & Greets
Mario & Luigi
Super Nintendo World
The park's most popular. Long line. Go early or at close.
Peach & Toad
Super Nintendo World
Shorter line than Mario.
Lightning Lane / Express Pass Guide
Epic Universe uses Universal's Express Pass system. Highly recommended in the first years given sky-high demand.
Must-buy
Must-buy- Express Pass Unlimited — practically indispensable in year one
Included in Multi Pass / Express
Included in Multi Pass / ExpressMich's Strategy
A hotel connected to Epic Universe + Express Pass is the ideal combo. Without Express, arrive at rope drop and prioritize Mario Kart and Ministry of Magic.
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