Concept rendering of Universal Orlando Resort’s newest theme park: Epic Universe.
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universalEpic Universe theme park in Orlando, Florida will open on May 22, 2025.
Epic Universe is the company’s fourth theme park and is part of a 750-acre development and the largest of its properties, featuring five themed worlds: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your World Dragon – Berk Island, Paradise Park, and Dark Universe.
Epic Universe was first released in 2019 Represents the largest single investment Comcast-owned NBCUniversal CEO Brian Roberts said at the time that its theme park business and the entire state of Florida had achieved great success.
Construction stopped in July 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but started ramping up again in March 2021.
Adding Epic Universe to its catalog of entertainment offerings in Orlando allows Universal to turn its resorts into week-long destinations rather than just two- or three-day trips for families. The company also operates Volcano Bay Water Park, about a mile from Universal Studios Park.
“This is a pivotal moment for our destination and we are excited to welcome guests to Epic Universe next year,” Karen Irwin, president and chief operating officer of Universal Orlando Resort, said in a statement Thursday. “With the addition of this spectacular new theme park, our guests will embark on an unforgettable vacation experience with a week of epic excitement. “
The epic universe will center around Loews Hotels’ Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a 500-room hotel that will provide hotel guests with dedicated park entrance.
Universal Studios will begin offering some multi-day tickets and packages on October 22nd. Tickets.
In addition, annual pass holders will have the opportunity to purchase single-day tickets to Epic Universe on October 24 before they go on sale to the public. Additional ticketing options will be available at a later date.
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