Universal Orlando has announced that their new theme park, Epic Universe, will officially open on May 22, 2025!
“This is such a pivotal moment for our destination, and we’re thrilled to welcome guests to Epic Universe next year,” said Karen Irwin, President and COO of Universal Orlando Resort. “With the addition of this spectacular new theme park, our guests will embark on an unforgettable vacation experience with a week’s worth of thrills that will be nothing short of epic! Our Universe will never be the same.”
Epic Universe will feature five highly-themed lands, including Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe (inspired by Universal’s Classic Monsters), The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic (set in Paris, France), and How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk.
Next week, guests can begin planning an epic 2025 vacation to Universal Orlando to experience the entire destination as the first phase of ticket products and packages that include access to Universal Epic Universe will go on sale. Specific products launching in this first phase include:
- A variety of multi-day tickets and vacation packages that include three, four or five days of admission to Universal’s theme parks – including one day admission to Epic Universe. These products will go on sale on Tuesday, October 22.
- Reservations for Universal Helios Grand Hotel will open on Tuesday, October 22 for stays beginning May 22, 2025.
- Annual Passholders have the exclusive opportunity to purchase single-day tickets to Universal Epic Universe before they go on sale to the general public. Passholders can take advantage of this priority opportunity beginning Thursday, October 24.
See below for more details about the Universal Epic Universe-inclusive products that will be available for purchase beginning on October 22. Additional ticket products for Epic Universe – including single-day tickets for the general public, additional multi-day ticket options, Florida resident tickets, Universal Express passes and more – will be available at a later date before the park opens. Starting October 24, Passholders can purchase a 1-Day Universal Epic Universe Ticket add-on to visit our newest park, Universal Epic Universe, before 1-Day Universal Epic Universe Tickets are available to the general public.
| 1st PHASE OF EPIC UNIVERSE-INCLUSIVE TICKETS AND VACATION PACKAGES – ON SALE ON OCT. 22 | |
| Multi-Day Tickets that Include One Day Admission to Universal Epic Universe | The following multi-day ticket options inclusive of Universal Epic Universe will be available:
For each of the above, guests also have the option to add access to Universal Volcano Bay – giving them the opportunity to experience all four Universal Orlando theme parks during their visit. |
| Create Your Own Vacation Package | Guests can save up to $200* (savings based on a 7-night stay) by bundling a 2-night or longer stay at a Universal hotel with one of the multi-day ticket options above.
Guests can receive the maximum savings of $200 with a 7-night vacation package that includes:
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More details about Universal Epic Universe – including additional ticket products – will be released in the months ahead.
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Looking to book that EPIC Universal vacation? We recommend using our friends at MEI-Travel to help plan your next trip to Universal Orlando or Universal Studios Hollywood.
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