Universal Epic Universe is an expansive theme park located in Orlando, Florida, situated a few miles southeast of Universal Orlando Resort's other parks. Owned by NBCUniversal and operated by Universal Destinations & Experiences, the resort officially opened to the public on May 22, 2025. You can reach the park via a 1.7-mile extension of Kirkman Road connecting to Universal Boulevard, with specialized elevated interchange routing at Sand Lake Road, or by taking Universal's fleet of electric buses along dedicated transit lanes.
Spanning a larger 750-acre site, the destination uses a distinct hub-and-spoke layout radiating from Celestial Park. Guests pass through themed gateway portals with digital LED signage to reach four surrounding lands: Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, and How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk. The surrounding campus features an open-air parking lot on the southeast end as well as integrated resort accommodations overlooking the central hub.
The park is famous for cutting-edge attractions, including dual-tracked launch coasters, interactive boat rides, augmented reality racing simulators, and motion-based dark rides utilizing advanced robotic arm and lift technology. Epic Universe caters to thrill-seekers, families, and multi-day vacationers alike, offering immersive stage shows, interactive power-band challenges, and distinct dining. Entry, ride express lanes, and locker access throughout the park utilize modern facial recognition technology for a streamlined visitor experience.
01 Signature rides & attractions
The park’s headline rides across its themed areas. Confirm heights and any single-rider lines on the day.
Compiled from Wikipedia · a full ride-by-ride list per themed area is on the way.
Park map
The free OpenStreetMap layer below shows the park and its surroundings — entrances, themed areas, car parks and access roads. Zoom in for detail; the official ride-by-ride park plan is linked below.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL, free). Official park maps are copyrighted — we link to them.
02 Tickets & prices
Ticket prices for Epic Universe change by date and season, and the park sells single-day, multi-day and annual passes — buying online in advance is almost always cheaper than at the gate, and popular dates can sell out. Check the official site for live pricing before you travel.
We deliberately don’t list prices that change daily — the ticket button leads to live, up-to-date pricing.
03 Getting there & parking
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Road | 1.7-mile extension of Kirkman Road connecting to Universal Boulevard. |
| Interchange | Elevated circular interchange at Sand Lake Road. |
| Bus | Universal fleet of electric buses utilizing dedicated transit lanes. |
Getting there & parking · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · prices may change
04 Where to stay
On-site and resort hotels put you right at the gates — often with early park access — turning the visit into an easy two- or three-day trip.
Operated by Loews, this hotel is located directly inside the Celestial Park area of the resort.
05 Themed areas
Each area has its own theming — architecture, food and rides. Half the fun is simply walking through.
Good to know
- Epic Universe utilizes facial recognition technology for entry, ride express lanes, and lockers instead of traditional tickets.
- Guests in Super Nintendo World can purchase a Power-Up Band to collect digital coins and unlock the Bowser Jr. Shadow Showdown.
- Celestial Park acts as the central hub connecting all four surrounding themed lands through gateway portals.
- Interactive wands in the Ministry of Magic land feature lights and haptic vibrations that interact with surroundings.
