The Ultimate Epic Universe Guide

A step-by-step plan to Orlando’s newest theme park.
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Get the lay of Universal Epic Universe’s land with this map that shows the worlds in relation to each other. ©NBC Universal

WITH ITS GRAND OPENING ON MAY 22, 2025, EPIC UNIVERSE BECAME THE FIRST MAJOR THEME PARK OPENING IN ORLANDO SINCE ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE DEBUTED IN 1999. This is the fourth Orlando park for Universal Studios, and easily their most ambitious yet. Universal Epic Universe offers different worlds for everyone. Step through amazing portals transporting you to the excitement of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ — Ministry of Magic™, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, How to Train Your Dragon—Isle of Berk, Dark Universe and Celestial Park. Five immersive worlds. One amazing theme park.

Orlando magazine’s team of theme park experts have assembled the official not-official Ultimate Epic Universe Guide to help you plan and get the most of out your first trip to Epic Universe. Explore each world’s host of offerings and must-dos, check out our handy-dandy Ride-O-Meter to discover which rides are best for you, discover our favorite foods in the park (we tried them all), along with the best bars and drinks and a breakdown of the hotels. Want to know more?


Hold on tight, because HERE WE GO!

Explore Epic Universe

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CELESTIAL PARK

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Ministry of Magic™

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Super Nintendo World

Super Nintendo World At Universal Epic Universe

Isle of Berk

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Dark Universe

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WHERE TO STAY AT UNIVERSAL EPIC UNIVERSE

Universal Epic Universe opened alongside three new hotels—yes, three new hotels: Universal Helios Grand Hotel, Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort.

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Readers’ Check List

Explore our handy dandy Ride-O-Meter, discover our picks for the best food and drinks, and so much more.

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Giveaway Alert: Win Your Very Own Magic Wand

Enter for your chance to win an interactive wand from Epic Universe, courtesy of Orlando magazine.

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