EPIC Universe Guide

Opening May 22, Epic Universe will be ready for the general public containing 5 brand new immersive worlds:

Epic Universe is Universal Orlando Resort’s fourth theme park, built on 750 acres of land, just a few miles from Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Volcano Bay. This new offering will transport guests to expansive, vivid worlds filled with awe-inspiring attractions, entertainment, hotels, dining and more.

How do you get to Epic? Instead of parking in the main parking garage and accessing the theme parks through Universal CityWalk, you’ll drive directly to where the new theme park is located (and yes, there will also be complimentary transportation connecting the entire Universal Orlando Resort destination!).

Now with four amazing theme parks, spectacular themed hotels and more, Universal Orlando Resort offers an entire week’s worth of awesome in one complete vacation destination.

Universal Epic Universe theme park opens May 22, 2025 at Universal Orlando Resort. Additional Epic Universe ticket products are on sale now, including a range of ticket options with a day at Universal’s newest theme park. In addition, bookings for the spectacular Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, are now available.

Explore the streets of 1920s wizarding Paris like Newt Scamander™ himself, then experience new thrills in the British Ministry at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Ministry of Magic™

Dining options inside of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Ministry of Magic:

Café L’air De: Dine inside or outside as you enjoy a quick bite of French inspired cuisine for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Type of dining: Quick Service

Baguette de Dinde

This charmingly scrumptious dish features sliced cracked black pepper turkey piled high with arugula, crisp apples and creamy brie. A warm crusty baguette with zesty mustard butter and apple butter makes this an irresistible combination.

Butterbeer™ Crepe

This whimsical creation is a delight for Butterbeer™ lovers. Crepe filled with a delicious shortbread cookie butter Bavarian cream, Butterbeer™ cream and topped with fresh strawberries, Butterbeer™ drizzle and a Butterbeer™ shortbread cookie.

Quiche Lorraine

This savory dish features egg custard baked in a flaky pie crust filled with crispy bacon, gruyère cheese and caramelized onions with mornay sauce. A side of fresh berries topped with a lavender honey drizzle rounds out this delectable taste of France.

Le Gobelet Noir™

Dine at Le Gobelet Noir, a time-worn haunt for Dark witches and wizards to escape the prying eyes of the Paris ministry.

Type of dining: Quick Service

Alchemist’s Platter

This exquisite spread features smoked sausage, potato and cheese pierogies, and tangy pickled eggs. Vibrant marinated beets, savory caramelized onions, and a warm pretzel are served with zesty German mustard and cheese fondue.
Lentil Stew (VG)

Warm your spirit with a flavorful blend of tender lentils, savory vegan bacon, and vibrant root vegetables. Served with artisan bread, this comforting dish is hearty and filling.

Bar Moonshine

Type of dining: Quick Service, Snacks & Beverages
Fleur 75

This magical cocktail of gin, elderflower liqueur, zesty lemon juice and simple syrup added to a flute of sparkling wine is sure to get you in the spirit of the game.

Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry™

Travel by Métro-Floo from Paris to the British Ministry of Magic™ where Dolores Umbridge™ is about to stand trial. Board a lift and join Harry, Ron, and Hermione as you journey deep into the Ministry’s many departments. Thrilling adventure, fantastic beasts, and unexplored mystery await in Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry™.

From the fun of Mario Kart™ to careening through Donkey Kong Country™, experience all the interactive excitement of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ – Step Inside the Worlds of your Favorite Nintendo Games

Super Mario Land™: Battle Team Bowser on Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge, journey through colorful landscapes on Yoshi’s Adventure™ and more.

Donkey Kong Country™ : Discover the action and fun as you help Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong protect the Golden Banana in Mine-Cart Madness™ and more!

Dining options inside of Super NINTENDO World.

Toadstool Cafe™ (Quick Service Dining)

Watch Chef Toad cooking his favorite recipes and enjoy tasty creations prepared daily, including soups, salads, and sandwiches, as well as delicious entrees and delectable desserts!

Mario Burger

All-beef patty, topped with savory mushrooms, fresh lettuce, tomato and melted American cheese, served on a brioche bun with a side of truffle French fries.

Luigi Burger

Grilled chicken topped with basil pesto, melted Swiss cheese, green peppers, and fresh spinach, served on a soft brioche bun with a side of Truffle French fries.

Bowser’s Fireball Challenge

1lb. meatball topped with gooey mozzarella cheese in rich mushroom marinara sauce and fresh parsley. Served with a Bowser-inspired puff pastry and a side of hot sauce.

The Bubbly Barrel (Snacks & Beverages)

Enjoy a cool, tropical drink at The Bubbly Barrel in the heart of Donkey Kong Country™, you’ll find the perfect refreshment for your adventures in the jungle.

Yoshi’s Snack Island™ (Snacks & Beverages)

A cozy burrow tunneled into the base of Mount Beanpole where you can enjoy a variety of juices and fruit-based specialty beverages inspired by Yoshi’s favorite food – fruit!

Turbo-Boost Treats (Snacks & Beverages)

Fuel up with some delicious snacks!

Key Challenges and Interactive Activities

Power-Up Band™: Use your Power Up-Band to collect digital coins and keys throughout the land (Band is Separate Purchase)

Goomba Crazy Crank

Turn the crank to make the ground spin fast enough to make a Goomba fall backward, winning you a key.

Piranha Plant Nap Mishap

Run back and forth, tapping multiple alarm clocks to put the huge Piranha Plant back to sleep.

Koopa Troopa POWer Punch

Hit a POW Block with perfect timing to send a Koopa Shell up the pipe and knock over the Koopa Troopa.

Bob-omb Kaboom Room

Gather fragments of a key from around the room and assemble them before the giant Bob-omb goes kaboom.

Thwomp Panel Panic

Are you fast enough? Try to flip every tile on the wall to be the same color and win a digital key.

Bowser Jr. Shadow Showdown

Collect at least 3 keys with your band and you’ll get the chance to confront Bowser Jr. to recover the stolen Golden Mushroom in a final Shadow Showdown.

Mine-Cart Madness™ (family thrill ride)

This family thrill coaster is a high-speed ride through Donkey Kong Country as you help Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong protect the Golden Banana from the thieving Tiki Tak Tribe featuring cutting-edge ride technology, your cart will appear to soar through the air from one broken track and land on another.

Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge (3-D / 4-D Experience, Motion Simulation)

On Yoshi’s Adventure™ you’ll weave your way through iconic Mushroom Kingdom landscapes, encountering many familiar characters and spotting hidden colored eggs along your journey.

Explore through the excitement of a village populated by rugged Vikings and rambunctious dragons that comes with an exciting coaster, delicious food, and live show all inspired by the movie How to Train Your Dragon.

Restaurants & Dining in How to Train your Dragon Isle of Berk

Mead Hall (Quick Service Dining)

Enjoy a hearty menu including meat, fish, sandwiches and desserts. Beverages include assorted meads, ciders and ales.

Thawfest Platter

A grand plate of tender chicken drumsticks glazed in a wild berry BBQ glaze, grilled salmon and succulent sausage served with a medley of roasted carrots, cipollini onions, Nordic fries and side sauces.

Sullen Sea Sandwich

This option features salmon with pickled cucumbers and zesty horseradish dill crème on a pumpernickel Kaiser bun and a side of ancient grains with sundried berries.

Nordic Harvest Salad

This salad features kale and arugula greens, crisp red cabbage, radishes and hearty ancient grains. Blueberries and crisp apples add tangy flavor. It also includes trail mix and raspberry vinaigrette to top it all off.

Stormfly’s Catch of the Day

Kiddos will love this fun dessert featuring a chocolate mousse fish nestled on top of a bed of colorful crispy rice cereal! So fun!

Spit Fyre Grill (Quick Service dining)

Located in a bustling trader’s market offering delectable Viking fare from all across the sea. Guests can drop anchor to find a hearty meal at this quick-serve eatery featuring delicious helpings of greens, grains or rice topped with a variety of meats flame-seared to perfection.

Hooligan’s Grog & Gruel (Snacks & Beverages)

A festive racing-themed food stand featuring Mac & Cheese cones in a variety of styles.

Say Hello to Hiccup, Toothless and Friends – Meet and Greet, Photo Opportunity

Did you know?! There is a How to Train Your Dragon Kids’ Suite at Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel

A delightful 545 square foot room that features a separate kids’ room with two twin beds that’s themed in heartwarming and imaginative How to Train Your Dragon décor that sleeps up to five.

This brand new resort is an ideal place to stay on your next Universal trip as it has a dedicated Entrance to Universal Epic Universe!

Fast Facts

The Viking village here at Epic Universe features 30 animated and static dragons, representing 17 unique dragon species throughout the world.

A Viking Hall of Grand Scale

The village’s main gathering place has faux entrance doors standing an impressive 16 feet 7 inches tall.

A place where legendary Universal Classic Monsters come to life! Explore a village ravaged by the wrath of unearthly creatures and the monstrous experiments of Dr. Victoria Frankenstein. Dark Universe is a shadowy world where the unknown lurks around every corner.

Dining inside of Dark Universe

Das Stakehaus (Quick Service dining)

Here you will find an old inn and dining hall built over the ruins of ancient catacombs where you can enjoy a meal surrounded by vampire artwork and artifacts.

Bird on a Stake

Three frightfully tasty protein options, each served with roasted veggies and charred green onion mashed potatoes

Darkmoor Black Wings

Spicy chili-dusted fried wings with smoky cheddar, charred scallions and soy chili garlic sauce. Also served with a  pimento cornbread skull and Coleslaw.

Our Favorite Vegan Familiar’s Stuffed Cabbage

Featuring vegan meat wrapped in tender cabbage leaves and nestled in a rich bell pepper tomato sauce, accompanied by a vibrant beet bucatini.

“Blood Orange” Chicken Sandwich

Flash-fried, marinated chicken breast in a blood orange sauce, served in a black bun with tangy pickles, coleslaw, and crispy fries.

Fast Fact

The World Through Their Eyes

Das Stakehaus’ many paintings depict the world of vampires from their point of view, painting them as heroes in their stories, while displaying some of Darkmoor’s history, and referencing its architecture.

The Burning Blade Tavern (Quick Service dining)

Here guests will discover stories of some of the countryside’s most accomplished creature capturers along with a menu of burgers, wings, bratwursts, pretzels and beverages.

Fast Fact

Darkmoor Village’s “Hottest” Eatery

The windmill at the top of The Burning Blade Tavern erupts into flames several times an hour. Two types of fuel are used in different ratios, allowing for easy visibility to guests during both day and night.

De Lacey’s Cottage (Quick Service dining)

A great stop inside of Darkmoor Village featuring Snacks and cool treats such as cinnamon bites, pretzels and more.

The merchandise inside of Dark Universe is plentiful to say the least with multiple difference locations to purchase your items.

Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment

A demonstration of Dr. Victoria Frankenstein deep below the family estate featuring Dracula, The Wolf Man, The Mummy, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Phantom of the Opera, and more!

Curse of the Werewolf

Fast Fact

Into the Lair of the Wolf

Curse of the Werewolf tears through the dark forest at 37 mph, for over 2 minutes of sheer thrill, racing through a dark foreboding shed with mysterious figures clawing ever so near.

Constellation Carousel

Stardust Racers

Stardust Racers, an exciting dual-launch coaster reaching incredible speeds up to 62 mph. Board a comet and rocket to the furthest reaches of the stars, at heights up to 133 feet along 5,000 feet of track. Race along an inverted crisscross, known as the “Celestial Spin” in a dazzling display of blazing colors and ethereal music.

Dining inside of Celestial Park

Atlantic

Here you will witness an enormous Victorian aquarium, with serene, illuminated fish swimming above you with options like exceptional seafood and steaks or enjoy a cocktail at the lively Aquaria Bar.

Sea Bass

A delectable portion of Sea Bass nestled amid the subtle sweetness of carrot mochi and vibrant crunch of fresh sugar snap peas. Aromatic lemongrass broth complements the buttery bass, while starfruit slices add a splash of tropical citrus notes.

Romesco Romanesco

An oven-roasted Romanesco, wild mushrooms and pea tendrils on a bed of fregola and hazelnut romesco.

Northern Lights Martini

This vodka cocktail has Limoncello and dry Curacao, garnished with your very own northern lights a butterfly pea blossom ice sphere in gold luster dust spray.

The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant

Enjoy authentic Pan-Asian cuisine as dazzling neon dragons chase across the walls or curl up with a cocktail at The Tiger Bar.

Tonkotsu Ramen

Features delicate ramen noodles immersed in a rich pork broth, topped with tender chashu pork, tare egg, shiitake mushrooms, and fragrant togarashi oil.

Smashed Cucumbers

Refreshing cucumbers tossed in zesty dragon sauce with fresh cilantro, crunchy peanuts and a sprinkle of Sichuan dust.

Snowflake Potstickers

Lacey crust pork potstickers, pan-seared to golden perfection. Served with dragon sauce.

Chengdu Dream

This cocktail features refreshing blue curacao and falernum syrup with zesty grapefruit and pineapple juices, with an edible orchid garnish.

The Oak & Star Tavern (Fast Casual dining – breakfast & lunch)

Located in a cosmic garden in Celestial Park

Two Meats Platter with Spit Roasted Citrus Herb Chicken and Smoked St. Louis Ribs

Choose from smoked brisket, smoked ribs, pulled pork, cheddar jalapeno sausage or spit-roasted herbed infused chicken. Pair with sides like braised greens, mac and cheese and more.

Slow Smoked Brisket

A savory 14-hour smoked brisket sandwich with sweet BBQ, and sweet and tangy homemade pickles on a pan sobao bun.

Grilled Peach Arugula

This salad features grilled peaches, arugula, soft creamy cheese and candied pecans, drizzled with white balsamic.

Platter w/ Mango Bread & Pickles

Choose from smoked brisket, smoked ribs, pulled pork, cheddar jalapeno sausage or spit-roasted herbed-infused chicken. Pair with four sides from a variety of options.

Banana Pudding

This dessert features creamy vanilla pudding layered with fresh bananas and topped with a generous dollop of whipped cream and wafer cookie crumbles.

The Plastered Owl

Crafted with dark rye whiskey, simple syrup, cherry syrup, lemon juice, lemon wedges, and muddled cherries.

Pizza Moon (Quick Service dining)

Space Cowboy

This pizza features tangy BBQ sauce tender rotisserie chicken, pickled red onions, Castelvetrano olives and crunchy BBQ potato chips.

The Giant Mushroom

Topped with creamy roasted garlic bechamel, fromage de lune, savory wild mushrooms and drizzled with truffle aioli, this pie is a culinary adventure.

A Trip to Vesuvio

A blend of fromage de lune, pepperoni, fennel sausage, roasted peppers and caramelized onions. Topped with cherry peppers, Calabrian chili and fresh arugula and a drizzle of honey.

Rigatoni Meteor Melt

This dish features hearty rigatoni, handmade meatballs, rich marinara sauce, fresh basil and gooey provolone cheese.

Pizza Lunare

This pie features creamy roasted garlic béchamel, rich ricotta, savory pancetta, fromage de lune and a garlic confit, on ube pizza crust.

Rocket Fuel

Crisp chopped romaine is drizzled with creamy Caesar dressing and topped with generous shavings of grated parmesan and moon cheese.

Brownie Eclipse

This is a warm gooey brownie with a tasty chocolate hazelnut spread and topped with crushed chocolate and creme sandwich cookies.

Meteor Astropub (Quick Service dining)

A Celestial place to kick back, relax and enjoy a cocktail, burger, and more!

The Plastered Owl (Snacks & Beverages)

 Star Sui Bao (Snacks & Beverages)

Located near Stardust Racers in Celestial Park, Star Sui Bao is an Asian food cart offering unique takes on the traditional steamed Asian bao bun.

Frosty Moon (Snacks & Beverages)

Frosty Moon ice cream stand features a fuchsia ice cream cone ringed with gold orbits atop the kiosk and well as other tasty treats!

Comet Dogs (Snacks & Beverages)

CelesTiki (Beverages)

Waturi Punch

This refreshing blend of rum, bitters, and fruit juices

Frozen Mudslide

A frosty blend of dark rum, espresso liqueur, crème de cacao and heavy cream, topped off with a drizzle of chocolate syrup and whipped cream.

Frozen Pina Colada

A refreshing blend of rum, lime juice, cream of coconut and pineapple juice, and a touch of smoked sea salt, finished with a juicy pineapple wedge and vibrant fronds.

Kunuku Daiquiri

This Mocktail is a delightful mix of strawberry puree, lime juice, simple syrup, and strawberry essence with a hint of smoked sea salt.

Branca Colada

This cocktail blends rum, lime juice, pineapple juice, passion fruit puree and cream of coconut together with a lime wheel.

Bar Zenith (Beverages)

Meteor Strike

A blend of light rum, triple sec, zesty lime, and pineapple juices, topped with lemon lime soda and a sprinkle of edible gold glitter and flaming lemon extract infused raw sugar cube.

Meridian Bramble

A refreshing blend of dry gin, raspberry liqueur, zesty lemon juice and simple syrup. Blackberries on a charming flower knot finish this creative cocktail.

Mojit-eor

This cocktail features light rum, fresh lime juice simple syrup and a splash of mint essence A sprig of mint and a lime wheel.

Cosmos-Politan

Enjoy this mix of vodka, limoncello, lime juice, cranberry juice, simple syrup and blood orange syrup, finished with a hint of smoked sea salt and garnished with a dried blood orange wheel.

Star-garita

This vibrant mix of tequila, blue curaçao, fresh lime juice and agave syrup is enhanced with a sprinkle of smoked sea salt and garnished with a lime wheel.

Universal Epic Universe will open in 2025 alongside three new hotels — yes, three new hotels: Universal Helios Grand Hotel, Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort.

Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a full-service hotel for guests looking to go all-out during their Universal Orlando Resort stay. Named after the God of the Sun, Helios is where the heavens and earth unite: it’s adorned with celestial patterns and constellation details in the decor and has a casual, elegant Mediterranean-inspired feel throughout. The coolest thing about the hotel is that it is walking-distance from Epic and has a dedicated and exclusive entrance into Celestial Park.

Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort

Galaxies and planets inspire these sister hotels. They’re related in concept, but offer two different experiences — Stella Nova is highlighted in teal and purple colors and represents its own galaxy with a black hole vortex porte-cochère while Terra Luna is highlighted in gold and green. Stella is inspired by the infinite vastness of the unknown universe and Terra is inspired by the thrill of pushing the limits of discovery. Both hotels will have 750 guest-rooms, resort-style amenities and several food and drink options.

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