Universal Epic Universe · Universal

The Write-Up

The full story

Universal's newest park still makes guests reach for the word epic, and the scale backs them up. Portals open onto five distinct worlds: the gardens and fountains of Celestial Park, the wizarding streets of the Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World's playable chaos, dragon country on the Isle of Berk, and the spooky monster ground of Dark Universe. Battle at the Ministry and Monsters Unchained are the rides people plan around, with Stardust Racers streaking over the hub. Go in early for the headliners and pace the middle of the day, because lines run long and the Florida sun finds the thin shade.

Address

1001 Epic Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

Price

$$$$

District

Universal

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What People Are Saying

The word from guests

Real words from people who have been, gathered from public reviews. Universal Epic Universe holds 3.9 on Google across 9,849 reviews.

“Epic Universe truly lives up to its name.”

TRoberts, via Google

“it’s safe to say it’s one of the best new theme parks in the country!”

Thomas M., via Google

Our honest take

The ambition is real and so are the growing pains. Waits, ride breakdowns and thin shade in the Florida heat are what pull a spectacular park down to a 3.9. Rope-drop the headliners, hydrate like it is a sport, and treat the midday hours as pool time back at the hotel.

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