Pretty excited that we can review ThemePark's here on Yelp. This was my second time going to the park. I feel like I always want more from this place but it's brand new and I know it's expanding so I'll give it some time for that. The concept of the park is beautiful where you warp into worlds as you amongst the stars in the celestial Park area when you enter. Mario world is just a beautiful site. It just makes you feel like you're in the game. I truly believe they put all their money and effort into this Park. The Yoshi ride was a cute People mover ride that was very relaxing, thankfully it didn't rain, but people are literally on this ride when it's raining. The Mario kart ride was OK a little dizzy for me. And the best ride was definitely donkey Kong. Lots of twist and turns and any buddy of all ages can get on this ride. I don't wanna make this review super long because I feel with my knowledge and passion for the park. I can get pretty lengthy. Overall, I do recommend going to the park but bring an umbrella or a poncho because there's barely any coverage. Also walking shoes since everything is very far apart. My mom made the mistake to bring sandals and I don't know how we did not notice this when she left the house lol! The food is definitely worth trying out for as well. Universal Studios did a wonderful job with the Park, but the lines that you wait for majority of the rides are borderline atrocious. A lot of the rides break down in our clothes for hours even when you're in the line and they don't really let you know. So it's up to you if you stay in line or not. We made the mistake of staying in line last time and for the ride we waited was not worth the 3 1/2 hours that we wasted. The park does not even open that late to be going through those motions. Anyways, if it's your first time, highly recommend you go. Definitely be prepared and bring your own water bottle, walking shoes, and something to cover your head from the rain. read more

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My husband and I visited the park yesterday, on a Monday. We didn't really know what to expect, but we're excited that we got early entry at the resort next-door. We arrived at 8 AM and we're surprised that they were already people in line waiting to get in. The process to enter is pretty quick and they hold you at the different universes before going in. Just before nine, they let us into the Mario world where we wanted to start our day. It is absolutely beautiful in there and definitely brings you back to your childhood. My head was literally on a swivel. The portals to enter the universes are absolutely beautiful as well. We rode the two rides in Mario world and were pleasantly surprised at how quickly we got through it. The donkey Kong ride wasn't my favorite just because it was a little shaky and brought up some low back soreness that I forgot I had. Following Mario world, we headed to Harry Potter. We were a little bit confused by the concept, but nonetheless enjoyed the world itself. The Ministry of magic is unreal. The work that they did in there is amazing and we were excited to experience it. The wait for the ride was 180 minutes most of the day because the ride kept getting shut down so unfortunately we didn't get to ride it. We had heard that it wasnt worth it anyway. Instead, we grabbed a butter beer, which was delicious and headed for the show. After Harry Potter, we headed to the dark universe. This has got to be my favorite universe in this park. It is totally underrated. We got in line for monsters and was greeted by some air-conditioning and a quick line. The queue itself is so entertaining and it preps you for such a great experience. We loved it so much that we rode it twice. We had for werewolf and was a little disappointed at how short the ride was. I literally blinked and it was pretty much over. Headed to the old burnt Tavern for cheddar bites after those rides. I wasn't really in the mood for them, but when we finally ordered them and they came... I couldn't get enough. I honestly wanted more. The environment there is awesome too because it's very dark in there and eerie. We rode stardust racer twice and preferred the Green track. And our last stop, we headed to Isle of Berk. Again Dragon Racers was wayyyy too short. I was really working on trying to get a barrel roll, but before I could even figure out the ride itself, it was over. We stopped for lunch and had a burger, which was really good too. This was mainly to escape the heat for a bit. Following lunch, we headed to the show in Isle of Berk. We finished off the day with riding the two remaining rides before we headed home & the rains hit. Overall, this park is absolutely beautiful. They definitely have room to grow, but I'm excited to watch them do it. read more

We had an amazing time at Epic Universe today! Park admission was $100 per person, and parking was $35. The park opened at 10:00 a.m., and we were there right when the doors opened. We were shocked by how few people were in the park for a Sunday. Most areas were surprisingly empty. We were able to visit all five portals, although we were surprised by the length of some of the ride lines considering how few people seemed to be in the park. Stardust Racers in Celestial Park was the ride we wanted to experience the most, and it only had a 20-minute wait! This was the fastest and most exciting roller coaster I have ever been on. When you board, there are free lockers that use facial recognition to open. The lockers were large enough for my backpack because it wasn't full, but if you have a completely full backpack, it probably won't fit, so I would recommend leaving it behind. The ride has you flying out of your seat the entire time. Definitely unexperienced any roller coaster lover shouldn't miss. We loved Super Nintendo World, but we were disappointed that, even with so few people in the park, the wait for Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Madness was more than 90 minutes. In The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, both of the main attractions were listed as delayed, which essentially meant they were down. One ride was already delayed when we arrived, and the other had a posted wait time of 125 minutes before it became delayed. They were still advising people to stand in line, but there was no ETA for when the ride would reopen. That was frustrating, especially when the park itself was not crowded. We really enjoyed the Frankenstein ride in Dark Universe. The animatronics were very cool and it was not your typical simulation ride where you're sitting still in your seat. That was another highlight of the day. For lunch, we had burgers at the air-conditioned pavilion near Stardust Racers. The burger and fries were about $20. We also tried the mac and cheese cone at Isle of Berk, and that was probably the best theme-park food I have ever had. It had pork, bacon, and bacon jam. The pork had a delicious BBQ sauce, and the bacon jam was perfection. It was $18.99, which sounds expensive, but it was completely worth it! This was my first visit to a Universal park in more than 20 years, and I honestly cannot explain the night-and-day difference between Universal and Disney. There aren't vendors everywhere constantly trying to sell you things, There aren't characters everywhere for you to meet. We did try to meet Toothless but the wait was 60 minutes so we skipped the experience, The individual themed lands aren't enormous, so they are easy to explore without feeling like you're walking miles just to get from one attraction to another. We looked at the cost of the Express Pass, and it would have been about $200 per person for the day. For us, that seemed extremely excessive, especially given how uncrowded the park was. We were also confused by the $35 Power-Up Bands being sold. We only saw one ride where we thought they were used, so we didn't really understand why someone would purchase one. I'm sure there are interactive features throughout Super Nintendo World that we didn't use, but if you're just visiting for the rides, I don't think we would have gotten our money's worth. We also considered purchasing an interactive wand in Harry Potter, but at $65, that seemed a little excessive as well. Overall, we had a fantastic day and would absolutely go back. Stardust Racers alone was worth the trip! read more

I'll start by saying this is 4 stars instead of 3 because this park is truly impressive. The food is some of the best we've had at any theme park, whether Universal or Disney. And it gets 4 instead of 5 because... OMG. There are areas where you can literally dehydrate just by standing there and breathing. There is almost no shade throughout the park, and some areas, like Super Nintendo World, go from "absolutely incredible" to completely overwhelming. Don't get me wrong--the level of immersion is unbelievable. But at times, you feel completely boxed in. This is definitely the park with the least space to just walk around freely. The attractions are incredible, especially Monsters Unchained. The level of detail in the animatronics is honestly astonishing. Everything is so incredibly well done that you can't help but be impressed. That said, I expected more attractions overall, especially considering the price of admission. There simply aren't that many rides, and I have to admit, I left feeling a little disappointed. Out of all the different worlds, Dark Universe is definitely my #1, followed by Isle of Berk. The Harry Potter areas are beautifully done, and Nintendo definitely has its own magic, but if I had to rank the three Universal parks in Orlando, this one would come in third for me. EXCEPT for the food. Every place we stopped at was better than the one before. And when it comes to food, Epic Universe definitely has the lead over every other theme park in Orlando. The park itself is absolutely incredible, but for me, there's still a lot of room for improvement. read more

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Overall Rating: 4.8 Atmosphere: 5.0 | Service: 5.0 | Food: 4.5 | Cocktails: 4.5 | Price Per Hour: 1.0 (CRAZY EXPENSIVE) WOW, JUST WOW...they did this park RIGHT! The Super Mario Land is so realistic you feel like you are in the game. The Ministery of Magic area was done perfectly as well. So much detail. Long, Long, long ride lines are so typical it's just the norm! The express passes are a joke fir $259 per person per day for ONE express use pee ride only BOGUS. No park hopper passes. But they really hit a home run with the details. A must see when in Orlando. read more

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the only thing keeping it 5 stars is how pricey it is! but we had a great time! and we did finish the whole park by 3:30! family of four with 1-day admission and 1-day express came out about $1400. read more

Universal Epic Universe - the toad dog? sooo cute. - Amusement Parks Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I'd recommend going here at least once. Until they beef it up a bit, I'm not sure there's a need to go again unless you have an annual pass or it's free. I was surprised that this park was away from all the other parks. For whatever reason, I'd missed this point. Not a big deal unless you were trying to go to all the parks in one day. While at Epic, I did not make it to all the lands because one of the rides broke down for hours, and I didn't want to get out of line so I did have a lot of wasted time. Wish I didn't go to Super Mario Land since it was just like the ones I've been to before at other Universal parks. Didn't notice anything different. This only matters because I was on borrowed time. Really loved the Frankenstein Monsters Unchained ride. It was really well done and quite extreme. Stardust Racers was good, but we prefer Velocicoaster at Universal's Islands of Adventure. I will say that the park is beautiful and once the plants mature, it will be great for summertime. We had a nice time but don't need to go back anytime soon. read more

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Way smaller than we expected. Very pretty- center has a lot of wasted space. Could not get a hopper pass. Lines were Very long- most rides were 2 plus hour wait, rides kept breaking and they were not giving passes. Had a fast pass for Harry Potter and still waited 40 minutes. Finished walking around the park in 3 hours. Didn't ride much- what we did ride was a lot of fun. Probably will only go back if it includes park hopping. read more

Universal Epic is epic to me. I have retired from theme park rides, but my kids and grandkids have not. My family wanted to come here, and I was the money man. Ordered their picture package. Don't do this. It's not like Disney; you have to find a photographer, and if they are not too busy, they may take your picture. Then scan your ticket at the front gate to get the pictures. Sadly, we are located in the Helios at the back of the park. The scan must be before 9pm. read more

Universal Epic Universe - Something French - Amusement Parks Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I love Epic Universe and I am proud to say that I was able visit within the first 6 months of the park being open. While I am certain that it's low rating on Yelp! Currently is due to the fact that the rides are constantly up and down throughout the day, I am confident that these issues will be worked out over the next year or so. And to be honest, I was able to experience every ride that I wanted to on my first trip with the exception of Donkey Kong. I visited in October 2025 and I did stay at Stella Nova Resort to take advantage of the early park entry. I used the strategy of getting to the park as early as possible, riding a few rides, walking back to the resort to take a nap, and then returning to the park around 4:00pm. I think that due to possible ride issues, this was honestly the most strategic move to make. We were able to ride the Yoshi ride, Mario Kart ride, Monsters ride twice, Hiccup rollercoaster, and Battle at the Ministry. We did not experience any shows unfortunately, but I will add that to my itinerary for future visits. Check out my other reviews to see how I felt about the restaurants that I was able to experience! read more

I really wanted to rate this place higher but it was hard to ignore some things. I came here with my daughter this past Sunday. The lines at first weren't too long which was great. However every single ride I got on which was all of them, had a maintenance delay. I don't know what kinds of issues they were having, but for every ride to be delayed due to maintenance makes you anxious to even get on the ride. The Harry Potter was by far the longest line we had to sit in 2 hours! They would say maintenance has now cleared to continue and 2 seconds later say oh no never mind a delay again. The ride was ok but not worth the wait. Nintendo world was cool we really enjoyed Mario kart and we also ate here. We had burgers. It was ok, nothing special. The rides we did get on were good and we really enjoyed the werewolf coaster and a few others. My friend came later and added us to their express pass which made the experience better not waiting so long but overall I wouldn't go here again without an express pass. read more

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Im only giving this place 4 stars because my kids loved it so much. It is so crowded and everything shuts down when it rains I went on the Mario Kart ride and my headset didnt work. When I brought it up to staff, only then did they say "We know. You can ride again." So for anyone who didnt mention it they would have wasted 2 hours in line. The theming is amazing. Especially in Dark Universe. The monster ride is the best ride in the park and there really wasn't much of a line. The kids loved the theming of Nintendo World and they did have vegan options there. Isle of Berk had a water shooter ride that ended up being a favorite of the dudes in my family. read more

Beautiful but the lines are soooo long. I got an express pass so total was over $400. So I got on everything

This was my first visit at Universal Epic Universe and it was a bit overwhelming in a good way. We arrived on a non-peak day which was great since we did not wait in long lines for any rides and were able to seek shelter from the hot sunny day. The universes are very different each in their own unique way but my favorite was Super Nintendo World, had an old school classic, Donkey Kong ride was which fun. This world is very colorful and pleasing to the eyes and senses. By far my favorite ride was Stardust Racers, this is a massive dueling multi-launch steel roller coaster located in the Celestial Park world. I wasn't aware of what was in store when riding this coaster until I did and boy was in for a huge surprise with 62 mph speeds and 133 feet drops. The other world I was not prepared for was the Dark Universe, which I had no expectations for, and wasn't even aware it existed, thought there were 4 worlds, then come to realize it was 5 worlds. Loved the classic horror film characters like the werewolf, frankenstein experience and the rest. My overall take on this massive park was great although there were other areas not related to the rides or park overall that need some help. read more

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I was fortunate to visit this park while chaperoning a field trip, as the daily ticket prices are quite high. Based on my experience, there are still some issues that need to be addressed before the cost truly reflects the value of the park. Pros: *The size of the park shows promise of evolution *Great food and drink options *Mobile/online food ordering *Locker size *A+ costuming of cast members *Awesome theming and staging in each realm *Water refill stations (especially the ones sprinkled amongst the outdoor lines) *Phenomenal customer service from staff Cons: *Extensive wait times *Limited number of rides *High ride closures or delays As a first visit and it to be a 'working' one, I look forward to returning to the park again. read more

Universal Epic Universe - Amusement Parks Near Me - Orlando, Florida

As the name suggests, Epic Universe is pretty epic! I've never been to a theme park that felt this visually impressive. The theming across all the different lands is beautiful and clearly very well thought out, from the food to the rides to the overall atmosphere. Each area feels totally distinct, with tons of little details to take in. Even the portal-style entrances to each land are really fun and added to the experience. Not sure if we just got lucky, but lines weren't bad at all on our visit. We were able to get on a lot of rides in around 20 minutes. My only real complaint is that I wish each land had a few more rides, since most only have a handful of attractions. That said, the rides themselves were really fun! We especially loved Stardust Racers and Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment! Overall, I'm really glad we went and would definitely love to come back again. read more

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As a famous television psychic, I can usually sense when a place has good energy. After visiting Epic Universe four times, including once as part of a VIP tour, I can confidently say this park is absolutely extraordinary. I arrived early, right after the park opened, and everything was operating smoothly, allowing me to experience every ride. I enjoyed most of them, but the roller coaster, Stardust Racers, was easily the best I have ever been on. It was thrilling, beautifully designed, and just dangerous enough to make me question whether my life insurance was up to date. My favorite land was Dark Universe, the Monsters land. The Monsters ride was absolutely amazing to look at. The atmosphere, lighting, scenery, and attention to detail were phenomenal. I had spent several hours trying to find the Invisible Man, so near the end of the night I went into the men's bathroom to consult the spirits. I had barely entered when I heard a series of strange noises from one of the stalls, groaning, grumbling, and what sounded like a small demon trying to escape through a drainpipe. Then came an absolutely wicked fart. It was so powerful that, for a moment, I could see sounds. I immediately knew I had found the Invisible Man. No ordinary person could produce such a supernatural signature and remain unseen. I called out, "Is that you, Invisible Man?" From inside the stall came a strained, miserable voice: "Yessssssss... help me, Jesus." Apparently, he was having serious issues pooping because he had smuggled a burrito into the park from Disney. The burrito had crossed theme-park borders illegally and was now exacting revenge. I offered spiritual guidance, a blessing, and the reminder that Disney food should never be consumed inside a Universal bathroom without proper preparation. Nintendo Land provided another supernatural encounter. While browsing the gift shop, I suddenly realized I owed King Boo $4.27. I have no idea when I borrowed it, what I bought with it, or why the debt had followed me across dimensions, but a psychic must honor his obligations. I quickly drew a protective chalk circle on the floor and told the employee, "Get inside. This is a financial haunting." He stepped into the circle, which was wise. I explained that King Boo was coming to collect, and that the $4.27 had apparently accumulated spiritual interest. The employee looked as though he was about to faint, so I told him to remain calm and join me in the official repayment ceremony: "The Four-Dollar-and-Twenty-Seven-Cent Boo-Loan Forgiveness and Friday Payday Summoning Ceremony." We chanted, "I promise I'll pay you back on Friday, it's payday!" three times. King Boo appeared, floated menacingly over the gift-shop counter, and accepted my payment plan. He then granted me permission to continue visiting the park, provided I stop calling the debt "just a few bucks." The food and drinks were amazing, probably among the best dining experiences I have ever had at a theme park. Everything we tried was delicious, and the entire park looks spectacular after dark. The lighting throughout Epic Universe creates an incredible atmosphere and makes every land feel even more immersive. My only cautions are weather-related. If it rains, many of the rides are outdoors, which could be a real disappointment. And if it gets extremely hot, there is not nearly enough shade throughout the park. I can see the future, and in that future I see many guests desperately searching for air-conditioning. Overall, Epic Universe is an astonishing experience: incredible rides, fantastic food, stunning nighttime lighting, and enough supernatural activity to keep even a professional psychic entertained. I have visited four times, and I am already sensing that another visit is in my future--assuming the Invisible Man recovers and King Boo accepts my next payment. read more

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The obvious is that Harry Potter themed anything is a breathtaking view. All the time put forth to detail and replicating what you see in the movie is spot on! There is so much to see and do, so the more you try to more plan on what is your priority to get done while visiting, the more likely you can get to those rides, etc when the park first opens. Lines fill up fast on Harry Potter anything, so be aware. My group I was with didn't get to do some of the Harry Potter rides due to waiting times and just not wanting to spend 2+ hours for one ride. We did check back on the app and when we passed by and it did get down to an hour and 30 min or so but we had to leave and there was not enough time. Very impressed with Super Nintendo World! The whole park is beautiful and so creative. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Universal Epic Universe was a lot of fun! The park is extremely detailed and well maintained. You must have the Universal Florida App to access the park map, they DO NOT offer any printed maps in the park. We opted out of the Express Pass due to the overall cost of it, but it didn't take away from the experience. We planned our park visit based on wait times. We road everything we wanted to! I would say it is a little expensive for food and beverages throughout the park as well. The entire park is interactive but you must purchase a wand or bracelet to play the interactive games. I wish there was a few more "free" entertainment options like there are at other theme parks. Overall fun day but get ready to pay for it!! Xo- BB read more

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We went to Epic Universal for the first time, and overall, we had a good day, but it was pricey. We arrived around lunchtime, and while the park ticket itself was already $170 per person, the only fast pass option was an extra $300 each and it only lets you skip each ride once. That was a bummer, especially since we were hoping for more flexible options. We did get on all the rides, though, since we went on a Monday when it wasn't as packed. We spent about 8 hours there. We considered VIP because it was almost the same price as the express pass, but when we asked again, it wasn't available. Of course, food and drinks were expensive too, and parking was another $35. Honestly, while we enjoyed it, I think Epic Universal is more geared toward younger kids. There was really only one big roller coaster, and we were hoping for more thrills. I've got to say, the immersive rides were actually awesome. They're so well done that half the time I couldn't even tell what was real or not, super advanced motion and effects. I definitely appreciated that! And hands down, my favorite world was the Harry Potter one. it's so detailed and just super cool to walk through. I'd definitely be open to going again, but next time I'd just go right at opening. That way, you could knock out all the rides without needing to buy those expensive fast passes. read more

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As soon as I got to this park I went to guest services and spoke to Ashely regarding my mom accommodations regarding having her stand in the long lines. Ashely spoke to me like she was reading from a script and was not helpful at all. When I asked to shake her hand she didn't take out her hand either. When I arrived before the park I filled out the accommodations form more than a week in advance. After talking for long time I was able to speak to the supervisor and she offered a wheelchair. I was not satisfied how the accommodation work in this park because when I was able to get to the rides, the ride attendants asked me to see the Universal app to skip the line and yet I wasn't offered this in the guest service and they told me that didn't exists when they were lying to me. I feel like the lines are outrageously long and yet the associates wanted to lie about not being able to skip the lines for someone that cannot stand or be in the line for a while. I also noticed that there were a couple of rides that had ride delays as well and yet they didn't offer anything to make sure the guest were satisfied. I also noticed even the circus in the Harry Potter world was delayed which I was super surprised. I do believe this park is beautiful and the rides I did get to ride were amazing. I did love all of the food that I ate and were reasonably priced. read more

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Maybe it was just me but I am surprised I did not hear more about how awesome this park really is. I was beyond amazed as to how they designed this park, the entire layout just made sense. We stayed at the Helios hotel which is located inside this park so we had one hour early admission which helped a great deal. The Butter Beer (not actual beer) near Harry Potter left me speechless as that was such a great drink. I honestly hope that every park that will be built in the future or any construction to current parks can use Epic Universe as an example read more

So much room for potential. It's. a great start to a new park, a lot of people don't realize the planning efforts and funding that goes into making this park what it has become as a baseline. I read this month Harry Potter world received a $25M permit for expansion which is much needed. The only attraction i there is SO worth it the ride is incredible and a hybrid of tower of terror, ratatouille and avatars naya river. The animatronics are here! Food is tough at this park, they need better signage for all the little food shops and more options. More hand cleaning stations and more space to sit down after meals. If you go on a weekday with good sneakers you don't need to buy the fast pass but if money ain't an issue and you want to finish everything in 4 hours buy it. Bathrooms are great and clean. I appreciate the new family bathrooms. The facial recognition is impressive! I appreciate no bands for anything except for Nintendo World which was the BEST. So worth it just go! read more

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I love going to this park each time I go I want to go back. So much to do and too much to see. Just wished the park close later. Food is amazing read more

Universal Epic Universe - In line for a ride - Amusement Parks Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Hands down one of the best spots to visit with great company when in Orlando! The overall atmosphere, the rides ‍ How to train a dragon was a winner for my kiddos n I! Super Mario is fun! (Just over packed when we came!) If never been here u can bring a bag with drinks n a snack from home! read more

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As with anything theme park, do your research into the park and the areas weather before booking that trip. With that said, Epic is well... Epic!;Hands down our favorite of the three parks, and at this point the main/only one we would come back too in the Universal umbrella when in this area. Other than to hit up a ride that stayed down, or to possibly see a new ride in another park if we happen to be here anyway. A thing to note, though in my family we have big Universal Monster fans and How to train your dragon fans ... So we could easily spend a lot of time walking around, looking for all of the Easter eggs in these emersive areas. Now the few things to point out ... A number of rides are outdoors so when it rains, things are down. Due to it being a smaller park it feels more impactful but they do have fun things to do and greet places to eat! Staff always gave 110% during our trip, even the help desk the couple of times we needed to stop there for my kiddo. The one negative I could give is that Nintendo area felt tighter due to it being effectively built on two stories vs spread out in the other lands. Plus with all of the interactive areas it gets people to stay in the land vs naturally eb and flow like the other areas of the park. So for us it naturally became the place we spent the least amount of time in due to it being the place most people hung out. The rides are still fun and area still emersive ... Just a bit more on the super crowded side. read more

It's hard to write a review that captures everything that makes this park so EPIC!!! Dare I say this park takes the cake for the best amusement park ever? What really sets it apart from others, is the attention to detail even through the smallest details such as restrooms & line queues! I truly felt immersed & apart of each world after walking through the different portals! I was super thankful to have stayed at a Universal Hotel! That extra hour really makes a different if you're trying to see & do everything here! read more

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Named by Time's Magazine's World's Greatest Places of 2026 to Visit category for North America, Universal Epic Universe is the largest of Universal Orlando's parks and meant to be that which finally shifts the center of gravity in Central Florida. Located about 4 miles away from Universal's other parks, it is divided into five magical worlds: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter--Ministry of Magic, How to Train Your Dragon--Isle of Berk, Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, and Celestial Park. The design of the park was well planned out with the tunnels leading to each immersive world. Its architecture is worth at least one visit. If one's going to actually ride all the attractions, buy the express pass in advance, which is costly. The best ride, Stardust Racers, where two coasters race each other, was not running. The Curse of the Werewolf is a spinning roller coaster that was a bit of a lack luster after waiting an hour and only lasts less than a minute. The app is AMAZING, super intuitive, has accurate wait times, and the map is precise and easy to follow. Unfortunately, my partner and I noticed this park was designed with a lack of permanent shade structures and no mature trees. Visiting Super Nintendo World in the afternoon with the full sun felt like a sauna with the same reflective properties and heat emanating from the pavement and facades. Strongly recommend an umbrella with UV protection, a cool-dude bucket hat, and ridiculously strong sunscreen. It needs improvements with more attractions and longer rides. Since it is a new park, we are not surprised these aren't present. read more

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Visiting Epic Universe for the first time was something I had been looking forward to for a long time, and overall, it lived up to most of my expectations. The feeding throughout the park is incredible and you can tell a lot of thought and detail went into creating each land. I also really appreciated how spacious the park feels and the food options were surprisingly good. The level of immersion across the park is one of its strongest highlights. My absolute favorite area was Isle of Berk. Everything from the food to the shows to the rides was done well, and it truly felt like stepping into another world. It easily stood out as the most complete and enjoyable land in the park. Super Nintendo world was also very impressive and visually stunning. It really transports you into the games. However, the Donkey Kong ride, Mine-Cart Madness, broke down multiple times during my visit, and the wait time was extremely long for such a short (and honestly, underwhelming) ride. The Dark Universe has a lot of potential but compared to the other lands, it felt like it could use a bit more to fully bring it to life. The Ministry of Magic was beautifully done. The theme and immersion were fantastic and the queue for the main ride was honestly one of the best I've experienced. It was honestly better than the ride itself. One thing I didn't love overall was how the Express Pass system affects wait times. We chose not to purchase it and while I understand its benefits, it did feel like the standby lines moved muuuch slower because of it. It would be nice if there were a bit more balance to make the experience feel fair to all guests. read more

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I LOVED THIS SO MUCH AHFDLSKFDJSLDSAJLKF Ahem. Anyway, I will 100000000000000% be back. I would absolutely dedicate multiple days to this place. When we went, December 2025, that wasn't allowed. I mean I get it, because it's the first year, but hopefully by the time we get back we can go for more than one day. I could visit HTTYD for an entire day by itself. The portal set up is super cool because it does feel like you're entering an entirely new world. I also enjoyed how the Donkey Kong world was connected to Mario. I also saw some Legend of Zelda stuff somewhere so I wonder if they would connect it here or as it's own thing. The Dark Universe is way cooler at night. Celestial Park is the weakest "world" to me. It'd be nice if they themed it up more. I guess it's for the people who aren't into themes but cmon they could absolutely make some of this nerdier. read more

Epic Universe has big crowds, long lines throughout the day, and multiple delays. But as a solo traveler with no kids, and 5 day park-to-park pass, there is absolutely nothing I can complain about. I literally had one of the best times of my life. The music, lighting design, architecture, details, and immersive storytelling brought tears to my eyes. The creative team should be incredibly proud of what they executed here. As someone with a background in theater and film, it was moving to look around and realize how much thought, effort, and risk it must have taken to create this park. Shoutout to the Team Members. I saw SO many TMs go above and beyond for guests. Also, the bartenders??? You know what's up. Fun fact: the central hub connecting all the worlds (portals) is called Celestial Park (this is where the nighttime fountain show happens)--home to Stardust Racers and the carousel. The Celestials are universe explorers who have gained the knowledge of how to hop into other worlds. And on this very special day, yes the day you are visiting Epic, all things are aligned and you, a human from Earth, can travel through all the portals. Look up in the sky at night... you'll see a hit of this story. For a one-day visit, it might be tough to experience everything. I am telling you, if you are going to do Epic, get a park-to-park pass for multiple days. There were times where I was done at Universal Studios and said heck, let's just go get a bite in Epic, only to discover a short line on a high-demand ride! I can't wait to see how this park grows. read more

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Universal Epic Universe was on our to-do list for our Orlando trip. It is a lot smaller than I anticipated, and unfortunately a bit underwhelming as a result. I think this might just because it's newer, so I imagine this may change with time. There were definitely some cool things to see & "worlds" to see. I just am not sure if I would come back any time soon. The Nintendo world's architecture made it feel kind of like a baking sauna since it's like dug into the ground. My real complaint was the inconsistency with the health center. Upon arrival I was told there was a medical freezer in the back. Then, the back health center said "no it's in the front." So turns out there wasn't one here at all! Some positives, we really did like the food, it surprised me a lot. I think it might be worth a one time visit every now and then but not all the time. read more

Got a chance to check out Epic Universe while we were in Orlando and overall I really enjoyed it. The lands are all super well done, but what really stood out to me were the entrances. The tunnels that take you into each area are honestly stunning. It really does feel like you're being transported into a different world. The only reason I didn't rate it higher is because Stardust Racers and The Untrainable Dragon show were both closed, and those were two of the things I was most excited for. Isle of Berk, Super Nintendo World, especially Donkey Kong Land, and Dark Universe were my favorites. Donkey Kong Land hit me right in the nostalgia and I wish I could've spent more time there. Unfortunately it was insanely busy, which made it hard to really take everything in. I expected that though since the park is still so new. It was packed all day and honestly still packed at night. I know people say to go in the evening, and it does help a little, but it's still crowded. Dark Universe was everything I needed. It had that classic spooky vibe and that is fully my era right now. I was in absolute graveyard heaven. Also, the best ride in the park hands down was Frankenstein. Do not sleep on that one. Top food recommendations are the PB and J mac cone in Isle of Berk and the frozen butterbeer in the Ministry of Magic. Both were 10 out of 10. Overall, Epic was a great experience. If I end up back in Orlando I probably wouldn't go again right away. I'd give it some time for the crowds to calm down and for everything to be fully up and running. Also, we were lucky enough to get express passes and they were absolutely worth it. Lines were very long, but with express we were able to get through most of the rides in one day. Without it, there's no way. The longest line we waited in was actually to meet Toothless, which was about an hour. read more

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People near and far have been pumped for this park. It's been a year since it opened and it seems pretty well-established by now. I visited on a Saturday, arriving after 11 a.m. Parking and walking to the entrance was a smooth process, no long lines to get in. It was an overcast day, which mitigated direct sunlight but the humidity is inescapable. Wish I had prepared better. A cooling towel or wearable fan is highly recommended. The park sells them, but no way would I pay their prices. The various themed areas of the park are very impressive. Unique portals transport you to highly detailed worlds that immerse you in an altered reality. One of the highlights for me was exploring the Ministry of Magic. Breathtaking! There's a separate way in for non-riders, which was nice. Stardust Racers is their most thrilling ride. Also always the shortest wait during my visit, so we kept going. Didn't get to ride everything. Longest we waited was around an hour and 45 minutes for Donkey Kong and Mario Cart. For the most part, decent cooling devices are present while waiting in lines. It did help. I enjoyed all the food I tried. Staff was pleasant. Effusive farewells as we exited the park. My main issue is that some areas feel cramped. Too many bodies in a condensed space. In certain locales we had trouble finding available seating. Rides did get delayed occasionally, but nothing excessive. read more

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Epic Universe - Orlando, FL Epic Universe is everything a theme park should be... and honestly, what they all should've been doing all along. We visited as a family on April 5, 2026, and from the moment we walked in, it just felt different--in the best way possible. One of the first things that stood out? You can actually sit down and be. There are plenty of seating areas, benches, and spaces to relax and soak it all in. That alone is a game-changer. So many parks (looking at you, Disney) have taken that away, leaving you with tired feet and nowhere to recharge. Not here. The layout is incredibly easy to navigate, and the design is just flat-out beautiful. Every area flows naturally into the next, and each "world" truly pulls you in. Whether you're in How to Train Your Dragon, Harry Potter, Mario, or Dark Universe--you don't just visit... you feel like you're inside it. And the rides? Next level. Fully immersive, creative, and just plain fun. You can tell a ton of thought went into making each experience unique and memorable. Food and drinks are everywhere and surprisingly solid. Pro tip: get the freestyle cup--unlimited refills all day (Coke, Powerade, water, etc.) and totally worth it. But don't skip the shows. Seriously. The Untrainable Dragon show absolutely blew our family away. Our 6-year-old was completely locked in and couldn't stop talking about Toothless flying around--it was one of those moments you don't forget. I'll say it again: THIS is the new standard. From here on out, I'm judging every theme park against Epic Universe--and right now, nothing else comes close. read more

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I had been dreaming of going to Epic Universe since it was first announced. And recently, that dream came true! I've been an avid goer of Universal Studios for years. EU definitely has a different feel to it, especially because it is in a separate location from the other two parks. I love the idea of the different portals you go through to visit a different world. It's absolutely incredible how much detail they put into the design of everything. Our most anticipated area to visit was Super Nintendo World and WOW, it is unreal! Dark Universe was also a favorite of mine, although I do wish it were bigger! The rides here are really fun and there's a good variety of thrilling to gentle. Some of the waits can get pretty outrageous (I'm looking at you, Harry Potter!!) so whether that be resolved with more attractions or a better line process would be nice to see. There also aren't many sit down restaurants, but there are a lottt of really good quick service/snack stands! Half of the fun we had was portal hopping trying different things. This park isn't even a year old yet, and I'd say they're off to a great start! I can't wait to keep visiting and see this place evolve. read more

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The pros: Worlds are all beautiful and so true to their origins. Free water cups at several quick service restaurants. Lots of vegan dining options - even at quick service and carts. Most park employees were extremely helpful and kind. Cons: Not enough thrill rides, and while I was there, at least two rides were inoperable at any given time. The live circus show was delayed with no anticipated return time, so we missed it. Monsters Unchained would've been fantastic if my daughter and I hadn't gotten stuck on it for about 20 minutes in the dark, up in the air while she suffered a panic attack. We were compensated with a one ride express pass that we couldn't use on the one ride we wanted to use it on. Also, Express passes are only good for one ride on each attraction, but are still very expensive. Extremely crowded - especially in Super Nintendo World. Stairs, stairs, stairs read more

Our visit to Epic Universe was simply amazing!! Universal outdid themselves in building this fantastic park! We were in another world. I was so excited to be here and see the fantasy characters that my daughter grew up with. It was all so much fun and yet kind of realistic in our minds as we got to participate in the games. It is best to plan an entire day to enjoy it all. Wear comfortable shoes. There are lots of restaurants/food stands if you get hungry or thirsty. You will be walking through the portals and step into five worlds beyond belief at Universal Epic Universe. This is the theme park where your favorite characters and most beloved stories and wildest dreams become real. We loved SuperMario! My daughter beat me at every level of the game. I didn't mind. Here is what you will discover: the Wizarding World of Harry Potter & the Ministry of Magic, the SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, How to Train Your Dragon at the Isle of Berk, and last, but not least, the Dark Universe. Face villains, save the earth, and confront the many dragons! And one of the dragons breathes real fire! You will have the time of your life. Also, get ready to experience the wildest roller coaster ride ever with the ultimate ride things like twists, turns and drops. I thought I would get sick just watching others ride this thrill ride. There's so much more to explore hut I can't list it all. Just go and enjoy it! read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by how much fun we had at Epic Universe! I knew we'd enjoy ourselves of course but really emercing ourselves in each world and doing the activities and eating the different foods that came along with them was really sooo much fun! This might be my favorite park in Orlando. I think of the 4 parks, the best looking was easily Mario, because WOW, it literally felt like I loaded up into the game. But the Harry Potter (Fantastic Beasts) world is definitely a close second in that category. Fantastic Beasts World takes that cake for the best food AND best game/adventure. Getting your own wand and going around the entire world (and also Diagon Alley at Universal Studios) learning/completing interactive spells had me feeling like a kid again! So much fun! Excited to go back! read more

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This park is the best in this chain! There is a hotel onsite if you want that experience. It is well laid out, it isn't huge but it is a days visit. We loved it and went twice. The food is very good, the attractions were the right size and my goodness they were so authentic! We did the Harry Potter experience the first time and just went to epic the second time because we loved it so much. Definitely the how to your dragon was phenomenal! We loved it and will return to this park again! read more