Epic Universe: Universal Orlando offers general public opportunity to preview new park before opening
Epic Universe preview tickets available for everyone
Universal's Epic Universe announced they are opening up preview tickets for all guests, expanding from annual passholders and team members. EYNTK.info Lead Publisher Tharin White joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to let the audience know what they can expect if they purchase a one-day Park Preview ticket ahead of Epic Universe's grand opening on Thursday, May 22.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Starting today, Universal Orlando is offering the general public the opportunity to preview Epic Universe before the new theme park officially opens.
Epic Universe's opening date is slated for May 22.
How to get preview tickets
What we know:
Guests will be able to purchase tickets to visit Epic Universe and preview the groundbreaking experience through May 19.
This next phase of preview will be the last chance guests have to experience the highly-anticipated theme park before it officially opens to the public.
Universal leaders said it's important to note that during the preview period, availability of experiences within Epic Universe may vary as final touches are put on the park in preparation for its grand opening.
Those who wish to purchase an Epic Universe preview ticket can click here.
Epic Universe passholder previews: What stands out?
Tharin White, lead publisher of EYNTK.info, joined FOX 35 News+ live from Epic Universe where he spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about the standout attractions, food items and other aspects of the theme park ahead of its scheduled opening May 22.
What is Epic Universe?
The backstory:
Epic Universe will be Universal's fourth theme park in Orlando – and the newest theme park to open in Florida.
Epic Universe joins Universal's three other theme parks: Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Volcano Bay. Epic is also home to three hotels: Universal Helios Grand Hotel, Universal's Terra Luna Resort and its sister property, Universal's Stella Nova Resort.
Epic Universe: First look inside Florida's new theme park
Take a tour inside Universal's Epic Universe. Epic Universe opens May 22, 2025, and will be Universal's fourth theme park in Orlando, joining Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands -- Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park -- and three hotels: Grand Helios Hotel, Terra Luna, and Stella Nova.
What are the five immersive worlds?
Dig deeper:
Epic Universe will be home to five new lands, each with its own rides, attractions, shows, bars and restaurants.
The five immersive worlds are: Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk and Dark Universe.
Celestial Park
Universal Orlando states that Celestial Park is the "main portal" leading to the four other lands. It is inspired by "astronomical and mythological elements," which "create imaginative sensory delights."
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic
The Ministry of Magic is the third installment of the wizard-themed lands that Universal Orlando has brought to life. Now, guests will be able to explore the wizarding streets of Paris in the 1920s, just like Newt Scamander™ from Fantastic Beasts, and check out the British Ministry of Magic in the 1990s alongside Harry, Ron and Hermione.
Super Nintendo World
Super Nintendo World can be best described as stepping into any Super Nintendo game. Guests can expect to be fully immersed in this land!
How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk
Based on the Academy Award-nominated film trilogy, "How to Train your Dragon," this land has something for the whole family.
Guests will step into the rugged and rocky land where vikings and dragons live together in harmony!
Dark Universe
Dark Universe is the grim and mythical world that will allow guests to explore the mystery of monsters! The village is full of creatures and experiments from Dr. Victoria Frankenstein.
LAND GUIDES:
- Universal Orlando's Epic Universe first look: Celestial Park
- Universal Orlando's Epic Universe first look: How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk
- Universal Orlando's Epic Universe first look: Super Nintendo World
- Universal Orlando's Epic Universe first look: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic
- Universal Orlando's Epic Universe first look: Dark Universe
Credit: Universal Orlando Resort
When will Epic Universe open?
Timeline:
Epic Universe will open to the public on May 22.
It is located a few miles away from Universal's theme parks at 4700 West Sand Lake Road in Orlando.
How to buy tickets?
What you can do:
Those who wish to purchase Epic Universe tickets can click here.
Single-day tickets for Epic Universe will be available starting June 1, Universal Orlando officials say.
Tickets in June, July and August will range anywhere from $164 to $189 per person, per day, with the average ticket price around $175.
The "starting at" price for single-day tickets is $139. However, this only covers a few weekdays in early September. The highest single-day ticket price is $199 during the holiday season.
Universal will also offer other additional purchases that guests can use to enjoy the new park, including Universal express passes and VIP tours. These are expected to go on sale soon.
Epic Universe 101: Planning your visit
FOX 35's David Martin alongside Tharin White from EYNTK.Info are providing some tips and tricks when it comes to planning your Epic Universe visit. The brand new park opens to the public May 22, 2025.
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The Source: This story was written based on information gathered from previous reporting, as well as information shared by Universal Orlando in a press release on April 29, 2025.