When will Epic Universe Open? Epic Universe Opening Date
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Updated Jun 13, 2024
When will Epic Universe Open?
Epic Universe, the new theme park being developed by Universal in Orlando, Florida, is set to open in the summer of 2025. Originally announced in August 2019 with an expected completion date of 2023, the project experienced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This brought construction to a halt between July 2020 and March 2021.
Despite these setbacks, construction resumed in March 2021, and Universal has now set a revised opening date for the park and also aims to bring this expansive park to life within the next few years, offering visitors a host of new attractions and immersive experiences across its various themed worlds. Mark Woodbury, CEO of Universal Destinations and Experiences, has expressed optimism about meeting this target despite the challenges encountered during the pandemic.
Universal Epic Universe
Universal Epic Universe refers to the upcoming theme park project by Universal located in Orlando, Florida. This park, announced in 2019, represents a significant expansion of Universal's offerings in the area. It is set to be the fourth theme park at Universal Orlando, doubling the size of the resort and making it the largest Universal park in the USA.
Epic Universe promises to be a groundbreaking destination, boasting five distinct worlds and over fifty individual attractions, all aimed at delivering immersive and innovative experiences to visitors. These worlds include areas dedicated to popular franchises like Harry Potter, Super Nintendo, How to Train Your Dragon, and Universal Classic Monsters, among others.
Despite facing delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with construction paused from July 2020 to March 2021, Universal remains committed to completing and opening Epic Universe by the summer of 2025, offering guests a blend of cutting-edge technology, storytelling, and entertainment on a grand scale.
Universal Epic Universe Overview
| Category | Details |
| Location | Universal Orlando, Orlando, Florida, United States |
| Coordinates | 28.4422°N 81.449°W |
| Status | Under construction |
| Opens | 2025 |
| Owner | NBCUniversal (Comcast) |
| Operated by | Universal Destinations & Experiences |
| Area | 750-acre (300 ha) |
Universal Epic Universe Location
Epic Universe is located in Universal Orlando's south campus, about 15 minutes from the main north campus. The north campus includes existing theme parks, a water park, dining, entertainment, and hotels. In contrast, Epic Universe marks the beginning of an expanded experience, covering approximately 750 acres. Universal upgraded roads for electric buses, showing their commitment to a comprehensive and immersive visitor experience across both campuses.
Epic Universe will have a hub-and-spoke layout with a central hub named Celestial Park and four themed lands branching off from it. The lands are Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe (themed to Universal Classic Monsters), The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic, and How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk.
- Celestial Park: A central garden with rides like Constellation Carousel and Stardust Racers.
- Super Nintendo World: Themed to Nintendo franchises like Mario and Donkey Kong, featuring attractions like Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge.
- Dark Universe: Focuses on Universal Classic Monsters with rides like Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment.
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic: Offers experiences like Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry.
- How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk: Themed around the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, with attractions like Hiccup's Wing Gliders.
Each land has its unique attractions and themes, creating a diverse and engaging experience for visitors.
