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Epic Universe opening date, when tickets go on sale announced

Disney Diary Staff October 17, 2024

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Universal Orlando Resort has officially announced the highly anticipated opening date for its fourth theme park, Epic Universe. The groundbreaking new park will open its gates on May 22, 2025, offering guests a unique and immersive experience. Starting next week you will be able to purchase tickets.

Epic Universe will feature five themed worlds, each with its own distinct attractions, entertainment, dining, and shopping experiences. These worlds include 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.

The park will also be home to the Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel offering stunning views of the park and a dedicated entrance for hotel guests. With over 50 incredible experiences, Epic Universe promises to redefine theme park immersion and innovation.

The opening of Epic Universe will solidify Universal Orlando Resort as a premier vacation destination, offering guests a week’s worth of thrilling adventures across four theme parks, 11 hotels, and more.

Epic Universe Ticket Sales

On Oct. 22, guests can begin planning an epic 2025 vacation to Universal Orlando to experience the entire destination as the first phase of ticket products and packages that include access to Universal Epic Universe will go on sale. Specific products launching in this first phase include:

A variety of multi-day tickets and vacation packages that include three, four or five days of admission to Universal’s theme parks – including one day admission to Epic Universe. These products will go on sale on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
Reservations for Universal Helios Grand Hotel will open on Tuesday, Oct. 22 for stays beginning May 22, 2025.
Annual Passholders have the exclusive opportunity to purchase single-day tickets to Universal Epic Universe before they go on sale to the general public. Passholders can take advantage of this priority opportunity beginning Thursday, Oct. 24.

See below for more details about the Universal Epic Universe-inclusive products that will be available for purchase beginning on Oct. 22. Additional ticket products for Epic Universe – including single-day tickets for the general public, additional multi-day ticket options, Florida resident tickets, Universal Express passes and more – will be available at a later date before the park opens.

1^st PHASE OF EPIC UNIVERSE-INCLUSIVE TICKETS AND VACATION PACKAGES – ON SALE ON OCT. 22
Multi-Day Tickets that Include One Day Admission to Universal Epic Universe	The following multi-day ticket options inclusive of Universal Epic Universe will be available: • 3-Day Ticket: enjoy two days of access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure, plus one separate day admission to Universal Epic Universe • 4-Day Ticket: enjoy three days of access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure, plus one separate day admission to Universal Epic Universe • 5-Day Ticket: enjoy four days of access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure, plus one separate day admission to Universal Epic Universe For each of the above, guests also have the option to add access to Universal Volcano Bay – giving them the opportunity to experience all four Universal Orlando theme parks during their visit.
Create Your Own Vacation Package	Guests can save up to $200* (savings based on a 7-night stay) by bundling a 2-night or longer stay at a Universal hotel with one of the multi-day ticket options above. Guests can receive the maximum savings of $200 with a 7-night vacation package that includes: • a 5-day ticket that includes four days of access to Universal Studios, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Volcano Bay, plus a separate day admission to Universal Epic Universe • 7-night hotel accommodations at one of Universal Orlando’s 11 magnificently themed resorts • Early Park Admission for Universal Epic Universe, Universal Volcano Bay and either Universal Studios Florida or Universal Islands of Adventure up to one hour before the park opens
2025 Explorer Ticket inclusive of a Single Day at Universal Epic Universe (Only available in the U.K. and Latin America)	Available for visits in 2025, guests can enjoy the thrills of Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Volcano Bay for 14 days, plus get access to the all-new Universal Epic Universe theme park for one day during their ticket validity window.
All Parks Ticket (Only available in the U.K.)	Available for visits beginning January 1, 2026, the All Parks Ticket gives guests the ultimate flexibility – allowing them to visit all four Universal Orlando theme parks for 14 days. This ticket also includes park-to-park access – meaning guests can visit multiple theme parks, including Universal Epic Universe, on the same day or any day they’d like during their ticket validity window.