Our proper good guide to Epic Universe, Florida

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More than 50 attractions, entertainment, dining, and shopping experiences across 5 mega worlds spun from the adventures of your fave films and games. Everybody remain calm, Epic Universe is almost here.

CELESTIAL PARK

Where it all starts
It all starts with Celestial Park. Set at the very heart of Epic Universe, this is the first world you’ll step foot in. But your local park this is not – it’s all about mega lush living gardens and shimmering waters surrounded by some seriously stunning architecture inspired by both astronomy and mythology.

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It’s not just gorgeous greenery though, there’s a whole load of rides too. From the dual-launching Stardust Racers (just wait for the 'Celestial Spin' bit) to Constellation Carousel, where you’ll whirl around aboard constellations that glide forwards, backwards…even make 360-degree turns! All through a choreographed dance of music and starlight across the Milky Way. So nothing major, then.

DINING & SHOPPING

You can grab a bite to eat here too, from full-service sort of places to quick-serve spots. Try Atlantic – a proper sit-down ‘surf and turf’ restaurant set inside a Victorian era aquarium with some top-notch views of Celestial Park itself. Or give The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant a go to take a journey through Chinese, Japanese, and Thai nosh – think neon dragons and ethereal lanterns.

Celestial Park is also the place to be to stock up on alllll the exclusive merchandise you’re desperate to get your mitts on in some seriously detailed retail locations like the Nintendo Super Star Store, and Moonship Chocolates & Celestial sweets, where you can fill your pockets with all the sweet treats you’ve ever dreamed of.

For something chill, there’s always Pizza Moon too, which’ll – you guessed it – serve up enough pizzas to get you through several verses of a certain Dean Martin classic.

RESORTS

Overlooking all of this? That’s the Universal Helios Grand Hotel. You can’t miss it – it’s the majestic 500-room palace that comes with one-of-a-kind views and sits inside Celestial Park itself. That’s right, no shuttles to and from the park required, just wake up and roll straight into your adventure using your very own dedicated entrance. Swish.

You can find out more about Universal Helios Grand Hotel, as well as other resorts you can stay at, including the new Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort, over on our dedicated Resorts page.

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Celestial Park is the heart of Epic Universe for a reason – it’s where you’ll find the portals to four more worlds, waiting to be explored. Each gateway is unique to its adventure.

Ministry of Magic | SUPER NINTENDO WORLD | How to Train your Dragon - Isle of Berk | Dark Universe

Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic

"Yer a wizard, Harry."
Fantastical dining. Whimsical retail. Spellbinding entertainment. And the most ambitious ride Universal has ever created.

Journey from a Muggle™ park in Paris into gorgeous 1920’s Place Cachée – think Haussmannian buildings, shops, sidewalk cafés, and Parisian domes rising in the distance. Cast spells using interactive wands and – for the first time ever within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – travel across countries and time to 1990s London using the Métro-Floo.

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Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry™ combines massive environments with first-of-its-kind ride tech for Universal's best experience yet. Travel by Metro-Floo from Paris to the actual Ministry of Magic™ itself and chase Dolores Umbridge in omnidirectional lifts as she escapes from her trial. And, in another first for the Wizarding World, enjoy a live, full-scale theatre experience in Le Cirque Arcanus - look out for Demiguises, Diricawls, and Mooncalves galore.

Use your interactive wands throughout Place Cachee with enchanted objects and some familiar fantastic beasts (we're making a beeline for the Nifflers!), and encounter visitors, officials, and residents (including exchange students from Ilvermorny!) from the wizarding world. Don't forget to chinwag with the chatty portraits.

DINING & SHOPPING

Café L'Air De La Sirène™, a wonder of French architecture, is all carved marble and details of fantastic beasts hidden in the tiles where you delight in French sandwiches, plats du jour and desserts. Bar Moonshine™ is for a taste of home for American witches and wizards, with beers, wines and cocktails served amongst wizarding Americana (look out for the US Quidditch team pennants!) Le Gobelet Noir™, meanwhile, is for hearty meals over hushed conversation in a fave haunt of international Dark witches and wizards, whilst Bièraubeurre Cart is where you can stop for a mug of Butterbeer™ - you've gotta have some Butterbeer!

Shop for wizarding gear and memorabilia in Les Galeries Mirifiques, grab sweet treats at K. Rammelle, or bag Ministry of Magic-inspired swag at Tour En Floo.

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD

It's a me, Mario
Enter the iconic green pipe and discover a whoooole new way to play everyone’s fave game as you meet Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Donkey Kong. Think vibrant scenery and kinetic energy as the world you've only ever seen inside your console comes to life. Mt Beanpole. Peach's Castle. Spinning coins. The lot!

Explore Super Mario Land, then check out Donkey Kong Country. Plus there's loads of dining, shopping, and interactive experiences too.

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Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge is where you'll join Team Mario and battle Team Bowser for the Golden Cup in a fancy fusion of augmented reality and projection mapping tech. Enter through Bowser's Castle, hop in your kart, and head for the starting line - collect coins, toss shells, and dodge obstacles. Yoshi’s Adventure is a family-friendly ride with breath-taking views of Super Mario Land as you join Yoshi to travel through Mushroom Kingdom in search of glowing eggs.

Mine-Cart Madness, over in Donkey Kong Country, is where you'll careen through the jungle to help Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong protect the coveted golden banana. Think jaw-dropping manoeuvres that you've seen Donkey Kong and the mine carts perform in the games. With a Power-Up Band, you can collect digital coins by punching ? Blocks, collect digital stamps on attractions, and earn digital keys to unlock a showdown with Bowser Jr.

DINING & SHOPPING

At Toadstool Cafe, you can chow down on dishes straight outta Super Mario - think Mario and Luigi-themed burgers, Super Mushroom Soup, and Fire Flower Spaghetti. Yoshi's Snack Island and Turbo Boost Treats are easy walk-up dining spots where you can grab a quick but delish treat and drink.

For you serious souvenir hunters, you've got 1-UP Factory and Mario Motors - clothing, toys, and more, all inspired by your fave Super Mario characters and adventures.

How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk

"This...is Berk."
Soar with Toothless in a larger-than-life Viking adventure based on the wildly-popular How to Train Your Dragon films. Live amongst dragons in an authentic re-creation of the rugged, rocky world that is Berk, "twelve days north of Hopeless", a "few degrees south of Freezing to Death" and "located solidly on the Meridian of Misery."

This impressive little isle is an attraction in and of itself - think hand-carved details, a vast sparkling lagoon, and rolling hills surrounding vibrant dragon houses. Plus there's 4 attractions and a live show to check out too.

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Hiccup's Wing Gliders is a family thrill coaster for brave new Vikings. Get a dragon's eye view of Berk as your soar on Hiccup's latest glider contraption. Fyre Drill is a wet-and-wild boat battle where teams of Vikings try to outscore - and outsoak - each other. Dragon-headed boats and blast water cannons galore. On Dragon Racer's Rally you can practice aerobatic manoeuvres and barrel-rolls on a Viking-made dragon-riding trainer - choose between 'wild' or 'mild' mode.

Straight from Universal Beijing is the wildly popular The Untrainable Dragon - complete with mega musical numbers, crazy good sets, and life-sized dragons soaring overheard. Forget Broadway, this is what we call a show! Meanwhile, head to the Haddock Paddock to meet Hiccup and Toothless.

DINING & SHOPPING

The Mead Hall is the beating heart of Berk where you can feast like a proper Viking on meats, fish, sandwiches and more - all washed down with mead and cider, of course. For a quick eat, head to Spit Fyre Grill for hearty, flame-seared meals or to Hooligan's Grog & Gruel for festive racing-themed food.

When it comes to shopping, boy are you in for a treat. There's loads of highly-themed shops here, from Hiccup's Work Shop to Toothless' Treasures, full of merch for you to squeeeeeze into your suitcase.

DARK UNIVERSE

"It's alive! It's alive!"
From the pioneers of the horror genre, Universal brings shadowy landscapes where monsters roam to life in a world of myth and mystery.

Venture through Darkmoor in a first-of-its-kind theme park environment that blends the stories of unearthly legends like Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, and Dr Victoria Frankenstein. It's family-friendly fun that still pushes the boundaries on intensity.

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Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment is set up to be Universal Orlando’s most terrifying attraction yet. A state-of-the-art dark ride that takes you deeeeep into the catacombs of Frankenstein Manor, where one of Dr. Victoria Frankenstein's twisted experiments goes wrong. Go on an intense ride, evading the grasps of famous fearsome faces.

Curse of the Werewolf is a spinning family coaster inspired by “The Wolf Man.” Enter The Guild of Mystics before boarding a wagon and venturing into the forest in a race to escape the werewolves - before you become one yourself.

DINING & SHOPPING

Sink your teeth into Das Stakehaus, the most ominous restaurant in Darkmoor. Dig into kebabs, burgers, and more - all whilst surrounded by artwork and artefacts that detail the history of the village and its resident creatures. The Burning Blade Tavern is for wings, bratwurst, pretzels and specialty bevs, and you'll be dining under an impressive display of monster head trophies. De Lacey's Cottage, meanwhile, is for quick treats like cinnamon bread, ice cream, and twisted taters.

If you fancy a bit of the Dark Universe to take home, head to Pretorius' Scientific Oddities for merch and mementos.






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