Universal Orlando Resort’s Much-Anticipated New Theme Park, Universal Epic Universe, Officially Opens On May 22, 2025

Plus, Universal Orlando Resort to Launch the 2025 Explorer Ticket inclusive of a Single Day at Universal Epic Universe on Tuesday, October 22,  as well as Reservations for Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel.

The countdown to Epic has officially begun! Universal Orlando Resort’s highly anticipated fourth theme park – Universal Epic Universe – will officially open on May 22, 2025, unlocking the portals to five astounding worlds that will bring to life extraordinary adventures that go beyond guests’ wildest imaginations.

Universal Epic Universe is the most ambitious theme park Universal Destinations and Experiences has ever created and will be the next gamechanger for theme park entertainment. With a total of more than 50 incredible experiences that range from groundbreaking attractions to breathtaking entertainment to incredibly themed dining and shopping and so much more, Epic Universe will present a level of theme park immersion and innovation that is unmatched across five themed worlds: 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. And anchoring the park is Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel – a majestic 500-room property that will offer one-of-a-kind views of the park and feature its very own dedicated entrance into Epic Universe for hotel guests (valid theme park admission required).

The opening of Epic Universe will transform Universal Orlando Resort into a weeklong vacation destination comprised of four theme parks that are home to the most innovative theme park experiences ever created, 11 spectacular hotels that are destinations unto themselves, and more – forever changing the landscape of the award-winning destination.

“This is such a pivotal moment for our destination, and we’re thrilled to welcome guests to Epic Universe next year,” said Karen Irwin, President and COO of Universal Orlando Resort.

SELECT MULTI-DAY TICKETS AND PACKAGES GO ON SALE NEXT WEEK, WITH MORE ON THE WAY SOON

Next week, 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 on October 22 include:

• The 2025 Explorer Ticket – which includes admission to Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Volcano Bay for 14 days, plus one additional day of admission to Epic Universe.
• The All Parks Tickets – which allows guests to visit all four Universal Orlando theme parks – including Epic Universe – with park-to-park access for 14 days beginning January 1, 2026.
• Reservations for Universal Helios Grand Hotel will open on Tuesday, October 22 for stays beginning May 22, 2025.
• Annual Passholders have the exclusive opportunity to purchase single-day tickets to Universal Epic Universe beforethey go on sale to the general public. Passholders can take advantage of this priority opportunity beginning Thursday, October 24.

See below for more details about some of the Universal Epic Universe-inclusive products that will be available for purchase beginning on October 22.

More details about Universal Epic Universe – including additional ticket products – will be For more information about the tickets and packages that will be on sale beginning October 22, visit www.universalorlando.com/epicuniverse.