🎢 2025 Orlando Universal Epic Universe Guide

Universal’s newest park in Orlando feels surprisingly spacious yet often crowded — it’s the busiest of the three parks right now! Even without Express Pass, you can finish all rides in one day, but if you hate lines, buy the pass — especially for Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic (usually 180+ min wait) and Super Nintendo World (30–60 min). ⚠️ Note: Operations can be shaky — rides delay or close unexpectedly. Hit your must-dos first thing in the morning! Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Longest line — go here FIRST! Step through a foggy telephone booth and disappear straight into the Ministry — incredibly immersive! Staff stay in character too — when I wore my Hogwarts robe, one asked, “Student, what brings you to the Ministry?” 😂 Ride visuals feel like falling through a magical 5D space — not too intense but absolutely enchanting! 👑 Super Nintendo World: Mario Zone ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ride an elevator up a dark corridor… then BAM — you’re inside the vibrant, full-scale world of Mario! 🍄 Three rides inside + a themed restaurant. Don’t skip: Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge — interactive, competitive, and super fun! 🐲How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk ⭐⭐⭐ Must-ride: Hiccup's Wing Gliders — simulate flying on a dragon by controlling wings with your hands! Soar above Berk Island — smooth, scenic, and wonderfully designed. 🌘 . Dark Universe ⭐⭐⭐ Atmospheric dark ride: Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment 👹 Plus family coaster: Curse of the Werewolf — moderate speed, not too intense but nicely themed. 🪐 Celestial Park The epic dual-track coaster Starfall Racers was closed during our visit (due to recent incidents) 🎢❌ But the area’s gardens and fountains are pretty — good for photos and relaxing. 💬 Final Thoughts: Epic Universe still feels like three mini-parks loosely connected — maybe they separated them to sell more multi-park tickets? 😅 It’s fun, but you can tell it opened a bit rushed — some tech glitches, inconsistent operations. If you’re not in a rush, maybe wait until everything’s running smoothly! #Orlando #OrlandoTravel #Mario #HarryPotter #WizardingWorld #Universal #UniversalStudios #Nintendo #UniversalOrlando