Something big is coming to Universal Orlando in 2025
— a huge new theme park suitably named Epic Universe. The park will be made up of five incredible worlds: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How to Train your Dragon - Isle of Berk, Dark Universe and Celestial Park. This means there’s tons of ground to cover not just for rides, but across a wide range of shopping and dining opportunities throughout each park. So, if you’re ready for adventure, here’s everything you need to know…
When Exactly Does Epic Universe Open?
Epic Universe is set to open in summer 2025, although an exact date hasn’t yet been confirmed. It will be located in the southern half of Universal Orlando and be designed with a central hub, with the various parks coming out from the centre. Despite this, each park will be self-contained, meaning visiting each will truly be like stepping into a different world. Throughout all of Epic Universe, there will be shopping, dining and entertainment to match the parks, beginning with Celestial Park which will serve as the main gateway for Epic Universe.
Shopping and Dining in Celestial Park at Epic Universe
Dining
Atlantic Restaurant - A full-service restaurant offering surf and turf dining in a Victorian-style aquarium-themed building. It will also include the Aquaria Bar for adults looking to enjoy fun, themed cocktails. 
The Blue Dragon – This is the park’s second full-service restaurant, dishing up pan-Asian cuisine including Japanese, Chinese and Thai cooking.
The Oak and Star Tavern - Full details are yet unreleased, however, this restaurant is set to serve an array of barbecued dishes. 
Pizza Moon - Another location that’s still under wraps, the menu here is expected to have a menu of tasty pizzas to refuel you throughout the day. 
Shopping
Moonship Chocolates & Celestial Sweets - As it says on the tin, this dazzling shop will sell a whole range of sweet treats and chocolates, so both kids and adults can satisfy their sweet tooth while exploring. 
Nintendo Superstar Store - Tying into the Nintendo Park, this store is where you’ll find all the Nintendo merchandise you can buy to take home with you.  
Shopping and Dining in Dark Universe At Epic Universe
Dining
Das Stakehaus - Inspired by the spooky theme of vampires in this park, Das Stakehaus doesn’t just serve steaks but also delicious kebabs, burgers and more. 
The Burning Blade Tavern - This is quick-service restaurant is themed around Frankenstein, where you can enjoy loads of creepy (but delicious!) foods such as burgers and wings, and German specialities such as bratwurst.
De Lacey’s Cottage - Another restaurant inspired by Frankenstein, this one is perfect for those craving something sweet, with pastries, ice cream and cinnamon bread on the menu. 
Shopping
Pretorius’ Scientific Oddities - If you’re tired of the fluffy, fun toys around the rest of the universe, here you can buy merchandise from the dark side celebrating all of your favourite villains. 
Shopping and Dining in How to Train your Dragon - Isle of Berk at Epic Universe
Dining
Mead Hall - This is the main restaurant at the park, which is carved into a mountainside. Inspired by Vikings, the huge dining room will serve hearty, delicious food including mains, light bites and desserts, while the drinks menu consists of ales, meads and ciders. 
Spit Fyre Grill - Another barbecue choice, this grill restaurant cooks all its menu items over a flame. 
Hooligan’s Grog & Gruel - A quick service restaurant ideal for a quick snack, this eatery plates up tasty racing-themed foods.
Shopping
Little has been released about exactly what to expect from the shops at Isle of Berk, however, the stores you can expect at the park include Viking Traders, How to Treat Your Dragon, Hiccup’s Work Shop and Toothless’ Treasures, all selling a variety of dragon-themed goodies. 
Shopping and Dining in Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe
Dining
Kinopio’s Cafe - This is the flagship restaurant at Super Nintendo World which uses mushroom flavourings in most of its dishes to tie in with the Mario toadstool theme. It will serve everything from salads to burgers and desserts. 
Yoshi’s Snack Island - Although details for this haven’t been released, it’s expected that this snack stop will be similar to the one at Universal in Japan, serving brightly-coloured Nintendo-themed food. 
Turbo Boost Treats - This will be another snack stall, where you can walk up and grab hot food and drinks on your way around the park. 
Shopping
1-Up Factory - Rumoured to be the biggest store at Super Nintendo World, this store will be a colourful immersive peek inside Nintendo, with merchandise including hoodies, toys, mugs and more. 
Shopping and Dining in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe
Dining
Café l’Air de la Sirène - A beautiful French restaurant intricately decorated with magical creatures, this dining spot will serve classic meals and desserts with a French twist. 
Le Gobelet Noir - Loosely translating as The Black Goblet, this restaurant doesn’t just serve drinks but also light bites like soups and salads. 
Bar Moonshine - This bar will be decorated with memorabilia from wizarding Quidditch teams around the world and other fun Harry Potter Easter eggs. 
Bièraubeurre Cart - Or in English, Butterbeer! This is a cart around the park where you can pick up a cold bottle of Butterbeer for your travels. 
K. Rammelle - Not much is known about this confectionary store, except that it will be the best place in the park to stock up on magical sweet treats - perhaps some Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans or a chocolate frog?
Shopping
Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique - This shop was featured in the movie Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald and is a French version of Ollivanders, where you’ll be able to find the perfect wand. 
Tour en Floo - This shop is where you can buy merchandise themed around the Ministry of Magic itself, with a clever name inspired by the floo powder used to visit the Ministry in the movies. 
Les Galeries Mirifiques - The least revealed of the park’s shopping options, however we do know it will sell plenty of memorabilia including robes, hats, keychains and more. 
Undoubtedly, even more exciting details will be released about everything you can expect at Epic Universe ahead of its opening in 2025, but for now you have a glimpse into what your tastebuds and wallet can expect. To get ahead of the crowd, get in touch today for a
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