Universal Epic Universe opened on 22nd May 2025.

Universal Epic Universe is located in the southern area of Universal Orlando Resort on a 750-acre site near the Orange County Convention Center and about 12 minutes away by car from the main Universal Orlando Resort site.

Whilst there were only standalone tickets for EPIC Universe in 2025, for 2026 visits, All Park Tickets are also on sale today.

The 750-acre site of Epic Universe is the largest Universal park in the USA.

Initial tickets for 2025 visits to Universal Epic Universe were limited to one-day admissions. However, for 2026 visits, All Park Tickets are also on sale today, allowing multi-day admissions.

Since you don’t need to pre-book for Universal Epic Universe, you can visit on any day during the multi-day window of your All Parks ticket. 

We recommend arriving at the park as early as possible to ensure you enter before it reaches full capacity. This is the same principle that all other Universal Orlando Parks apply.

Yes, all shuttles from Universal Orlando Resort hotels have a stop at Universal Epic Universe.

The closest hotels to Universal Epic Universe are the Universal Helios Grand Hotel, which is located within the park, and Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort, both situated adjacent to the park.

Currently, Universal Express Passes are not available for Universal Epic Universe.

Villatel Orlando Resort is located just 2 miles (approx. 5-8 minutes drive) from Universal Epic Universe. As Orlando’s first ‘villa hotel’ a stay here promises the best of both worlds – your own space and the amenities of a resort hotel. This accommodation features a range of two-to-nine-bedroom villas, sleeping up to 18 people.

Across 5 themed lands, each crafted to be a world of their own, there are more than 50 unique experiences you can jump into. Highlights include Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, where you can travel via omnidirectional lift to the trial of Dolores Umbridge with Harry, Ron, and Hermione.

We also love Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, an interactive motion-simulated journey where you can battle against Team Bowser to win the Golden Cup.

For a full rundown of the new rides at Epic Universe, read our dedicated guide.

Throughout Epic Universe, there are shopping and dining experiences themed to each land. However, the main gateway to Epic Universe is Celestial Park, where most of the shopping and dining opportunities await.

Helios is categorised as a Premier Hotel and both the Stella and Terra Resorts are Prime Value. As such, the usual benefits of staying at resorts in each category apply, including Early Park Admission when staying at all official Universal Orlando Resort hotels.

You can buy Epic Universe tickets in-resort but it’s more cost effective to purchase your ticket in advance. Plus, there is high demand for Epic Universe tickets, with no guarantee that tickets will be available in-resort or at the gate.

Rosen Shingle Creek boasts the distinction of being the closest hotel to Universal Epic Universe which isn’t an official Universal Orlando Resort hotel. This strategic location, just 2.5 miles from Universal Orlando Resort, offers you the convenience of easy access without the premium price tag associated with official Universal hotels.

We can also confirm that shuttles from Rosen Shingle Creek to Universal Orlando Resort are complimentary. Though please note that reservations for the shuttle service are required and must be made in person at the Universal Partner Hotel Vacation Planning Centre located in the hotel lobby. There is also an ADA shuttle service, yet space is limited, with one mobility aid per departure.

If you are staying at a hotel near Universal Orlando Resort, you will need to check the transportation options available to Epic Universe on a case-by-case basis. But to point you in the right direction, here are popular hotels with longstanding, free shuttle services to Universal Orlando Resort that will now also include stops at Epic Universe: 

Drury Inn & Suites near Universal Orlando Resort – provides a complimentary shuttle service only 2 miles from Universal that takes 5-10 minutes. Reservations are required and can be made at the Universal Planning Center. 

Point Hotel & Suites Orlando – provides a frequent shuttle to Universal taking 5-10 minutes.  Guests can get boarding passes by visiting the concierge desk. 

Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando - provides guests with free shuttle service to Universal Orlando Resort taking 10-15 minutes. Scheduling of transportation is based on regular park operating hours and does not run continuously.  Advance reservations are required and must be made in person at the Universal Partner Hotel Vacation Planning Center located in the hotel lobby 24 hours prior to departure.  

Holiday Inn Express & Suites International Drive Orlando – offers a complimentary, scheduled shuttle taking 10-15 minutes for which guests must register for in advance. Reservations can be made at the Universal Kiosk on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress – offers a complimentary shuttle service running twice daily to Universal Orlando Resort that takes approx. 20 minutes. Guests must make reservations in advance and can be picked up from the hotel lobby area. 

For more options, get in touch with our Florida experts.

There is a parking lot right outside the main gate entrance of Epic Universe. Depending on whether you're at the front or end of the parking lot, it will take 5-15min to reach the entrance of the park from here.

Parking charges for Epic Universe are the same as other Universal resorts. Parking is usually free after 6 PM at Universal Orlando Resort – aside from evening events like Halloween Horror Nights. Regular self-parking is $32, and preferred self-parking is $60.

Universal Orlando Resort is ADA compliant across all of its parks, attractions and accommodations. Therefore, you can expect a range of accessible features, including: 

• - Rentable wheelchairs and ECVs 
• - Wheelchair-accessible areas throughout restaurants, restrooms and hotels 
• - Stage shows and parades with areas reserved for accessible viewing 
• - A virtual queuing system 
• - Sensory-friendly areas  
• - Nursing facilities located at First Aid sites