Universal confirms the opening for Epic Universe Theme Park: Everything we know so far

Universal now has an opening date for the Epic Universe Theme Park (Image via Discover Universal Blog)
Universal now has an opening date for the Epic Universe Theme Park (Image via Discover Universal Blog)

Universal Orlando has finally dropped the opening date for the Epic Universe Theme Park, one of the most awaited theme parks in the world. Epic Universe marks the fourth theme park under the Universal wing and is supposedly going to be one of its biggest ventures ever.

The Epic Universe Theme Park has been in talks since 2019 when its construction started, and the original opening date was speculated to be sometime in late 2025. However, the early launch of the park has left fans buzzing with excitement. The construction of many of the areas of play in the theme park is supposedly nearing completion, and many rides and props are currently being tested, so fans were hoping to learn more about a release date soon enough.

The Epic Universe Theme Park is set to open to the public on May 22, 2025. Though the springtime opening left fans a little confused, it is a very strategic move from Universal upon deeper speculation.

Theme parks usually go through somewhat of a lull during the spring season, so it is the perfect time to introduce a new park that can draw all the attention towards itself. Moreover, Universal has a history of making major changes to its theme parks between May and July, so a new park might be a great attraction during this period.

Karen Irwin, President and COO of Universal Orlando Resort expressed her excitement regarding the upcoming opening, saying,

“This is such a pivotal moment for our destination, and we’re thrilled to welcome guests to Epic Universe next year... With the addition of this spectacular new theme park, our guests will embark on an unforgettable vacation experience with a week’s worth of thrills that will be nothing short of epic! Our Universe will never be the same.”

Universal's Epic Universe Theme Park: Ticket packages, hotel details, and more

With excitement high about the new Universal theme park, fans are curious to know how they can be among the first few to visit this park.

Since ticket sales are in their initial phase, they are only available in selected formats; more formats like single-day passes and other exciting packages will be announced nearer to the opening date. For now, fans can only book multi-day passes, ranging from 3 to 5 days. These bookings can be made from Universal itself or through selected travel agencies after October 22, 2024.

As for hotel reservations, fans can make bookings at the Universal Helios Grand Hotel, which overlooks the theme park completely. However, it is worth noting that the reservation does not include access to the theme park, and that must be purchased separately.

With tickets going live in less than a week, fans are buzzing with excitement to book their place at the Epic Universe Theme Park.

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Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu