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Universal Epic Universe, Orlando, FL

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Universal Epic Universe

Universal Epic Universe is an attraction in Orlando, FL, part of the Orlando guide. Cost: $50 or more.

· Orlando, FL

Why you should go…

Epic Universe opened May 22, 2025 as Universal Orlando's third gate, built around a central hub called Celestial Park. Its five themed worlds include The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe. It sits just south of the existing Universal Orlando campus on Universal Boulevard.

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