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Epic Universe Restaurant Menus

Created by Universal’s Award-Winning Culinary Team, the Delicious Food & Beverage Offerings at Epic Universe will Continue to Raise the Bar When It Comes to Theme Park Cuisine – Featuring Everything from Incredibly-Themed Dishes Inspired by Beloved Characters to Creative Twists on Fan-Favorite Items and More.

Universal Orlando Resort has released new information about the exciting food and beverage offerings available to guests during their visit to Universal Epic Universe, which officially opens on May 22, 2025.

Universal Orlando’s culinary team has developed over 100 creative new menu items, enhancing the immersive experience across the five unique worlds of the new theme park.

Epic Universe will have 30 full-service restaurants and quick-service eateries. That’s a lot!

Guests can enjoy a variety of popular cuisine, including seafood, eclectic Asian dishes, barbecue, Italian, and French fare, along with uniquely themed offerings such as the Butterbeer Crêpe in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, the Mario Burger in Super Nintendo World, Yaknog in How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Stakes in Dark Universe.

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the culinary delights guests can look forward to at Universal Epic Universe:

Super Nintendo World

Guests can power up for their next adventure in Super Nintendo World with tasty cuisine inspired by the story and experiences within the world at four dining locations like Toadstool Cafe, Yoshi’s Snack Island, and more with items such as:

Mario Burger (Bacon, Mushroom & Cheese) (Toadstool Cafe)

Mario Burger (Bacon, Mushroom & Cheese) (Toadstool Cafe): Power up with this all-beef patty, topped with savory mushrooms, fresh lettuce, tomato and melted American cheese, served on a brioche bun with a side of truffle French fries.

Luigi Burger (Pesto Grilled Chicken) (Toadstool Cafe) – menu

Luigi Burger (Pesto Grilled Chicken) (Toadstool Cafe): This flavorful dish features grilled chicken topped with basil pesto, melted Swiss cheese, green peppers, and fresh spinach, all served on a soft brioche bun with a side of Truffle French fries.

Bowser’s Fireball Challenge (Toadstool Cafe) menu

Bowser’s Fireball Challenge (Toadstool Cafe): Step up to this challenge featuring a towering one-pound meatball topped with gooey mozzarella cheese in rich mushroom marinara sauce and fresh parsley served with a Bowser-inspired puff pastry and a side of hot sauce.

Yoshi’s Smoothie (Apple Melon) (Yoshi’s Snack Island): Cool off with a refreshing blend of tart Granny Smith apple and sweet honeydew syrup, frozen to creamy perfection with milk and topped with whipped cream and green apple bursting boba.

Dark Universe

While exploring Darkmoor, guests will find the ghastly dining locations Das Stakehaus, The Burning Blade Tavern and De Lacey’s Cottage, each featuring food and beverage offerings that are to die for, including:

Stakes (Das Stakehaus): Guests can sink their teeth into a scrumptious meal on a stake with a choice of three protein options—Fish on a Stake (blackened salmon steak),

Bird on a Stake (grilled dry rubbed chicken tenderloin) or Bits and Pieces (seared and glazed wild mushroom brisket meatloaf)—all served with roasted veggies and charred green onion mashed potatoes.

“Blood” Orange Chicken Sandwich (Das Stakehaus)

“Blood” Orange Chicken Sandwich (Das Stakehaus): Flash-fried marinated chicken breast tossed in a tantalizing blood orange sauce served in a sinister black bun with tangy pickles, a slaw and crispy fries.

Our Favorite Vegan Familiar’s Stuffed Cabbage (VG) (Das Stakehaus)  menu

Stuffed Cabbage (VG) (Das Stakehaus): Featuring impossible meat wrapped in tender cabbage leaves nestled in a rich bell pepper tomato sauce and accompanied by a vibrant beet bucatini.

Hunter’s Garlic Stake (The Burning Blade Tavern): A crispy cheesy garlic pretzel perfectly prepared to a golden brown served with a rich garlic dipping sauce.

Celestial Park:

While strolling through the heart of Universal Epic Universe, guests can find a diverse slate of cuisine across more than 15 dining locations, including the Atlantic restaurant, which sits across the waters of Neptune’s Pool and lives by the motto “Sea food? Eat food”; The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant, where guests can dine under the constellations alongside two neon dragons adorning the walls; The Oak & Star Tavern, where guests can gather around an oak tree and relish in savory barbecue, and so much more. Some of the dishes guests can enjoy in Celestial Park include:

sea bass from atlantic restaurant menu

Sea Bass (Atlantic): A delectable portion of Sea Bass nestled amid the subtle sweetness of carrot mochi and vibrant crunch of fresh sugar snap peas. Aromatic lemongrass broth complements the buttery bass, while starfruit slices add a splash of tropical citrus notes.

Atlantic Restaurant Epic Universe Menu

Landlubber’s Snickerdoodle Loot (Atlantic): a fun beach-style dessert perfect for young explorers featuring a snickerdoodle cake served in a beach pail with cookie butter ganache, surrounded by Biscoff sand and gummy sharks.

Epic Universe The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant Menu - Tonkotsu Ramen

Tonkotsu Ramen (The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant): This Asian comfort food features delicate ramen noodles immersed in a rich pork broth, topped with tender chashu pork, tare egg, shiitake mushrooms, and fragrant togarashi oil.

The Oak and Star Tavern pulled pork

Platters with Mango Bread & Pickles (The Oak & Star Tavern): Guests can choose from smoked brisket, smoked ribs, pulled pork, cheddar jalapeno sausage or spit-roasted herbed-infused chicken and pair with sides like braised greens, mac and cheese, and more.

The Oak & Star Tavern Pizza Epic Universe Menus

Harvest Moon Pizza (VG) (Pizza Moon): This vegan masterpiece features rich tomato sauce adorned with grilled artichoke hearts, Divina tomatoes and roasted peppers, topped with Castelvetrano olives and arugula for a crisp finish.

Grand Atlantic Martini at Epic Universe

Grand Atlantic Martini (Atlantic): A tantalizing cocktail with dry gin, aperitif wine and a gilded lemon twist for garnish.

Waturi Punch from Celestiki at Epic Universe (menu)

Waturi Punch (Celestiki) – guests can transport to an island oasis with a refreshing blend of rum, bitters and fruit juices.

The Oak & Star Tavern Menu - the plastered owl beverage

The Plastered Owl (The Oak & Star Tavern): A perfectly blended cocktail crafted with dark rye whiskey, simple syrup, cherry syrup, lemon juice, lemon wedges and muddled cherries.

Khaosan Boba (The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant)

Khaosan Boba (The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant): A blend of Thai-inspired milk tea and paired with coffee boba and frothy coffee foam.

Meteor Strike (Bar Zenith)

Meteor Strike (Bar Zenith): A cosmic blend of light rum, triple sec, zesty lime and pineapple juices, topped with lemon-lime soda and a sprinkle of edible gold glitter, and garnished by a flaming lemon extract-infused raw sugar cube meteor.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter-Ministry of Magic

This area of the park will include a variety of enchanting dining locations—Café L’air De La Sirène, Le Gobelet Noir and more—filled with French-inspired cuisine and new iterations of familiar favorites, including:

Butterbeer Crêpe (Café L’air De La Sirène) Menu

Butterbeer Crêpe (Café L’air De La Sirène): For the first time ever, guests can enjoy the flavors of Butterbeer in a crepe that includes shortbread cookie butter, Bavarian cream, Butterbeer cream, strawberries, Butterbeer drizzle and a Butterbeer shortbread cookie.

Baguette de Dinde (Café L’air De La Sirène) Menu

Baguette de Dinde (Café L’air De La Sirène): A charmingly scrumptious dish featuring sliced cracked black pepper turkey piled high with arugula, crisp apples and creamy Brie served with a warm crusty baguette with zesty mustard butter and apple butter.

Stormfly’s Catch of the Day (Mead Hall)

Alchemist’s Platter (Le Gobelet Noir): An exquisite spread featuring smoked sausage, potato and cheese pierogies, tangy pickled eggs, vibrant marinated beets, savory caramelized onions, and a warm pretzel served with zesty German mustard and cheese fondue.

Lentil Stew (VG) (Le Gobelet Noir): A hearty stew of lentils, savory vegan bacon, and vibrant root vegetables served with artisan bread.

Quiche Lorraine (Café L’air De La Sirène)  menu

Quiche Lorraine (Café L’air De La Sirène): A savory dish featuring egg custard baked in a flaky pie crust filled with crispy bacon, gruyère cheese and caramelized onions with mornay sauce, and a side of fresh berries topped with a lavender honey drizzle.

How to Train Your Dragon-Isle of Berk

Guests can feast like Vikings within dining locations like Mead Hall, Spit Fyre Grill and Hooligan’s Grog & Gruel, where they’ll find:

Yaknog (Mead Hall): A fun drink that captures the spirit and adventure of Berk with its rich and creamy concoction of malted chocolate, cinnamon and a generous swirl of whipped cream.

Thawfest Platter (Mead Hall) menue

Thawfest Platter (Mead Hall): Feast like a Viking with this grand spread of tender chicken drumsticks glazed in a wild berry BBQ glaze, grilled salmon, and succulent sausage served with a medley of roasted carrots, cipollini onions, Nordic fries, and side sauces.

Nordic Harvest Salad (VG) (Mead Hall)

Nordic Harvest Salad (VG) (Mead Hall): This salad features kale and arugula greens, crisp red cabbage, radishes and hearty ancient grains, with blueberries and crisp apples for a tangy flavor, a sprinkle of trail mix that adds a satisfying crunch and raspberry vinaigrette to top it all off.

Stormfly’s Catch of the Day (Mead Hall): A fun dessert perfect for young Vikings featuring a chocolate mousse fish nestled atop a bed of colorful crispy rice cereal for a delightful combination of creamy and crunchy sweetness.


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14 New Orlando Vacation Experiences in 2025!

What’s New, What’s Next for Orlando Vacations in 2025

What’s New, What’s Next in Orlando


I'm excited to announce that Orlando, the theme park capital of the world and the top visited destination in the U.S., will debut several new experiences in 2025. This includes Orlando's first new theme park in over 25 years. ere’s what I’m looking forward to the most in 2025

#14 

Here at EPCOT, Test Track will return after a major revamp, featuring new scenes that highlight technological advancements in the auto industry. The 3.0 version of this ride will celebrate automotive innovation through the ages. I hear the queue will be an experience in itself, with six exhibits showcasing vehicles and the people who make them. The ride itself will be amazing too, with new scenes highlighting the latest technology and paying tribute to the original ride of the 1980s, World of Motion. I can't wait to have an updated version of this ride, an update was needed, glad Disney noticed that too. 


#13

This summer, Disney's Hollywood Studios guests can enjoy two brand-new stage shows: "The Little Mermaid—A Musical Adventure" and Unfairly Ever After. The Litte Mermaid will feature innovative new set pieces, cutting-edge effects, and a bold new design. The show is expected to debut around the same time that MuppetVision 3D and Muppet Courtyard closes on the other side of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The new show features all-new physical and digital sets, a cast of puppets, live performers, and stunning visuals. Expect to see digital puppets transform into real ones right before your eyes. I think we can expect that The Little Mermaid–A Musical Adventure will open in late spring 2025. 

And Unfairly Ever After at Disey’s Hollywood Studios replaces the defunct Lightning McQueen Show. Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, and Maleficent will take the stage to show the audience why they are the most misunderstood villains. The audience will then decide who is the most misunderstood in a finale with dozens of famous evildoers. This new show is expected to open in late spring or early summer 2025.

#12 

The Walt Disney World Swan rooms have been completely remodeled and the convention and meeting spaces here have also been refreshed. The updated guest rooms feature a modern design with new furnishings, fixtures, and artwork. Swans rooms still have 2 queen beds while the Dolphin rooms have 2 double beds. 

The meeting spaces have also been upgraded with state-of-the-art event technology and a contemporary design. The resort now offers special rates for groups booking meetings and events in the newly renovated spaces. This is worth noting because Disney no longer offers group and meeting discounts on its hotel rooms. Whether you need 10 or 80 rooms, you pay the rack rate for Dinsey rooms. I think Disney is the only destination that doesn’t give volume discounts on hotel rooms. Let’s see how this works for them with the Swan, Dolphin, and uNiversal hotels making a play for Orlando’s convention business.  r

#11 

The Disney Treasure, a new ship from Disney Cruise Line, just started sailing from Port Canaveral. It joins the Disney Wish, another new Disney ship, as well as Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas (more about this coming up in a moment) and Utopia of the Seas, making Orlando the number one family cruise port in the world. The demand for family cruising has increased dramatically, and these new ships offer families even more options for cruising from Orlando.

The Disney Treasure does 7-night Caribbean itineraries. You’ll find 3 amazing lounges based on the Haunted Mansion, 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas, and Jungle Cruise from the Disney theme parks. There’s plenty of live entertainment like Beauty and the Beast, and exclusively on the Disney Treasure, The Tale of Moana, a Broadway-style musical that celebrates the courage to follow your dreams. There’s also a Coco-themed theatrical dining experience featuring the flavors of Mexico.

#10 

The new Disney Vacation Club lounge at Magic Kingdom will offer comfortable seating, complimentary soft drinks with Coke Freestyle machines, Wi-Fi, and charging cords. There will be a children’s entertainment area and on-site Member Services. Located in Frontierland in the former Shootin' Arcade building, the lounge will require a valid DVC Membership Card and photo ID for access, and Members can bring up to four guests. As a DVC Member myself, I’m looking forward to this, but as a Disney Parks fan, my son and I miss the Shootin’ arcade. 

#9 

We can look forward to not 1 but 2 new lounges coming to the Disney theme parks this year. 

This elegant lounge will be a tribute to the rich history of Spaceship Earth and EPCOT. Guests can enjoy sweeping views of the World Celebration Gardens. As the sun sets and the park transforms for the evening, the lounge becomes the perfect setting to experience the nightly fireworks from an entirely new angle.

This space used to be the corporate lounge that was for the exclusive use of those who worked for the attraction’s sponsors like AT&T and Siemens. As a huge EPCOT fan, I’m very excited. I've always wanted to go up there and see what it’s like. Construction just started a few weeks ago, and no opening date has been revealed. 

Construction on a new Pirates of the Caribbean-themed lounge is already underway at Magic Kingdom Park. Set to open in Adventureland in late 2025, this lively lounge will cater to pirates of all ages, featuring a delightful assortment of drinks and food, along with some intriguing and enchanting surprises waiting to be discovered!

#8 

Blue Man Group returns to Orlando after being booted from Universal. The new Orlando show has moved to ICON Park, on International Drive, just down the road from Universal and about 15 minutes away from Disney World. This new Blue Man Orlando show will feature a distinctive blend of art, high-energy live music, comedy, and non-verbal communication. There will be new scenes and classic crowd favorites. Starting April 2025, Blue Man Group performances will take place Tuesday through Sunday and will be dark on Mondays.  Evening and matinee performances will take place one to two times daily. This is a win for ICON Park which is doing a great job at competing with three mega theme parks, in a small amount of space. 

 #7 

Disney began replacing the popular Ft Wilderness Cabins at Disney’s Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort with new, modern luxury cabins - also part of the Disney Vacation Club. These new cabins are nice inside but some people feel they Disney didn’t fully understand what Fort Wilderness is all about. Is it about luxury cabins with modern comforts or rustic retreats in old-school Florida? Let me know what you think in the comments below. All of the cabins will be upgraded by spring of 2025. 

#6

Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, an addition to the Disney Vacation Club, opened in December 2024. This new tower offers a range of accommodations, including villas equipped with kitchens and patios. There’s a new restaurant offering beautiful views of the Severn Seas Lagoon and Cinderella Castle. Island Tower is not just for DVC members, a set number of rooms are available for non-members too. Rooms come in tiny studios with a Murphy bed to up to 2-bedroom penthouse villas. I have more information in my Video on Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, I’ll link to this video in the description. 

#5 

The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers opened in October at Disney's BoardWalk to mixed reviews. This restaurant and bakery, which opened in October 2022, offers cakes, cookies, pastries, and sandwiches. The shop also features an afternoon tea service, where guests can enjoy a selection of teas, finger sandwiches, and desserts. Aside from the astronomical prices, like the $12 I paid for a coffee, I do think there’s an elevated level of service here and it has a beautiful atmosphere. 

#4 

Magic Kingdom Park will debut the "Disney Starlight" nighttime parade this summer. It will feature illuminated floats inspired by classic Disney films like "Cinderella," "Beauty and the Beast," and "The Little Mermaid," Elaborately costumed performers will dance and interact with guests to catchy music. The grand finale, starring Mickey Mouse and other beloved characters, will create a magical ending to a day at the park. On one hand, I’m not looking forward to yet another event that makes it impossible to walk up or down Main Street USA, but it is kind of nice to have a nighttime parade back in Magic Kingdom.

#3 

Not to be outdone by the theme parks, Royal Caribbean will homeport Star of the Seas in Orlando’s Port Canaveral. Star of the Seas will be the largest cruise ship in the world, even larger than her sister ship, Icon of the Seas. Coming in August 2025, this mega-ship will offer 7-night Caribbean itineraries that include stops at Perfect Day at Coco Cay, the brand’s private island. 

Star is set to bring eight neighborhoods that are destinations in themselves, The highlights include Thrill Island – with Category 6, the first waterpark at sea when

introduced on Icon, and its six record-breaking waterslides, Surfside – The neighborhood designed for young families is where they can stay and play all-day

Together The Hideaway – Hidden 135 feet above the ocean, is an adults-only spot that combines all the good vibes of beach club scenes around the world with a suspended infinity pool. 

#2 

Universal Orlando Resort is expanding its hotel options with the addition of three new hotels: Universal Stella Nova Resort, Universal Terra Luna Resort, and Universal Helios Grand Hotel. These resorts will add a combined total of 1,500 guest rooms to the Universal Orlando Resort complex.

Stella Luna and Terra Nova are priced as Prime Value hotels so around $200 per night.

A standout feature of these new accommodations is the inclusion of 750 rooms equipped with two queen beds, catering to families and groups. Guests can also enjoy diverse dining options, resort-style pools, game rooms, and other amenities. 

Universal’s Helios Grand Hotel, opening May 22, 2025, at Epic Universe, offers exclusive perks for guests. A dedicated park entrance provides direct access to Epic Universe, while early park admission lets guests enter select attractions an hour before the public. The hotel features luxurious dining options, including Bar Helios, a rooftop lounge with panoramic views, and a resort-style pool that includes underwater speakers, a terraced deck, cabanas, and a hot tub. Helios Grand Hotel is a Universal Signature Hotel, with rates starting around $500 per night. 


#1
 

Universal Orlando Resort's Universal Epic Universe will open May 22, featuring over 50 attractions across five immersive worlds: Celestial Park immerses guests in living gardens and architecture inspired by astronomy and mythology. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter-Ministry of Magic blends Wizarding Paris from Fantastic Beasts with the British Ministry of Magic. 

 
 

Super Nintendo World features the iconic green pipes alongside beloved characters Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Donkey Kong. How to Train Your Dragon-Isle of Berk offers a vibrant Viking realm inspired by the hit film franchise. Dark Universe reveals Dr. Victoria Frankenstein's experiments and a shadowy realm where monsters roam amid myth and mystery.

Is it just me or do you see fierce competition forming between Disney, Universal, and Royal Caribbean? Who has the best game plan for 2025? I’d love to know who you think will win out. Use the comments below to get the conversation started.


I recently made a video about Epic Universe and how it’s about to take over Orlando. Check that out now the link is coming up. And check out my website, OrlandoParksGuy.com for more vacation planning help, I’ll you there. 


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Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 2025

2025 Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando: Tickets, Packages and Tips

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando

Halloween Horror Nights returns earlier than ever before on select nights, beginning August 29 through November 2, 2025. Guests can brace themselves for a spine-chilling experience, featuring terrifying haunted houses inspired by cinematic greats as well as eerie original stories.

Returning this year are the sinister scare zones, captivating live entertainment, exclusive merchandise, and themed food and beverage items, all contributing to the atmosphere of the world’s premier Halloween celebration. Prepare to confront your deepest fears in a truly immersive environment that promises thrills and chills for all who dare to enter.

Halloween Horror Nights Ticket Tips

Keep in mind that Halloween Horror Nights requires separate tickets, it’s not included with regular theme park admission. Tickets are also date-specific so you need to know the exact date you wish to attend. Tickets are also non-refundable and non-transferable. This is because they are sold in limited quantities. Prices also vary by the date selected. They cost less in August and September and on weekdays.

Halloween Horror Nights Packages

Packages for Halloween Horror Nights have not yet been released but check my Universal Offers Page for updates. I’ll post them there as soon as they become available.

Packages typically include a hotel stay, admission tickets to the theme parks plus Horror Nights tickets. It’s super convenient this way. This event ends around 2 am so I recommend staying at a Universal Hotel and taking advantage of Universal’s complimentary transportation.

Use the Universal Orlando Mobil App

Download The Universal Orlando Resort App for free before you arrive. Purchase event tickets and check out wait times, interactive maps, contact-free features, and more, so you know exactly where you want to scream.

  • Check wait times and showtimes with the interactive map.

  • Place Mobile Food & Drink Orders from select restaurants. Premier and Preferred Passholders can apply discounts to their order. Excludes alcohol.

  • Purchase tickets in the app and scan at the turnstile.

    Make contactless payments using Universal Pay at quick-service restaurants and merchandise locations.

To get early admission to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando, consider the following options:

  1. Special Event Tickets: Purchase a separate ticket for the event that includes early entry. These tickets are often available for select nights and can be found on the official Universal Orlando website.

  2. Frequent Fear Pass: For those planning multiple visits, the Frequent Fear Pass allows entry on multiple nights and often includes early admission on select dates.

  3. Universal Orlando Hotel Guests: Stay at one of the Universal on-site hotels. Guests staying at these hotels often receive early admission benefits, allowing them to enter the event an hour before it opens to the general public.

  4. VIP Experience: Consider booking a VIP Experience option, which not only grants early access but also includes guided tours and priority access to houses and attractions.

  5. Annual Passholder Benefits: If you are an annual passholder, check for any exclusive offers that may include early admission to Halloween Horror Nights, as Universal frequently offers special perks to passholders.

  6. Arrive Early: On the night of the event, arriving at the park well before gates open can also increase your chances of enjoying the event sooner, even if early admission options aren’t available.

Plan ahead and check the official Universal Orlando site for the latest updates, ticket options, and policies, as these can change from year to year.


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First Look at Epic Universe Monster Animatronics

Get your first glimpse at the stunningly lifelike animated figures in Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment attraction coming to Universal Epic Universe.

Universal Orlando Resort is sharing a first glimpse at some of the Universal monsters that will come to life like never before in the all-new “Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment” attraction at Dark Universe, one of the five immersive worlds coming to Universal Epic Universe in 2025.

The groundbreaking ride will feature 14 of the most ambitious and life-like animated figures ever created, each one depicting one of the legendary monsters that will prey upon guests in what promises to be Universal Orlando’s most terrifying attraction yet (see video above).

Monsters Unchained at Epic Universe



Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment” will take guests deep into the catacombs of Frankenstein Manor, where Dr. Victoria Frankenstein—the great-great-granddaughter of the infamous Henry Frankenstein—conducts her twisted and misguided experiments. In a vain display of her genius, she invites guests to witness a demonstration of her ability to control monsters, but her plans go awry when a horde of enraged monsters are unleashed. Guests then embark on a terrifying ride through the darkness as they try to evade Dracula, The Wolf Man, The Creature from the Black Lagoon and more.

With some of the most visceral, powerful and fast-moving animated figures ever created, here’s a first look at a few of the terrifying, technologically advanced monsters that are wreaking havoc in “Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment:”

Frankenstein’s Monster: Created by science and feared by most, Frankenstein’s Monster walks tall at nine feet and weighs over 800 pounds. Guests will first encounter this figure within the queue of the attraction—where he will actually walk within Dr. Victoria Frankenstein’s lab during the preshow.

Dracula: No creature of the night strikes terror into the hearts of mortals like the iconic vampire Dracula. And to Dr. Victoria Frankenstein’s dismay, he is the most dangerous of monsters she’s trying to control. Guests will encounter Dracula at various moments throughout the attraction, as he’s behind the horde of enraged monsters terrorizing the Manor.

The Wolf Man: Among the monsters unleashed within the attraction is the fearsome Wolf Man. As guests try to escape the catacombs of Frankenstein Manor, they’ll come within inches of his razor-sharp teeth and jagged claws.

The Creature from the Black Lagoon: Guests will also witness the amphibious “Gill-man” emerge from the inky depths of the Black Lagoon, ready to terrorize guests alongside his fellow monsters.

Guests not yet ready to brave “Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment” will still have the opportunity to meet, greet and take photos with legendary Monsters and characters as they explore Dark Universe, including Dr. Victoria Frankenstein’s Monster and the alluring Bride of Frankenstein. They will also encounter other unusual inhabitants roaming the eerie village, including Dr. Victoria Frankenstein’s assistant Ygor, The Invisible Man, an eccentric monster hunter, and a talented musician who regales guests with songs and tales.


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How to Book Universal’s Epic Universe

Here’s how to book Universal Epic Universe and how to get there.

In case you missed it, the countdown to Epic has officially begun! We now have an opening date and a detailed look inside. Universal Orlando Resort’s highly anticipated fourth theme park – Universal Epic Universe – will officially open on May 22nd, 2025, unlocking the portals to five astounding worlds that will bring to life extraordinary adventures that go beyond guests’ wildest imaginations.

You can begin planning your 2025 epic vacation to Universal Orlando to experience the entire destination as the first phase of ticket products and packages that include access to Universal Epic Universe will go on sale.

Specific products launching in this first phase on October 22nd include:

  • A variety of multi-day tickets and vacation packages that include three, four or five days of admission to Universal’s theme parks – including one day admission to Epic Universe. 

  • Reservations for Universal Helios Grand Hotel will open for stays beginning May 22nd, 2025.

Additional ticket products for Epic Universe – including single-day tickets, additional multi-day ticket options, Florida resident tickets, Universal Express passes and more – will be available at a later date before the park opens.

How to book Epic Universe

Start by filling out my quote request form. It collects important information about your vacation plans. I’ll then look for any available discounts and offers so you can save money. If you book by October 31st, I’ll include an instant savings offer! Get started here.

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Transportation to Epic Universe

To me, it seems all of Orlando is gearing up for this new park as there is construction everywhere. There will be complimentary resort shuttle bus transportation between Epic Universe, Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Volcano Bay, and Universal CityWalk, along with all of the Universal hotels.

Epic Universe is about 3 miles away from the main Universal Orlando Resort area. The Kirkman Road extension runs 1.7 miles from Carrier Drive through Sand Lake Road down to Universal Boulevard. Once complete, the stretch will include multiple lanes, including dedicated bus lanes.

One of the main features of the extension will be the elevated traffic circle, situated between Universal Stella Nova and Universal Terra Luna Resorts and the south end of Epic Universe. Not only will the circle purpose traffic flow, but Orange County leaders say the circle will serve as a regional landmark.

Universal Epic Universe Traffic Circle at Kirkman Rd

Kirkman Road traffic circle at Universal’s Epic Universe will serve as landmark in Orlando. 

The overall goal of the Kirkman Road Extension is to improve the transportation network for the Orange County Convention Center, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and the UCF Rosen School of Hospitality Management.

Guests will first enter Epic Universe via Celestial Park, which will have a carousel, a roller coaster, stores, restaurants and portals to each of the four other worlds, including Super Nintendo World which I think will be th most popular of all.

Is Disney World worried about Epic Universe?

Disney is certainly taking notice. I mean this will be the largest park Universal has built and they are bringing everything they learned about creating theme parks to Orlando. Here’s a video on how I think Epic Universe will change Orlando.


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Epic Offer for EPIC UNIVERSE

Epic Offer for Epic Universe! Get instant savings on Universal Orlando vacation packages that include 3-Days of tickets and include Epic Universe. This offer CAN be combined with Universal Orlando offers and discounts.

Book your Universal Orlando vacation package with me, and you’ll receive INSTANT SAVINGS off the package price.

 
 

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  • Request a quote from me using my Universal Quote Form.

  • Travel anytime starting May 22 through December 31, 2025

  • Tickets need to be 3-Days or longer and include Epic Universe one-day admission

  • Must book by October 31, 2025 (subject to availability)

Your instant savings offer will be reflected in the quote. This offer can be combined with Universal offers and discounts!

Your instant savings offer will be determined based on the pre-tax cost of your vacation package excluding airfare, ground transfers, Express Pass, and/or any component that is non-commissionable. New reservations only. Subject to availability.

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Universal Epic Universe Opens May 22, 2025, Select Tickets and Packages On Sale Oct. 22

Epic Universe packages and opening date have been announced.

This changes everything. Now with four amazing theme parks, spectacular themed hotels and more, Universal Orlando offers an entire week’s worth of awesome in one complete vacation destination.

Universal Epic Universe Opens May 22, 2025, Select Tickets and Packages On Sale Oct. 22

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Epic Universe Vacation Package Includes:

  • 7-Night Hotel Accommodations

  • 3-Park 4-Day Park-to-Park PLUS 1-Day Universal Epic Universe Ticket1 to Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Volcano Bay and Universal Epic Universe (Restrictions apply.)

  • $200 Bundle & Save^ Discount

  • Early Park Admission2 to Universal Epic Universe, Universal Volcano Bay and either Universal Studios Florida or Universal Islands of Adventure as determined by Universal Orlando up to one hour before the parks open (Valid theme park admission required. Select attractions.)

NOTE: During the phased opening of Epic Universe, guests will be able to visit the new park only once during a package stay.

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10 Epic Universe Attractions that Will Change Orlando

Epic Universe will be the main reason people visit Orlando in 2025.

While Disney World was busy injecting itself into politics in 2020, Universal Orlando was quietly working on a top-secret project -  a massive new theme park called Epic Universe. I’m hearing that this will be Orlando’s most technologically advanced theme park and I think this has probably caught Disney off guard. This is going to be the new reason people come to vacation in Orlando!

Here's my list of 10 game-changing attractions that will raise the bar in the theme park capital of the world.

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Everywhere I go in Orlando these days, Im met with major road construction projects and heavy traffic. This is all in preparation for Epic Universe, opening in the summer of 2025. I thought it was time to share with you some highlights of this new park. And get ready because it’s huge! It has 5 themed lands, like Super Nintendo World and Wizarding World of Harry Potter Ministry of Magic, over 50 rides and attractions, several themed restaurants, and 3 new hotels.

#10 Super Nintendo World Interactive Key Challenges

I had an opportunity to visit Super Nintendo World in Hollywood, California last year and as a kid of the 90’s, it was totally rad!  As soon as I entered through the tunnel, I had to press pause for a moment to take it all in. There are attractions, interactive challenges, character meets, and even a restaurant. But the Key Challenges in particular were especially fun. I am thrilled that we’re getting this in Orlando which i suspect will be nearly identical, only larger! The California version is actually kind of small. 

Super Nintendo World Key Challenge Game - Universal Orlando

Here’s the story: Bowser Jr. has stolen the Golden Mushroom! Using your Power-Up Band, you can retrieve the Golden Mushroom for Princess Peach by playing interactive games throughout the land and collecting digital keys. I think this means that Universal mobile app be how you keep track of yoru keys. 

Once you obtain three keys, you’ll unlock a special game called Bowser Jr. Shadow Showdown. This is yet another technologically advanced attraction where you interact with Nintendo-themed shadows being projected on the wall. I did this in California and it was one of the highlights of our day. 

You will need to purchase a PowerUp Band, I got mine at Universal Hollywood for about $45. But without it, Super Nintendo World won’t make very much sense. Even though it’s an additional cost, I think you get what you pay for here. 

Universal Power Up Bands

Now when I was invited to check this out in California I did notice that the lines for Key Challenges got pretty long - about 45 minutes per game. And you only play the game for about a minute. So I’m hoping Universal thinks of a better way to manage this for Epic Universe.


#9 Fyre Drill

In How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, one of the 5 themed lands at Epic Universe, you’ll find four attractions, a live show, and several character meet-and-greets. But I think the ride Fyre Drill really stands out as a unique attraction. You’ll head out to sea on a new boat ride where you’ll aim water cannons at targets and other objects (maybe even each other). Sounds to me like Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom or Men in Black Alient Attack but with water! 

Fyre Drill Ride at Universal Orlando

Fyre Drill at Universal Epic Universe

From your boat you’ll blast water cannons at flame-like targets to practice putting out fires – a crucial skill to master when living with dragons, of course. 

At Dragon Racer’s Rally, Berk’s new Vikings can practice aerobatic maneuvers and high-speed barrel rolls on a massive swing ride. Universal says this swing will go upside down and that riders will be able to make it as wild or mild as they wish. This ride at its core is an off-the-shelf ride likely built by S&S but with some very unique modifications. 

Universal says the Untrainable Dragon will be a Broadway-style production with spectacular music and a heartwarming story. I’m surprised at how big the theater looks. This is going to be a major attraction at Epic Universe. 

#8 Das Steakhaus - Dark Universe

Das Steakhouse Epic Universe

Dacula invites you to dine in his new restaurant: Das Steakhouse 

I wasn’t going to include a restaurant on my list but this one looks exceptionally interesting. Inside the Dark Universe world, you’ll be able to dine in Dracula’s very own restaurant. I wonder if this is a play on words, I mean steaks and vampires don’t mix. Or are we supposed to picture a bloody steak perhaps - undercooked? I don’t know but it’s a great concept and I love it as a steakhouse. This fast-casual restaurant will have a castle theme and since this is Dracula’s restaurant, it will feature artwork that shows vampires as heroes for a change. 

Burning Blade Tavern Epic Universe

The Burning Blade Tavern will also be a major highlight in Dark Universe.  The windmill at the top of this quick-service restaurant erupts into flames several times an hour. I’m told that two types of fuel are used, allowing for easy visibility during both day and night. But can you imagine how cool this will look especially at night? The exterior of The Burning Blade Tavern comes from the 1931 Universal film, Frankenstein where an angry mob surrounded the old mill, setting it on fire, and trapping Frankenstein inside. 

#7 Mine Cart Madness - Super Nintendo World

Donkey Kong Mine Cart Madness Ride at Universal Orlando

Let’s go back to Super Nintendo World because there’s a coaster here that does the unthinkable. It leaps across a collapsed section of track - using special effects obviously. Mine Cart Madness is a Donkey Kong-themed coaster where you’ll hop into a mine cart and go on a thrilling ride through the jungle. I have seen some of this in testing and I can tell you that the carts are designed to move just like they do in the Nintendo video game. Are you thinking that we will be jumping over barrels and old rickety sections of track too? 

#6 Monsters Unchained - Dark Universe

Dark universe at Epic Universe

I think Dark Universe will be one of the most immersive worlds at Epic Universe. And the flagship attraction will be Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment. Universal says this will be the most terrifying attraction they have ever created - and after seeing what they can do during Halloween Horror Nights, I imagine this will really be something. 

You’ll start out in Frankenstein Manor. There you’re invited by Dr Victoria Frankenstein to witness her experiment on how she can control monsters. But something goes wrong and you’ll be set off on a dark ride attraction encountering classic monsters like Dracula, The Wolf Man, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, and others. 

The ride system for this looks to be similar to the one used at Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.

Dark Universe will also be home to Curse of the Werewolf, a thrilling dark ride attraction that will reach speeds up to 37 miles per hour, as you go racing through a dark forest encountering the glowing eyes and sharp teeth of the werewolf himself.

#5 Stardust Racers - Celestial Park

With speeds reaching 62 mph and soaring to heights of 133 feet on a 4,800-foot track, Stardust Racers will be a dueling coaster that simulates comets sailing through the skies. It’s also going to be the longest coaster ever created by Universal. But what impresses me the most is that both coasters will perform an inverted crisscross at the same time. 

Epic Universe Stardust Racers at Epic Universe - Universal Orlando

Universal will not have any illuminated sections of track at night - and will only illuminate the coaster vehicles. This effect will make it look like comets are shooting across the sky above you.

#4 Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry - Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Harry Potter and The Battle at the Ministry will be a dark ride attraction where you’ll travel by Métro-Floo – a unique mode of wizarding transit inspired by the iconic Floo Network seen in the films. On this ride, you’re on a journey from wizarding Paris to the British Ministry of Magic for the long-awaited trial of the infamous Dolores Umbridge. 

Epic Universe - Harry Potter Ride

Upon arrival, you will enter the Ministry’s jaw-dropping grand atrium and venture through other departments before boarding magical, omnidirectional lifts to watch the trial take place…until Umbridge attempts to escape. Guests then join Harry Potter friends in a thrilling chase that will propel you up, down, forward, backward, and sideways throughout the Ministry as they try to capture Umbridge – all while dodging attacks from Death Eaters, rampaging creatures, and more along the way.

#3 Mario Cart Bowsers Challenge - Super Nintendo World

Mario Cart Bowser’s Challenge was the single best ride experience I had when I visited Universal Hollywood. And I think this is going to be a favorite here in Florida too. Like Donkey Kong Mine Cart Madness, this ride is also a huge hit in Universal Japan. Mario Cart Bower’s Challenge is rich in attention to detail. The queue is exactly like Bowser's Castle. As you walk along, the the queue gradually reveals that the ride's plot involves "Team Bowser" challenging "Team Mario."

epic universe at Universal Orlando - Mario Kart Bowser's Challenge Ride

I expect Orlando’s version to very similar as Japan and Hollywood. In the first Preshow room, you’ll are given augmented reality visors and then it’s off to the second room. When you get to the ride, your visor will connect to your ride vehicle where you set out on a track that is a very realistic version of the video game, Mario Cart. 

If riders collectively earn 100 points, the ride ends with "Team Mario" winning the race. However, if riders don't accumulate enough points, they'll see an alternate ending where "Team Bowser" wins.

Without a doubt, this is the most technologically advanced ride I have ever been on. 

#2 Terra Luna / Stella Nova Hotels

Epic Universe will include 2 brand-new value hotels: Stella Nova and Terra Luna. Both are located just outside Epic Universe, a few blocks away from Icon Park and The Weel in Orlando. You can’t miss either of them with their reflective iridescent exterior and futurist windows. 

Terra Luna Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort

Stella Luna Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort

Stella Nova and Terra Luna will each have 750 rooms and will include Exclusive Theme Park Benefits and complimentary transportation. Terra Luna Opens on February 25, 2025, and Stella Nova opens on January 21, 2025. 

Both hotels will be opened several months ahead of Epic Universe. I suspect Universal is opening them early to carry out a test and adjust period and to compete with the current Orlando Convention Center area hotels. 

Stella Nova will be themed to reflect the infinite vastness of the universe while Terra Luna will place guests in an awe-inspiring solar system – accented with fresh surroundings and terrestrial greens and golds. Stella Nova Resort and Terra Luna will be priced at around $147 per night. And I already have my reservation so stay tuned for a review. 

#1 Helios Grand Hotel

Universal Helios Grand Hotel is inspired by the Astronomical and Mythological Themes of Celestial Park inside Epic Universe. But the feature that I like most about this resort, and I think for many of you too, is that it will have its own dedicated theme park entrance. So you’ll be able to walk out of the hotel and go right into Epic Universe! 

Helios Grand Hotel at Epic Universe - Universal Orlando

This will give Universal Orlando 11 hotels, and 11,000 guest rooms total. About one-third of what Disney World has.

Now we don’t yet have an opening date for the Helios Grand or a price point. But something that it’s interesting is that Universal isn’t calling this a Premier hotel like Hard Rock, Portofino or Royal Pacific - this one is labeled as a Signature Hotel. So this has me wondering if it will be it’s own hotel class or if Premier Hotels will now be known as Signature Hotels. I suspect there will be some additional theme park perks as well for guests staying here. 

Helios Grand Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort

Which of these ten attractions are you looking forward to the most when Epic Universe Opens? Let’s get the conversation started below in the comments. For me, it has to be Dark Universe i mean that flaming windmill looks amazing and Donkey Kong Mine Cart Madness looks like so much fun.  Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to see a roller coaster somehow jump the track. 

Last Year I made a video based on my visit to Super Nintendo World in Universal Hollywood. It will give you some idea of what we can expect here in Orlando. You can watch that below: 


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Soar with Dragons at Universal Orlando - Epic Universe

Rides, shows and dining coming to Isle of Berk at Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando shared more details on Epic Universe - How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk. Something that stood out right away is that this land is rich in rides, and not virtual or motion simulator rides - actual rides! Dining options look amazing with a grand hall and character meet and greets.

On Berk, a rough and rocky island towering over turbulent waters, resides a vibrant village where Vikings and dragons coexist peacefully.

Here, your family can embark on a thrilling coaster ride to glide through the skies resembling dragons, engage in water battles at sea, and enjoy the lively spectacles presented by the fire-breathing inhabitants of the village.

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Isle of Berk - Universal Orlando - Epic Universe

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Isle of Berk - Universal Orlando - Epic Universe

Map of Epic Universe at Universal Orlando

Isle of Berk - Universal Orlando - Epic Universe

Isle of Berk - Universal Orlando - Epic Universe

Will Hiccup’s Wing Gliders be a Launch Coaster?

Universal says Hiccup’s Wing Gliders is Hiccup’s latest flying contraption that “launches you into the air.” Sounds like a launch coaster to me!

Isle of Berk - Universal Orlando - Epic Universe

Isle of Berk - Universal Orlando - Epic Universe

This coaster will have you swooping and soaring along where you’ll encounter Hiccup and Toothless on your adventure.

Isle of Berk - Universal Orlando - Epic Universe

Isle of Berk - Universal Orlando - Epic Universe

Dragon Racers Rally

At Dragon Racer’s Rally, Berk’s new Vikings can practice aerobatic maneuvers and high-speed barrel rolls on a massive swing ride. Universal says this swing will go upside down and that riders will be able to make it as wild or mild as they wish.

This ride looks similar to the swing rides built by S&S, a similar perhaps to Dollywood’s Barnestomer ride.

Isle of Berk - Universal Orlando - Epic Universe

Isle of Berk - Universal Orlando - Epic Universe

Fyer Drill

Take to the sea for a new water ride where you’ll aim water cannons at targets and other objects (maybe even each other). Think Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin or Men in Black but with water!

Isle of Berk - Universal Orlando - Epic Universe

Isle of Berk - Universal Orlando - Epic Universe

Viking Training Camp

Junious Vikings will have a colorful and interactive playscape. There will be multiple towers to climb, and agility course, Viking drums (kids love drums in theme parks for some reason). This area will have slides and activities just for the younger Vikings.

Shows Coming to Isle of Berk at Epic Universe

Isle of Berk - Universal Orlando - Epic Universe

Isle of Berk - Universal Orlando - Epic Universe

The Untrainable Dragon

Universal says this will be a Broadway-style production with spectacular music and a heartwarming story.

The Untrainable Dragon will feature advanced technology and set pieces.

When a new dragon shows up on the Isle of Berk, the Vikings think they may have finally met their match.

Hiccup and Toothless, with help from Gobber and Astrid, work together to solve the mystery of The Untrainable Dragon.

Experience the wonder of dragons onstage and soaring overhead in their spectacular musical.

Dining at Isle of Berk

Isle of Berk - Universal Orlando - Epic Universe

Isle of Berk - Universal Orlando - Epic Universe

Mead Hall

In this restaurant, you’ll be able to each and drink like a Viking! Mead Hall is the main table-service restaurant on the Isle of Berk. Looks massive!

The menu will include meat, fish, sandwiches and desserts.

Beverages will include assorted meads, ciders, and ales.

Featured Charcaters at Isle of Berk

Isle of Berk - Universal Orlando - Epic Universe

Isle of Berk - Universal Orlando - Epic Universe

Meet Berk’s Best-Known Dragon and Viking - You’ll have a chance to meet and greet Hiccup and Toothless as they honor the bond between dragon and Viking.

Isle of Berk Street Characters - Stroll around Berk and meet some of your favorite Vikings and dragons including Astrid, Stormfly, Ruffnut, and Tuffnut; and the Night Lights by baby dragons. You may also catch Gobber at work in his forge.

Universal hints that you might also catch a glimpse of Monstrous Nighttime, or Gonckle dragons flying high above the village.


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Universal Orlando Released Amazing New Details About it’s New Theme Park, Epic Universe

In 2025 the gates will open to an astonishing new theme park: Universal Epic Universe here in Orlando.

In 2025 the gates will open to an astonishing new theme park: Universal Epic Universe here in Orlando. Explore the lush gardens of Celestial Park and step through incredible portals that transport you into worlds beyond amazing: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe.

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Let’s take a closer look:

Welcome to Celestial Park, where you’ll find open portals to extraordinary realms. Inside you’ll race across the cosmos on an amazing roller coaster, dine on otherworldly cuisine, and shop in unique stores.

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celestial park - universal orlando epic universe

At the heart of Universal Epic Universe explorers will find a world between worlds.

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Starfall Racers

Race across the cosmos on Starfall Racers, a dual-launch coaster. This coaster experience will have an inverted crisscross in the air with hundreds of onboard starlights and celestial music.

Trains will reach speeds up to 62 mph and soar 133 feet in the air along 5,000 feet of track. Starfall Racers will be Epic Universe’s most thrilling coaster experience.

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Constellation Carousel

Climb aboard the Constellation Carousel in Celestial Park. This imaginative carousel, the cosmic energy of the universe, enables kids of all ages to ride the constellations themselves. Music and color will dazzle your senses as you cross the Milky Way.

Helios Grand Hotel at universal orlando

Located inside Epic Universe at the end of Celestial Park is the Universal Helios Grand Hotel, designed to transport guests to a world where the heavens and earth unite – complete with 500 rooms, one-of-a-kind views, and its very own dedicated entrance into the theme park.

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Atlantic Restaurant

Atlantic will be an undersea restaurant and bar with inside glass walls, modeled after a Victorian-era aquarium. Fish will swim above you as you dine on fine seafood and steaks.

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The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant and Tiger Bar

Dine on Chinese and Japanese fare in a star-filled courtyard under the glow of ethereal lanterns and a pair of colorful neon dragons. Then escape the bustling streetscape and relax with a cocktail at Tiger Bar.

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Nintendo Super Star Store

Nintendo fans can step inside and discover toys, apparel, and their colorful keepsakes and souvenirs based on characters from Super Nintendo World at Universal Orlando.

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Universal Orlando Epic Universe

5 Immersive Worlds

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Celestial Park will be the gateway to explore the four additional worlds of Epic Universe – each bringing to life extraordinary adventures.

Through a set of majestic portals, guests will embark on a transformative experience as they journey from Celestial Park to the following lands:

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Super Nintendo World

Guests will enter the iconic green pipe and discover a new way to play as they step into the worlds of beloved characters like Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Donkey Kong.

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How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk

Guests can soar with dragons in a colorful world filled with Viking adventures based on the wildly popular How to Train Your Dragon film franchise.

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Dark Universe

Guests encounter everything from the experiments of Dr. Victoria Frankenstein to the shadowy landscape where monsters roam in a world of myth and mystery.

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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, where guests will discover a different era of the wizarding world in an all-new land that blends 1920s wizarding Paris from Warner Bros. Pictures’ Fantastic Beasts films with the iconic British Ministry of Magic from the Harry Potter series;

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