Universal EPIC Universe Plans Memorial Day Weekend 2025 Opening, Creating New Rivalry with Disney World

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Posted: Tuesday October 15, 2024 11:00am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

According to our sources, Universal EPIC Universe is now projected to officially open on Memorial Day Weekend 2025.

Although no official opening or preview dates have been announced, the highly anticipated theme park, which will be Universal Orlando Resort's largest expansion to date, is expected to begin offering previews in the months leading up to the late May 2025 grand opening.

Universal Epic Universe - Front Gate

The preview period is anticipated to last for a couple of months, providing guests with a first look at select attractions and areas of the new park. While details on which specific lands will be included in these early previews remain under wraps, it's clear that Universal aims to build excitement ahead of the Memorial Day launch.

Universal Epic Universe – Bird’s-Eye View map

EPIC Universe is set to bring intense competition to Walt Disney World as Universal continues to expand its offerings in the Orlando theme park landscape. With lands including Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, How to Train Your Dragon, and Dark Universe, EPIC Universe is expected to deliver immersive experiences that rival Disney's established parks. This new addition will challenge Disney's position as the dominant theme park destination in Orlando, with Universal aiming to capture more of the region's tourism market, especially amongst families with teens.

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Stay tuned for more updates as the opening of EPIC Universe approaches.

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Gusey13 minutes ago

48", same as Stardust Racers. It may be a flat ride but it is an intense one

TalkToEthan37 minutes ago

That thing should pull a “House of Dragon” and spit fire. If Disney can do it on Main St then Uni should up the game to in the air

Agent H40 minutes ago

Can’t wait to see it fly!

DCBaker44 minutes ago

Here's a new look at what appears to be one of the dragon drones:

TalkToEthan1 hour ago

I have no idea about height requirements on that one

TalkToEthan1 hour ago

The subject was 3 years…….as in eyes and ears open in wonderment from over the top visual and sound stimulation and likely needed rest times

jrhwdw1 hour ago

What about the Flying Thing in HTTYD?

Moth1 hour ago

Thats just crazy. It's an omnimover. Wow.

Agent H1 hour ago

The average guest doesn’t spend hours looking for details. They notice them on a subconscious level but don’t go looking for them. Animal kingdom is one of the most detailed parks in the world and it’s been a half day park for most people since it opened.

TalkToEthan1 hour ago

Carousel, shows, character meets, likely Yoshi….…..what about that boat/waterway attraction in HTTYD land?? ……should be enough to work with for millions of 3 years considering the crazy amounts of 360 degree of frontage details throughout the park, attention and energy levels and eats/treats/shops.

SJN12792 hours ago

36 inches. I’m going to Epic this summer, my 11 year old son is very excited, but my friend’s 3 year old won’t have much to do. Huge misstep by Universal.

lazyboy97o2 hours ago

Yep. 34”

Moth2 hours ago

Wait, does Yoshi have a height requirement?

SJN12793 hours ago

Epic Universe’s key mistake is not having any attractions with no height requirement outside of a carousel. Universal will never beat Disney with young families. Nintendo land needs a ride for everyone, and for some reason lacks it.