This article is your complete guide on how to get Epic Universe tickets! And Universal Orlando recently announced that Epic Universe will open on May 22nd, 2025. At this time, guests will need to purchase multi-day tickets, which include one admission day to Epic Universe as a way to manage crowds. One-day Epic Universe tickets have not been made available for purchase except if you are a Universal Orlando Annual Passholder. It’s also important to note that park-to-park tickets are not valid for use at Epic Universe at this time.
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Epic Universe is opening on May 22nd, and select tickets are on sale now! At this point in time, guests can only purchase multi-day Epic Universe tickets, which include admission to the original theme parks Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and will only include one admission to Epic Universe. Guests can also add Universal Volcano Bay water park and upgrade to park-to-park tickets. It is important to note that the park-to-park portion of the ticket would not be valid to be used on Epic Universe. It’s also important to note that one-day admission to Epic Universe has not yet been released except for Universal Orlando annual Passholders. Universal has also announced that the Universal Express passes for Epic Universe will be released later before the park opens.
It’s also important to note that Universal has already confirmed that Epic Universe will be participating in early park admission, which we would absolutely love to take advantage of when visiting the parks. However, they have not confirmed yet if it will be an exclusive opportunity within the Wizarding World of Harry Potter or if it will include some of the other lands such as Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, or How to Train Your Dragon.
3-Day Ticket: Enjoy two days of access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure, plus one separate day of admission to Universal Epic Universe. ( Volcano Bay and park-to-park options are available as well)
4-Day Ticket: Enjoy three days of access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure plus one separate day of admission to Universal Epic Universe. ( Volcano Bay and park-to-park options are available as well)
5-Day Ticket: Enjoy four days of access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure plus one separate day of admission to Universal Epic Universe. ( Volcano Bay and park-to-park options are available as well)
Single-day tickets for annual pass holders: Annual pass holders were able to purchase single-day tickets starting on October 24, 2024.
Given the fact that Universal Orlando has only released multi-day Epic Universe tickets, we believe the best way to purchase your tickets is to bundle them with an official Universal Orlando vacation package. The main reason is, from our experience, most families typically purchase their theme park tickets 30-60 days away from their vacation. This is because ticket-only orders have to be paid in full at the time of booking and, in many situations, are non-refundable. This is typically not a huge deal for one-day tickets, but that’s not an option for Epic Universe at this point in time. However, on the flip side, guests who book an official Universal Orlando vacation package can do so with as little as $50 per person down, and they pay for their package over time. In many situations, they also have very flexible cancelation policies, so given the fact that we do have to wait for Epic Universe to open, we feel vacation packages are the best option at this point in time.
Special promotion: As a way to celebrate the brand-new Epic Universe hotels, including Universal Helios Grand Hotel, Universal Terra Luna Resort, and Universal Stella Nova Resort, we are running a promotion giving an extra $75.00 off your next Universal Orlando vacation package! Packages must meet a minimum cost of $1,500. Please email Mike@theparkprodigy.com and tell him you would like your Epic Universe promo code!
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At this point in time, only Universal Annual Passholders can purchase one day of Epic Universe tickets. Universal has announced that one and two-day Epic Universe tickets will be made available to the general public at a later date before the park opens.
From our experience buying our one-day Epic Universe tickets through our annual pass membership, it is possible for one-day tickets to sell out. It’s also unlikely for multi-day tickets to sell out for a certain date range. However, Universal has confirmed that it is possible for the new park to reach capacity, and at that point, no other guests would be allowed in until guests who are already in the park leave for the day. One of the tips and tricks we have been giving our clients is to always try to plan your day at Epic Universe as early into your vacation as possible to give yourself a few days to get in in case it does reach capacity. We also highly recommend that all guests take advantage of early park admission, which is included with all of our multi-day ticket or hotel packages when possible to ensure they are some of the first guests in the park.
Guests who purchase one of the multi-day Epic Universe ticket options do not have to make a reservation to get into Epic Universe. However, it is important to be mindful that Epic Universe can reach capacity, and for this reason, we always recommend visiting as early into your ticket usage window as possible and taking advantage of early park admission.
Universal Orlando Express Passes for Epic Universe are not available for purchase at this time. Universal has stated these tickets will be available later before the new park opens up.
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