The stars are shining bright and the planets are aligning. Chronos is harnessing the energy of the universe and it won't be long until the portals open and we can enter immersive worlds of epic stories. On May 22, 2025, Universal Orlando Resort is opening its long-anticipated fourth park: Universal Epic Universe (you can save big on tickets now available through Undercover Tourist!). Five fully-themed worlds await us on the other side of the towering Emerald Gate. For more info on each, hop over to our guides about Celestial Park, How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, Dark Universe and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic.
Since January 2024, we've been hearing about all the frogtastic offerings coming to these expansive and vivid worlds. So far, it's living up to its promise of being Universal Orlando's "most ambitious theme park yet." With so many adventures to embark on, it's gonna be a feat to fit all of them in one day. While we continue to wait, we're compiling a list of the top 10 attractions we're most excited about at Epic Universe Orlando. The cosmos await us ...
Top 10 Attractions We're Most Excited About at Universal Epic Universe Orlando
Stardust Racers
Epic Universe's most thrilling coaster experience, Stardust Racers is a smooth-as-a-button, racing dual-launch coaster. Reaching speeds up to 62 mph and a maximum height of 133 feet along a 1.8-mile track, this attraction will have you rising out of your seat with unique maneuvers such as the "Celestial Spin" and no break zones. Designed to feel like an old wooden coaster, Stardust Racers will give you an out-of-this-world adrenaline rush as you rocket through the skies in a race to see which comet gets to the end first.
Constellation Carousel
The grand centerpiece of Celestial Park, Constellation Carousel is the most enchanting carousel ever made. Get ready to board a celestial creature and glide forward, backward and 360 degrees in a choreographed dance around the Milky Way. The traditional carousel of your childhood redefined by the stars, this attraction will take you on a fantastical spin through the constellations. Covered in hundreds of points of starlight, Constellation Carousel will create a breathtaking cosmic ambiance and a unique moment while exploring Epic Universe.
Hiccup's Wing Gliders
Hold on tight and get ready to swoop and soar through the Isle of Berk on Hiccup's newest glider contraption. This winged flying machine was meant to simulate what it's like to fly on a dragon. But there's one small problem: Toothless launched your glider into the air before the wings were attached. On this family coaster, you'll careen wildly through the Viking village and skim across the top of the lagoon at speeds up to 45 mph. You may even encounter Hiccup, Toothless and other dragons along your flight!
The Untrainable Dragon
Featuring captivating musical numbers and stunning sets, this dragon-filled spectacular will take you along for the journey as the Vikings of Berk meet their greatest match yet. In this heartwarming live show, Hiccup and Toothless — with the help of Gobber and Astrid — will work together to solve the mystery of The Untrainable Dragon. Inspired by Universal Beijing Resort's "Untrainable" show, this production will leave you flabbergasted as Toothless soars directly above the audience, showcasing his impressive wingspan of nearly 27 feet.
Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge
Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge is a compelling ride-through experience that brings the Mario Kart video game series to life. This attraction fuses augmented reality, projection mapping technology and elaborate physical environments. Strap on your racing goggles and start your engines! Steer, collect, toss and dodge your way to the finish line in a race against Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach. With multiple outcomes, you'll never know who will win the prized Golden Cup.
Mine-Cart Madness
A first-of-its-kind family coaster, Mine-Cart Madness utilizes an unprecedented ride system and innovative technology to take you beyond the tall trees and waterfalls of Donkey Kong Country. Prepare to hop in a mine cart, careen through the jungle and help Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong protect the coveted Golden Banana. This coaster's unique design makes for a thrilling adventure that will allow riders to get blasted out of a barrel, jump over gaps in the rickety track and perform other jaw-dropping maneuvers they know and love from the Donkey Kong Country video games.
Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment
Utilizing the most technologically advanced figures that have ever been built, Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment will plunge you into the catacombs beneath Frankenstein Manor where Dracula has unleashed a horde of enraged monsters. Join Dr. Victoria Frankenstein, her own resurrected monster and her devoted assistant, Ygor, as they attempt to save the day in one of the scariest rides that Universal has ever created. This thrilling dark ride will have you reconsidering what you know as a theme park attraction.
Curse of the Werewolf
Prepare to evade gnashing teeth and razor-sharp claws as you spin wildly through the woods at 37 mph on this family coaster. Under the light of the full moon, your adventure will take you into the old Darkmoor armory where a fearsome predator awaits you. Surrounded by glowing eyes and blood-curdling snarls, you'll be pursued at every turn by ferocious werewolves lurking in the shadows. All-knowing seer, Maleva of The Guild of Mystics, will be your guide as you undergo a chilling transformation before arriving back at camp forever changed.
Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry
On the day of her trial, Dolores Umbridge has wriggled free of Ministry control. Her goal: Repair a broken Time-Turner in the Department of Mysteries and restore Voldemort's reign. It's up to you and the Golden Trio to capture and stop her from escaping. Your omnidirectional lift will propel you up, down, backward, forward and sideways throughout the entire Ministry (including never-before-seen locations) as you dodge attacks from Death Eaters, rampaging creatures and more. Combining new and different technologies, this is the most ambitious ride Universal has ever created.
Le Cirque Arcanus
Ringmaster Skender has stolen the famed suitcase of Newt Scamander! The ringmaster's assistant, Gwenlyn, needs your help to rescue the fantastic beasts before they end up in Skender's greedy hands forever. Le Cirque Arcanus will be the first fully immersive in-world theatrical experience for the Wizard World globally (and the most technically complex). This mind-blowing stage show will feature a combination of live performers, puppets and special effects. Get ready to encounter Demiguise, Zouwu, Kelpi, Mooncalves and even the famous magizoologist, Newt, himself.
What attraction, show, restaurant or experience are you looking forward to the most at Universal Epic Universe Orlando? Share with us in the comments below! Be sure to save on your tickets to this thrilling new theme park through Undercover Tourist.
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