List of Universal Epic Universe attractions

Universal Epic Universe is an upcoming theme park located in Orlando, Florida, United States. Scheduled to open to the public on May 22, 2025, it will be the third theme park, and fourth overall, to open at Universal Orlando.[1] Epic Universe is part of larger 750-acre (300 ha) development that began in 2019 and will open with five themed areas.[1] Headlining attractions include motion-based dark rides Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry and Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, and a dual-tracked racing roller coaster called Stardust Racers.

## Attractions

[edit]

Epic Universe attractions  Name  | Image  | Year  | Manufacturer  | Location  | Description

|
|
|
|
|

Astronomica  |  | 2025  |  | Celestial Park | A children's interactive water play area themed as a giant compass that "points" toward the park's portals and attractions. Features lighting effects at night.[2]
Constellation Carousel  |  | 2025  | Mack Rides | Celestial Park | A carousel ride featuring a Milky Way constellation theme,[3] with music, lights, and animal-shaped carriages that move riders in multiple directions, including lifting them up to 6 feet (1.8 m) in the air.[2]
Curse of the Werewolf  |  | 2025  | Mack Rides | Dark Universe | A multi-launch spinning roller coaster from Mack Rides,[4] featuring a storyline with characters from The Wolf Man (1941).[5]
Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience  |  | 2025  |  | Dark Universe | A retail shopping and makeup artist attraction themed as the former lab of Dr. Pretorius, a fictional character from the film Bride of Frankenstein (1935).[5]
Dragon Racer's Rally  |  | 2025  | Gerstlauer | How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk  | A Sky Fly model flat ride from Gerstlauer.[6] Riders are seated individually and have the ability to induce twists and turns while attached to a rotating pendulum arm.[7]
Fyre Drill  |  | 2025  | Mack Rides | How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk  | An interactive boat ride where riders situated on both sides of the vehicle shoot water cannons up to 28 feet (8.5 m) at various targets that react with sound, movement, and water effects.[7]
Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry  |  | 2025  | Simtec  | The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic  | Up to 14 guests are seated in an omnidirectional ride vehicle that can move up, down, forward, backward, and sideways meant to simulate the movement of the elevator-style lifts depicted in the Harry Potter film series.[8]
Hiccup's Wing Gliders  |  | 2025  | Intamin | How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk  | A family launched coaster that takes riders through a How to Train Your Dragon-themed lagoon featuring an animatronic version of Toothless and Hiccup from the franchise.[9]
Le Cirque Arcanus  |  | 2025  |  | The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic  | A full-scale theatre experience located in Place Cachée featuring live performers, puppetry, and special effects.[10][11]
Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge |  | 2025  | MTS Systems Corporation | Super Nintendo World | An interactive dark ride where guests wear augmented reality (AR) visors to aim and shoot virtual shells, a well-known element from the Mario Kart video game series, as well as collect digital coins to score points.[12][13]
Mine-Cart Madness  |  | 2025  |  | Super Nintendo World | A roller coaster based on Universal's patented Boom Coaster design,[14] which uses a false track with a hidden track below to create the illusion that its coaster trains are able to jump over missing portions of track. The ride is themed to the Donkey Kong video game franchise.[15]
Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment  |  | 2025  |  | Dark Universe | A dark ride using KUKA-arm technology, closely aligned with Dark Universe's central theme.[16] Riders enter Frankenstein Manor to witness the latest experiments of Dr. Victoria Frankenstein, the great-great granddaughter of Victor Frankenstein.[17] 14 animatronic figures from the Universal Classic Monsters franchise appear in the attraction, including a nine-foot-tall (2.7 m) Frankenstein's Monster.[17]
Stardust Racers |  | 2025  | Mack Rides | Celestial Park | Dueling launch coaster
Yoshi's Adventure |  | 2025  | MTS Systems Corporation | Super Nintendo World | Omnimover

## References

[edit]

1. ^ a b Chen, Eve (January 30, 2024). "Universal Orlando Resort reveals first details on highly anticipated Epic Universe". USA Today. Archived from the original on July 28, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
2. ^ a b Dziemianowicz, Joe (January 23, 2025). "Everything to Know About Epic Universe's Celestial Park: Rides, Restaurants and More". NBC News. Archived from the original on April 17, 2025. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
3. ^ MacLauchlan, John (January 30, 2024). "Universal Orlando releases first details about new Epic Universe park". CBS News Miami. Archived from the original on February 2, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
4. ^ Marden, Duane. "Curse of the Werewolf (Universal Epic Universe)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
5. ^ a b Jackson, Matthew (March 17, 2025). "Everything to Know About Epic Universe's Dark Universe from Rides to Food". NBC News. Archived from the original on April 27, 2025. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
6. ^ Niles, Robert (April 16, 2025). "Rating the attractions at Universal Epic Universe". Theme Park Insider. Archived from the original on April 27, 2025. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
7. ^ a b Jidoun, Grace (March 17, 2025). "Everything to Know About Epic Universe's How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk". NBC News. Archived from the original on March 31, 2025. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
8. ^ Lafferty, Abigail (November 19, 2024). "First look inside Epic Universe ride, 'Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry'". Fox 35 Orlando. Archived from the original on December 8, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
9. ^ Baskerville, Ella (April 7, 2025). "All 11 rides at Universal Epic Universe". Blooloop. Archived from the original on April 17, 2025. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
10. ^ Bevil, Dewayne (July 31, 2024). "Epic: Universal Orlando details its next 'Harry Potter' land". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on July 31, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
11. ^ White, Abbey (July 31, 2024). "Universal Orlando Resort Reveals The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic Land". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 2, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
12. ^ Neely, Samantha (April 4, 2025). "Mushroom Kingdom mania: Everything coming to Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe". USA Today. Archived from the original on April 27, 2025. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
13. ^ Libbey, Dirk (February 17, 2023). "Universal Studios' Super Nintendo World Review: Truly A Video Game Brought To Life". CinemaBlend. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
14. ^ Marden, Duane. "Mine-Cart Madness (Universal Epic Universe)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
15. ^ MacDonald, Brady (March 24, 2025). "Epic Universe brings track-jumping Donkey Kong coaster to U.S. for first time". The Orange County Register. Archived from the original on April 27, 2025. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
16. ^ Niles, Robert (October 29, 2024). "First look at the monsters of Universal Epic Universe". Theme Park Insider. Archived from the original on November 3, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
17. ^ a b Nolfi, Joey (October 29, 2024). "Horrifying Universal monsters revealed at Epic Universe in exclusive first look at 'most terrifying attraction yet'". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on February 10, 2025. Retrieved April 28, 2025.