food IS a theme park
We love going to Epic Universe for an epic park day. Where else can you ride dragons, battle wizards, face monsters, and race in Mario Kart all in one day?
Epic Universe!
Well, we have some massive Epic Universe news – the park is about to get even bigger. Universal just filed a brand-new permit for a 71,500-square-foot structure at Epic Universe!
A major change is seemingly coming to Universal’s Epic Universe…and not everyone is happy about it.
Epic Universe
While Universal Orlando’s latest theme park has been acclaimed by both fans and critics since it opened last year, like anything else, it hasn’t been perfect. From issues as serious as a tragic on-ride death to more mundane theme park problems like weather and maintenance-related closures and a lack of shaded areas, Epic Universe has run into its fair share of issues. Now, a new technology policy is an issue.
When we’re at Epic Universe, the Ministry of Magic portal is a must-do. Where else can you battle at the Ministry, meet magical animals, and stay cool with a frozen Butterbeer all in the same place?
Wizarding Paris
But Universal just announced a major Epic Universe closure that will make our next Wizarding World visit a lot less magical, starting tomorrow!
NEW fireworks alert!
Epic Universe
We all know no theme park day is complete without watching the fireworks. Universal Orlando just announced a brand-new show starting next month, and y’all, this might be the ultimate fireworks show.
If you thought Disney World was a workout for your feet, wait until you spend a day at Epic Universe.
We LOVE these!
Universal’s newest park opened with no shortage of massive, immersive worlds to explore, and the walking distances alone are something to prepare for. Comfortable, reliable footwear is not optional here. Whether you’re a seasoned theme park veteran or making the pilgrimage for the first time, the right shoes will make or break your visit. Here are the ones Disney adults are actually packing for Epic Universe right now, and they’re all available on Amazon.
Dark Universe is a whole VIBE in Epic Universe, and if you love classic Universal Monsters and gothic horror, it might just be your favorite place in all of Universal Orlando (and truth is, WE LOVE IT).
We’re back at The Burning Blade Tavern
That comes right down to the themed food at The Burning Blade Tavern, too (and yes, it has a windmill blade that REALLY burns). Well, when we learned a new snack had arrived at the tavern, we put on our grimmest outfits and headed over to rub elbows with the monsters to check out this new food.
Universal Epic Universe opened just one year ago, and plans for its expansion are already underway!
Gate at Epic Universe
We knew that the park had been built with room to add on new lands or attractions in the future, but recently, we’ve been seeing more proof of additions coming. Construction has been taking place on some of the park’s expansion pads, but now, a permit has been filed for a new attraction!
It’s hard to believe it’s been a whole year since Epic Universe first opened its doors at Universal Orlando, but it has!!! Now, we’ve been exploring Epic Universe during that whole time, and we’ve taken you with us as much as we could.
Epic Universe
Now, it’s no secret that you can get some pretty…well…epic souvenirs at Epic Universe, but to celebrate the park’s first anniversary, Universal is about to drop some more SWEET merchandise...and we’ve got your first look.
After countless hours of research (and by research, we of course mean riding every attraction over and over), these are the three Epic Universe tips at the top of our list!
Isle of Berk at Epic Universe
Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe officially opened in May 2025, with five themed lands throughout the park: Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe. In the year since the grand opening, we’ve been testing and re-testing all of the ride tips and tricks from around the park to see which ones are the best of the best!
Epic Universe opened almost one year ago and has quickly become a fan-favorite Universal Park. One of the most loved aspects of this park is the incredible characters. Between the iconic Toothless meet-and-greet and the wandering characters in each land, the characters have really brought the park to life.
Celestial Park in Epic Universe
And we have some exciting news. One of our favorite original characters is officially getting a meet-and-greet in Celestial Park!
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