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Epic Universe arrived on the Orlando scene fully formed: This $7 billion theme park opened with five lands, nine rides, two major shows, and dozens of places to eat. It's one of the most elaborately themed and detailed theme parks the United States has ever seen—the word immersive, so casually thrown around these days, truly applies to nearly everywhere you'll go here—so when you're done exploring all its top attractions, you'll still have lots of secrets to discover.
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Astronomica
Between the Constellation Carousel and the Cosmos Fountain, you'll find a splash pad wet area where little ones can let off some steam. There isn't much that's expressly designed for very young kids to do in Epic Universe besides the carousel and Viking Training Camp in Isle of Berk,…Celestial Park
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Constellation Carousel
Constellation Carousel and its New Age-y musical score lie at the heart of Celestial Park, and testifies to the simple pleasures that this area aims to supply. This is a traditional merry-go-round with amplitude: It's one of the only carousels you'll ride on which the creatures soar…Celestial Park - Ride
Curse of the Werewolf
Curse of the Werewolf, which you'll find down the side paths that begin to the left of Frankenstein's mansion, is a family-friendly roller coaster with an edge: Each car rotates a little bit during the back-and-forth journey. There's sudden acceleration over wave-like hills, but no…Dark Universe - Ride
Dragon Racer's Rally
At the far end of Isle of Berk, the twin glider clusters on towers are Dragon Racer's Rally, which sends riders swooping through the sky on one of two identical boom arms. The high-flying action is fun enough, but you're also given control of the two "wings" on either side of your…How to Train Your Dragon—Isle of Berk - Ride
Fyre Drill
Epic Universe's only water ride is a slow-paced boat float (you won't even need a seat belt) through a shooting gallery that's full of targets—including you. You'll go around a winding course where a sudden soaking could come from anywhere, including from people on other vessels,…How to Train Your Dragon—Isle of Berk - Ride
Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry
Dolores Umbridge, the holier-than-thou bureaucrat who slithered into control of the Ministry of Magic, became an authoritarian, and wielded the instruments of the government against its own citizens, is finally being held to account in a court of law. But as they're preparing to send…The Wizarding World of Harry Potter—Ministry of Magic - Ride
Hiccup's Wing Gliders
The Hiccup's Wing Gliders roller coaster is the sleeper hit of Epic Universe thanks to pleasurable swooping sensations that emulate the feeling of flying over the Isle of Berk aboard a dragon's back. There are no loops or stomach-grabbing plunges, so the whole family can join.That's…How to Train Your Dragon—Isle of Berk - Show
Le Cirque Arcanus
Le Cirque Arcanus ("ark-ann-oo"), the show that's pretending to be a circus plopped in the middle of a Paris intersection, is an odd fit for a Harry Potter world, and its message of tolerance (has J.K. Rowling seen it?) is very similar to that of Epic Universe's other big indoor…The Wizarding World of Harry Potter—Ministry of Magic - Ride
Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge
Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge (entered on the upper level of Super Nintendo World) is an indoor family ride (slow and smooth) that occurs in two universes: the actual sets you’re passing through and the video competition that's projected into your personal helmet visor. Every…Super Nintendo World - Ride
Mine-Cart Madness
Donkey Kong Country's ride is a rollicking indoor/outdoor roller coaster that's as known for its comic theming as it is for roughhousing its passengers. The conceit is novel: Your 2-row, 4-passenger "mine cart" travels along a false set of tracks that have been ravaged by Donkey Kong…Super Nintendo World - Ride
Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment
Like Dr. Frankenstein did first, Universal breathes life to its own creations in Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, the highest-tech spook house ever created. You'll begin by creeping through the palatial foyer and gloomy public rooms of his towering castle, which is…Dark Universe - Ride
Stardust Racers
If you're a roller coaster fan, you'll already have heard about Stardust Racers, which has speeds of 62 mph and climbs up to 133 feet. Instantly upon their 2025 debut with the park, they were ranked among the best coasters in the United States, if not the world. Adding in Islands of…Celestial Park - Show
The Untrainable Dragon
The Untrainable Dragon serves as a sweet-hearted live mini-sequel to the How to Train Your Dragon movies. In it, the townspeople of Berk once again turn to Hiccup to try to tame a seemingly wild beast, and they all discover the value of looking a little deeper into others before…How to Train Your Dragon—Isle of Berk - Playground
Viking Training Camp
Little Vikings can let off some steam and do some exploring of their own in this large and cheerful interactive children's playground, located to the left after you enter Isle of Berk. Universal doesn't prescribe an age maximum; we'd estimate early elementary school or younger for…How to Train Your Dragon—Isle of Berk - Ride
Yoshi's Adventure
Slow-moving, sweet, and brimming with color, Yoshi's Adventure is a very tame 5-minute ride that's decidedly for the littlest guests, but it's also an excellent way to get a Flying Goomba's eye view of the swarming coloring book land known as Super Nintendo World. On the lap bar of…Super Nintendo World
