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CONFIRMED: The Locker Rule You Need To Know About at Epic Universe

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Universal Orlando’s newest theme park, Epic Universe, is almost open!

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While the park does not officially open until May 22nd, 2025, park previews are currently underway for Team Members and their guests, and we were able to get a sneak peek! Before actually getting to experience the park for ourselves, we speculated that certain attractions would require a locker system to keep your belongings in while you ride. Well, we finally know how this system will work, and spoiler alert: it is different than the lockers we are normally used to at the other two Universal parks.

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The Longest Line at Epic Universe Is NOT for a Ride

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Epic Universe may only be in previews to Universal Team Members and their guests at the moment, but there’s one surprise attraction at the park that looks to be a bonafide surprise hit!

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Universal’s newest park, which is set to open to the public on May 22nd, is stocked with a veritable smorgasbord of new and technologically advanced attractions, including Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, Stardust Racers, Hiccup’s Wing Gliders, Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, and Mine Cart Madness. However, during our preview experience in the park, the busiest line didn’t belong to a ride at all.

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It’s Official. This Is the BEST Thing to Eat at Epic Universe (So Far)

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We are still pinching ourselves from our very first visit to Universal Orlando‘s newest theme park, Epic Universe!

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While the park does not officially open until May 22nd, 2025, park previews have been taking place, and we were finally able to check out the park for ourselves! Universal describes Epic Universe as their “most ambitious theme park yet” with 50 new attractions, new gift shops, new shows, and, of course, new restaurants! We happen to know a thing or two about food (it’s literally in our name!), and we were blown away by one of the snacks we got to try. Of course, we are going to tell you all about it!

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We’re Spilling the Tea About the Queue for the NEW Harry Potter Ride at Epic Universe

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We can’t breathe while thinking about this new Epic Universe ride and we technically haven’t even been on it yet.

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Epic Universe consists of five themed lands: 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. We recently got the chance to explore the park before it opens, and now we’re telling you all about the incredible queue — yes, the queue — of Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry.

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NEW PHOTOS: Take a CLOSER LOOK Inside All 5 Lands of Epic Universe

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Anticipation is reaching EPIC levels!!!!

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With the opening of Universal’s Epic Universe just about two months away — and preview days for Universal team members beginning — detailed photos of the park’s interior are FINALLY here.

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We Just Visited Epic Universe for the First Time EVER and We Have So Much to Tell You!

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Theme park fans have been waiting for this day for years. We’ve been right there with you — poring over every piece of concept art, analyzing every press release, and daydreaming about new rides. And at long last, the time has come. We went INSIDE Universal’s brand-new theme park in Orlando, Epic Universe. We stepped through the portals and dared to go on the biggest, wildest, most innovative new attractions in Orlando. And now? We’re sharing it ALL.

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Alright. Here’s the lowdown. Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe officially opens on May 22nd, 2025. This park has been heralded as Universal’s “most ambitious theme park yet,” with theme park immersion and innovation we’ve never seen. There are over 50 new attractions. There are new restaurants. New gift shops. New shows. New stories! There’s a lot (like, a lot) to see and do, but we’re taking you along for the ride.

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5 Surprising Takeaways From My First Stay at the New Epic Universe Hotel

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We are getting closer and closer to the opening of Epic Universe! Universal’s brand-new theme park opens in just 67 days — not that we are counting or anything. Who are we kidding? We are definitely counting down the days.

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Along with the brand-new theme park, there are also three brand-new hotels to support Epic Universe. Universal Terra Luna Resort opens on March 25th, and Universal Helios Grand Hotel opens on May 22nd. The first hotel, Universal Stella Nova Resort, opened on January 21st, and we are sharing some of our takeaways from our stay!

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BREAKING: Epic Universe Single-Day Tickets Now ON SALE

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We’re getting closer and closer to the opening of Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort!

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This BRAND-NEW theme park will officially be opening on May 22nd, 2025, and will be home to five different themed lands: 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. We’ve been keeping an eye out for any potential news ahead of the park’s opening, and now we’ve got an update on single-day tickets!

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BEST Universal Orlando Snacks for 2025

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 Where can you find the BEST Universal Orlando snacks across the parks?

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That’s what we are answering! If you’re looking for the greatest snacks to try in all of Universal Orlando this year, then congrats, you’ve made it to the right place! We’ve done the work for you to make your trip to Universal Orlando delicious. Let’s go! 

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Universal Is Celebrating 50 Years of This Iconic Film with EXCLUSIVE Events

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It’s a big year for Universal Orlando!

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The brand new theme park Epic Universe opens in May, Terra Luna opens this month, and there’s a new After Hours event that is sure to be a blast! While all of the new things are exciting, Universal has shared it’s time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic movie, Jaws!
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