About this Plan
This touring plan is carefully crafted to optimize your time experiencing Epic Universe’s rides and attractions. This plan can be used if you’re visiting the park for a single day or multiple days. It’s also suitable if you have a park-to-park ticket, which permits access to more than one Universal Orlando park within the same day.
Download the App
Before visiting Universal Orlando, we recommend downloading the Universal Orlando app from the App Store or Google Play Store. The app provides wait times, showtimes, a resort-wide map, and more.
Entering the Park
We suggest arriving at the park entrance at least 30 minutes before the park opens, particularly during summer, U.S. holiday weekends, and other busy periods. Keep in mind that it may take up to 20 minutes to reach the front gates from the parking booth if you’re driving. It’s a good idea to download the official Universal Orlando app in advance to view attraction wait times, check showtimes, navigate the park, and much more.
Experience Within First or Last Few Hours
The following attractions typically have the longest wait times. To avoid lengthy lines, you should visit them as soon as the park opens or a few hours before the park closes as the wait times are generally shorter. The attractions listed below are in alphabetical order, not the order in which you should experience them; visit the attractions based on your interests and their proximity to one another.
Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry
Attraction type: Motion-base dark ride
Height requirement: Minimum height of 40 in (102 cm)
Hiccup’s Wing Gliders
Attraction type: Family-friendly roller coaster
Height requirement: Minimum height of 40 in (102 cm)
Mine-Cart Madness
Attraction type: Family-friendly roller coaster
Height requirement: Minimum height of 40 in (102 cm)
Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment
Attraction type: Motion-base dark ride
Height requirement: Minimum height of 48 in (122 cm)
Stardust Racers
Attraction type: High-speed roller coaster
Height requirement: Minimum height of 48 in (122 cm)
Experience After Noon
The attractions in this section can experience high crowds, but they are typically more manageable. It’s best to visit them after noon. The attractions listed below are organized alphabetically, rather than in the order you should experience them; visit them based on your interests and their proximity to each other.
Curse of the Werewolf
Attraction type: Family-friendly roller coaster
Height requirement: Minimum height of 40 in (102 cm)
Dragon Racer’s Rally
Attraction type: Aerial tilting and spinning ride
Height requirement: Minimum height of 48 in (122 cm)
Le Cirque Arcanus
This attraction has scheduled showtimes. Plan accordingly and arrive early.
Attraction type: Live theater show
Height requirement: Any height
Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge
Attraction type: AR interactive dark ride
Height requirement: Minimum height of 40 in (102 cm)
The Untrainable Dragon
This attraction has scheduled showtimes. Plan accordingly and arrive early.
Attraction type: Live theater show
Height requirement: Any height
Yoshi’s Adventure
Attraction type: Slow-moving ride
Height requirement: Minimum height of 34 in (86 cm)
Experience at Any Time
The attractions below usually have low crowds, making them accessible most times of the day compared to the park’s other attractions. Please note that although these attractions are listed in the “Experience at Any Time” section, some of them may close before the park does; they are included here because of their minimal crowds. The attractions listed below are organized alphabetically, not in the order you should visit them; experience them based on your interests and their proximity to each other.
Dining
We’ve highlighted some of our favorite dining locations for lunch and dinner that you might enjoy. However, for lunchtime, you can also opt to pack snacks or buy some from the many concession stands in the park if you prefer to minimize your time dining.
Atlantic
Atlantic is a table-service restaurant located in Celestial Park. It is designed to immerse you in an underwater atmosphere in a Victorian aquarium overlooking the park, complete with illuminated fish swimming overhead. While the restaurant specializes in seafood dishes, it also offers a selection of other options. If you’re interested in dining here, it’s recommended to make a reservation. Reservations can be made online by clicking here or by calling (407) 224-3663.
Le Gobelet Noir
Le Gobelet Noir is a quick-service restaurant located in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic. It’s themed to resemble a timeworn hideaway for Dark witches and wizards seeking refuge from the watchful gaze of the Paris Ministry. The menu features a variety of dishes, including sandwiches, Jägerschnitzel, goulash, stew, and more.
Pizza Moon
Pizza Moon is themed as an early 1900s Victorian theater transformed into a dining venue. This quick-service restaurant, situated in Celestial Park, is popular for its high-quality, unique pizzas. If you’re in the mood for pasta, though, you’ll find that here as well.
The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant
This table-service restaurant in Celestial Park features vibrant neon dragons and elegant lanterns. The menu offers a selection of authentic Chinese, Japanese, and Thai cuisine. If you’re interested in dining here, consider making a reservation. You can do so online by clicking here or by calling (407) 224-3663.
The Oak & Star Tavern
If you’re craving barbecue, The Oak & Star Tavern in Celestial Park is the perfect choice. This quick-service restaurant exceeds expectations. You can enjoy smoked brisket, sausage, ribs, pulled pork, chicken, and more, with several options available as sandwiches. Complement your meal with sides such as mac and cheese, baked beans, mango bread, cheddar biscuits, and additional selections.
Vegetarians and Vegans
If you are a vegetarian or vegan, Epic Universe offers a variety of meals for you. Click here to view our Universal Orlando vegetarian and vegan guide. This guide highlights various dining locations throughout the park with meals that cater to your dietary needs.
For complete information on all of Universal Orlando’s rides and attractions, click here.
Additional Information
Tips
- If you’re visiting the park for just one day, we recommend having breakfast before you arrive to maximize your time for enjoying the attractions.
- To reduce your wait times, consider purchasing Universal Express to skip the regular lines at most rides and attractions.
- If you’re staying at a Universal Orlando on-site hotel, take advantage of early park admission. This gives you a head start, allowing you to experience more attractions throughout the day. To find out when early park admission is available and learn more about it, click here.
- At select quick-service restaurants throughout the park, you can use the Universal Orlando app‘s mobile ordering service. This feature allows you to order your meal in advance, so when you arrive at the restaurant, you can quickly pick up your food and avoid long lines at the ordering counter.
- Don’t rush from one attraction to another. Take your time to explore the different themed areas of the park.
- Remember to capture your memories by taking photographs with characters and in the various themed areas.
To see more tips for visiting Universal Orlando, click here.
Note
This touring plan includes most rides and attractions at Epic Universe, so visiting them all in a single day may not be feasible if crowd levels are high. It’s best to choose the attractions that interest you the most.
