Universal Orlando Resort has extended the operating hours for Epic Universe in late May 2025, as well as released the hours for June 2025.
Epic Universe Operating Hours
Previously, Epic Universe was scheduled to operate from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily from May 22-31. As of Tuesday, May 6, Universal Orlando now lists the park open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. through June 1. Early Park Admission during these dates will begin at 8 a.m.
Starting June 2, the park will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with Early Park Admission kicking off at 9 a.m. On June 16, the park will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., before going back to 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. from June 17-22.
From June 23-24, the park will operate from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with Early Park Admission at 9 a.m., then move back to 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. from June 25-29, and then back to 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on June 30.
These hourly changes come shortly after Universal received criticism from online communities regarding what some called an “early” closing time for Epic Universe.
There are no operating hours yet released for July 2025 and beyond. From May 6-8, Epic Universe is opening at 11 a.m. for previews; this will get pushed back to 10 a.m. starting May 9, and 9 a.m. starting May 15.
Previews are now open to all guests, with availability running nearly to opening day on May 22. Team Member previews ran from mid-March to mid-April. Previews then opened up to Annual Passholders, Universal hotel guests, Military Freedom ticketholders, and Universal Rewards Visa Signature card members. Previews were originally scheduled to last through May 8, but were extended to May 19.
Epic Universe offers five themed “worlds” for guests to explore: Celestial Park, Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, and How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk.
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