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Islands of Adventure often offers early entry to on-site resort guests, check the hours to see if it is available.
If you stay at one of the three Premiere Hotels, every persons' room key doubles as an Express Passes.
You can get soaked on the water rides, plan an extra change of clothes or to ride during mid-day heat.
Hagrid's and VelociCoaster are the most popular rides, getting there early can help minimize wait times.
16 Captain America Diner*
03 Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
17 Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges
01 Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike
04 Flight of the Hippogriff
18 My Ship, The Olive
05 Olivander's Experience
19 Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls
06 High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride
20 Skull Island: Reign of Kong
07 Caro-Seuss-el
21 Camp Jurassic
98 One Fish Two Fish, Red Fish Blue Fish
22 Pteranodon Flyers^
09 The Cat in the Hat
23 Jurassic Park River Adventure
11 Green Eggs and Ham Cafe
10 If I Ran a Zoo
24 Raptor Encounter
25 Hogwarts Express- Hogsmeade Station**
12 The Incredible Hulk Coaster
13 Storm Force Accelatron
14 Doctor Doom's Fearfall
15 The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
* Cafe 4, Comic Strip Cafe, Whimpy's, and Blondie's: Home of the Dagwood are also nearby, but can also be substituted for other restaurants.
^ Must have a child between 36"-56" to ride
** Must have Park-to-Park tickets
02 VelociCoaster
OIC Tips and Tricks
Doing Isle of Berk in the afternoon will give you the perfect time to ride Fyre Drill.
Staying at the Helios Grand gives you early entry and a closer walk to Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry.
Battle at the Ministry, Mario Kart, Mine Cart Madness, and Meeting Toothless will have the longest wait times, pick which is most important to do first.
OIC Suggested Schedule
01 Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry
02 Le Cirque Arcanus
11 Toothless and Friends Meet & Greet
03 Interactive Wand
12 Mario Kart
04 Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein...
13 Toadstool Cafe*
05 Curse of the Werewolf
15 Mine Cart Madness
06 Burning Blade Tavern*
16 Super Nintendo Games
14 Yoshi's Adventure
07 Dragon Racer's Rally
09 The Untrainable Dragon
18 Constellation Carousel
17 Stardust Racers
08 Hiccup's Wing Gliders
19 Nighttime Fountain Show
10 Fyre Drill
* Can also be substituted for other restaurants.
Fun Facts
Find electricity surging through Dark Universe from the portal to Frankenstein Manor
Universal has been testing flying Dragons in Isle of Berk, which are drones in disguise.
Epic Universe has more than 70 attractions, shows, dining, and shopping options.
Danny Elfman composed the soundtrack for Dark Universe.
Portals are used to transport guests to the worlds.
Super Nintendo World brings you into the game with interactive game spots.
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Universal Epic Universe
Enter under the Chronos into a whole other universe. Find Luna overlooking Celestial Park and choose between going left towards Super Nintendo World and Dark Universe, or to the right for How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk and Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic. If you head to the right, you come across Sensorium Emporium, where you can find souvenirs from all the worlds, along with Christmas decorations, and also a Starbucks. At the same time, you can enjoy the flowing waters of Celestial Park in the middle before arriving at the first portal - How to Train Your Dragon- Isle of Berk.
Here, my friends, you will find dragons. Crystal blue waters sit at the base of a hill, full of dragon homes, as giant Viking Totems greet you as you enter. Journey to the right, you'll discover Spit Fyre Grill, serving fresh eats cooked with "dragon" fire, and don't miss out on meeting Toothless and Friends nearby. Then enjoy seeing Toothless and Hiccup in flight as the residence of Berk attempt to train a new dragon in The Untrainable Dragon. Continue on the path to help Ruffnut and Tuffnut put out fires caused by dragons in Fyre Drill, and then stop by Mead Hall for a feast fit for a Viking, or peruse some shops for souvenirs at Viking Traders, How to Treat You Dragon, or Hiccup's Work Shop. Then hop on Hiccup's Wing Glider to soar around the Isle of Berk, and then practice how to fly a dragon on Dragon Racer's Rally, where you can choose the intensity of your ride by moving the wings to barrel roll. Don't forget to stop by Hooligan's Grog & Gruel for a loaded Mac & Cheese Cone and then allow your little ones a place to run around at Viking Training Camp, before finding yourself back at the portal, ready for your next adventure.
Back in Celestial Park, we make our way past Star Sui Bao and other snack locations before coming up to Stardust Racers to your right, a fast-paced dualing Coaster, perfect for the thrill seekers, and to the left, find Meteor Astropub and Bar Zenith, where you can get celestial takes on food and drinks before making your way to the next portal.
This portal transports you to 1920s Paris in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter- Ministry of Magic. Wander the streets of Paris and enjoy a crepe at Café L'air de Sirene or grab a butterbeer at the Bieraubeurre Cart. Climb aboard an elevator to head to Doloras Umbridge's trial, but find yourself in the middle of her attempt to escape in Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, then see Wizarding World Beast at Le Cirque Arcanus. While in Paris, take some time to enjoy the shops: Les Galeries Mirifiques, K. Rammelle, and Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique, before finding yourself at the end of the road where Bar Moonshine sits. If you dare venture farther, find an area for Dark Witches and Wizards, where you can enjoy a variety of cuisines at Le Goblete Noir along with some more interactive wand locations. This will bring you back to the portal where you can return to Celestial Park.
Follow the pathway to your right to find the entrance to the Helios Grand and pass by the Celestial Fountain, where at night you can see a nighttime water show. If you need a bite to eat, consider stopping by The Blue Dragon, a Pan-Asian restaurant that combines Asian and celestial influences.
The walkway then leads you to the third portal, Dark Universe. This ominous portal sends you straight to a graveyard, where tombstones and coffins line your path as you venture deeper into Darkmoor. Classic Universal Monsters call this place home, with eerie shops and restaurants surrounding you, including Pretorius' Scientific Oddities, where you can get souvenir monster merch, the Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience, a special spot where makeup artists transform you to look like a true resident of Darkmoor, or stop by Das Stakehaus where you can get a bit of food somewhat fit for humans. Also, be on the lookout for residence who roam the streets. This all leads you to Frankenstein Manor, a towering manor surging with electricity, where you can join Victoria Frankenstein and Frankenstein's Monster into the catacombs to trap Dracula on this state-of-the-art ride. After you escape, follow the pathway deep into the world where, to your right, you come across De Lacey's Cottage for a snack, or grab food at the Burning Blade Tavern. This windmill lights on fire every 15 minutes! Then travel into the forest to encounter Curse of the Werewolf, a spinning coaster that sends you through a forest full of Werewolves. Finish your Tour of Darkmoor through the fog-heavy trail leading back to Celestial Park.
Come across several eating establishments, including: Celestiki, where the tropics meet ethereal inspired drinks, Frosty Moon, an ice cream spot perfect for a cooling treat, Oak & Star Tavern, an out-of-this-world barbecue spot, The Plastered Owl, a woodland-fused watering hole, Pizza moon, where the pizzas bring a galactic twist, and a Starbucks. You will also pass, towards the middle of the park, Astronomica, a star-inspired splash area, and Constellation Carousel, where the Constellations come down and take you on a ride.
Your journey continues to the fourth portal - Super Nintendo World. You might forget that you aren't in a video game as you enter the pipe portal straight into Princess Peach's Castle. Emerging out of the doors is a world just like the Mario games, with Mount Bean Pole directly in front of you. The movement throughout the park draws your eyes to all the different areas, which include interactive games throughout the land. To your right, get the opportunity to meet Princess Peach next to her castle, or head to the left toward several interactive games and Bowser's Castle. Enter Bowser's Castle for Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge, a ride that brings the Mario Kart game to life. After your race, stop by Turbo Treats for a snack before heading down the stairs. In the courtyard, to your right, you will see Toadstool Cafe, where Chef Toad creates Mushroom Kingdom favorites, and directly in front of you, you find the spot where Mario, Luigi, and Toad can be found for a meet and greet, or pick up your Nintendo souvenirs at the 1-Up Factory. Enjoy a nice, slow ride around this world on Yoshi Adventure, which is to your left. Continue towards your left and get the opportunity to enjoy a snack from Yoshi's Snack Island before coming upon the entrance for Donkey Kong Country. Pick out some Donkey Kong Merch at Funky's Fly 'n' Buy or hang out by Donkey Kong's Treehouse for a chance to meet him. Looking for a refreshing and unique snack? Grab a Pineapple Banana Float at the Bubbly Barrel before hopping on Mine Cart Madness, a rollercoaster that has you dodging Donkey Kong's barrels. Head back towards the front of the land to head back to Celestial Park, but don't miss out on the Super Nintendo Star Store located just outside the Super Nintendo World exit.
Finish up the park by going to your right, where you will pass Atlantic, a seafood restaurant with marvelous views of Celestial Park, and don't forget to stop by Moonship Chocolates & Celestial Sweets and Other Worlds Mercantile to grab any souvenirs before heading back out the Chronos. Hopefully, it's after dark, so you can see just how much this park sparkles at night!