Fyre Drill
Closed: Jan 25, 2027 → Feb 4, 2027
Source ↗Next 7 days of hours
- Fri, Oct 16 10 AM – 8 PM
- Sat, Oct 17 9 AM – 8 PM
- Sun, Oct 18 10 AM – 8 PM
- Mon, Oct 19 10 AM – 8 PM
- Tue, Oct 20 10 AM – 8 PM
- Wed, Oct 21 10 AM – 8 PM
- Thu, Oct 22 10 AM – 8 PM
Early entry and Express: who gets what
- Universal hotel guests: Early Park Admission up to 1 hour early at select attractions, Epic Universe included (Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, Isle of Berk, Celestial Park). Each person shows a hotel key card plus valid park admission. Universal hotels ↗
- Annual passholders: passholder Early Park Admission covers Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, not Epic Universe. Universal ↗
- Premier hotel Express Unlimited (Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Portofino Bay, Loews Royal Pacific) is valid at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure only, not Epic Universe or Volcano Bay. Universal hotels ↗
Ticket deals that include Epic Universe
- 3-Day, 3-Park promo ticket: one day each at Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe within 7 consecutive days, from $99/day + tax, price varies by date. Blockouts apply (including Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027). Source ↗
- Florida residents: a special 3-Day ticket at $85/day ($255 + tax), one day at each of the three parks, usable through Dec 23, 2026. Online only; blockouts apply. Source ↗
More offers are on the live tracker's promos tab.
Holidays at Epic Universe
Universal Orlando's holiday season runs Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027, and for the first time Super Nintendo World and Isle of Berk at Epic Universe get holiday décor. Universal ↗
What's closed or closing
Epic Universe FAQ
What are Epic Universe's hours?
Through Mon, Nov 30, Epic Universe is scheduled to open at 9 AM or 10 AM and close between 6 PM and 8 PM, most often 10 AM – 8 PM. Universal Orlando hotel guests can enter up to 1 hour before opening on every published day. Hours change; check Universal's official calendar before you go.
Do Universal hotel guests get early entry at Epic Universe?
Yes. Every Universal Orlando hotel guest gets Early Park Admission up to 1 hour early at select attractions, including Epic Universe (Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, Isle of Berk and Celestial Park areas). Each person shows their hotel key card plus valid park admission.
Do annual passholders get Early Park Admission at Epic Universe?
No. Passholder Early Park Admission covers Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, not Epic Universe. Premier passholders get it on all dates; Preferred passholders on select dates.
Does free Express Unlimited from Premier hotels work at Epic Universe?
No. The Universal Express Unlimited included with Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Portofino Bay and Loews Royal Pacific stays is valid at participating rides in Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure only, not Epic Universe or Volcano Bay.
Is anything closed at Epic Universe?
Fyre Drill (Isle of Berk) is scheduled to close Jan 25 – Feb 4, 2027. No other Epic Universe closures are on our tracker as of Oct 16, 2026.
Does Epic Universe decorate for the holidays?
Yes. For the first time, Super Nintendo World and Isle of Berk get holiday décor during Universal Orlando's holiday season, Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027.