Universal Epic Universe (South Expansion Complex) - Opens May 22 2025

[JT3000]

Someone got overzealous with the New Year's fireworks.

 

[Andrew C]

We just completed our very first Universal trip the week prior to Christmas. 5 nights at the Royal Pacific. Hotel was great, parks were great (enjoyed the Christmas decor and events). Including express pass with the hotel stay...man, game changer. The Wizarding World, and its kinetic energy, put Galaxy's Edge to shame. It was such a relaxing and fun experience from start to finish. My oldest thinks she enjoyed it more than our Disney trips. Bottom line, we will be back either 2026 or 2027. Definitely want to experience Epic Universe sooner rather than later.

 

[JoeCamel]

We just completed our very first Universal trip the week prior to Christmas. 5 nights at the Royal Pacific. Hotel was great, parks were great (enjoyed the Christmas decor and events). Including express pass with the hotel stay...man, game changer. The Wizarding World, and its kinetic energy, put Galaxy's Edge to shame. It was such a relaxing and fun experience from start to finish. My oldest thinks she enjoyed it more than our Disney trips. Bottom line, we will be back either 2026 or 2027. Definitely want to experience Epic Universe sooner rather than later.

Glad you had a good time, I remember my enthusiasm after my first stay.

 

[rd805]

We just completed our very first Universal trip the week prior to Christmas. 5 nights at the Royal Pacific. Hotel was great, parks were great (enjoyed the Christmas decor and events). Including express pass with the hotel stay...man, game changer. The Wizarding World, and its kinetic energy, put Galaxy's Edge to shame. It was such a relaxing and fun experience from start to finish. My oldest thinks she enjoyed it more than our Disney trips. Bottom line, we will be back either 2026 or 2027. Definitely want to experience Epic Universe sooner rather than later.

IMO Universal is a superior product -- if the children are over idk....13? I still love WDW, and they do a lot well, but the the reduced crowds/lesser wait times/ability to do a single rider frequently/more energetic attractions etc