In a recent change to the Early Park Admission policies for Epic Universe, guests can now ride select Dark Universe attractions during the additional hour. Dark Universe Added to Early Park Admission Early Park Admission is a benefit at Universal Orlando Resort that allows guests of select hotels and specific groups to visit the theme

The U.S.’ first Super Nintendo World opened in 2023 at Universal Studios Hollywood, introducing California theme park goers to the Mushroom Kingdom. With groundbreaking attractions and next-level immersion — all fueled by nostalgia — it charted a new course for the once-stagnant Los Angeles theme park.

Universal Epic Universe is set to open its portals on May 22, with themed attractions spanning across genres, generations and dimensions in its five worlds: Celestial Park, Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter—Ministry of Magic, How to Train Your Dragon—Isle of Berk and Dark Universe.