Thursday, September 11, 2025

Universal Epic Universe Offers Ticket Upgrades Ahead of Opening

Guests visiting Universal Epic Universe now have the opportunity to upgrade with Express, VIP and photo packages available. Guests can even snag bookings for Dark Universe’s Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience and become their favorite Universal Monster. The brand new theme park includes 50+ experiences, from attractions and entertainment to dining, shopping and more. It allows guests to experience Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk and Dark Universe. Epic Universe opens on May 22, 2025. 

Universal Epic Universe tickets can be upgraded to:

Universal Express Pass

The Universal Express Pass allows passholders to bypass regular lines at the following attractions: 

  • Celestial Park: Stardust Racers and Constellation Carousel
  • Dark Universe: Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment and Curse of the Werewolf
  • How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk: Hiccup’s Wing Gliders, Fyre Drill and The Untrainable Dragon
  • The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic: Le Cirque Arcanus
  • SUPER NINTENDO WORLD: Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge and Yoshi’s Adventure 

Guests can purchase a 1-Day Universal Express Pass for Epic Universe or a multi-day Universal Express Pass, which can be used at Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida and as a one-day pass at Epic Universe. 

Guided VIP Tour

The guided VIP Tour upgrade, available in private or non-private options, includes priority access to all attractions/shows and more. These are date, time and park-specific upgrades available as either a:

  • 1-Park, 1-Day VIP Experience: valid at Epic Universe, Universal Studios Florida or Universal Islands of Adventure
  • 3-Park, 2-Day VIP Experience: which includes a one day VIP tour of Epic Universe and a second day tour of both Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure
Photo Courtesy of Alyson Lundell (NBCUniversal)

Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience

Inside the Dark Universe at the Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience, guests can be transformed into their favorite Universal monsters. Monster options include Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster, the Bride of Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, The Creature from the Black Lagoon and more. There are two ticketing options:

  • Experiment Ticket: face makeup only for $45 plus tax per person
  • Transformation Ticket: face makeup and accessories for $169 plus tax per adult or $109 plus tax per child (ages 3-9)

Universal Orlando Annual and Seasonal Passholders can enjoy a 10% discount off the ticketed price. 

My Universal Photos

This upgrade allows guests to access the images captured by the professional photographers on-site in one place for easy downloading. Guests will also be able to purchase keepsake prints from their adventures with My Universal Photos. 

For more information about Universal Epic Universe and to purchase these park upgrades, visit www.universalorlando.com/epicuniverse.

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