Epic Universe at Universal Orlando to Open May 2025

News Summary

Universal Orlando has officially announced that its new theme park, Epic Universe, will open on May 22, 2025. The park will feature over 100 unique dishes across 30 dining locations spanning five themed areas, promising a diverse culinary experience. Highlights include specialties from Darkmoor, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, among others. This thrilling addition aims to offer both exciting attractions and a high-quality dining journey, ensuring an unforgettable visit for guests of all ages.

Orlando, Florida – Universal Orlando has announced that its highly anticipated theme park, Epic Universe, will officially open on May 22, 2025. As part of this launch, the park will offer an extensive dining experience with over 100 newly created dishes, designed to match the park’s various themed areas and enhance visitors’ overall experience.

The dining options at Epic Universe will span across five themed worlds and feature a total of 30 dining locations. Each themed area will showcase unique cuisine that reflects its individual character and designs, ensuring that there’s something for everyone at the park.

Cuisine Highlights

The following sections detail the diverse culinary offerings anticipated to be available throughout Epic Universe:

Darkmoor

Located in the Darkmoor area, Das Stakehaus will present a menu featuring:

  • Bird on a Stake: Grilled dry rubbed chicken tenderloin accompanied by roasted vegetables and charred green onion mashed potatoes.
  • “Blood” Orange Chicken Sandwich: Marinated chicken infused with blood orange sauce and served on a black bun.
  • Darkmoor Black Wings: Spicy chili dusted wings served with a selection of savory sides.

Wizarding World of Harry Potter

At Café L’air De La Sirène, guests can enjoy:

  • Butterbeer Crêpe: A crepe filled with various flavors of Butterbeer and topped with fruits.
  • Baguette de Dinde: A light turkey sandwich featuring arugula and cheddar on a freshly baked baguette.

How to Train Your Dragon

The Mead Hall offers the Thawfest Platter, which includes chicken, salmon, and sausage, complemented by a variety of sides to satisfy even the biggest appetites.

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD

At the Toadstool Cafe, visitors can experience dishes such as:

  • Mario Burger: An all-beef patty with assorted toppings.
  • Bowser’s Fireball Challenge: A one-pound meatball smothered in mozzarella and sauces.

Atlantic in Celestial Park

This section of the park presents a seafood offering with dishes like Sea Bass served in a lemongrass broth, along with a selection of enticing desserts.

The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant

Guests at this restaurant can look forward to options such as:

  • Tonkotsu Ramen: A flavorful ramen dish.
  • Snowflake Potstickers: A unique twist on traditional potstickers.
  • A variety of themed cocktails designed to enhance the dining experience.

Additional Snacks and Drinks

Throughout the park and its adjacent hotel, visitors will have access to various themed snacks, cocktails, and desserts that aim to provide a delightful culinary journey.

Epic Universe Hotel

The Helios Grand hotel, located within the park, will also feature its own array of unique culinary offerings, enhancing the flavorful experience of Epic Universe.

Overall Experience

Epic Universe aims to provide not only thrilling attractions but also a high-quality culinary experience combined with immersive thematic settings. As the grand opening approaches, Universal Orlando is dedicated to creating a diverse menu that complements the magic and adventure of the park.

With the Epic Universe set to unveil a remarkable food experience that reflects the creativity and excitement of its attractions, the opening day promises to be a significant event for visitors of all ages.

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