Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 2025
2025 Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando: Tickets, Packages and Tips
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando
Halloween Horror Nights returns earlier than ever before on select nights, beginning August 29 through November 2, 2025. Guests can brace themselves for a spine-chilling experience, featuring terrifying haunted houses inspired by cinematic greats as well as eerie original stories.
Returning this year are the sinister scare zones, captivating live entertainment, exclusive merchandise, and themed food and beverage items, all contributing to the atmosphere of the world’s premier Halloween celebration. Prepare to confront your deepest fears in a truly immersive environment that promises thrills and chills for all who dare to enter.
Halloween Horror Nights Ticket Tips
Keep in mind that Halloween Horror Nights requires separate tickets, it’s not included with regular theme park admission. Tickets are also date-specific so you need to know the exact date you wish to attend. Tickets are also non-refundable and non-transferable. This is because they are sold in limited quantities. Prices also vary by the date selected. They cost less in August and September and on weekdays.
Halloween Horror Nights Packages
Packages for Halloween Horror Nights have not yet been released but check my Universal Offers Page for updates. I’ll post them there as soon as they become available.
Packages typically include a hotel stay, admission tickets to the theme parks plus Horror Nights tickets. It’s super convenient this way. This event ends around 2 am so I recommend staying at a Universal Hotel and taking advantage of Universal’s complimentary transportation.
Use the Universal Orlando Mobil App
Download The Universal Orlando Resort App for free before you arrive. Purchase event tickets and check out wait times, interactive maps, contact-free features, and more, so you know exactly where you want to scream.
Check wait times and showtimes with the interactive map.
Place Mobile Food & Drink Orders from select restaurants. Premier and Preferred Passholders can apply discounts to their order. Excludes alcohol.
Purchase tickets in the app and scan at the turnstile.
Make contactless payments using Universal Pay at quick-service restaurants and merchandise locations.
To get early admission to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando, consider the following options:
Special Event Tickets: Purchase a separate ticket for the event that includes early entry. These tickets are often available for select nights and can be found on the official Universal Orlando website.
Frequent Fear Pass: For those planning multiple visits, the Frequent Fear Pass allows entry on multiple nights and often includes early admission on select dates.
Universal Orlando Hotel Guests: Stay at one of the Universal on-site hotels. Guests staying at these hotels often receive early admission benefits, allowing them to enter the event an hour before it opens to the general public.
VIP Experience: Consider booking a VIP Experience option, which not only grants early access but also includes guided tours and priority access to houses and attractions.
Annual Passholder Benefits: If you are an annual passholder, check for any exclusive offers that may include early admission to Halloween Horror Nights, as Universal frequently offers special perks to passholders.
Arrive Early: On the night of the event, arriving at the park well before gates open can also increase your chances of enjoying the event sooner, even if early admission options aren’t available.
Plan ahead and check the official Universal Orlando site for the latest updates, ticket options, and policies, as these can change from year to year.
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Universal Orlando is going to have a big year in 2025 as it prepares to open a new theme park, Epic Universe on May 22. But what if you plan your Universal vacation before the park opens? I have 10 helpful tips on how to experience Universal Orlando this year.
Map of Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort
10. When to Visit Universal Orlando in 2025
Choosing when to visit Universal Orlando will be a tough call in 2025. Do you go before Epic Universe opens and take advantage of deep discounts, or do you wait to see the new park? There are some major pros and cons here.
The last major theme park to open in Orlando was Islands of Adventure, and that was 1999. But as of right now, you’ll only be able to visit Epic Universe 1 day and you must buy a minimum of a 2-day day ticket which most people will do anyway. I don’t think Universal is going to have any trouble putting heads in the beds after Epic Universe opens, so the discounts might not be as good as they are for winter and spring travel.
And what are those discounts? Right now you can get deep discounts on Universal hotels and take advantage of a special ticket offer: buy 2 park days, get two park days free. There’s another offer running that will give you a Universal meal card worth up to $1,000. The gift card amount is based on the resort and the number of nights you book.
If you’re primarily concerned about weather and crowds. That’s easy. For crowds, avoid school breaks such as President's Day week, the week of Easter, and Christmas week. If you come in September, the parks are pretty much empty.
And if you visit from August through October, you can attend Halloween Horror Nights. I expect summer will be crowded because the opening of Epic Universe will draw massive crowds. As for mild weather, my favorite months in Orlando are April, May, and October.
9. 2025 Universal Orlando Tickets
Currently, Universal Orlando is running a promotional ticket where you get 2 days free when you buy 2 days. So, that’s 4 days in the parks, for the price of 2. You can add on Volcano Bay water park which is well worth it. The cost to add Volcano Bay is minimal so even if you just go a a few hours, it’s worth it.
Now, I highly recommend adding the Park to Park feature to your tickets, This allows you to visit multiple parks on the same day. This is the only way to ride the Hogwarts Express train because it travels between Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida. It’s also a major attraction - if you’re a Harry Potter fan, this is a must-do.
Universal uses date-based ticket pricing - meaning each calendar day has a different price. In most cases the cost difference is minimal from one day to the next, however, there are more significant increases during peak travel times like Easter and Christmas.
The good news is that Universal gives you a discount on multi-day tickets. So, a 4-day ticket costs less per day than a 1 or 2-day ticket. In other words, the longer your ticket, the cheaper each day gets.
8. Universal Express Passes
Most theme parks offer a skip-the-line feature that can be added to a regular ticket. Universal Orlando’s is called Express Pass. It’s a very easy system, though not cheap. In contrast, Disney World is super confusing but cheap - and very limited. But Universal offers a hack where you can get express passes for free! More on that in a moment. At Universal, for an additional fee - ranging anywhere in price from $80 to $280 per person, you can skip the line at most attractions 1 time.
Then there’s Express Pass Unlimited which allows you to skip the lines as much as you want at most attractions. This option runs from about $100 to $325 per person, per day.
As of right now, Express Pass does not work at Volcano Bay or Epic Universe. There’s a separate Express ticket for Volcano Bay and Universal has not shared if Epic Universe will have a skip-the-line feature.
How do you get Express Passes for Free? Stay at one of Unviersal’s Premier Hotels. All but Helios Grand Hotel includes complimentary Express Pass Unlimited for guests staying at this hotel. I often advise my clients to stay at a Premier hotel rather than purchase Express Pass separately. It’s often cheaper, especially if you have a larger family.
Express Passes are a terrific feature. If you have the budget for them or for a Premier hotel, I do think it's money well spent here. If there’s one splurge you’re going to make, Express Pass should be it. Lines at Universal get very long.
7. Universal Orlando Hotels - New for 2025
Universal Orlando operates 11 hotels divided into 4 categories: Value Inn and Suites, Prime Value, and Signature. There are quite a few off-property hotels that can be booked as Universal packages as well; however, most of them are similar in cost and come with fewer perks. One of my favorite off-site hotels is the Drury Inn, which offers free breakfast and transportation. I have a video tour of this resort; I’ll link to it in the description.
Some of the off-site hotels are in less than desirable areas especially those on International Drive. So you really need to ask your travel agent about the good, the bad and the ugly here. Did I mention that I’m a travel advisor who lives in Orlando? Reach out to me now I have answers to all your questions.
I have stayed at most of the Universal hotels and enjoyed each one. Royal Pacific, Portofino Bay, Hard Rock, Sapphire Falls, and Helios Grand all make up the Premier hotel category. I don’t think you would be disappointed with any of them, they all feature exciting pools, and multiple onsite restaurants, and are close to at least one of the theme parks.
Royal Pacific, Hard Rock, and Portofino Bay hotels come with free Express Passes so you can skip the lines in the parks. This can save you up to $300 per person, per day. You can even buy 1 night at these resorts and you’ll get two days of free Express Passes included with your theme park admission. So you don’t have to stay in a Signature hotel the entire time, although I think you should if it fits your budget.
As of right now, Helios Grand and Sapphire Falls do not include these Free Express Passes.
You also get priority dining when staying at a Signature restaurant, this means you can walk up to any restaurant at Universal and City Walk, flash your room key, and you’ll automatically be bumped up to the top of the waitlist.
Speaking of CityWalk, this is Universal’s dining and nightclub district, located just outside Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios.
Portofino Bay Resort is considered to be the flagship hotel in the Signature Category. It has an Italian theme and a nice pool. Steven Spielberg personally supervised the design of this hotel and was instrumental in the creation of Universal Orlando Resort as a whole. The Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando offers a music-infused atmosphere that’s perfect for families, especially those with teens. This is my favorite hotel at Universal. The California mission-style design creates a chill vibe. It was designed to look like a rockstar’s mansion in California. Loews Royal Pacific Resort offers a tropical vibe with lush landscaping, several restaurants, and a lagoon-style pool. It’s another one of my favorite Premier resorts because it’s usually the least expensive, yet includes the valuable Express Pass.
Other Popular Hotels are Cabana Bay Beach Resort - a mid-century modern hotel that has 2 great pools, a 50’s style diner, a bowling alley, and even a fitness center that is also an actual museum of fitness guru Jack LaLanne. And Aventura Hotel is ideal for guests traveling without kids, though kids are certainly welcome here. It has a posh, hipster vibe, complete with a rooftop lounge overlooking Orlando. The room-service robots blew my mind.
Stella Luna opens on January 27, 2025, and Terra Lune opens on February 25, 2025. This hotel is located just outside Epic Universe while Helios Grand Hotel will be located inside Epic Universe. Helios Grand will open in May. Reservations for all three are already being accepted.
6: Planning for the Theme Parks and Epic Universe
Universal Studios Florida is a dynamic theme park inspired by the original Hollywood studios, featuring immersive lands based on iconic films and television shows. These include New York, Hollywood, and San Francisco, which capture the essence of major film backlots, as well as more unique areas like Minion Land, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley, and Springfield U.S.A. (Home of The Simpsons).
Most guests head straight to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley and it’s easy to see why. With the thrilling Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts ride, the replica of King's Cross Station featuring the Hogwarts Express, and the magical Ollivander's wand selection ceremonies, this immersive area offers something for every Harry Potter fan.
Another standout attraction is the Revenge of the Mummy indoor coaster, which delivers high-speed thrills with a spooky twist. For a more classic, family-friendly experience, the E.T. Adventure dark ride offers a nostalgic journey that's perfect for all ages. Whether seeking thrills, magic, or timeless adventure, Universal Studios Florida has plenty to captivate every guest.
Some of my favorite shows here are Animal Actors which is often overlooked but super funny and a must if you love animals. Universal’s Horror Makeup show which is a hilarious special effects show, and the thrilling Bourne Stuntacular - has some of the best special effects I have ever seen.
If Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket is running during your visit, ride it. It’s closing permanently in 2025 to make way for a new coaster.
Universal’s Islands of Adventure, which opened in 1999 as the second theme park at Universal Orlando, offers a more action-packed experience than its sister park, Universal Studios Florida. With eight thrilling themed lands, including Marvel Super Hero Island, Jurassic Park, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade, Islands of Adventure is a haven for thrill seekers and fans of immersive storytelling.
While Universal Studios Florida captures the essence of movie magic, Islands of Adventure amps up the excitement with high-speed roller coasters, intense rides, and interactive experiences.
But it’s also home to the kid-friendly Suess Landing where you’ll find attractions based on The Cat in the Hat, one of my personal favorites, the High in the Sky Seuss Trolley, character meet and greets, and gift shops. This is where you can get those infamous Thing 1 and Thing 2 Shirts
Two of the most popular rides are Velocicoaster, which is Orlando’s most thrilling coaster by far, and Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure which is heavy on the Harry Potter theme and packs a lot of thrilling surprises. Both are some of my favorite coasters I’ve ever been on.
5. Tips for Volcano Bay Water Park
A lot of theme parks today have water parks attached to them but Universal Orlando’s Volcano Bay is truly unique. I think it’s the best water park in Orlando because the attractions are great and the line management system works flawlessly.
See, Volcano Bay uses a virtual line system so you’re not standing on the stairs all day waiting to ride a water slide. You enter virtual queues and get notified when it’s your time to ride. In the meantime, you’re free to explore other attractions in the park that don’t have lines like the wave pool or 1 of 2 lazy rivers.
4. Universal CityWalk
Just outside of Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida, Universal CityWalk. It offers a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment, including the new Universal’s Great Movie Escape experience. My personal favorites are the Hard Rock Cafe which has the best burger I’ve ever had, of all time. And VooDoo Donuts, which serves crazy donut confections. I recommend doing a mobile order as the line gets super long. You’ll also find Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, and the Universal Studios Store for souvenirs.
There are quite a few late-night nightclubs as well like the Cuban-themed Red Coconut Club for those ages 21+, and Rising Star Karaoke for those ages 18+
3. Halloween Horror Nights
Halloween Horror Nights draw hordes of thrill-seekers to Universal Studios Florida on select nights from August through Early November. I find it absolutely terrifying, I mean this is designed by Hollywood special effects artists. But it’s a must-do during the Halloween season. There are usually about 10 immersive haunted houses and scare zones. If you don’t want to be too scared, avoid the Haunted HOuses and just take in the atmosphere of the scare zones. You can also sample some of the Halloween-themed snacks offered throughout the park. I highly recommend the event to anyone who enjoys scary movies though it’s not suitable for children under 13. This event draws a mostly adult crown so young kids will be out of place here.
One thing to keep in mind is that Universal Studios Florida will close very early when Halloween Horror Nights are being offered. Islands of Adventure will stay open later.
2. How Many Days are Needed at Universal
So how many days do you need at Universal Orlando? Well, this isn’t going to be a short answer, because we have Epic Universe opening halfway into 2025. So, in a pre-Epic Universe world, I recommend spending 3 full days at Universal, if you want to tour the parks at a relaxed pace. This will leave you plenty of time to enjoy the hotel and have some nice meals,,
And if you plan to visit Volcano Bay Water Park, I would plan on 3 to 4 days. Just keep in mind that If you’re traveling in the fall and winter, Volcano Water Park is often closed for cool weather. Volcano Bay is exhausting, so I don’t know if you’ll have the energy as a family to skip off to a theme park afterward.
Even if you don’t do Volcano Bay, I would still recommend a 3-day ticket. But if you want two days, it can be done, you’re going to need an Express Pass. See without Express Passes, you’ll spend an entire morning or afternoon just getting through the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. That will leave you with a half day to see the rest of the park. But with Express Pass, you’ll zip through the most popular attractions.
What about Epci Universe - well if you’re traveling after May 22, 2025, you should add an additional day just for this park. At a minimum I would plan on a 3-day ticket: 1 day for Islands of Adventure, 1 day for Universal Studios, 1 day for Volcano Bay, and 1 day for Epic Universe. So you will need a hotel reservation for at least 4 or 5 nights.
If you wart to come down for a long weekend and go a grueling pace, it’s possible. But just make sure you’re getting Express Passes.
1 Budget Planning
Theme park ticket prices keep rising, but I’ve found that Universal Orlando has some great deals for travelers looking to save on their Orlando vacation. Most of these special offers include ticket offers and discounts but usually require a minimum length of stay. If you book a Universal Orlando package, you’ll get benefits like Early Park Admission and complimentary transportation to the theme parks. The deposit to book your package is $50 per person. The final Balance is due by 45 days to check-in. I can schedule monthly payments for my clients so they can pay down the balance little by little.
Be sure to factor in dining costs, a lot of people spend way more than they thought. Theme parks are pricey, and you’ll be eating out all the time. Figure about $50 to $60 per person, per day. If you have a question about Universal Orlando, don’t keep it to yourself. I’ll be in the comments answering your questions along with some other Universal experts.
Budgeting is the hardest part of any vacation. I have a video titled What is the Real Cost of a Universal Orlando Vacation? I provide more budget planning tips and ways to save money. You can check out the video, the link is coming up right now. I’ll see you there!
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How to Book Universal’s Epic Universe
Here’s how to book Universal Epic Universe and how to get there.
In case you missed it, the countdown to Epic has officially begun! We now have an opening date and a detailed look inside. Universal Orlando Resort’s highly anticipated fourth theme park – Universal Epic Universe – will officially open on May 22nd, 2025, unlocking the portals to five astounding worlds that will bring to life extraordinary adventures that go beyond guests’ wildest imaginations.
You can begin planning your 2025 epic vacation to Universal Orlando to experience the entire destination as the first phase of ticket products and packages that include access to Universal Epic Universe will go on sale.
Specific products launching in this first phase on October 22nd include:
A variety of multi-day tickets and vacation packages that include three, four or five days of admission to Universal’s theme parks – including one day admission to Epic Universe.
Reservations for Universal Helios Grand Hotel will open for stays beginning May 22nd, 2025.
Additional ticket products for Epic Universe – including single-day tickets, additional multi-day ticket options, Florida resident tickets, Universal Express passes and more – will be available at a later date before the park opens.
How to book Epic Universe
Start by filling out my quote request form. It collects important information about your vacation plans. I’ll then look for any available discounts and offers so you can save money. If you book by October 31st, I’ll include an instant savings offer! Get started here.
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Transportation to Epic Universe
To me, it seems all of Orlando is gearing up for this new park as there is construction everywhere. There will be complimentary resort shuttle bus transportation between Epic Universe, Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Volcano Bay, and Universal CityWalk, along with all of the Universal hotels.
Epic Universe is about 3 miles away from the main Universal Orlando Resort area. The Kirkman Road extension runs 1.7 miles from Carrier Drive through Sand Lake Road down to Universal Boulevard. Once complete, the stretch will include multiple lanes, including dedicated bus lanes.
One of the main features of the extension will be the elevated traffic circle, situated between Universal Stella Nova and Universal Terra Luna Resorts and the south end of Epic Universe. Not only will the circle purpose traffic flow, but Orange County leaders say the circle will serve as a regional landmark.
Kirkman Road traffic circle at Universal’s Epic Universe will serve as landmark in Orlando.
The overall goal of the Kirkman Road Extension is to improve the transportation network for the Orange County Convention Center, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and the UCF Rosen School of Hospitality Management.
Guests will first enter Epic Universe via Celestial Park, which will have a carousel, a roller coaster, stores, restaurants and portals to each of the four other worlds, including Super Nintendo World which I think will be th most popular of all.
Is Disney World worried about Epic Universe?
Disney is certainly taking notice. I mean this will be the largest park Universal has built and they are bringing everything they learned about creating theme parks to Orlando. Here’s a video on how I think Epic Universe will change Orlando.
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Epic Offer for EPIC UNIVERSE
Epic Offer for Epic Universe! Get instant savings on Universal Orlando vacation packages that include 3-Days of tickets and include Epic Universe. This offer CAN be combined with Universal Orlando offers and discounts.
Book your Universal Orlando vacation package with me, and you’ll receive INSTANT SAVINGS off the package price.
How to get instant savings at Universal Orlando
Request a quote from me using my Universal Quote Form.
Travel anytime starting May 22 through December 31, 2025
Tickets need to be 3-Days or longer and include Epic Universe one-day admission
Must book by October 31, 2025 (subject to availability)
Your instant savings offer will be reflected in the quote. This offer can be combined with Universal offers and discounts!
Your instant savings offer will be determined based on the pre-tax cost of your vacation package excluding airfare, ground transfers, Express Pass, and/or any component that is non-commissionable. New reservations only. Subject to availability.
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Universal’s Dining Card Offer is an Amazing Value
Now is the time to book Universal Orlando. This gift card promo is amazing!
Universal Orlando is opening a new theme park in the summer of 2025. I know that many of you are anxiously awaiting this - how often does Orlando get a new theme park, right? But how does Universal keep the existing parks and hotels busy as most of us are holding off until Epic Universe opens?
To help put heads in the beds, Universal Orlando created a terrific offer:
Up to a $1,000 Dining Card Included in Select Vacation Packages
Book your 4+ night vacation package at Universal Orlando Resort and enjoy discounted promo tickets and a valuable dining card to enhance your stay!
Travel Window: November 7, 2024 - April 10, 2025
Hotels Included:
The Dining Gift Card Package Includes:
Up to $1,000 Food and Beverage Card for select food and beverage purchases across Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Volcano Bay, Universal CityWalk, and all Universal Orlando Hotels (One Per Room)
4+ Night Hotel Accommodations with benefits of staying at a Universal Orlando Hotel
Free Universal Express Unlimited Ride Access (Select Hotels): Guests staying at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel®, and Loews Royal Pacific Resort can skip the regular lines at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. (Valid theme park admission required; select attractions.)
Early Park Admission† to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal Volcano Bay up to one hour before the park opens (valid theme park admission required. Select attractions.)
Complimentary transportation to the theme parks and Universal CityWalk
And More
2-Park or 3-Park Park-to-Park Vacation Package promo tickets for 4 or 5 days
The following tickets are available with this vacation package offer:
2-Park Park-to-Park ticket to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure on the same day.
3-Park Park-to-Park ticket to Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Universal Volcano Bay on the same day.
Free 5x7 Souvenir Photograph
Contact me today to find out how much YOUR dining card will be worth!
This offer is subject to availability. Early booking is highly recommended.
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Soar with Dragons at Universal Orlando - Epic Universe
Rides, shows and dining coming to Isle of Berk at Universal Orlando
Universal Orlando shared more details on Epic Universe - How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk. Something that stood out right away is that this land is rich in rides, and not virtual or motion simulator rides - actual rides! Dining options look amazing with a grand hall and character meet and greets.
On Berk, a rough and rocky island towering over turbulent waters, resides a vibrant village where Vikings and dragons coexist peacefully.
Here, your family can embark on a thrilling coaster ride to glide through the skies resembling dragons, engage in water battles at sea, and enjoy the lively spectacles presented by the fire-breathing inhabitants of the village.
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Map of Epic Universe at Universal Orlando
Isle of Berk - Universal Orlando - Epic Universe
Will Hiccup’s Wing Gliders be a Launch Coaster?
Universal says Hiccup’s Wing Gliders is Hiccup’s latest flying contraption that “launches you into the air.” Sounds like a launch coaster to me!
Isle of Berk - Universal Orlando - Epic Universe
This coaster will have you swooping and soaring along where you’ll encounter Hiccup and Toothless on your adventure.
Isle of Berk - Universal Orlando - Epic Universe
Dragon Racers Rally
At Dragon Racer’s Rally, Berk’s new Vikings can practice aerobatic maneuvers and high-speed barrel rolls on a massive swing ride. Universal says this swing will go upside down and that riders will be able to make it as wild or mild as they wish.
This ride looks similar to the swing rides built by S&S, a similar perhaps to Dollywood’s Barnestomer ride.
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Fyer Drill
Take to the sea for a new water ride where you’ll aim water cannons at targets and other objects (maybe even each other). Think Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin or Men in Black but with water!
Isle of Berk - Universal Orlando - Epic Universe
Viking Training Camp
Junious Vikings will have a colorful and interactive playscape. There will be multiple towers to climb, and agility course, Viking drums (kids love drums in theme parks for some reason). This area will have slides and activities just for the younger Vikings.
Shows Coming to Isle of Berk at Epic Universe
Isle of Berk - Universal Orlando - Epic Universe
The Untrainable Dragon
Universal says this will be a Broadway-style production with spectacular music and a heartwarming story.
The Untrainable Dragon will feature advanced technology and set pieces.
When a new dragon shows up on the Isle of Berk, the Vikings think they may have finally met their match.
Hiccup and Toothless, with help from Gobber and Astrid, work together to solve the mystery of The Untrainable Dragon.
Experience the wonder of dragons onstage and soaring overhead in their spectacular musical.
Dining at Isle of Berk
Isle of Berk - Universal Orlando - Epic Universe
Mead Hall
In this restaurant, you’ll be able to each and drink like a Viking! Mead Hall is the main table-service restaurant on the Isle of Berk. Looks massive!
The menu will include meat, fish, sandwiches and desserts.
Beverages will include assorted meads, ciders, and ales.
Featured Charcaters at Isle of Berk
Isle of Berk - Universal Orlando - Epic Universe
Meet Berk’s Best-Known Dragon and Viking - You’ll have a chance to meet and greet Hiccup and Toothless as they honor the bond between dragon and Viking.
Isle of Berk Street Characters - Stroll around Berk and meet some of your favorite Vikings and dragons including Astrid, Stormfly, Ruffnut, and Tuffnut; and the Night Lights by baby dragons. You may also catch Gobber at work in his forge.
Universal hints that you might also catch a glimpse of Monstrous Nighttime, or Gonckle dragons flying high above the village.
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