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Universal Epic Universe

Universal Epic Universe is a theme park located. You will find it 1 mi south of Tangelo Park. It dates back to 2025.

Photo: Martin Lewison, CC BY 2.0
Rides
16
4 roller coasters · 1 water ride
Where
In Tangelo Park
33 places to stay in Tangelo Park
Open since
2025
Wikipedia readers
155K
a year · #127 of 7,799
In brief

A theme park, 1 mi south of Tangelo Park

One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.

About 155K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 98% of the 7,799 attractions we track.

16 rides and 4 roller coasters

Including 1 water ride. Open since 2025. About ↓

Summers are hot

June, July and August highs run 91–92°, and about 110 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓

Tangelo Park is the nearest base

Tangelo Park is 1 miles north, with 33 places to stay. Where to stay ↓

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec

January, February, March, April, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 72–83°. When to go ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

Highs and lows by month

Use the months below to time a visit to Universal Epic Universe.

Jan72° / 49°
Feb75° / 52°
Mar79° / 56°
Apr83° / 61°
May88° / 67°
Jun91° / 72°
Jul92° / 74°
Aug92° / 74°
Sep90° / 72°
Oct85° / 66°
Nov78° / 58°
Dec74° / 53°
Typical highs and lows in Tangelo Park. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Tangelo Park. Tangelo Park’s full climate →
About

Universal Epic Universe

Universal Epic Universe is a theme park located in Orlando, Florida, United States. Owned by NBCUniversal and operated by Universal Destinations & Experiences, the park officially opened on May 22, 2025, as the fourth park at Universal Orlando Resort. It is situated within a larger 750-acre (300 ha) land acquisition a few miles south of the resort's other parks and features five themed areas: Celestial Park, Dark Universe, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, Super Nintendo World, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic.

Type
Theme park
Rides
16 · 4 roller coasters · 1 water ride
Owner
NBCUniversal
Established
2025
Wikipedia readers
155K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Bases for Universal Epic Universe

Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Orlando (213) and Lake Buena Vista (142).

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Universal Epic Universe12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Walt Disney World
  2. 2Universal Studios Florida
  3. 3Universal's Islands of Adventure
  4. 4SeaWorld Orlando
  5. 5Camping World Stadium
  6. 6Kia Center
  7. 7Inter&Co Stadium
  8. 8Icon Park
10 min drive

Orlando

213 places to stay · 194 hotels · 5 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park

The closest town with somewhere to stay.

333,888 people

8 mi east of Universal Epic Universe

10 min drive

Lake Buena Vista

142 places to stay · 139 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B

25 people · 31% vacation homes

6 mi southwest of Universal Epic Universe

5 min drive

Williamsburg

75 places to stay · 74 hotels · 1 inn or B&B

9,063 people

3 mi south of Universal Epic Universe

5 min drive

Doctor Phillips

51 places to stay · 51 hotels

12,984 people

3 mi west of Universal Epic Universe

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Universal Epic UniverseDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical home
Orlando8 mi east10 min213 194 hotels · 5 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park333,888$394K
Lake Buena Vista 31% vacation homes6 mi southwest10 min142 139 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B25$163K
Williamsburg3 mi south5 min75 74 hotels · 1 inn or B&B9,063$328K
Doctor Phillips3 mi west5 min51 51 hotels12,984$530K
Four Corners 26% vacation homes14 mi southwest20 min173 157 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 6 RV parks65,048$352K
Bay Lake 72% vacation homes9 mi southwest15 min80 68 hotels · 5 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds19$106K
Tangelo Park1 mi north—33 32 hotels · 1 motel2,404$235K
Celebration11 mi southwest15 min69 62 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park13,667$635K

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

MCOOrlando · major hub9 mi
SFBOrlando Sanford · major hub26 mi
LALLakeland Linder47 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Universal Epic Universe’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Beyond Universal Epic Universe

These well-known places are within 8 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Walt Disney World Resort: Anthony Quintano from Westminster, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Universal Studios Florida: Radiobroadcastcenter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Universal's Islands of Adventure: David Bjorgen, CC BY-SA 2.5 · SeaWorld Orlando: SeaWorld, CC BY 2.0 · Camping World Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Kia Center: 350z33 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Inter&Co Stadium: Porsche997SBS, CC BY-SA 4.0

Common questions

Planning a visit to Universal Epic Universe

What town is Universal Epic Universe near?

Tangelo Park, FL, about 1 miles north.

When is the best time to visit Universal Epic Universe?

January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 72–83°.

How far is Universal Epic Universe from Tampa?

About 71 miles southwest of Tampa, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Universal Epic Universe?

Orlando (MCO), about 9 miles away.

How many roller coasters does Universal Epic Universe have?

4, among 16 rides (including 1 water rides).

Where should I stay near Universal Epic Universe?

Orlando (8 mi, 213 places to stay), Lake Buena Vista (6 mi, 142 places to stay) and Williamsburg (3 mi, 75 places to stay).

From locals

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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.