Universal's Epic Universe - News and Discussion

[AnnaKristoff2013]

Just got 4 AP preview tickets for April 22nd. Anyone know where I can find what the actual park hours will be that day?

 

[Maleficent85]

That's awesome! Not a bad wait.

Was excited when I saw April since we're going to UO for a few days next week. When I went to try a few hours ago though, the queue estimated 9 p.m. lol. It did drop 10 minutes about a minute later, but I also quickly realized our flight out is in the morning of 4/17. Can't extend unfortunately. We're planning on going sometime between September - December!

That's too bad the dates didn't work for you. We are staying 2 night at the end of May in a how to train your dragon suite at Helios and then doing 2 days at Epic with express pass. I'm not sure if we will be going back in October or if it will be Spring break next year. I was glad to see the Ministry functioning at the media preview in the videos we saw!

 

[fatmanatee]

Just got 4 AP preview tickets for April 22nd. Anyone know where I can find what the actual park hours will be that day?

11:00-9:00 across the board except for 4/25 (11:00-6:00 for some reason).

 

[Charade67]

️ Preview tickets.
️ Hotel.

Bon voyage everyone!

I just need to find a reasonably priced flight.

 

[disney-inspired]

I just need to find a reasonably priced flight.

It's crazy how much more expensive flights are coming up for me from DFW to MCO vs my usual LAX to MCO.
Like $200 more! It's closer, why is it more money???

 

[hopemax]

I was able to get my Dad’s birthday ticket to go with mine for 4/24. Booked 4/23-4/25 at Stella Nova. Booked my flight using Southwest points I am trying to use up.

Now my Dad wants to eat the breakfast buffet at Grand Helios, but it looks like the reservation link that was open was taken down, so I guess we are in a holding pattern for that.

 

[Charade67]

It's crazy how much more expensive flights are coming up for me from DFW to MCO vs my usual LAX to MCO.
Like $200 more! It's closer, why is it more money???

I live in a small city that has a tiny airport with service by only 1 airline. I have to drive at least an hour to have choices.

 

[AnnaKristoff2013]

11:00-9:00 across the board except for 4/25 (11:00-6:00 for some reason).

That's awesome, thanks!

 

[got4boys]

We have one night booked at Universal as part of an upcoming Disney focused trip. Looks like universal hotel guests can try to buy tickets when they arrive at hotel subject to availability. This will be fantastic but I do wonder how many will actually be available after annual pass holders. Hard to plan around.

It is definitely going to be tough. We were planning Universal one of the days that we are planning our trip. So we head to the hotel early in the morning to see if tickets will be available for Epic Universe and hold off buying the Universal tickets. UGH! It is a planning NIGHTMARE!

 

[BorderTenny]

I managed to get tickets for DH and myself to go for my birthday on 4/21. Was starting to think it was getting past the point of it even being a possibility, since it's less than two weeks away. Then when I saw sales went live today, and I couldn't even join the queue until after 1:30, I thought I would be SOL on getting any day. When I finally got in, I was beyond thrilled to see availability for every day. Now I just need work to approve my time off request for the day.

 

[wendlle]

so happy to get the email from Universal when I woke up that my May 3-9 stay qualifies to buy Epic Tickets.
We couldn't get them with my unactivated AP's, then when I waited for single day tickets all of May was sold out (we are in Orlando until the 27th)

So hopefully with 6 days in the window we can get tickets to the park at the ticket desk at the lobby as the email suggests.

 

[mickey916]

Interesting, I booked my one night stay at Portofino Bay on 5/11 through Undercover Tourist. Wonder if that doesn't qualify me to purchase day of preview tickets? I didn't get an email. In all likelihood we probably will stick with our current plan to do one day at Universal and the rest at Disney for this trip.

 

[wendlle]

Interesting, I booked my one night stay at Portofino Bay on 5/11 through Undercover Tourist. Wonder if that doesn't qualify me to purchase day of preview tickets? I didn't get an email. In all likelihood we probably will stick with our current plan to do one day at Universal and the rest at Disney for this trip.

anyone can get the tickets, as long as you're onsite during your stay. I'm guessing I only got the email because I booked thru universal but it won't matter how you're booked - if you've got a room you'll be good to buy the tickets.

SCRATCH that! I believe the preview is only until May 8th, so you're May 11 date isn't applicable.

 

[mickey916]

anyone can get the tickets, as long as you're onsite during your stay. I'm guessing I only got the email because I booked thru universal but it won't matter how you're booked - if you've got a room you'll be good to buy the tickets.

SCRATCH that! I believe the preview is only until May 8th, so you're May 11 date isn't applicable.

Interesting...I guess I assumed the preview went pretty much up to opening day...good to know that it ends on the 8th..guess that makes my decision easy, lol.

 

[Minnie1222]

11:00-9:00 across the board except for 4/25 (11:00-6:00 for some reason).

Oh, that's a late opening! What am I going to do? I'm usually up and ready by 6AM. Do you think they'll let us in Helios to eat early? We're staying at Portofino.

 

[wendlle]

Oh, that's a late opening! What am I going to do? I'm usually up and ready by 6AM. Do you think they'll let us in Helios to eat early? We're staying at Portofino.

You won't be able to use the Helios entry unless you're staying at Helios.

 

[Minnie1222]

You won't be able to use the Helios entry unless you're staying at Helios.

Well, then there's no point in eating there this time. We'll use the entry when we're back for the grand opening.

 

[DoryGirl1963]

Our preview tickets in my wallet aren't showing a QR code like our APs do - just wondering about everyone else's & if this is normal. Trying to make sure we don't have to go to guest services or something before entering the park.

 

[wdwrule]

Our preview tickets in my wallet aren't showing a QR code like our APs do - just wondering about everyone else's & if this is normal. Trying to make sure we don't have to go to guest services or something before entering the park.

Both my regular Epic tickets and my preview Epic tickets do not show a QR code like our APs do. I’m assuming it’s fine though. We recently had visited guest services to remove one of our regular Epic tickets (one from our party no longer going) and everything went smoothly… otherwise I would’ve thought they’d say something.

 

[Lewisc]

You won't be able to use the Helios entry unless you're staying at Helios.

We don't know if that's an enforced policy. Transportation from Helios to the main entrance? Unlikely. Will they make you bus to citywalk then bus back to the main gate? They could be that mean.

Our preview tickets in my wallet aren't showing a QR code like our APs do - just wondering about everyone else's & if this is normal. Trying to make sure we don't have to go to guest services or something before entering the park.

My AP tickets for the first week don't have codes. It's in our wallet. Maybe scanning our AP will link everything. The park is supposed to be.using facial recognition for entry.