We can’t believe Epic Universe has been open for almost a year. It feels like yesterday when we stepped inside the portals for the first time!

Already, the park is changing, and that includes its Early Park Admission lineup! Whether you are a hotel guest using this perk or you’re planning to rope drop at the regular park opening time, you should be aware of this update.
Currently, Epic Universe offers eight attractions for Early Park Admission. This list is subject to change, but should be available from now until March 31st:
- Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry
- Hiccup’s Wing Gliders
- Viking Training Camp
- Dragon Racer’s Rally
- Toothless Meet & Greet – Entertainment
- Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge
- Mine-Cart Madness
- Yoshi’s Adventure

Back in January, Epic Universe did something we hadn’t seen before. Instead of listing attractions, they listed lands and noted that “select participating attractions” from The Wizarding World, Super Nintendo World, and Isle of Berk would be included. Although visitors had a direction to go, there were no specifics.
These changes were set to last from February 1st to February 28th…but luckily, they now released specifics!

Now you can ride Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry and Mine-Cart Madness with early entry. Plus, you can experience almost all of the Isle of Berk early — rides Hiccup’s Wing Gliders and Dragon Racers’ Rally open an hour early, and you can experience Viking Training Camp and meet Toothless all before it opens to every visitor!

Starting in February, Epic Universe removed Constellation Carousel, Curse of the Werewolf, Monsters Unchained, and Stardust Racers from their early entry rides. These attractions are now open at regular park opening time.

The restaurants open for early entry haven’t changed. The following dining options are still open for early entry:
Celestial Park
- Celestial Popcorn – 8:30 AM Sunday-Friday, 7:30 AM Saturday
- Comet Dogs – 8:30 AM Sunday-Friday, 7:30 AM Saturday
- Star Sui Bao – 8:30 AM Sunday-Friday, 7:30 AM Saturday
- Starbucks – 8 AM Sunday-Friday, 7 AM Saturday
- The Oak & Star Tavern – 8 AM Sunday-Thursday, no early entry Friday, 8 AM Saturday

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic
- Café L’air De La Sirène – 8:45 AM Sunday-Friday, 7:45 AM on Saturday
- Bieraubeurre Cart – 8 AM on Saturday, no early entry Sunday-Friday

Super Nintendo World
- The Bubbly Barrel – 8 AM on Saturday, no early entry Sunday-Friday
- Toadstool Cafe – 8 AM on Saturday, no early entry Sunday-Friday
- Turbo-Boost Treats – 8 AM Sunday-Friday, no early entry Saturday
- Yoshi’s Snack Island – 8 AM Sunday-Friday, no early entry Saturday

We’re so excited that we can ride even more of our favorite Epic Universe rides early. Who wants to ride Battle at the Ministry and eat a butterbeer crepe right after? Stay tuned to AllEars for more Universal news!
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