Epic Universe Ticketing Info, Advice, & Speculation

[pjnugget]

I still don't understand why there are no 2026 tickets yet...maybe the better question is, when does Universal usually make next year's tickets available?

 

[JustLikeMe]

I still don't understand why there are no 2026 tickets yet...maybe the better question is, when does Universal usually make next year's tickets available?

They’re available over here in the UK - and the new 14 day park-to-park ticket for 2026 includes unlimited visits to Epic Universe, as opposed to this years ticket that only includes one day.

 

[rhino4evr]

If I’m to guess , it will be shortly after grand opening

I still don't understand why there are no 2026 tickets yet...maybe the better question is, when does Universal usually make next year's tickets available?

 

[Stonecoldfreak1]

Apologies if this has already been posted, but it looks like they opened more ticket availability from 5/24-5/31.

 

[Mike S]

Finally got my tickets linked to my app so they show up.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

2026 tickets must be coming soon. I always by my park tickets (WDW and USO) with Air Miles Reward Program (so, free!!!!) and there hasn't been any USO tickets on there since the 3-day packages went on sale. They sold out quickly. They likely won't restock those ones and are waiting for the next type to be released.

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

FYI, June Passholder tickets are back on sale from the 17th onwards.

 

[pjnugget]

Looks like 2026 hotel package are now up, including park to park that includes Epic. Only issue is it won’t allow you to also buy the Express.

 

[Mad Dog]

Thanks for the heads up @pjnugget Some nice AP rates for 2026 , but when I tried to book a hotel, the site froze. I tried a second time and AP went blank. I'll try again later or tomorrow. Must be crashing. Third time, a charm. It worked....We're taking the girls with us in June 2026. This is going to be 11 or 12 nights. Initially, I was just going to do a Cabana Bay Suite & the girls are excited since we just did the Little Mermaid room at AA last June, and it was tight for 4 people. CBBR suites are very affordable for the summer, especially with AP rates. Soooo, to my surprise, they had AP rates already for 2026. Universal really takes good care of their AP holders.....But the best part, they had 2026 AP discounts already for Portofino and Royal Pacific. Can't pass up a deal, so I shortened the CBBR portion by four nights and booked Portofino for $430 (regular $790 a night) a night for four nights. That's a great rate for summer. Royal Pacific was $430 a night also for those mid June 2026 dates......They're going to get blown away by Portofino. And the room is nearly the size of the CBBR suites. Plus hotel express for USF and IOA.....This was really great news. Not as good as my Nov. 2025 rate at Portofino, but that was luck and timing.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

The packages are still only allowing 1 day at Epic in 2026. When will we be allowed to buy a 5-day P2P and use it as we want?

Edit: Misread the terms

 

[Brian G.]

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[pjnugget]

it still won't allow you to buy the express passes separately if you go to non-premier but get P2P with the 3 theme parks minus VB.

 

[belloq87]

Still waiting for fully-customizable, "as many days at whichever parks you want" ticket options...

 

[Stonecoldfreak1]

Does anyone have any experience with the Helios entrance? We're staying at Cabana Bay, but were going to have breakfast at Helios before doing early entry. I didn't think it would be a problem, but my girlfriend is worried they wouldn't let us use the hotel entrance to get into the park. Any thoughts?

 

[TheCodeMan95]

Does anyone have any experience with the Helios entrance? We're staying at Cabana Bay, but were going to have breakfast at Helios before doing early entry. I didn't think it would be a problem, but my girlfriend is worried they wouldn't let us use the hotel entrance to get into the park. Any thoughts?

We had the same plans, so I'm curious as well

 

[LPCaptainDeath]

Does anyone have any experience with the Helios entrance? We're staying at Cabana Bay, but were going to have breakfast at Helios before doing early entry. I didn't think it would be a problem, but my girlfriend is worried they wouldn't let us use the hotel entrance to get into the park. Any thoughts?

We had the same plans, so I'm curious as well

It does not look like it's available to anyone other than HELIOS guests.
They are apparently checking for HELIOS room keys at that dedicated gate.

 

[JonsMovies]

As was explained, it seems you have to use the front entrance the first time you enter the park unless you are staying at Helios. But it seems everyone is able to then enter Helios and go back to the park through the back entrance if you have already scanned first at the front entrance. Someone can confirm this 100% though please?

 

[Alicia]

As was explained, it seems you have to use the front entrance the first time you enter the park unless you are staying at Helios. But it seems everyone is able to then enter Helios and go back to the park through the back entrance if you have already scanned first at the front entrance. Someone can confirm this 100% though please?

I haven’t done it yet, but hotel staff told me the facial recognition needs to have seen you in system for the day already before you can re-enter, so that makes sense.

 

[Skold]

What are the EPA rides? The official site doesn't even list them!

 

[Alicia]

What are the EPA rides? The official site doesn't even list them!

It is supposed to be Super Nintendo World and Celestial Park rides, but it is currently changing day to day based on current operational abilities. So Berk and Ministry seem to also open randomly now if need be. They may be adjusting long term what is promised, hence the absence on the site for now.