Epic Universe – Everything You Need to Know About Universal Orlando’s Newest Park
Description
Kelsey sits down with Stephanie Howard from Traveling Ears Vacations (@travelingearsvacations) on Instagram, who got an exclusive preview of Epic Universe in May 2025! Stephanie takes us through the portals, explores the brand‑new lands, rides the incredible attractions, and samples the amazing food - including charcuterie boards and cocktails at the swanky rooftop bar atop the Helios Grand Hotel. She’s sharing her best tips, favorite eats, and must‑ride attractions to help you get ready for Universal Orlando’s newest park!
Mentioned in this episode:
- Sapphire Falls
- New hotels: Helios Grand, Stella Luna, Terra Luna
- Epic Universe portals
- Super Nintendo World: Mario Kart - Bowser's Challenge, Yoshi's Adventure, Minecart Madness, Toadstool Cafe
- Dark Universe: Monsters Unchained, Curse of the Werewolf, the Burning Blade Tavern
- Helios Grand rooftop bar, Flora Taverna
- Isle of Berk | How to Train Your Dragon: Viking Training Camp playground, Hiccups Wing Gliders, Fyre Drill
- Harry Potter Ministry of Magic: K. Rammelle candy shop, Café L’air De La Sirène French restaurant
Celestial Park: Constellation Carousel, Stardust Racers
- Valet Parking
Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itineraries, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation.
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