{"id":248204,"date":"2026-04-27T12:46:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T12:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/248204\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T12:46:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T12:46:10","slug":"one-of-epic-universes-most-crowded-rides-is-closing-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/248204\/","title":{"rendered":"One of Epic Universe’s Most Crowded Rides Is Closing This Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

A warning if you\u2019re heading to Epic Universe<\/a> later this week: One of the Universal park\u2019s most popular attractions is going to be CLOSED.<\/p>\n

\"\"Mine-Cart Madness<\/p>\n

Located in the park\u2019s Super Nintendo World portal, Mine Cart Madness is a family coaster themed to the Donkey Kong video game franchise where riders \u201cappear to jump across gaps in the track and perform other eye-popping feats from the Donkey Kong Country video games.\u201d The ride has proven to be one of the park\u2019s most popular \u2013 and in-demand attractions \u2013 since Epic Universe opened last May.<\/p>\n

That demand should make May 3rd an interesting one at the park as Mine-Cart Madness is set to be closed for the day, according to Universal\u2019s official refurbishment calendar.<\/p>\n

\"\"Mine Cart Madness<\/p>\n

As the coaster usually averages lines hovering between an hour and two hours, those riders will be let loose on the park\u2019s 10 other rides: Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, Mario Kart: Bowser\u2019s Challenge, Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, Constellation Carousel, Curse of the Werewolf, Dragon Racer\u2019s Rally, Fyre Drill, Hiccup\u2019s Wing Gliders, Stardust Racers, and Yoshi\u2019s Adventure.<\/p>\n

\"\"Celestial Park in Epic Universe<\/p>\n

Those extra riders will likely lead to even longer waits than usual for these attractions, especially the in-demand Potter, Mario, and Monsters rides, as well as Hiccup\u2019s Wing Gliders, given its nature as the park\u2019s other family coaster option.<\/p>\n

\"\"Hiccup\u2019s Wing Gliders!<\/p>\n

These issues will only be exacerbated further if it rains, as SEVEN of those attractions (Constellation Carousel, Curse of the Werewolf, Dragon Racer\u2019s Rally, Fyre Drill, Hiccup\u2019s Wing Gliders, Stardust Racers, and Yoshi\u2019s Adventure) are all at least partially outdoors and vulnerable to weather delays. in other words, May 3rd could be a very long day for Battle at the Ministry, Mario Kart Bowser\u2019s Challenge, and Monsters Unchained.<\/p>\n

\"\"Dr. Frankenstein in Monsters Unchained<\/p>\n

Mine-Cart Madness is currently only scheduled to be closed for one day, with regularly scheduled operating hours set to resume on May 4th. Stay tuned to AllEars for more on Epic Universe\u2019s operating hours.<\/p>\n

I Never Thought I Would Try This in Universal Orlando, But It Made My Day 10x Better<\/a><\/p>\n

Are you heading to Epic Universe on May 3rd? Does the Mine-Cart Madness closure affect your trip? Let us know in the comments below.<\/p>\n

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