{"id":357630,"date":"2026-07-30T14:55:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T14:55:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/357630\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T14:55:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T14:55:18","slug":"this-is-hands-down-the-right-choice-your-early-entry-strategy-just-changed-for-epic-universe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/357630\/","title":{"rendered":"“This Is Hands Down the Right Choice!” Your Early Entry Strategy Just Changed for Epic Universe"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re heading to Epic Universe<\/a> in 2026, we\u2019ve got the best new rope drop strategy for you.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Isle of Berk<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, Universal updated the list of offerings open during Early Park Admission<\/a>, thus changing the strategy for many folks staying in a Universal Orlando hotel<\/a>. So, if you\u2019re staying on property, this is the NEW plan we think you should follow!<\/p>\n

Since Epic Universe opened last year, some edits have been made to the list of available offerings for Early Park Admission (EPA). Nowadays, select participating attractions in the following lands are open for EPA:<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to note that Dark Universe is NOT included in EPA.<\/p>\n

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

Previously, Ministry of Magic and Isle of Berk were not available during this time. With those lands opening, two big EPA strategies emerge, depending on whether or not you have Express Pass<\/a> for your visit. If you don\u2019t, you should DEFINITELY go to the Ministry of Magic and ride Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry<\/a>. This attraction is one of the most popular rides in the park, and being a Universal Orlando hotel guest gives you the chance to ride it during that first hour before the park officially opens.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry<\/p>\n

However, if you DO have Express Pass for Epic Universe, you\u2019re probably scratching your head and wondering where to start. The Express Pass will get you short waits on most attractions in the park, so what do you do with that hour of EPA? Well, we have a great idea.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Isle of Berk<\/p>\n

We\u2019re going to recommend you head straight for Isle of Berk during Early Park Admission if you have Express Pass! Here, two very popular offerings don\u2019t take Express Pass but ARE open during EPA \u2014 the Toothless meet and greet and Dragon Racer\u2019s Rally<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Dragon Racer\u2019s Rally<\/p>\n

We suggest getting in line for Toothless first, because he can get a very long wait in the middle of the day, and his queue can be brutal in the heat. Give him a pat on the nose and snap some fun pictures to start your day!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Toothless in Epic Universe<\/p>\n

After you\u2019ve done that, head over to Dragon Racer\u2019s Rally, which is the only ride in the park that doesn\u2019t accept Express Pass. Hopefully, you\u2019ll be able to knock both of these attractions out before your hour of Early Park Admission is up, and you\u2019ll have done some serious strategic setup for your day.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Dragon Racer\u2019s Rally<\/p>\n

From there, you can go portal by portal, knocking out rides and using your Express Pass to its full potential. There\u2019s so much to do in Epic Universe, and having both Express Pass and Early Park Admission can help you save a lot of time waiting in lines.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Isle of Berk<\/p>\n

Keep this strategy in mind if you\u2019re heading to the park soon! We\u2019ll keep you in the loop with any more EPA changes at Universal Orlando, so be sure to subscribe to the AllEars newsletter for more!<\/p>\n

The Theme Park Essentials Every Epic Universe First Timer Forgets<\/a><\/p>\n

Are you going to Epic Universe in 2026? Let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n

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