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Why Universal Orlando Annual Passholders Shouldn’t Expect Epic Universe Access in 2026 (Yet)
Universal Orlando fans hoping to take their Annual Passes on a warp pipe into Epic Universe next year might want to press pause. The resort released its full slate of 2026 ticket offerings today, and while there’s plenty to get excited about, one detail stands out: Epic Universe remains a separate experience—at least for now.
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Among the lineup are discounted one-day tickets for current Universal Orlando Annual Passholders to visit Epic Universe throughout 2026. This special perk is a nice gesture, but it also signals that the highly anticipated fourth theme park won’t be included in the Annual Pass structure next year.
Epic Universe only opened this past May, and the crowds haven’t slowed down one bit. Attractions like Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, and Mine-Cart Madness regularly see wait times well over two hours—sometimes climbing north of three. Given the park’s popularity, it makes sense that Universal isn’t ready to open the floodgates by adding it to Annual Pass access just yet.
There’s still a glimmer of hope for the future, though. Universal has quietly introduced a new 4-Park Park-to-Park ticket that allows guests to hop between Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay, and Epic Universe. That’s the first major step toward integrating Epic into the resort’s broader ticketing system—and possibly a preview of what a future 4-Park Annual Pass could look like.
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For now, Epic Universe Passholder perks are only confirmed through the end of 2025. If those benefits continue into next year—or if Universal sees the 4-park tickets working smoothly without spiking wait times at Epic—we might see Annual Pass access arrive as soon as 2027.
Until then, Passholders will just have to keep their star power charged and enjoy discounted one-day access to Universal’s newest world of adventure. After all, good things come to those who queue.
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