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Epic Universe Attractions Are Quietly Staying Open Past Park Close — Here’s What to Know Before You Bolt
Here’s a pro tip that could level up your Epic Universe adventure: don’t sprint for the exit at 9:00 P.M. sharp. While Universal Orlando’s newest theme park officially closes at 9:00 each night, many attractions across the park have been continuing to operate well past that time—sometimes as late as 10:00 P.M.—giving savvy guests one last ride into the stars.
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Over the past week, nearly every major ride across all five lands of Epic Universe has remained open beyond posted closing, with wait times still being posted as late as 9:45 P.M. In Isle of Berk, some attractions like Hiccup’s Wing Gliders have hit capacity right at closing, while others such as Dragon Racer’s Rally and Fyre Drill have occasionally operated well past 9:00 P.M., depending on crowds and demand.
Over in Super Nintendo World, rides like Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge and Yoshi’s Adventure have frequently continued welcoming guests after posted hours, while Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Madness has generally closed on time. In Celestial Park, the Constellation Carousel has also been spotted running late into the evening, sometimes with moderate wait times still posted well past 9:00.
Meanwhile, the Dark Universe duo—Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment and Curse of the Werewolf—have both seen extended operation on some nights, with only occasional delays affecting their availability. And in the Wizarding World, Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry has typically drawn large end-of-day crowds, often reaching capacity before the line is officially cut off near closing
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The extension appears unofficial and variable—sometimes rides close due to capacity, other times they hum along for an extra hour. Team Members didn’t have a consistent answer about exact closing times, suggesting that Universal may be testing extended hours or at least providing a soft buffer for end-of-night crowds.
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