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Some Attractions Temporarily Closed During Epic Universe Preview Period
Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe is almost ready to power up for its big debut on May 22, but if you’re heading to one of the park’s final preview days, you might run into a few “leveling up” signs scattered around the park. As Universal adds the finishing touches, a couple of key attractions are currently listed as temporarily closed during the preview period. Here’s what you need to know before you warp into the action:
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🧙 May 10–16: Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry™
The highly anticipated flagship attraction in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic will be offline from May 10–16. While the ride takes a brief breather, the Ministry itself is expected to remain open for self-guided tours, so you can still soak up the stunning 1920s Parisian magic and maybe even spot a few magical surprises lurking around the corridors.
The ride has been using a virtual queue during previews as Universal fine-tunes operations. Taking it offline during these last few preview days could be a promising sign that they’re working to bring it to full capacity in time for opening day!
🐉 May 13–16: Viking Training Camp – Isle of Berk
Your little dragon riders will have to hold off on their training for just a bit longer — the Viking Training Camp (a kid-friendly play area in How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk) will be closed May 13–16 as the team puts the final touches in place for launch day. This area has been a hit with families during previews, so expect it to be roaring back to life soon.
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📅 Final Preview Notes
- Preview access ends May 19
- Epic Universe will be closed May 20 & 21
- Official Grand Opening is May 22
Universal is clearly in the final stretch, making sure everything is polished, powered-up, and ready for the grand opening celebration. Stay tuned — if you’re lucky enough to snag a preview visit or plan to be among the first through the portal on May 22, expect even more magic to be waiting.
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