Dining Overview at Epic Universe Orlando
Epic Universe Orlando, developed by Universal Destinations & Experiences, is a new theme park located in the Epic Universe resort complex near Orlando, Florida. The park features a multi-zone layout with themed lands including Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, each with dedicated dining venues. The food offering emphasizes immersive theming, branded menu items, and a mix of quick-service and table-service formats across the park. Universal Destinations & Experiences manages the park and its F&B operations under the broader Comcast NBCUniversal portfolio, which includes multiple resort and dining properties in Central Florida. The park opened in May 2025, and its dining program is designed to support multi-day stays at the Epic Universe resort and nearby Universal Orlando Resort hotels.
Epic Universe Orlando is positioned as a premium destination with a dining mix that includes character-themed meals, limited-edition specialty items, and standard theme park fare. The park's food strategy aligns with Universal's broader approach of using intellectual property to drive traffic and spend, similar to its strategy at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. The Epic Universe complex includes hotels, a water park, and retail areas, creating additional F&B demand outside the park gates. Universal Destinations & Experiences reports that Epic Universe is the largest single investment in the company's history, with food and beverage as a core component of the guest experience. The park's dining venues are integrated into the land narratives, with menus and décor designed to reinforce the themes of each zone.
Key Restaurants and Food Locations
Super Nintendo World features themed dining venues with menu items tied to Nintendo franchises, including Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi-inspired dishes. The land includes counter-service restaurants and snack stands offering pizza, pasta, burgers, and desserts branded with Nintendo characters and logos. Universal Destinations & Experiences has designed the Super Nintendo World food program to support interactive elements, with in-park ordering and themed packaging that reinforces the immersive experience. The menu pricing follows the standard Universal Orlando format, with entrees typically in the range of $15 to $25 and snacks from $5 to $10.
Dark Universe, based on Universal's classic monster properties, includes dining venues with horror-themed décor and menu items such as burgers, wings, and themed cocktails. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter offers butterbeer, British-style pub fare, and other items tied to the Harry Potter franchise, with sit-down and counter-service options across the land. Universal Destinations & Experiences uses a mix of in-house operations and licensed food partners to staff the park's restaurants, with training and standards aligned with the broader Universal Orlando Resort system. The park also includes mobile ordering support through the Universal Orlando app, allowing guests to order food and drinks in advance for select locations.
Dining Costs, Payment, and Accessibility
Epic Universe Orlando uses a pay-per-item dining model with no mandatory dining plan, though Universal offers bundled meal deals for multi-day stays. Single entrees at table-service locations typically range from $20 to $35, while quick-service meals are priced between $12 and $22. Snacks, beverages, and desserts are priced in line with other Universal Orlando parks, with alcoholic beverages available at select venues for guests of legal drinking age. Universal Destinations & Experiences accepts cash, credit cards, mobile wallets, and Universal gift cards as payment methods across all park dining locations.
The park is designed with accessibility in mind, including wheelchair-accessible dining areas, menus in large print, and staff trained to assist guests with dietary needs. Universal Destinations & Experiences provides ingredient and allergen information through its website and in-park resources, allowing guests to review menus before visiting. The Epic Universe app includes a dining section with menus, location maps, and real-time wait times for select restaurants. Universal Destinations & Experiences also partners with third-party delivery and reservation platforms to extend the reach of its F&B offerings beyond