Thrills and Spills: Your Summer 2025 Theme Park Adventure Guide! (Epic Universe - Pt.2)

Epic accommodations and more Universal Parks Adventures!

In my previous post, I spent time on the brand new Epic Universe, Universal’s newest theme park. In this post, I will expand upon that theme with the new hotels near Epic Universe and what is happening in the legacy parks.

Universal Epic Universe newest Hotels!

To accommodate the expected surge in visitors, Universal has also unveiled three stunning new hotels, all open: the Mediterranean-inspired Universal Helios Grand Hotel, the universe-gazing Universal Stella Nova Resort, and the exploration-themed Universal Terra Luna Resort. The early availability of these accommodations underscores Universal’s commitment to providing a seamless and immersive experience for Epic Universe guests, potentially through attractive package deals that encourage extended stays within the resort. The distinct theming of each hotel further enhances the overall narrative and aims to create a cohesive and captivating vacation environment.

The Thrills don’t end with Epic Universe!

Universal’s existing parks are also buzzing with activity for the summer season. At Universal Studios Florida, guests can revel in the Universal Mega Movie Parade, a vibrant spectacle running from April 12 to November 13. As night falls, Cinesational: A Symphonic Spectacular will light up the lagoon on select dates between April 14 and August 24. Adding a touch of playful horror, the viral sensation M3GAN will be making limited-time appearances from June 10 to 30. Movie buffs can also join I the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of ‘Jaws’ and the 40th anniversary of  ‘Back to the Future’ with exclusive merchandise and offerings.

Over at Universal Islands of Adventure, fans of the 'Boy Who Lived' can commemorate 15 years of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade starting in mid-June with a special commemorative glass plaque. Jurassic Park will roar to life with themed photo opportunities and exclusive food and beverage items in anticipation of the ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ release on July 2. And for those eagerly awaiting the live-action ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ movie (June 13), a themed shopping experience featuring a Toothless shoulder plus will be available in the Lost Continent. Finally, Universal CityWalk will transform into an outdoor cinema with its Summer Movie Series, showcasing classic blockbusters.

Universal’s strategy of simultaneously launching a groundbreaking new park while celebrating milestones and leveraging popular franchises in its existing parks demonstrates a comprehensive approach to the summer season. This coordinated effort aims to cater to a wide range of interests and encourage visitors to immerse themselves in the full spectrum of experiences offered across the entire Universal Orlando Resort. The return of beloved characters and the introduction of limited-time events further solidify this strategy, promising a summer of non-stop excitement.

Planning a 'funcation' in Orlando this summer? Meldden Travel, an authorized seller of Universal and Disney properties, can help you plan your next vacation. If you have questions, please contact www.Melddentravel.com and I will be more than happy to help with your planning with tickets, hotel reservations, and more.