Universal Orlando Resort has introduced a new Early Park Admission program for guests staying at on-site hotels and select other eligible ticket holders. This perk allows access to the park up to an hour before official opening, with particular focus on Epic Universe where Super Nintendo World is the primary attraction of interest. The guide details optimal strategies for maximizing this time, recommending starting with Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Madness due to its low capacity and high midday wait times. Visitors are advised to consider looping attractions like Stardust Racers or targeting specific roller coasters if they have multiple days available. The article also notes that while Early Park Admission is beneficial for popular rides, the sheer number of eligible guests may reduce its effectiveness at the new Epic Universe park.
Key Points:
- Early Park Admission is officially advertised as being up to one hour prior to park opening, though it sometimes starts 30 minutes early during off-seasons.
- At Epic Universe, Early Park Admission is currently limited to on-site hotel guests, with Helios Grand Hotel having a private entrance and only two turnstiles.
- The best strategy for Early Park Admission at Epic Universe is to do Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Madness first due to its low hourly capacity and high average midday wait times.
- Approximately two-thirds of guests during Early Park Admission at Epic Universe headed towards Super Nintendo World, with the Ministry of Magic being the second-most popular destination.
- Early Park Admission may not be all that useful at Epic Universe since only around one-quarter of the park is open during this time, consolidating demand into a low number of attractions.