In addition to numerous quick-service and grab-and-go places to dine, Epic Universe also has two sit-down restaurants, Atlantic, with upscale seafood fare, and Blue Dragon, with a pan-Asian menu. Both are in the park’s Celestial Park area, with reservations strongly encouraged.

The U.S.’ first Super Nintendo World opened in 2023 at Universal Studios Hollywood, introducing California theme park goers to the Mushroom Kingdom. With groundbreaking attractions and next-level immersion — all fueled by nostalgia — it charted a new course for the once-stagnant Los Angeles theme park.

We recap the worldbuilding, characters, and rides of Epic Universe: a giant leap forward for theme parks and the next step in innovation.