If you're a fan of Universal Orlando's theme parks, you probably know how easy it is to hop from one park to the other.

Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, the two main parks at Universal Orlando, are so close together that you can walk from one to the other in just a few minutes. A lot of people who visit the park choose to park-hop from one to the other because of the ease, even if they're just visiting for a day.

Universal's new park, Epic Universe, opens this month on May 22 and is actually located about 15 minutes away from the other two parks.

Fans of the park should know that, unlike the two pre-existing parks at Universal Orlando, you can't buy a ticket that allows you to park-hop from Epic Universe to the other parks. There are ticket packages that include admission to Epic Universe and the other parks, but they don't allow you to park-hop on the same day.

Here's how much tickets and express passes to Epic Universe cost, where the new park is located and what to know about VIP tours of the park.

Can you park-hop at Universal Orlando's Epic Universe?



No. You can't currently buy a ticket to Epic Universe that will allow you to visit the other Universal Orlando parks within the same day you visit Epic Universe.

There are ticket packages that allow you to visit all three parks in a two-to-five day period, but you can't park-hop from Epic Universe to Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure in one day.

Can you buy single-day tickets for Epic Universe? See ticket prices



Guests can currently purchase single-day admission or multi-day ticket packages to Epic Universe.

Single-day tickets to Epic Universe start at $139 and can go up to $199 during peak periods. Annual pass holders can purchase single-day tickets at a discounted price.

Some May dates are unavailable unless you choose the multi-day ticket packages that were announced last year. The multi-day packages all include one or more days at Universal's other parks and a single-day admission to Epic Universe.

Like many theme parks, Universal Orlando has dynamic pricing. Additional pricing details are available on Universal’s website .

Will Epic have an express pass? How much are they?



Yes, you can buy express passes for Epic Universe. But an Express Pass isn't the same as a ticket and doesn't get you into the park (this applies to all three parks). You still need a separate ticket to enter the theme park.

To purchase a pass, visit Universal's website here .

Which Epic Universe rides can I use my Express Pass on?



Where is Epic Universe?



Epic Universe is located at 1001 Epic Boulevard in Orlando.

How far is Epic Universe from Universal Orlando?



Epic Universe isn't right next to the other Universal Orlando theme parks. It is located about 4 miles away from Universal's "north campus"— which includes Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and CityWalk. Epic Universe is about 15 minutes away from the main campus, by car.

There will be complimentary transportation between Epic Universe and the other parks.

How much is the VIP experience at Epic Universe? See prices, how to book



Guests with tickets to Universal Epic Universe can now book a guided VIP Tour of the park, which comes with exclusive perks like priority access to all attractions and shows and more.

The tours start at $299.99 per person and up. It does not include park admission.

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