Celestial Park at Universal's Epic Universe

UPDATED July 7, 2025

A brand NEW theme park is NOW OPEN in Orlando, Florida as of May 22, 2025: Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe!

Five themed lands make up Epic Universe: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, Dark Universe, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and the land we’re discussing here: Celestial Park! Your adventure starts as you enter underneath the Cronos — a large clock tower.

Step into Celestial Park through the Chronos Tower

And from here, you can step through four other portals into the park’s additional lands.

“You wonder next which path to chart; The answer lies within your heart”

You see, Celestial Park serves as the heart and main hub of Epic Universe and is naturally the first land guests encounter at the new theme park after stepping through the entrance. (DFB PRO TIP: Because Celestial Park is so spacious, you’ll want to make sure that you give yourself plenty of travel time to go from one land to the next.)

Celestial Park

The design of the land is inspired by World Fair designs with an eclectic emphasis on aesthetics from the 1850s and 1930s. According to Universal, “Celestial Park puts the ‘park’ back in ‘theme park.’ As soon as guests enter the imaginative world, they’ll embark on a journey of discovery, thrills, and excitement as they wander through lush living gardens nestled along shimmering waters surrounded by stunning architecture inspired by astronomical and mythological elements.”

Celestial Park Attractions

Stardust Racers

Stardust Racers is a dual-launch racing coaster which takes you soaring through the skies to see who’s the fastest of them all. Two vehicles launch simultaneously and “race” each other!

Stardust Racers

As the story goes… the citizens of Celestial Park, known as Celestians, have figured out a way to harness and capture the energy of the comets. It has become a past-time of the Celestians to ride them across the night sky, and now we can also experience this on Stardust Racers!

Stardust Racers

Stardust Racers seeks to combine the nostalgic feel of a wooden roller coaster with the 360 immersive experience of the Celestial Spin.

Stardust Racers

The coaster reaches speeds up to 62 miles per hour, and the track reaches up to 133 feet high. (YOW!) In total, there are 5,000 feet of track. The ride vehicles resemble comets (and are fully illuminated at night!), and they “race along an inverted crisscross, known as the ‘Celestial Spin’ in a dazzling display of blazing colors and ethereal music.”

Stardust Racers Specifications
Ride Category: Thrill
Height Requirement: Riders must be at least 48” tall
Locker Storage Required for Personal Belongings: Yes
Single Rider Line Available: Yes (However, please be aware that it isn’t guaranteed to be an option, and parties will be split up if it is open)
Child Swap Available: Yes
Included with Universal Express Pass: Yes

Constellation Carousel

Constellation Carousel is the “grand centerpiece” of Celestial Park.

Constellation Carousel

This family-friendly ride allows you to “ride the constellations” as you take a spin on a creature such as a celestial lion, dragon, or peacock.

Constellation Carousel

You’ll go forward, backward, and even make 360-degree spins! Universal shares that: “Each carriage turns 360 degrees while lifting riders up to 6 feet in the air. Celestial music and color dazzle your senses as you whirl and twirl together across the Milky Way.”

Universal also mentions that, “The ceiling of Constellation Carousel is a Star Tracker featuring rotating celestial star patterns, with a center Mesmerizer creating a ribbon cone effect above you while riding.”

Constellation Carousel Specifications:
Ride Category: Kid-friendly
Height Requirement: None (However, Universal states: “Children under 48″ must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion. Hand-held infants are not permitted.”
Locker Storage Required for Personal Belongings: No
Single Rider Line Available: No
Included with Universal Express Pass: Yes

Astronomica

And you can make a SPLASH in Astronomica, an interactive wet-play area.

Astronomica

It doubles as a giant compass, leading you to the other immersive lands in Epic Universe!

Celestial Park Fountains

Dancing crystal blue fountains that spring to life all around you in Celestial Park.

Celestial Park

The water fountains here are capable of reaching up to 135 feet into the air and perform several fountain shows to music and interactive lighting from daylight through the night.

Celestial Park Dining

Full-Service Restaurants

Two full-Service restaurants offer the primary sit-down dining options in Celestial Park.

Atlantic

These include a full-service “surf and turf” restaurant called Atlantic.

The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant

And The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant presents flavors of Asia with authentic Chinese, Japanese, and Thai meals in a full-service fashion.

Quick Service Restaurants

For quicker meals, you can enjoy The Oak & Star Tavern for some tasty barbecue! (You’ll also find The Plastered Owl bar tucked inside!)

The Oak & Star Tavern

The Meteor Astropub is a Quick Service restaurant for “beer enthusiasts, cocktail lovers, and burger connoisseurs.”

Meteor Astropub

Pizza Moon serves up a unique variety of pizzas in a truly whimsical setting!

Pizza Moon

And if you’re just looking for a tasty snack, Celestial Park has options for you, too!

Snack Stops

Celestial Park is home to several snack stands including Star Sui Bao, Comet Dogs, and Frosty Moon!

Comet Dogs

If you’re in the mood for some sweets, don’t forget to swing by Moonship Chocolates & Celestial Sweets.

Moonship Chocolates & Celestial Sweets

And if you’re worried about where you’ll find your morning cup o’ joe, fret not!

Starbucks in Celestial Park

Celestial Park has you covered with TWO Starbucks locations!

Celestial Park — Nighttime Entertainment

The dancing fountains mentioned above also present a nighttime show. While Celestial Park itself is stellar, it also includes elements of Greek mythology. The concept is that by day, Apollo rules the park, but at night, the goddess Luna takes over and is in charge of the “luminescense of the night.”

“The goddess Luna draws the veil across the worlds as colors pale”

The two have an exchange when day becomes night.

Luna lights up the night in Celestial Park

Guests can enjoy a ceremony that slowly brighten up the lights in the park, growing “with the swells of the music until we have a burst of light,” followed by a “dance of light” throughout everything in the area including the foliage and surrounding buildings. Once the ceremony is complete, Celestial Park has its lighting ready for the night!

Celestial Park Shopping

Guests can find Epic Universe souvenirs including apparel, toys, and much more at merchandise locations like Other Worlds Mercantile and the Sensorium Emporium.