Universal Nights Announced: Epic Universe’s Brand New After-Hours Party is Coming This Fall

Published by Jon Self on

Universal Nights promotional image showing fireworks for Celestial Goodnight

Universal Nights is coming to Universal Epic Universe. Get details on this limited-capacity after-hours party featuring rare night access and free snacks.

Nighttime view of Universal Epic Universe featuring a large golden firework exploding over a grand resort hotel, with illuminated fountains and a domed structure lit in vibrant red and blue.
Photo courtesy of Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Orlando Resort is officially flipping the switch on Universal Epic Universe after dark. Tonight marks the grand debut of Universal Celestial Goodnight, a new nighttime spectacular designed to cap off your day with pure magic. Still, the biggest surprise tucked inside today’s announcement is a brand-new, premium after-hours event called Universal Nights. If you have ever wanted to experience Epic Universe with lower crowds, shorter lines, and a completely different vibe, this is your ticket.

Universal Nights: The Details

Epic Universe Thea Awards
Photo Credit: Universal Orlando

Universal Nights is a highly exclusive, limited-capacity party under the stars. It gives you dedicated late-night access to the park’s immersive worlds after regular day guests have cleared out.

Event DetailInformation
Event DatesSaturday, October 3 & Saturday, October 17
Event Hours9:00 p.m. to Midnight (Mix-in starts at 7:00 p.m.)
Ticket PriceStarting at $179.99 plus tax per person
On-Sale DateAugust 13
Included PerksComplimentary specialty snacks & beverages, short attraction wait times, exclusive entertainment

Universal Nights opens to ticket holders at 7:00 p.m. That means guests will have plenty of time to catch the regular park-close entertainment before the exclusive party hours kick off.

Double the Magic: Universal Celestial Goodnight Debuts

Universal Nights promotional image showing fireworks for Celestial Goodnight at Epic Universe
Photo courtesy of Universal Orlando Resort

Even if you aren’t attending the separate after-hours event, every guest visiting the theme park can now experience Universal Celestial Goodnight. Running nightly at park close, this production completely transforms Celestial Park into a sensory masterpiece.

A nighttime spectacular at Universal Epic Universe with multiple fireworks bursting and bright blue laser beams filling the sky above a grand hotel and illuminated water fountains.

The scale of this show involves:

  • Nearly 600 synchronized light fixtures
  • Over 350 larger-than-life fountains dancing in the basins
  • Seven million vibrant LED lights
  • A fireworks finale

The high-energy musical score draws direct inspiration from the portals scattered across the park. You will hear musical nods to the playful energy of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, the soaring themes of How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, the enchanting spells of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, and the haunting melodies of Dark Universe’s legendary Universal Monsters.

More details regarding the specific character encounters and menu items for the after-hours event will drop in the coming weeks. For more information about Universal Epic Universe, you can head over to www.UniversalOrlando.com.

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Jon Self

Jon Self is an avid theme park fan. You can follow him at @pastorjonself on X/ Twitter or Jon.Self.37 at Instagram. He has been writing and editing in the theme park media world for over a decade. He also writes for several "foodie" sites as well as in the faith-based world.