Universal Orlando job opportunities: Epic Universe, HHN 2025 and more
ORLANDO, Fla. - Universal Orlando Resort is looking for people to fill a variety of roles across its parks, including the highly anticipated Epic Universe theme park and Halloween Horror Nights 2025, according to the Universal Careers website.
Want to work at Epic Universe?
What we know:
Epic Universe, set to open tomorrow, will feature immersive lands such as Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic.
Universal is still looking to fill a number of positions at the brand-new park to help bring these lands to life.
The job listings currently include:
- Manager, Technical – Ride & Show
- Manager, Safety Controls Engineering
- Supervisor, Ride & Show
- Tech, Lighting Systems ( Ride and Show Control)
- Lead Technician, Show Systems Maintenance & Repair (Audio/Video/Projection)
- Specialty Chef, Blue Dragon (Wok and Pan Asian Experience Required)
Interested candidates can find full details and apply on the Universal Orlando website.
Epic Universe: Dark Universe portal opens in Florida
Solaris the Celestian, Dr. Victoria Frankenstein, Frankenstein's monster, the Bride of Frankenstein, Ygor and The Invisible Man celebrate the opening portal to Dark Universe and the village of Darkmoor at Universal Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida. Dark Universe houses the Curse of the Werewolf and Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment attractions, and The Burning Blade Tavern and Das Stakehouse eateries. Universal's Epic Universe opens this week in Orlando, Florida -- the first major theme park to open in Florida in nearly two decades. Epic Universe will be Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Universal's Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universal is home to Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, Super Nintendo World, and How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, each with their own attractions, rides, shows, and restaurants. Epic Universe officially opens on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Here is a first look inside Epic Universe.
Want to work at Halloween Horror Nights?
What we know:
Universal Orlando Resort is now accepting online submissions for Halloween Horror Nights 2025 seasonal employees.
According to the Universal Careers website, they are looking for scareactors, stilt walkers and puppeteers to bring the frights to life for this year’s iconic fall event.
Performers must be comfortable working in dim or theatrical lighting, fog effects and crowded environments. Universal is seeking applicants for both haunted house and street performances, with all looks and body types encouraged to apply.
All applicants should submit the following:
- Headshot
- Resume
- Full-length photo
- Video audition
Scareactor applicants should apply for only one height range. Select candidates may be invited to participate in callbacks at a later date. Previous experience is not required.
The video audition must include a slate, 360-degree turn and either past Halloween Horror Nights roles or their favorite horror movie character.
Stilt walker candidates must demonstrate their experience and specify what types of stilts they’ve used in their video audition.
Puppeteer applicants are required to show their puppeteering skills to a song of their choice.
All performers must be 18 or older and able to work legally in the U.S. The submission deadline for these roles is May 31.
Interested candidates can find full details and apply on the Universal Orlando website.
Universal's Halloween Horror Nights dates announced
Tharin White, Lead Publisher with EYNTK.info, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down Universal Orlando Resort announcing Halloween Horror Nights will open earlier than ever, a first look at Stella Nova Resort within walking distance of Epic Universe, and a BOGO offer for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
Other Universal Orlando Resort job opportunities
Dig deeper:
Currently, there are more than 90 job listings at Universal Orlando Resort, according to the company's career page.
The open roles fall under a number of categories including:
- Administration
- Analytics
- Business Development
- Digital Technology
- Engineering
- Facilities/Utilities/Construction
- Finance
- Food & Beverage
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Landscaping
- Legal
- Management
- Marketing & Sales
- Merchandise
- Park & Resort Operations
- Technical Services
- Technical Services - Ride & Show
How to apply
What you can do:
Interested candidates can find more information and submit applications through Universal Orlando's career webpage or their official auditions website.
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The Source: The information in this article comes from the Career page of the Universal Orlando Resort website and previous reporting done by FOX 35 News.