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Duke Summer 2026

Day 10 — Monday, July 6

🍄 Epic Universe

Theme Park

Mario Day + Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic

Rope drop. This is the newest park — expect excitement.

Morning — Super Nintendo World

  1. Buy Power-Up Bands (~$45 each) at the entrance to the land. These are wearable wristbands that let the kids punch ? Blocks, collect coins, and compete in interactive challenges throughout the land. The whole land is a video game playground — this alone will keep them entertained for ages
  2. Yoshi's Adventure (~34") — gentle ride on Yoshi's back through a colourful storybook landscape. Guaranteed hit for all kids
  3. Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge (40" w/adult) — AR dark ride where you wear a Mario visor and race through Mario Kart courses. Not a thrill ride — trackless. Miles if he's 40"+, otherwise he watches others and enjoys the Power-Up Band activities
  4. Donkey Kong Mine Cart Madness (40") — coaster-style mine cart ride. Oisin and Ada can ride. Miles if he's 40"+. More thrilling than Yoshi but still family-friendly
  5. Spend time on interactive Power-Up Band activities — the boys will not want to leave. Budget at least 90 mins just for the interactive elements
  6. Lunch at Toadette's Cafe

Midday — How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk

  1. Very family-friendly land. Rides, shows, and dragon meet-and-greets
  2. Hiccup's Wing Gliders — flying ride, check height requirement
  3. The Untrainable Dragon — interactive show, kid-friendly
  4. Viking village exploration

Afternoon — Wizarding World: Ministry of Magic

For Robert & Rachel:

  1. Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry (40") — next-gen dark ride through the French Ministry of Magic. Oisin can ride. Ada can ride. Miles if he's 40"+, otherwise Rider Switch
  2. Dragon Racer's Rally (48") in the HTTYD land — major coaster. Via Rider Switch — this is for the adults and Ella
  3. Explore the Place Cachee — 1920s Parisian Wizarding quarter. Different feel from Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. Art Nouveau design, French Wizarding shops and dining
  4. Interactive wand spells (if available in this land — verify)

Hub — Celestial Park

  1. Constellation Carousel — beautiful themed carousel, perfect for the kids
  2. Stardust Racers — dual-launch coaster in the hub (48"). For Ella and the adults only

Head home when done. Or stay — Epic Universe in the evening is likely stunning.

Other families: Epic Universe is a must-do for everyone. Super Nintendo World is perfect for all the kids. Ella and the adults have Stardust Racers, Dragon Racer's Rally, and Battle at the Ministry. Keith & Helena as HP fans will love the Ministry of Magic land too.