As the construction of Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort continues, the resort has made a major land acquisition. Orlando Business Journal‘s Ryan Lynch and Alex Soderstrom have reported that Universal City Development Partners Limited has purchased two segments of land from Lockheed Martin Corp. measuring 7.66 acres and 5.25 acres for $1.76 million and … Read more
Although the massive Universal’s Epic Universe project is still expected to open within the next few years, we’ve heard very little specifics on the actual attractions coming to the highly-anticipated third gate of Universal Orlando Resort. Thanks to Alicia Stella, we have a look at a new patent filed last month may shed some light … Read more
Alicia Stella has shared screenshots on Twitter of the latest permits for Epic Universe, the new theme park coming soon to Universal Orlando Resort. The permits are for project 905, building 1620 (indicated under the “name” column), which is thought to be part of a new The Wizarding World of Harry Potter land possibly inspired … Read more
A new Universal Orlando Resort survey focused on Universal Express Pass also mentioned Epic Universe, the resort’s upcoming theme park. We haven’t heard much news about Epic Universe in the past several months, but it won’t be opening for a few years and is set to be Universal’s biggest park in the U.S. The survey … Read more
Today, we learned a few more details about the new Epic Universe theme park coming to Universal Studios Orlando. According to NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell, this will be the biggest Universal theme park in the United States. The park is being constructed on a 750-acre site that nearly doubles Universal’s total acreage. The park will … Read more
Though Universal Orlando Resort’s new Epic Universe park has likely been delayed until 2025, construction is expected to resume soon. Now with a Brightline train station possibly coming to Disney Springs, Universal is hoping a train line will also help guests get to Epic Universe. According to Orlando Business Journal, International Drive businesses are working … Read more
While exciting news broke yesterday about Epic Universe construction resuming at Universal Orlando Resort, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings clarified that the new opening date is expected to be in early 2025. The new theme park is a collaboration between Universal Studios and Comcast and was originally scheduled for a grand opening sometime in 2023. … Read more
It feels both like not long and too long since Universal and Comcast announced the third theme park at Universal Orlando Resort—Epic Universe. Site prep began shortly after its announcement in 2019, but was put on hold by the COVID-19 pandemic. But now, it seems that construction is set to resume on Universal Orlando’s third … Read more
It seems that there will be even more adventures in the Wizarding World at Universal parks. Universal Creative’s chief creative officer and senior vice president, Thierry Coup, claimed that they were “not done” with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in a recent interview with People marking the theme park land’s tenth anniversary at Universal’s … Read more
Despite revenue being down over 80% in the third fiscal quarter, Universal Parks & Resorts expressed optimism that they will break even in 2021. The Orlando Business Journal‘s Richard Bilbao described the discussion taking place on the third quarter report from Universal’s parent company, Comcast. Unsurprisingly, the theme parks end of the business is still … Read more
In addition to the official delay of Universal’s next theme park, Epic Universe, layoffs have been reported at Universal Orlando Resort. In a statement to Spectrum News 13, Universal confirmed that it has “again made the difficult decision to reduce our workforce to reflect current priorities and needs.” Journalist Ashley Carter tweeted about an update … Read more
It’s going to take longer to enter the Epic Universe. During parent company Comcast’s quarterly earnings report, it was officially confirmed that work on Universal Orlando Resort’s future Universal’s Epic Universe theme park has been delayed until “the future becomes more certain.” The park had previously been announced to open in 2023, but that may … Read more
Orange County commissioners have approved a deal that gives Universal Orlando Resort a $5 million credit to offset the costs of removing an old pipeline that currently runs through the construction site of Universal’s upcoming Epic Universe theme park.