Today, Universal Orlando announced a brand-new theme park called “Universal’s Epic Universe.” The event was attended by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, Universal Parks & Resort Chairman Tom Williams and Comcast CEO Brian Roberts.
Universal touts Epic Universe as their fourth theme park. The new location will feature the theme park, an entertainment center, hotels, shops, restaurants, and more. Guests will visit lands containing their favorite characters and stories. Universal hasn’t confirmed any of the lands for Epic Universe yet. Although, it has long been rumored that Super Nintendo World, Fantastic Beasts, DreamWorks properties, and classic Universal Monsters would be a part of Universal’s newest park.
This is where Universal’s Epic Universe will be located within Universal Orlando. It’s further away from the main theme parks. It is a 12-minute ride from the main parks to Epic Universe. Universal is pushing for a new Virgin train from South Florida to have a stop near Orange County Convention Center, which is right near the new park.
Universal’s Epic Universe will be located on 750 acres of land near the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Universal’s Epic Universe will create 14,000 new jobs and the jobs will have a base wage of $15 an hour.
Tom Williams, chairman, and CEO of Universal Parks & Resorts said at the presentation Universal wouldn’t reveal details on Epic Universe due to the competition. Williams added, “a Universe is bigger than a World.”
“Our vision for Epic Universe is historic, it will build on everything we have done and become the most immersive and innovative theme park we have ever created. It is an investment in our business, our industry, our team members and our community.”- Tom Williams, chairman, and CEO of Universal Parks & Resorts
“Our new park represents the single largest investment Comcast NBCUniversal has made in its theme park business and in Florida overall, it reflects the tremendous excitement we have for the future of our theme park business and for our entire company’s future in Florida.”- Comcast CEO Brian Roberts
Universal’s Epic Universe looks to be a theme park and an entertainment district with big plans. The future looks bright for Universal Orlando. As they continue to expand their footprint in the Orlando area.
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Zach Perilstein is the Editor-in-Chief of the Boardwalk Times
