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Concept art released by Universal during the official announcement in August 2019 left details purposefully vauge.<ref name="auto"/> However, several years worth of leaked patents and construction photos have confirmed the presence of: [[Universal Classic Monsters]], [[How to Train Your Dragon]], [[Super Nintendo World]], and [[Wizarding World]] themed immersive areas. These documents have also provided details about the celestial themed hub, which will include a [[Dual-tracked roller coaster| |
Concept art released by Universal during the official announcement in August 2019 left details purposefully vauge.<ref name="auto"/> However, several years worth of leaked patents and construction photos have confirmed the presence of: [[Universal Classic Monsters]], [[How to Train Your Dragon]], [[Super Nintendo World]], and [[Wizarding World]] themed immersive areas. These documents have also provided details about the celestial themed hub, which will include a [[Dual-tracked roller coaster|dual-track]] rollercoaster, shops, restaurants, and a 10-story hotel that will directly connect into the hub.<ref>{{Cite web |title="Epic Universe" Articles |url=https://www.orlandoparkstop.com/search/Epic+Universe/ |access-date=2022-12-20 |website=Orlando ParkStop |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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On January 24, 2020, a Comcast executive confirmed the rumors that a [[Super Nintendo World]] themed area would be included in the park.<ref>{{cite news |title=Super Nintendo World will be part of new Universal theme park |url=https://www.wesh.com/article/super-nintendo-world-will-be-at-new-universal-park-epic-universe/30642731 |work=[[WESH]] |date=January 31, 2020 |language=en}}</ref> |
On January 24, 2020, a Comcast executive confirmed the rumors that a [[Super Nintendo World]] themed area would be included in the park.<ref>{{cite news |title=Super Nintendo World will be part of new Universal theme park |url=https://www.wesh.com/article/super-nintendo-world-will-be-at-new-universal-park-epic-universe/30642731 |work=[[WESH]] |date=January 31, 2020 |language=en}}</ref> |
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| Location | Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, Florida, United States |
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| Coordinates | 28°26′32″N 81°26′56″W / 28.4422°N 81.449°W |
| Status | Under construction |
| Opens | Summer 2025 |
| Owner | NBCUniversal (Comcast) |
| Operated by | Universal Parks & Resorts |
| Website | universalorlando.com |
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Universal's Epic Universe is an upcoming theme park being constructed as part of the Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida. Its construction was announced in August 2019[1] but was delayed in April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2][3][4] Most of the construction paused in July 2020 for nearly a year before being restarted in March 2021.[5]
Location
The theme park will be located a few miles south from the existing resort, within a larger 750-acre (300 ha) site south of Sand Lake Road and east of Universal Boulevard.[1]
History
NBCUniversal announced on August 1, 2019, that it was building a third theme park as part of the Universal Orlando Resort.[6] Without releasing details, Tom Williams, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Parks & Resorts, said Epic Universe would be the company's "most immersive and innovative theme park." Comcast and NBCUniversal officials said it would create an additional 14,000 jobs, including professional, technical, culinary and other specialized positions.[1] A possible opening date for the park was not immediately announced.[7]
The project was delayed indefinitely in July 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but on March 3, 2021, Comcast announced the immediate restart of construction.[5] On January 27, 2022, Jeff Shell, CEO of NBCUniversal, stated during an earnings call that the park would be opening Summer 2025.[8] This was hinted at by the resort's official Twitter shortly thereafter.[9]
Attractions
Concept art released by Universal during the official announcement in August 2019 left details purposefully vauge.[1] However, several years worth of leaked patents and construction photos have confirmed the presence of: Universal Classic Monsters, How to Train Your Dragon, Super Nintendo World, and Wizarding World themed immersive areas. These documents have also provided details about the celestial themed hub, which will include a dual-track rollercoaster, shops, restaurants, and a 10-story hotel that will directly connect into the hub.[10]
On January 24, 2020, a Comcast executive confirmed the rumors that a Super Nintendo World themed area would be included in the park.[11]
References
- ^ a b c d "Universal Orlando Resort Announces Ambitious New Theme Park" (Press release). Universal Orlando Resort. August 1, 2019.
- ^ Russon, Gabrielle; Hudak, Stephen (April 30, 2020). "Universal Orlando's new Epic Universe theme park will be delayed because of coronavirus pandemic". Orlando Sentinel.
- ^ "Universal's new Epic Universe park delayed due to virus outbreak". WESH. April 30, 2020.
- ^ Dobrzyn, Erin (April 30, 2020). "Universal pauses construction on new Epic Universe theme park amid coronavirus pandemic". WKMG.
- ^ a b "Universal's Epic Universe is Back". blog.universal.com. March 3, 2021.
- ^ Russon, Gabrielle; Bevil, Dewayne (August 1, 2019). "Universal's Epic Universe theme park is coming to Orlando, ramping up war with Disney". Orlando Sentinel. Tribune Newspapers. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
- ^ Andrew, Scottie; Ries, Brian (August 1, 2019). "Universal Orlando announces new Epic Universe theme park". CNN Travel.
- ^ "Comcast Says Epic Universe to Open in 2025, Theme Park Business in Orlando Better than Before Pandemic". Orlando ParkStop. January 27, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ^ "Universal Orlando Resort Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ^ ""Epic Universe" Articles". Orlando ParkStop. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
- ^ "Super Nintendo World will be part of new Universal theme park". WESH. January 31, 2020.