Universal’s Epic Universe Triggers Demolition Plans at Disney World—Six New Permits Filed

Universal’s Epic Universe Triggers Demolition Plans at Disney World—Six New Permits Filed

It’s not often that Walt Disney World quietly tears down a piece of its own legacy, yet whispers have turned into roaring engines backstage at Magic Kingdom. A series of new permits—six, to be exact—have been filed for what many believe to be the most significant Frontierland overhaul in decades. And with Universal’s Epic Universe charging full steam ahead, Disney isn’t just watching from the sidelines anymore. So, what exactly is Disney buildin…

Six Major Disney World Demolitions Could Signal Big Response to Epic Universe : Disney Fanatic

For decades, families have floated gently along the Rivers of America or wandered the winding paths of Tom Sawyer Island, taking in the classic charm of Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland at Disney World. But now, something big—something fast—is rumbling beneath the surface. If you thought Disney had fallen asleep at the wheel while Epic Universe steals the spotlight, think again. A wave of high-octane change is coming—and it starts with a legendary t…

Universal’s new Epic Universe park set to generate $2 billion for Florida in year one

The entrance portal to the Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, Florida, US, on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Epic Universe, the $7 billion attraction from Comcast Corp.’s Universal Destinations & Experiences division, offers five distinct lands and opens to the public on May 22. Bloomberg | Getty Images Epic things are coming to Orlando. In a little more than a month, Universal will officially open the doors of its newest theme park, the first majo…

Disney Files 6 Permits for ‘Cars’ Area Construction Trailers at Magic Kingdom

Disney filed six new permits for the set up of a trailer complex to support construction of the new “Cars” area coming to Magic Kingdom.‘Cars’ Complex Construction PermitsThe permits are all for 5055 Caribbean Way at Magic Kingdom. This corresponds to a backstage behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, not far from the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island, which will be demolished to become the new “Cars” area.The wo…

Disney Files Permits for Project Offices Near Future Cars-Themed Land at Magic Kingdom

Disney Files Permits for Project Offices Near Future Cars-Themed Land at Magic Kingdom