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Epic Universe's next stage for growth has begun
Universal Orlando is adding Captain Cacao meet-and-greets and limited-edition anniversary merchandise as leaders say the park still has room to grow.
- On Friday, Universal Epic Universe marked its one-year anniversary, celebrating a $7.7 billion debut that brought four roller coasters and five immersive lands to Central Florida.
- Universal Orlando Resort officials designed the park to establish the resort as a full-week destination, generating $44 billion in overall economic impact, including $2 billion in 2026.
- The park's attractions have drawn millions, including nearly 4 million riders on the Battle at the Ministry and over 500,000 sales of the PB and J pork belly bacon jam mac and cheese cone.
- Operations faced challenges including the September death of 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala on the Stardust Racers coaster, while Epic Universe General Manager Jeff Polk said the team manages capacity to balance demand.
- Permits filed for a 150,000-square-foot building near the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and ongoing testing of open entry into Celestial Park indicate future growth remains on the horizon.
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Officials say that Universal Orlando's Epic Universe has pumped billions of dollars into Florida's economy.
·Saint Petersburg, United States
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1 year of Epic Universe: Here’s what’s changed, what’s new
It’s been one year since Universal Epic Universe was added to the theme park capital of the world. The current theme park usage spans over 100 acres, where guests can step into their favorite franchises.It has five worlds, which include Celestial Park, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe.“It’s the most animated figures every created - there’s li…
·Orlando, United States
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