The Epic U-Turn: Why Universal Is Backtracking on Epic Universe Expansion Claims

The Epic U-Turn: Why Universal is Backtracking on Epic Universe Expansion Claims

The theme park world has been in a state of sustained frenzy ever since Universal Destinations & Experiences announced its latest masterpiece: Universal’s Epic Universe. Positioned as the most technologically advanced and immersive theme park in North America, Epic Universe is designed to be the “Disney Killer,” a third gate in Orlando that transforms the Universal Orlando Resort from a two-day stop into a week-long destination. Credit: DC Baker…

Universal Orlando Rolls Back Epic Universe Expansion News

Universal Backtracks on Epic Universe Expansion Language, But Growth Is Still Happening Universal may have pulled back on a single word, but the bigger picture around Universal Epic Universe is still very much about growth. Earlier this week, NBCUniversal released a press statement celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026. In that original release, the company […]

Universal Backtracks on Epic Universe Expansion

NBCUniversal has backtracked on an announcement that said that they were planning on expanding the Universal Epic Universe theme park. The change in tone comes as a number of fans pointed out that this was sort of the first acknowledgment from Universal that they were expanding Epic Universe. We’re going to take a look at what changed, and why it really doesn’t matter what Universal says… Epic Universe is expanding. Universal Backtracks on Epic…

Universal Backtracks on Epic Universe Expansion Announcement

NBCUniversal has corrected a press release from the past week, clarifying that Epic Universe is not strictly “expanding.” NBCUniversal Retracts Epic Universe “Expanding” Statement Earlier this week, NBCUniversal shared a press release lauding its portfolio of media and themed experiences as they mark their 100th anniversary in 2026. Part of that original release described Universal’s Epic Universe as “expanding” by, a comment nested in the conte…

Universal revises statement about Epic Universe 'expanding'

Earlier this week, NBCUniversal said Epic Universe was "expanding," but the company has now revised this language. The post Universal revises statement about Epic Universe ‘expanding’ appeared first on Attractions Magazine.