US EditionUniversal opens $7bn Epic Universe theme park to rival Disney World in Florida
- Universal Orlando Resort opened its $7 billion, 750-acre Epic Universe theme park on May 22, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, aiming to rival Disney World.
- The opening follows years of planning since 2019 and included major infrastructure upgrades like the $285 million Kirkman Road extension to ease visitor transit.
- Epic Universe features five themed worlds with advanced technologies such as trackless rides and augmented reality, supported by 161 new patents for effects and robotics.
- Theme park experts and officials highlighted that the expansion improves regional growth and transport efficiency, with quotes noting the significance of the "fourth gate" and better bus lanes for guests and workers.
- The new park is expected to attract millions, boost Universal’s revenue, and strengthen Orlando’s tourism industry despite economic uncertainties in the U.S. During 2025.
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Epic Universe opens at Universal, marking a new era in Orlando theme parks
Its finally here: Epic Universe, the newest addition to Universal Orlando Resort and the first major theme park to open in Central Florida in nearly 30 years, officially opened Thursday.Magic awaits around every corner from childhood favorites in Super Nintendo World, to spellbinding adventures at the Ministry of Magic, to dragon-filled skies over the Isle of Berk.The park is a whopping 750 acres and is believed to be the largest theme park in t…
Universal Epic Universe opens in Florida: Take an inside look
Universal Epic Universe opening day is here.The newest Universal theme park in central Florida hosted weeks of previews for team members, media and annual passholders ahead of opening up limited preview tickets to the public. The park offers something for everyone: foodies, families and thrill seekers. "The main attractions are always the draw, and we have a myriad of those throughout Universal Epic Universe, but there is so much to do outside o…
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