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Universal opens $7bn Epic Universe theme park to rival Disney World in Florida
- Universal Orlando Resort opened its $7 billion Epic Universe theme park on May 22, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, aiming to rival Disney World.
- The opening followed years of development since its 2019 announcement and coincided with the completion of a $285 million Kirkman Road extension linking the resort and new park.
- Epic Universe spans 750 acres, features five themed worlds based on NBCUniversal franchises, and uses advanced technologies like trackless rides and augmented reality.
- Universal allowed early guests to 'open the portals' at 8 a.m., while officials added extra patrols for safety and emphasized infrastructure investments supporting Orlando's tourism growth.
- The park's launch marks the first major new theme park in Orlando in 25 years and is expected to boost local economy and Universal's global appeal amid competitive industry expansion.
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Epic Universe Opens in Orlando to Eager Crowds - RetailWire
NBCUniversal’s Epic Universe opened on May 22. The theme park unlocked its gates an hour before official opening time as guests clamored to get in. Some visitors even managed to access the park as early as 6:30 a.m. At 8 a.m. on Thursday, fireworks celebrated the official opening, firing off in the sky above the crowd. Guests were seen and heard cheering, crying tears of joy, and livestreaming as they briskly walked through Celestial Park, one o…
I spent a day at Universal's new Orlando theme park. These 6 things impressed me most — and 2 left me disappointed.
I was one of the first to visit Epic Universe, an all-new theme park at Universal Orlando.Megan duBoisI visited Universal's newest theme park, Epic Universe, which opened on Thursday.The unique meet and greets and creative food and drink options really blew me away.However, I wish the park had more shade and didn't rely as much on mobile ordering for restaurants.Epic Universe, the newest major theme park in Central Florida in years, opened on Th…
Universal Epic Universe, The New State-of-the-Art Orlando Theme Park, Holds Grand Opening Celebration and Welcomes First Guests
The Following is a Press Release issued by Universal Orlando Resort on the grand opening of Epic Universe: Let the Epic adventures begin! Today, Universal Orlando Resort celebrates the grand opening of its newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe – marking the official debut of one of the most innovative and immersive theme parks ever […] The post Universal Epic Universe, The New State-of-the-Art Orlando Theme Park, Holds Grand Opening Celebra…
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