ORLANDO, Fla. – On Tuesday, Comcast released its quarterly earnings revealing that theme park revenue dropped nearly 11% to $1.98 billion.
While attendance has normalized compared with a record-setting 2023, Universal Orlando has big expectations for Epic Universe, as it’s poised to revolutionize the theme park landscape starting in 2025.
To no surprise, Universal is anticipating large crowds. Based on a recent conversation between Universal Orlando and its sales partners, fans will likely have to plan to spend multiple days at Epic Universe to experience the park during its opening phase, as single-day tickets likely won’t be available when the park first opens.
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Epic Universe will transport guests on a cosmic journey to five elaborately-themed worlds filled with innovative attractions, entertainment, hotels, dining, and more. It will be the largest Universal Park in the U.S., built on 750 acres of land just a few miles from Universal Orlando Resort.
Universal Orlando has given in-depth looks at four out of five of the worlds:
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic: Transporting visitors to a different era of the wizarding world, blending 1920s wizarding Paris from Fantastic Beasts films with the iconic British Ministry of Magic
- Super Nintendo World: Featuring beloved characters like Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Donkey Kong in an interactive gaming experience.
- Dark Universe: A realm of myth and mystery, where guests encounter the experiments of Dr. Victoria Frankenstein and traverse a shadowy landscape inhabited by monsters like Dracula and the Wolfman.
- How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk: Discover an island where Vikings and fire-breathing dragons exist together in harmony.
- Celestial Park: Thrilling rides, entertainment, dining, shopping, plus Universal Helios Grand Hotel, all come together to create an amazing world of discovery and excitement.
Below are side-by-side visuals of the construction progress of attractions and hotels juxtaposed with renderings of the finished product. Drag the middle bar to see the full picture:
Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort
Universal Epic Universe – Front Gate
Celestial Park – Stardust Racers
Celestial Park – Constellation Carousel
Super Nintendo World - Mushroom Kingdom
Super Nintendo World - Donkey Kong Country
Dark Universe
Universal Helios Grand Hotel
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic
How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
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