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It’s the year of Universal Epic Universe and just a few weeks into 2025, Universal Orlando is showing off its newest hotel that’s loosely tied into the storyline of its upcoming fourth theme park.
New numbers show tourists staying in Central Florida hotels brought in more than $359 million in taxes last fiscal year. That amount is expected to increase significantly next year.
From tourist tax dollars to a hiring spree, Epic Universe is expected to be an economic boon when it opens next year. Here's what Orange County can expect.
As Universal Orlando approaches the opening of its largest theme park ever built, a groundbreaking project nearby is set to address the critical need of affordable housing for service and hospitality workers.
It's been more than 10 years since a new major theme park opened in the Orlando area. Here's what's cooking as Universal nears the grand opening of Epic Universe.
Nintendo held a presentation on Nov. 11 showcasing the new area’s ride, merchandise, snacks and more.
Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.
Universal Orlando revealed new images of some of the animated figures that make up Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment.
Universal Orlando Resort annual passholders got the chance Thursday to purchase one-day tickets to the new Epic Universe theme park, due to open in May next year. But what many encountered was an epic wait.
According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Universal Orlando is planning for Epic Universe to be “fully opened as early as Memorial Day weekend of next year”, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Starting next year, the flagship Universal Studios Store at Universal CityWalk is expanding to include two dedicated areas inspired by worlds coming to Universal Orlando Resort’s fourth theme park.
Just like Epic Universe, the Universal Creative Team had their hands in designing the 500-room Loews Hotel located on theme park property. The majestic Mediterranean-inspired stay looks out over Celestial Park’s lush gardens and scenic waters.
To celebrate National Roller Coaster Day on Aug. 16, here is an overview of roller coasters coming to the largest Universal theme park in the United States.
Universal has released the details for all five of its themed lands in its newest park, Epic Universe, which is set to open in 2025.
Set in wizarding Paris from Warner Bros. Pictures “Fantastic Beasts” films and the British Ministry of Magic from the “Harry Potter” film series, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe is slated to open in 2025.
One year ago, a land based on the Super Nintendo video game franchise opened in Universal Studios Hollywood with an appropriate red carpet event.
Darrell Reid, 38, worked for the Broward Medical Examiner's Office documenting scenes by taking photographs, according to an arrest warrant.
The Mushroom Kingdom at Universal Studios Hollywood continues to drive big business for Universal’s theme parks, according to a new earnings report from the parks’ parent company Comcast.
The public will have the chance to learn more about plans to expand SunRail to Orlando International Airport and the International Drive corridor this week.
Loews Hotels is ready to take hospitality out of this world with its newest resort hotels coming to Universal Orlando Resort’s newest theme park, Epic Universe.
The public will have the chance to learn more about plans to expand SunRail to Orlando International Airport and the International Drive corridor next week.
Universal’s Epic Universe will come under a special taxing district under a new ordinance approved by Orange County commissioners Tuesday.
This national roller coaster day, we’re taking a look at some new coasters that have and will roll into Central Florida for all thrill-lovers to enjoy.
Jeff Shell, the CEO of NBCUniversal, discussed the economic condition of the company’s theme parks at the 24th Annual Credit Suisse Communications Conference Tuesday.
Universal’s theme parks are bouncing back from the pandemic in a big way, with record profits in the last few months and strong attendance growth, according to earnings reports released Thursday.
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After several delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, “Super Nintendo World” at Universal Studios Japan is now open. The amusement park is a bigger-than-life-size replica of the company’s most famous games, featuring characters like Mario, Luigi and Yoshi. CNN’s Selina Wang got an insider’s look at the new park, showing how guests enter through the warp pipe. The opening comes as the global theme park industry is struggling and theme parks are reopening in a patchwork around the world. There are plans to open Super Nintendo World in other parts of the world, including Orlando, where the opening has reportedly been delayed until 2025.
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Work is resuming on Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe, the widely anticipated theme park that will create an entirely new level of theme park entertainment. Work on Epic Universe was halted last July due to the coronavirus pandemic. Universal said the work on Epic Universe will result in hundreds of jobs within the resort and thousands of jobs across Central Florida. “Our confidence in our collective future is as strong as ever.”“The resumption of the Epic Universe project couldn’t come at a better time,” Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings said. Use the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com In the Loop: Theme Park Scoops newsletter, sent every Friday morning.
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