Universal's Epic Universe confirmed to be targeting 2023 opening
Though it was not confirmed in the release, during an earnings call following the release of the financial results, a Comcast executive let the opening date for Universal's Epic Universe slip, saying: "We recently announced we are doing a fourth gate in Orlando in 2023. We think the theme park business is a great business for us.
Though the executive probably mis-spoke when he mentioned Universal's Epic Universe being a "fourth gate" (it will of course be the third gate behind Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure), the 2023 opening date lines up with previous rumors about the opening of this new part of Universal Orlando Resort.
“[This] new park represents the single-largest investment Comcast NBCUniversal has made in its theme park business and in Florida overall,” said Brian L. Roberts, chairman and CEO of Comcast Corporation in a previous statement. “It reflects the tremendous excitement we have for the future of our theme park business and for our entire company’s future in Florida.”
Universal’s Epic Universe will be located on a 750-acre site south of Sand Lake Road and east of Universal Boulevard. The new park will be part of a larger complex, complete with entertainment district, restaurants, hotels and shops (similar to the existing CityWalk area).With this new addition, Universal Orlando Resort will double its current size,even though the location is several miles away from the current Universal Orlando Resort theme park complex.
While we don't know exactly what is going on with attendance at Universal Orlando Resort so far this year, it looks like these theme parks are still making plenty of money for parent company Comcast, and the project to bring a new theme park to the resort in less than five years is making progress! Are you excited to see what's next for Universal?
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