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Conceptual rendering of Universal Orlando Resort’s new theme park: Epic Universe.
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UniversalThe Epic Universe theme park will open on May 22 in Orlando, Florida.
Epic Universe is the company’s fourth theme park, spanning 750 acres, and is the largest of all its properties, with five themed worlds: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – The Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World , How to Train Your Dragon – The Isle of Berk, Celestial Park and Dark Universe.
First announced in 2019, Epic Universe represents the largest investment Comcast’s NBCUniversal has ever made in its theme park business and in Florida overall, CEO Brian Roberts said at the time.
Construction was halted in July 2020 due to the pandemic, but began to ramp up again in March 2021.
The addition of Epic Universe to its catalog of Orlando-based attractions allows Universal to transform its two-park resort into a week-long travel destination, not just a two- or three-day trip for families. The company also operates Volcano Bay, a water park located approximately one mile from the Universal Studios parks.
“This is a pivotal time for our destination, and we are excited to welcome guests to Epic Universe next year,” said Karen Irwin, president and COO of Universal Orlando Resort, in a statement THURSDAY. “With the addition of this spectacular new theme park, our guests will enjoy an unforgettable vacation experience with a week of thrills that will be nothing short of epic.”
Epic Universe will be anchored around Loews Hotels’ Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a 500-room property that will have a dedicated park entrance for hotel guests.
Universal will begin offering multi-day tickets and packages starting October 22. This first phase of tickets will allow guests to purchase three-, four- or five-day admission to Universal’s Orlando Resort, along with one-day admission to Epic Universe.
Additionally, Annual Passholders will have the opportunity to purchase single-day tickets to Epic Universe on October 24, before they go on sale to the general public. Other ticketing options will be available at a later date.
Disclosure: Comcast is the parent company of NBCUniversal and CNBC.