Universal's Epic Universe is an upcoming

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being constructed as part of the

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. Its construction was announced in August 2019 but was delayed in April 2020 due to the

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. Most of the construction paused in July 2020 for nearly a year before being restarted in March 2021.

Location

The theme park will be located a few miles south from the existing resort, within a larger site south of Sand Lake Road and east of Universal Boulevard.

History

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announced on August 1, 2019, that it was building a third theme park as part of the

. Without releasing details, Tom Williams, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of

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, said Epic Universe would be the company's "most immersive and innovative theme park."

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and NBCUniversal officials said it would create an additional 14,000 jobs, including professional, technical, culinary and other specialized positions. A possible opening date for the park was not immediately announced. Construction - Universal's Epic Universe, June 29, 2022

Construction - Universal's Epic Universe, June 29, 2022

The project was delayed indefinitely in July 2020 due to the

, but on March 3, 2021,

announced the immediate restart of construction. On January 27, 2022, Jeff Shell, CEO of NBCUniversal, stated during an earnings call that the park would be opening Summer 2025. This was hinted at by the resort's official Twitter shortly thereafter.

Attractions

Concept art released by Universal during the official announcement in August 2019 left details purposefully vague. However, several years worth of leaked patents and construction photos have confirmed the presence of:

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, and

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themed immersive areas. These documents have also provided details about the celestial themed hub, which will include a dual-track rollercoaster, shops, restaurants, and a 10-story hotel that will directly connect into the hub. On January 24, 2020, a Comcast executive confirmed the rumors that a

themed area would be included in the park.

References

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