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Universal promises new Orlando high-tech theme park with new hotel, 2 resorts
Read full article: Universal promises new Orlando high-tech theme park with new hotel, 2 resortsA new Universal park, envisioned as the Epic Universe, is set to open next year in Orlando with five themes — including two that will cater to “Harry Potter” and “Super Nintendo” fans.

Universal Orlando announces new 'Epic Universe' theme park
Read full article: Universal Orlando announces new 'Epic Universe' theme parkORLANDO, Fla. - There's a new theme park coming soon to Florida, and this one promises to be epic. Universal Orlando announced Thursday construction had begun for Epic Universe, a long-rumored fourth park that executives promised "forever changes theme park entertainment." The massive new park is the company's first new property since water park Volcano Bay opened in May 2017. CEO Tom Williams said Epic Universe is the "most immersive and innovative theme park" in its lineup, which also includes Universal Studios Orlando and Islands of Adventure. Universal execs stayed mum on just which franchises would occupy Epic Universe, but they promised guests would encounter "beloved stories" throughout the sprawling park.

Universal Orlando announces next theme park, 'Epic Universe'
Read full article: Universal Orlando announces next theme park, 'Epic Universe'The announcement is the latest salvo in the war for dominance between Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando in America's theme park capital. Despite the lack of details, officials with the theme park resort promised the new park would be epic. The fourth park will be the biggest investment the Comcast NBCUniversal has made in its theme park business, Robert said. Orange County government records show the property Universal Orlando owns between Destination Parkway and Sand Lake Road. Universal's announcement comes weeks ahead of the planned opening of a Star Wars land at rival Walt Disney World.