What will be at Universal Epic Universe?

Epic Universe is going to be 750 acres, which actually doubles the size of Universal. Universal has said that the land will also include an entertainment center, hotels, shops and restaurants, and there's certainly enough room for it all.

What is coming to Epic Universe?

The details of Epic Universe have been left deliberately vague, although it has now been confirmed that it will host a new Super Nintendo World (the first and largest Super Nintendo World is at Universal's theme park in Japan).

What rides will be in universals Epic Universe?

What is coming to Universal in 2023?

In Summer 2023, Gru's laboratory will be joined by a neighboring attraction, Illumination's Villain-con Minion Blast, and Minion Cafe, a new dining location. Read the announcement regarding the incoming minion shenanigans here.

Will Epic Universe be connected to Universal Studios?

The Universal Epic Universe location will be separate from Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. Otherwise known as the “South Campus”, Epic Universe will be located behind Orlando Icon park. Making it only 15 minutes from the rest of Universal Orlando resort.

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What is coming to Universal in 2025?

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Will Epic Universe be bigger than Disney World?

Epic Universe Squashing Disney's Size

PLUS – to put the massive size of the new Universal Park into perspective, Epic Universe will be 750 acres. Magic Kingdom Park is 107 acres; EPCOT is 300 acres; Disney's Hollywood Studios is 135 acres; Disney's Animal Kingdom is 580 acres.

Is Harry Potter going to leave Universal?

Universal Orlando has announced the closure of one of its most popular attractions next month, disappointing Harry Potter fans of all ages.

What ride is replacing Shrek?

Known in permits as Project 331, the new Minions attraction is being built inside of the former Shrek 4-D attraction, which is Building 40 (or Building 4D, as the gag on the side says).

Is Universal going to make a Harry Potter hotel?

The hotels around Epic Universe all will reportedly have a “space theme” to match the theme park's Central Hub. While this is subject to change, there have been no indications that Universal will be building a Harry Potter hotel anytime soon.

Is Universal getting rid of Marvel rides?

You'll continue to be able to pick up tons of great Marvel merchandise at both Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World, but if you're wanting to ride an attraction based on any Marvel character, you'll only be doing that at Universal's Islands of Adventure. For an indefinite period of time.

Could Epic Universe open in 2024?

Epic Universe is set to open in time for the summer 2025, said Comcast CEO Brian Roberts during a 2022 earnings call. The company hasn't given a more definitive timeline although Armstrong said Monday it will open in the “middle of 2025.”

Can Universal make Marvel rides?

Universal is the sole legal owner of any Marvel-themed entertainment east coast, meaning the Mouse House can't expand one of their four theme parks to usher in Wolverine, Iron Man, and more.

How much will Epic Universe cost?

Meanwhile, Universal spent much of 2022 working on its future Epic Universe theme park. Epic Universe, estimated to cost $1 billion-plus, is Universal's top project to date — and the Orlando-area's biggest one underway.

What will be in new Universal Park?

In Florida, park-goers can look forward to a new Minions-themed land, opening in summer 2023. Built around the existing Despicable Me Minion Mayhem attraction, it will include a new ride, Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast, an interactive, blaster game experience, and a new Minion Cafe.

Where is Epic Universe going to be located?

ORLANDO, Fla. —

Construction is ramping up at Universal's Epic Universe. Universal first announced it was bringing the new 750-acre theme park to Orlando in 2019.

Is Shrek 4-D removed from Universal?

Universal Studios Florida announced in 2021 that its Shrek 4-D was closing with its last day of operation being on January 10, 2022. The Florida attraction will be replaced by Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast and set to became part of Minion Land on Illumination Ave, which is set to open Summer 2023.

Which Disney ride is being replaced?

Disney agreed to re-theme the ride and after nearly 34 years, Splash Mountain and its racist connotations are being removed.

What is replacing Curious George?

Universal's DreamWorks Animation Land which is scheduled to open in 2024. Sources report that Fievel's Playland will be rethemed to Shrek, Woody's Woodpecker coaster could see a Trolls overhaul with a Trolls themed kids show planned for the theater building with Kung Fu Panda taking over the Curious George play areas.

What did Diagon Alley replace at Universal?

The big beast left the park in 2012 to make room for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Diagon Alley™.

Why is the Hagrid ride closed?

Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure will be closing for refurbishment later this month. During Hurricane Ian in September 2022, Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure sustained damage.

Will Epic Universe be open in 2023?

Epic Universe will be a new Universal Orlando Resort theme park, scheduled to open in the summer of 2025.

Is Disney trying to buy Universal?

It appears the Walt Disney Company is only looking to buy the two theme parks in Florida, Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios and Universal Studios in Hollywood. We do not believe Disney will be acquiring the entire Universal company. So the question is, what will Disney do if they buy the parks?

Is Universal becoming more popular than Disney?

In fact, in 2021 Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure had higher attendance numbers than three of Walt Disney World's parks. The only exception was Disney World's Magic Kingdom, which is the most visited theme park in the world.