Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe set to open by summer 2025 John Gregory 01/27/2022 Universal The park was originally scheduled to open in 2023 before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Theme park news: Earl the Squirrel / More Epic Universe land / Disney NYE fireworks John Gregory 12/10/2021 Disney World, Universal Universal Orlando has a new walkaround character for the holidays.
Super Nintendo World at Universal Japan expanding with Donkey Kong John Gregory 09/28/2021 Universal The expansion will open in Japan in 2024 and will include a new roller coaster.
Universal Orlando resumes work on Epic Universe John Gregory 03/03/2021 Universal Universal Orlando's third theme park had been placed on pause last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
NBCUniversal CEO: ‘We intend to build’ Epic Universe, hopes ‘Roaring ‘20s effect’ will boost theme parks John Gregory 12/08/2020 Universal Universal Orlando's third theme park has put on hold in April due to the pandemic.
Orlando park news: SeaWorld opening Thursdays / Epic Universe permits / Splash Mountain sinking John Gregory 08/03/2020 Disney World, SeaWorld/Busch, Universal SeaWorld will now be open Thursdays through Sept. 6.
Universal Orlando COVID-19 impact: 6 attractions temporarily closing, more layoffs John Gregory 07/31/2020 Universal This is the second round of layoffs at the resort since it reopened in June.
COVID-19 notes: Epic Universe delayed, not dead / Disney Springs’ next reopening phase John Gregory 05/13/2020 Disney World, Universal Not all construction on Epic Universe will be halted, as existing road work and site preparation will continue.
Universal’s Epic Universe delayed as COVID-19 tanks theme park earnings John Gregory 04/30/2020 Universal "We remain very confident that the parks business will generate healthy returns over the long term,” said Brian Roberts, chairman and CEO of Universal’s parent company, Comcast.