United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Exec reveals more Epic Universe park details
NBCUniversal has revealed more details about the new Epic Universe theme park, set to open in 2025.
Mark Woodbury, CEO of Universal Destinations & Experiences, told an industry conference it will be Universal’s ‘most technologically advanced park.’
It will have ‘facial recognition photo validation tech’ for a ‘frictionless’ guest experience.
He teased the introduction of robotics drone technology and new ticketing and revenue management tech.
The park will have four themed zones including a Nintendo Land.
It will build 2,000 hotel rooms for the park, with unprecedented hotel integration into the park experience, he said.
“The full guest journey is really being taken to a whole new level.”
“We have the benefit of new technology that we’re deploying in terms of managing ticketing and revenue,” Woodbury said.
Related News Stories:
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Kittipong Prapattong’s Plan for Thailand’s Tourism Growth: Taxes, Visas, and Campaigns
James Jin: Didatravel’s Journey from China to Global Reach and the Impact of AI on Travel
Darien Schaefer on Pensacola’s Evolution: From Small Town to Global Destination
Florida Tourism’s Next Frontier: Dana Young on Expanding Beyond the Classics
Patrick Harrison on Tampa Bay Tourism’s Resilience and Marketing Strategy
Bubba O’Keefe on Clarksdale’s Vibrant Music Scene
Commemorating Elvis and Embracing Tupelo’s Culture with Jennie Bradford Curlee
Craig Ray and the Expansion of the Blues Trail
Presenting Mississippi’s Cultural Trails with Katie Coats
Robert Terrell: A Journey Through BB King’s Influence
Rochelle Hicks: Celebrating Mississippi’s Musical Legacy
Exploring Jacksonville with Katie Mitura: The Flip Side of Florida
Dozens fall ill in P&O Cruises ship outbreak
Turkish Airlines flight in emergency landing after pilot dies
Boy falls to death on cruise ship
Unexpected wave rocks cruise ship
Storm Lilian travel chaos as bank holiday flights cancelled