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Universal Orlando unveils plans for fourth US theme park
Universal Orlando is building a fourth theme park to be called Universal’s Epic Universe.
Chairman and CEO Brian L Roberts said the new park represents the single-largest investment Comcast NBCUniversal has made in its theme park business and in Florida overall.
"It reflects the tremendous excitement we have for the future of our theme park business and for our entire company’s future in Florida," he added.
The new theme park will feature an entertainment center, hotels, shops, restaurants and more, said the company.
It will be located within a larger 750-acre site a few miles from Universal’s existing resort in southwest Orange County. Specifically, it will be south of Sand Lake Road and east of Universal Boulevard.
"Our vision for Epic Universe is historic," said Tom Williams, chairman and CEO for Universal Parks & Resorts.
"It will build on everything we have done and become the most immersive and innovative theme park we have ever created.
"It is an investment in our business, our industry, our team members and our community."
The new park was announced today in an event attended by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, Williams and Roberts.
"We look forward to the new level of entertainment and innovation Universal’s Epic Universe will bring to one of our state’s most important industries," said Governor DeSantis.
"The investment Universal is making in our community and the benefit all of us will see is substantial," said Mayor Demings. "This will benefit nearly every segment of our economy – from tourism to high-tech."
Linsey McNeill
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