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Work on Universal’s Epic Universe restarts
Work has restarted on Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe, the highly anticipated new theme park.
Work on Epic Universe was stopped in July 2020, as the company adjusted plans in the midst of the pandemic. The restart has begun but is expected to take several months before reaching full-speed as Universal re-staffs for the project and reassembles its vendor and contractor teams.
Restarting Epic Universe will result in hundreds of jobs within Universal and thousands of jobs across Central Florida. These positions include highly skilled professional positions, all levels of construction jobs and beyond.
The Epic Universe project will infuse billions of dollars into the Florida economy over time and also create more than 14,000 permanent jobs in addition to the thousands of jobs that will be created during its development.
"The restart of construction of Epic Universe is a terrific moment for our employees and for our theme park business in Florida," said Brian L. Roberts, Chairman and CEO of Comcast Corporation.
"It is our single-largest investment in the state and represents our enthusiasm for the park and the economic opportunities it will generate."
"We are excited to begin work on Epic Universe again and for what this moment means for our industry, our community, our business and our team members," said Tom Williams, Chairman and CEO for Universal Parks & Resorts.
Epic Universe will feature a new theme park, an entertainment center, hotels, shops, restaurants and more.
It will be located on a 750-acre site that nearly doubles Universal’s total available acreage in Central Florida.
Source: Universal PR
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