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Not so Epic? Universal’s $6 billion new theme park slammed over ‘lack of shade’ and ‘not enough rides’

Several reviewers have complained about being unable to escape the sun at Epic Universe and others complain that parts of it are ‘boring’

The Independent UK

First look at Orlando’s highly-anticipated $6bn 750-acre Epic Universe

As the latest – and most expensive – step in a 15-year process, this ultimate new theme park full of familiar franchises is set to dazzle. Simon & Susan Veness speed around the cosmo, riding the roller coasters and immersing themselves in the wizarding adventures to see if it lives…

The Independent UK

Epic Universe opens today. Here's what to expect from central Florida's newest theme park

Park is likely to be one of the biggest pop culture events of the year.

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Comcast executives say Epic Universe is just the beginning

Park is a big step up from its existing central-Florida projects.

Fortune

Is this the world’s smallest mobile home? Inside the tiny home on wheels that’s just 7-feet long (but has a toilet and shower)

The camper truck has been created at a cost of around $9,000 by YouTuber Levi Kelly

The Independent UK

Dear Disney Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for May 22

As the theme park wars heat up on May 22, Disney stock could be poised for a major plot twist that investors won’t want to miss.

Barchart

Travelers face more expensive flights to summer hotspot as new theme park opens

Universal’s Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, Florida, opens on May 22

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Universal Epic Universe is the theme park resort's biggest bang yet in Florida

From Harry Potter to Super Mario Bros

The Independent UK

Universal's new Epic Universe theme park is projected to generate $2 billion for Florida in its first year

It will also create 17,500 jobs.

Fortune

How Disney is preparing for its biggest competitive threat this summer

Families with young kids could be critically important to the company this summer.

Fortune

Universal begins selling one-day passes to its soon-to-launch Epic Universe theme park

Park opens on May 22.

Fortune

Wolf Man and the curse of the Universal Monsters franchise

Wolf Man is the next instalment in arguably the oldest franchise in cinema history. Universal Monsters, which evolved through the silent era, features iconic characters like Frankenstein, Dracula, The Mummy and, of course, the Wolf Man.

The Conversation

Universal Orlando Has Finally Revealed What Will Be Inside Epic Universe, And I'm Most Stoked About The New Roller Coaster

Super Nintendo World, the Dark Universe, and more are coming to Universal Orlando's Epic Universe.

Cinemablend

Long-rumored Zelda world at Universal Studios seems like a sure thing after a hastily deleted video of series producer Eiji Aonuma at the park

Are the rumors finally coming true?

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Epic Universe At Universal Orlando Still Feels A Long Way Off, But The Theme Park Just Made A Good Point

While Universal Epic Universe's 2025 opening seems far away, the park's social media team has a rather glass-half-full view on the subject.

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Disney World Fans Are Wondering Why The Resort Isn’t Trying To Compete With Universal's Massive Expansion, But I Don't Think It Needs To (At Least Right Now)

Disney's theme park expansion is moving much slower than Universal's right now, but that's not a bad thing... yet.

USA Today Sports Media Group

NBCUniversal unveils new details about Epic Universe, including its Nintendo area and facial recognition

Hold on to your childhood. NBCUniveral has revealed details about their new theme park, Epic Universe, and it's glorious.

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Universal Orlando Fans Say Goodbye To Poseidon's Fury As The Theme Parks Shuts Down The Longtime Attraction

An opening day attraction at Universal's Islands of Adventure is gone for good, and fans were there to say farewell.

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Rumors Swirled Around Universal Orlando’s New Wizarding World’s Theme, But Not So Fast

What exactly is going on with the Wizarding World at Epic Universe?

Orlando Sentinel

Universal Hollywood Super Nintendo World is a hit, a good sign for Epic Universe

From the moment she walked through the green warp pipe into Universal Studios Hollywood’s Super Nintendo World, Ashlei Hartford felt transported back to her childhood video games.

Orlando Sentinel

Comcast bets on Universal theme parks during ‘bullish’ 2023

Demand for Universal’s U.S. theme parks is not slowing despite economic uncertainty, but parent company Comcast is still looking to recover straggling international guest numbers at these parks as it builds new attractions in Orlando, Florida, the Dallas area and Las Vegas.

Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Epic Universe work is ‘right on track,’ executive says

As enthusiasts spot roller coaster track at the construction site of Universal’s upcoming theme park Epic Universe, NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell said the Orlando attraction is “right on track” to open by summer 2025.

Orlando Sentinel

Universal puts ‘pedal to the metal’ on Epic Universe project

ORLANDO, Fla. — On International Drive near Sand Lake Road in Orlando, more than a dozen cranes tower behind souvenir T-shirt shops, forming a backdrop to The Wheel at ICON Park.

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