Lifestyle

Actions

Universal Orlando Resort announces new 'Epic Universe' theme park

Posted
and last updated

Universal Orlando Resort made an "epic" announcement Thursday.

The resort says it will open a new theme parked called Epic Universe.

Though Universal did not announce when Epic Universe will open or what will be in it, they say the park will" forever change theme park entertainment."

Universal says guests will venture beyond their wildest imagination, traveling into beloved stories and through vibrant lands on adventures where the journey is as astounding as the ultimate destination.

The new park will include an entertainment center, hotels, shopping and restaurants in addition to the new theme park.

Tom Williams, CEO of Universal Parks, said the park will add 14,000 jobs to the Orlando area with the base pay starting at $15 an hour.

He also said the new park will be minutes away from the existing Universal Orlando resort.

This story was originally published by WFTS in Tampa, Florida.

,

Weather

Daily Forecast

View Hourly Forecast

Day

Conditions

HI / LO

Precip

Saturday

07/05/2025

Clear

-° / 66°

0%

Sunday

07/06/2025

Clear

99° / 69°

0%

Monday

07/07/2025

Clear

101° / 68°

0%

Tuesday

07/08/2025

Mostly Clear

100° / 69°

0%

Wednesday

07/09/2025

Clear

99° / 70°

0%

Thursday

07/10/2025

Clear

101° / 74°

0%

Friday

07/11/2025

Clear

106° / 75°

0%

Saturday

07/12/2025

Clear

105° / 75°

0%