The majority of the businesses Universal relies on are either regional firms or national firms with a large regional presence. The company currently contributes more than $302 million in annual state and local taxes – a number that will nearly double when the new theme park opens. Universal Orlando currently employees 25,000 people and will hire an additional 14,000 team members as part of Epic Universe, including professional, technical, culinary and other specialized positions. “The Kirkman extension will improve transportation through a busy and growing portion of our county and open up the entire area for additional development – including an important expansion of our Convention Center,” he said.ĭuring the announcement, Governor DeSantis, Mayor Demings and Tom Williams released information about Universal’s economic contribution to the state and local economy. This is a 50/50 public-private partnership in which Universal is investing $160 million to extend Kirkman into the area where the new park will be located. Mayor Demings also spotlighted Universal’s role in the Kirkman Road extension. “This will benefit nearly every segment of our economy – from tourism to high-tech.” “The investment Universal is making in our community and the benefit all of us will see is substantial,” said Mayor Demings. And we are especially grateful for Universal’s partnership in improving Shingle Creek, which plays a critical role in serving the Everglades.” “We look forward to Universal’s continued contribution to our state’s economic growth and development. “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 new park was announced Thursday in an event attended by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, Tom Williams and Brian Roberts. It is an investment in our business, our industry, our team members and our community.” “It will build on everything we have done and become the most immersive and innovative theme park we have ever created. “Our vision for Epic Universe is historic,” said Tom Williams, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Universal Parks & Resorts. Specifically, it will be south of Sand Lake Road and east of Universal Boulevard. Universal’s Epic Universe is just a few miles from the existing resort in Southwest Orange County. It will be located within a larger 750-acre site that nearly doubles Universal’s total available acreage in Central Florida.
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The new theme park will also feature an entertainment center, hotels, shops, restaurants and more. “It reflects the tremendous excitement we have for the future of our theme park business and for our entire company’s future in Florida.” Roberts, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Comcast Corporation. “Our new park represents the single-largest investment Comcast NBCUniversal has made in its theme park business and in Florida overall,” said Brian L. Universal’s Epic Universe will take guests on a journey where beloved stories expand into vibrant lands – and where that journey is as much a part of their adventure as the ultimate destination. The vision: create an entirely new level of experience that forever changes theme park entertainment. Universal Orlando Resort is building a new, fourth, theme park to be called Universal’s Epic Universe. Image Provided by Universal Orlando Resort I’m hopeful this park will be big, expansive and exciting.
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With that said, Universal Orlando is one of my favorite theme parks in the world and I will always prefer it over Disney World. For the life of me can’t think of any Universal Studios Properties that could even make up a park like this. The announcement was about as bland as an announcement like this could be and there were no details.
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Today, Universal Studios announced a brand new theme park is coming to Orlando in 2022.