Universal's Epic Universe theme park opens in Florida
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Universal Epic Universe opens in Florida, featuring five themed worlds, cutting-edge technology and unique culinary experiences, posing a challenge to Disney.
Universal’s parent, Comcast, spent $7B to create and build the first major U.S. amusement park to open in more than 20 years. The park, called Epic Universe, is a critical element of Comcast's push to make the Universal Orlando Resort into a Disney-esque weeklong destination, The Wall Street Journal reported.
STORY: With the opening of its Epic Universe theme park on Thursday, NBCUniversal owner Comcast is seeking to rewrite travel itineraries and take on Disney.:: Universal Orlando ResortThe new park in Orlando,
Universal opened its first Orlando theme park, Universal Studios Florida, in 1990, expanding the resort with a second one, Universal Islands of Adventure, in 1999, and a water park, Volcano Bay, in 2017. By adding Epic Universe, it will be hoping that it can keep its guests entertained—and away from the Magic Kingdom—for the duration of their trip.