Overview

• Universal filed on August 11 with the South Florida Water Management District to mass grade nearly 54 acres along Universal Boulevard northwest of Topgolf and Andretti.
• Supporting materials were withheld from public release under Florida Statute 119.071(3)(b)1, which covers sensitive security or fire safety system plans.
• Mass grading typically precedes building projects, though Orange County overlay documents indicate portions of the site are undergoing environmental remediation.
• A Universal spokesperson said there are no development plans and characterized the work as routine maintenance for company property.
• Local business leaders note the area’s growth following Epic Universe’s opening and a UCF forecast of roughly $2 billion in first-year impact, while fan and trade outlets speculate about future attractions or hotels without confirmation.