Overview

• Universal Destinations & Experiences CEO Mark Woodbury and Orlando Resort President Karen Irwin confirmed that new attractions and intellectual property are already in planning for Epic Universe.
• Universal filed permits for “Project 915” and recent aerial surveys show multiple undeveloped plots around Epic Universe poised for future development.
• Attendance at Epic Universe has surged, pushing up wait times within the park and contributing to shorter lines at competing Disney attractions.
• The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan permits Disney to build a fifth major theme park by 2035 with capacity for 50,000 guests and two smaller parks.
• Universal’s aggressive expansion push is intensifying the rivalry in Central Florida, challenging Disney’s slower growth model and reshaping regional tourism dynamics.