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First look at Universal’s new Epic Universe, upping the theme-park battles in Orlando
More than eight years in the making, Epic Universe ups the competition with neighboring Disney World and gives theme-park ...
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Epic fails: Three areas that need serious work at Universal Orlando's Epic Universe
But nearly every attraction at Epic Universe forces riders to trudge up and down staircases, even when it makes no sense for ...
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Steven Spielberg’s Original Universal Attraction Sets Closure Date
E.T. Adventure is going down for refurbishment at Universal Studios Florida from June 9–13, 2025. But with Spielberg involved ...
Epic Universe aside, what’s up at Orlando attractions this summer?
Disney is adding two stage shows and a nighttime parade, and SeaWorld welcomes Baby Shark, but it’s last call for a few ...
Niles: Universal Studios wraps an ‘Epic’ month for the industry’s leaders
The new Epic Universe in Orlando, combined with Disney’s announced plans for a park in Abu Dhabi, show the two companies ...
Dates to Avoid at Universal Orlando If You Hate Crowds
This guide will help you understand which dates to avoid when planning your trip to Universal Orlando, and why.
Universal’s $7 billion Epic Universe theme park opens today. Here’s what to expect—and the best rides for families and daredevils
Three new hotels have been opened near the park so if your focus is solely on Epic Universe, you’ll want to stay in one of ...
Timeline: A rolling history of Central Florida’s attractions industry
The arrival of railroads, leisure travel and air-conditioning jump-started the Sunshine State ahead of the 1971 arrival of ...
Universal’s Epic Universe Is the First Major Theme Park to Open in the US in Almost 25 Years – It Was Worth the Wait
With lands devoted to "Harry Potter" and "How to Train Your Dragon," the $7 billion park aims to expand Universal Orlando ...
I visited Universal's new theme park, Epic Universe. I see why some people wouldn't like it, but I'd happily go back.
I visited Universal's new Orlando theme park, Epic Universe, which has five worlds. I think it's a good value despite not ...
Can you park-hop at Epic Universe? What to know about tickets to Universal Orlando's new park
Universal Orlando's new Epic Universe park doesn't have park-hopping ticket options. What to know about multi-park ticket ...
Here’s what we loved — and hated — at Universal’s new Epic Universe theme park
This is good and bad. At Epic Universe, you park in a massive, sickeningly hot parking lot. There are miles of new roads and scrupulously trimmed greenery. For those with a lot of nostalgia for ...