Universal Orlando Resort made an 'epic' announcement Thursday.
A new theme park called "Epic Universe" is coming to Orlando.
Our Universe is expanding. See concept art for Universal's #EpicUniverse at https://t.co/sWJsO99Osb pic.twitter.com/yPsXG4AEE3
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) August 1, 2019
Universal says Epic Universe will offer an entirely new level of experience that will forever change theme park entertainment.
They say guests will venture beyond their wildest imagination, traveling into beloved stories and through vibrant lands on adventures where the journey is as astounding as the ultimate destination.
The new park will include an entertainment center, hotels, shopping and restaurants in addition to the new theme park.
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Universal has not announced exactly when the park will open or what will be in it.
Tom Williams, CEO of Universal Parks, said the park will add 14,000 jobs to Orange County with the base pay starting at $15 an hour.
He also said the new park will be minutes away from the existing Universal Orlando resort.
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— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) August 1, 2019
This map shows the proximity of the new park to the rest of Universal Orlando. pic.twitter.com/Qby2meJzMi
