Disney4me Posted April 21 Report Share Posted April 21 It feels like the whole Orlando area (and quite possibly the whole world) is excited for Epic Universe to open May 22nd at Universal Orlando. The project was announced in 2019 and would be the first theme park to open in Orlando in over 25 years. Epic Universe Epic Universe is a massive project in the area, covering about 750 acres, five differently themed lands, and three brand-new hotels. Not only will this give guests an incredible theme park experience, but it will also significantly boost the Orlando economy. This brand-new theme park is planned to create over 17,500 jobs across the United States within its first year of opening. From construction and park design to every Team Member within the park for operations, Universal has created new jobs within the Orlando area. Live Musicians in the Ministry of Magic Not only within the park but in Florida, Epic Universe is projected to bring in $2 billion for the state overall. When people visit Orlando, they stay in hotels, try restaurants, rent cars, shop, and bring in a lot of revenue. About 50% of the total sales tax collected in Orange County in 2023 came from Orlando visitors. Mario Motors While Disney and Universal are competitors, they also benefit when one theme park does well. If people plan to visit the brand-new Epic Universe, it’s likely they’ll also spend a few days at Disney World, and vice versa. Disney World Between 2019, when Epic Universe was announced, and 2023, Universal Orlando brought in a $44 billion economic impact, according to the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Economic Forecasting. According to the same report, it predicted that Epic Universe has already created an $11 billion economic impact in the United States. Universal Helios Grand Hotel In 2023, Universal Orlando created 94,000 jobs nationwide, with about 65,000 of those jobs generated to construct Epic Universe. Of course, as Epic Universe continues to generate large amounts of revenue, which in turn supports other theme parks, more expansions and experiences within the theme park industry will continue to grow, and Orlando will continue to grow bigger and bigger. Isle of Berk Epic Universe has created a great economic impact on Orlando, and we’re so thrilled it’s here! Keep following Disney Food Blog for more Universal and Disney news. We Went Inside Epic Universe for the First Time! Read Everything About It! Read more: DFB's complete guide to Universal’s Epic Universe >> Are you excited about Epic Universe opening in May? Tell us your thoughts in the comments.The post Epic Universe Projected To Generate Over Billion for Florida first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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