Watch this space, and get ready to throw some real-life shells! Leaked concept for the Super Nintendo Land previously set for Universal Studios. The land will include a family-friendly Yoshi’s Adventure ride, Donkey Kong Mine Cart Madness roller coaster and a high-tech indoor Mario Kart experience. Guests will also be invited to use a wearable wristband called a Power Up Band, alongside a smartphone app. Nintendo’s IP had already been confirmed for the Orlando Resort, but we now think it’s home will be at Epic Universe. It’s heavily rumoured that the centrepiece of the new park will be Super Nintendo World. So, unlike the information above, none of this is official or confirmed. The latest leaks and rumours are as follows: What lands will be in Epic Universe? Unsurprisingly, it’s been impossible to keep Epic Universe rumours and leaks down. We’ll be updating the information on this page as soon as it becomes official, so you can stay up-to-date by following our Destination Florida Facebook Group. With hype for the new park exploding, there’s no doubt Universal will release more information about Epic Universe in the coming days and weeks. The land was originally purchased by the company in the 90’s to house Epic Universe, but was later sold due to various financial, commercial and corporate reasons. The stretch of land that Epic Universe will occupy has a long history with Universal. The graphic below shows the location and scale of Epic Universe in relation to other Orlando attractions, including ICON Orlando and Fun Spot:
Specifically, it will be south of Sand Lake Road and east of Universal Boulevard.
The park will be just a few miles from the existing resort in Southwest Orange County, which hosts Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Volcano Bay. A surprise to some will be the amount of water that seems to be present, which already gives the park something of a fantastical and otherworldly feel.Īccording to an official statement from Universal: “Universal’s Epic Universe will take guests on a journey where beloved stories expand into vibrant lands – and where that journey is as much a part of their adventure as the ultimate destination.” The LocationĮpic Universe will be located within a larger 750-acre site that nearly doubles the size of Universal’s presence in Central Florida. It’s a sprawling design, with several clearly defined ‘worlds’ that sprout out from its central walkways. Thanks to the official concept art above, we have a great idea of what the park will look like. In a teaser for the announcement, Universal promised us something epic, and the new park will live up to expectations – by name at the very least! The Layout Not ‘Fantastic Worlds’ or ‘Legendary Lands’ as we initially thought. All aboard the hype train! The NameĪs predicted by many, the new park will be called Universal’s Epic Universe. The news was revealed in a press conference at the Orange County Convention centre, just southwest of the 750-acre lot where the park will be built.Īll the information below is official. Latest Update: 01/08/19 – The park will officially be called Universal’s Epic Universe. Universal Orlando Resort’s fourth theme park, Universal’s Epic Universe is expected to open in 2023! Follow this page for the latest information and rumours on the park’s attractions, opening date and more.
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