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NBCUniversal Says Epic Universe Is Expanding

The signal comes during the park's ramp to full operating capacity targeted for 2026.

Overview

  • An NBCUniversal 100th‑anniversary statement explicitly cites expansion of Universal Epic Universe alongside a proposed U.K. park, a Universal Kids Resort, and year‑round horror experiences in Chicago and Las Vegas.
  • Universal did not reveal specifics for the Epic Universe build‑out, withholding details on attractions, franchises, locations, and timelines.
  • Comcast co‑CEO Mike Cavanagh recently emphasized reaching full operating capacity in 2026 and reiterated continued investment in the Orlando park.
  • Trade reporting points to early‑stage activity, including a filed permit for a Celestial Park event venue and observed work tied to a Harry Potter expansion.
  • Creative teases suggest more to come, with Dark Universe’s Pete Carsillo calling current offerings “just the beginning,” and separate reports noting unconfirmed “Wicked” concepts in development.