Universal Files Permit for 71,500-Square-Foot Unnamed Space at Epic Universe

The unusually large footprint suggests room for a major indoor attraction that could reshape Epic Universe's Dark Universe area.

Overview

Permit B26903939, filed in June 2026 and reported Wednesday, July 22, 2026, lists Stantec Architecture, LTD and identifies roughly 71,500 square feet of tenant space at Epic Universe.
The permit gives no programmatic details and Universal Orlando Resort has made no official announcement about what will be built in the space.
Observers note the size matches the scale of major indoor attractions, and past Dark Universe concept art showed a large enclosed building that was not completed when the land opened.
Media and fan coverage is heavily speculating that the space could expand Dark Universe or host a revival of a classic monster such as Creature from the Black Lagoon, but those ideas remain unconfirmed.
Universal has leaned into retro merchandise and nostalgia-driven entertainment since Epic Universe opened in May 2025, and the next steps to watch are formal filings, construction notices, or an official Universal project announcement.