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Is Universal Studios expanding?

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Charlotte Adams

Published Mar 08, 2026

Is Universal Studios expanding?

Universal Orlando Resort is readying for an "Epic" expansion. Located few miles away from the existing Universal Resort hub in Orlando, within a larger 750-acre site, the park (at least based on early renderings) will virtually double Universal's total acreage in Central Florida.

Accordingly, is Universal Orlando building a new theme park?

In August, Universal officially announced plans for a new theme park. Epic Universe will be built just south of Universal Orlando's current parks: Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay water park. The new theme park will feature new rides, attractions, hotels, restaurants, and more.

Likewise, will Universal Hollywood expand Harry Potter? Universal has seen huge returns on its Harry Potter investments. The latest addition is a ride — as opposed to an entire land — but it will still likely draw crowds, especially in the months before Disney's Star Wars expansion opens in Florida.

Also question is, what new ride is being built at Universal?

Jurassic Park roller coasterThe most obvious construction site lies in front of the Jurassic Park Discovery Center at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Though Universal has yet to confirm its plans, permits and media reports say this area will be home to a new roller coaster.

Where is universal building a new park?

The new theme park will be on a 750-acre site south of Sand Lake Road and east of Universal Boulevard, not connected to the existing Universal Orlando Resort, but a few miles away and within sight of the convention center. The long-rumored theme park is already under construction.

What is the new Universal park?

What has been confirmed to the public is that Universal will build a new theme park complex with hotels, shops, restaurants and an entertainment center several miles south of its existing resort. It will be called Universal's Epic Universe.

What is replacing terminator at Universal Orlando?

Bourne replaces Universal's Terminator 2: 3D attraction
A live-action stunt show called "The Bourne Stuntacular" is set to debut spring 2020, Universal announced Tuesday.

What is new at Universal Studios Orlando 2020?

The Bourne Stuntacular: In 2020, Universal Studios Florida at Universal Orlando Resort will debut this all-new, cutting-edge, live-action stunt show based on the blockbuster Bourne film franchise.

Is universal bringing back the Jaws ride?

On December 2, 2011, Universal Orlando Resort announced that the Jaws attraction along with the entire Amity area of Universal Studios Florida would close permanently on January 2, 2012, to "make room for an exciting, NEW, experience." (the second phase of The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter.)

What is new at Universal Studios in 2019?

The 3 New Attractions Coming to Universal Orlando Resort in 2019
  • Today Cafe. Image: Universal. Status: Confirmed. Opening in: Spring 2019.
  • Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. Image: Universal. Status: Confirmed. Opening in: June 13, 2019.

What happened to the Jaws ride at Universal?

On December 2, 2011, Universal Orlando Resort announced that the Jaws attraction along with the entire Amity area of Universal Studios Florida would close permanently on January 2, 2012, to "make room for an exciting, NEW, experience." (the second phase of The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter.)

What is the difference between a theme park and an amusement park?

An amusement park is a park that features various attractions, such as rides and games, as well as other events for entertainment purposes. A theme park is a type of amusement park that bases its structures and attractions around a central theme, often featuring multiple areas with different themes.

What ride are they building at Universal Studios Orlando?

Jurassic Park roller coaster
The most obvious construction site lies in front of the Jurassic Park Discovery Center at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Though Universal has yet to confirm its plans, permits and media reports say this area will be home to a new roller coaster.

What is replacing t2 at Universal Studios?

It's official: Jason Bourne is coming to Universal Orlando. October 15, 2019, 10:22 AM · Universal Orlando today officially confirmed that Jason Bourne is replacing Terminator in its Universal Studios Florida mixed-media stunt show.

Is the ET ride still at Universal?

There used to be an E.T Adventure ride at Universal Studios Hollywood, but it was removed in 2003 for the Revenge of the Mummy the ride. Universal Studios Japan also removed their E.T ride in 2009 for Space Fantasy: The Ride. So the only place you can still go on E.T ride is at Universal Orlando.

Is Jurassic world coming to Universal Orlando?

January 18, 2019, 2:14 PM · We have our first look now at the track layout for the all-but-confirmed new roller coaster that will be coming to the Jurassic Park land in Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure theme park. The coaster will load on the old site of the Raptor Encounter in Jurassic Park, which is moving.

What is universal building behind Jurassic Park?

The most obvious construction site lies in front of the Jurassic Park Discovery Center at Universal's Islands of Adventure.

What has replaced the Jaws ride at Universal Studios?

Jaws (ride)
Jaws: The Ride
Opening dateJune 7, 1990
Closing dateJanuary 2, 2012
Replaced byHarry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts (The Wizarding World of Harry Potter)
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What was at Universal before Harry Potter?

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a themed area at Universal Studios Hollywood theme park near Los Angeles.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Studios Hollywood)

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
ReplacedGibson Amphitheatre and The Adventures of Curious George
General statistics
Attraction typeThemed area

How big is Hogwarts at Universal?

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a themed area spanning two theme parks—Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida—at the Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Orlando Resort)

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
ThemeHarry Potter
SizePhase 1: 20 acres (8.1 ha)

How much did Universal pay for Harry Potter rights?

Universal Studios spent a king's ransom for the Harry Potter licensing rights and building the attractions—the first Wizarding World reportedly cost $265 million—but it has more than paid off.

How does Universal have rights to Harry Potter?

Previous Universal Harry Potter attractions
However, the rights to the Harry Potter franchise had been acquired by Warner Bros., which denied all rumors. On May 31, 2007, Universal, in partnership with Warner Bros., officially announced that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter would be added to Islands of Adventure.

Does Disney own Harry Potter?

Harry Potter is not owned by Disney, and is instead owned by Universal.

How tall is the Hogwarts Castle at Universal Hollywood?

"The castle itself, of course we couldn't make it 700 feet tall, but it's definitely about 15 stories tall. It just feels like it goes forever. It's gigantic." While 150 feet isn't nearly as tall as Hogwarts is depicted in the movies, turns out the castle technically is much bigger than the Hogwarts from the films.

Is Harry Potter at Universal Hollywood?

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a themed area at Universal Studios Hollywood theme park near Los Angeles. The area is themed to the Harry Potter media franchise, adapting elements from the film series and novels by J.K. Rowling.

Is there a Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Hollywood?

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter- Diagon Alley
Diagon Alley is only found at Universal Orlando in the Universal Studios Florida theme park. The Hogwarts Express connects both Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade- a definite must for Harry Potter fans.