Disney vs. Universal: Orlando’s theme park war heats up as Epic Universe nears grand opening

Metro checks in to Universal's new Orlando hotel

The brand new hotel opened in April (Picture: Universal Studios Terra Luna Resort) I’m not sure what I was expecting from a Universal Studios hotel. Cartoonish decor? Staff dressed as Homer Simpson? A rotating globe at check-in? I certainly didn’t think I would be standing outside Orlando’s new Terra Luna resort at golden hour, marvelling at the last dregs of Floridian sunlight reflecting off its tiled exterior. Terra Luna had opened just 10 day…

Epic Universe Expected to Generate Billions in Revenue, Decrease Walt Disney World's Market Share

As the grand opening of Universal Studios Orlando Resort's Epic Universe approaches on May 22, 2025, anticipation is building for what promises to be a transformative addition to Central Florida's tourism landscape. This marks the first major theme park opening in Florida since 1999, signaling a significant expansion in the region's entertainment offerings. It now appears that Universal Studios will utterly transform the theme park industry in l…

A look at the new Universal Epic Universe theme park opening soon in Orlando

From Harry Potter to Super Mario Bros. to Frankenstein’s monster, Universal Orlando Resort is pulling out all the pop culture stops at its newest and largest theme park in Florida.

Universal's Epic Universe expected to bring $2 billion for Florida

Epic Universe, Universal Orlando – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ward Aerial Works Orlando is about to experience epic things. In just over a month, Universal will formally open its newest theme park, the first significant theme park in the Florida region in 25 years, which will cause a significant upheaval in the travel and tourist sector in Orlando. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How to Train…

Review | Mario meets Harry Potter: What we loved at Universal Epic Universe

The new Epic Universe opens May 22. Here’s how our test run went.

Universal Epic Universe makes resort's biggest bang in Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. — From Harry Potter to Super Mario Bros. to Frankenstein's monster, Universal Orlando Resort is pulling out all the pop culture stops at its newest and largest theme park in Florida.