Universal's Newest Theme Park Emerges as Disney World's Challenger

Universal Studios is building a new theme park called Epic Universe, which is set to open in summer 2025.

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The theme park will feature themed lands based on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World,

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The new theme park will be designed for families with young children.

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The theme park will include family-friendly attractions, interactive and playful shows, character meet and greets,

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unique merchandise, and fun food and beverage venues. The theme park will also have an adjacent 300-room themed hotel and room for expansion.

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The theme park will be located east of Dallas North Tollway and north of Panther Creek Parkway in the North Texas community of Frisco.

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The Frisco City Council in March approved Universal's special use permit for the theme park, and the company broke ground on the project in November.

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The project is expected to create thousands of jobs, including 2,500 new construction jobs.

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