Universal Orlando has submitted permits to the city for a massive construction project involving the demolition of 4.9 acres of theme park site, including retail, show, attraction buildings, and associated utilities, pedestrian facilities, and access roadway.Since the permit was filed with the city of Orlando, it indicates a project for the original two parks.With a replacement for the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit under construction, Universal CEO Mark Woodbury said the company is focused on delivering products across the resort.This has led many park fans to speculate that the next project could be for Islands of Adventure.Tharin White from EYNTK.info said, “It also makes me think that this basically has to be Lost Continent. Maybe not necessarily, but there’s no other spot in their parks where I could see them knocking down that amount of space, that amount of retail and attraction space without it totally catching everybody off-guard except for the Lost Continent.”Kristen Smith, Director of Public Relations for Universal Orlando, shared with WESH 2 that in the coming months, there will be construction activity in Lost Continent as part of site planning to ensure the area is ready for any future developments. Meanwhile, over at SeaWorld Orlando, Parks Central discovered a new permit for a planned project spanning more than three and a half acres.The company filed documents with the South Florida Water Management District, which read in part, “The project consists of the addition of a building and will not impact the existing pond serving the project site. Proposed infrastructure includes parking, sidewalks, utilities, and drainage collection and conveyance.”Different permits filed with Orange County list contractors who worked on other SeaWorld attractions, including Manta and Infinity Falls. Leaders have already approved demolition and site-clearing permits for this project, meaning work could start soon.Park fans are excited for all the new developments, no matter what they may be. Walt Disney World also continues work on its historic expansion projects around all of its parks.

ORLANDO, Fla. —

Universal Orlando has submitted permits to the city for a massive construction project involving the demolition of 4.9 acres of theme park site, including retail, show, attraction buildings, and associated utilities, pedestrian facilities, and access roadway.

Since the permit was filed with the city of Orlando, it indicates a project for the original two parks.

With a replacement for the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit under construction, Universal CEO Mark Woodbury said the company is focused on delivering products across the resort.

This has led many park fans to speculate that the next project could be for Islands of Adventure.

Tharin White from EYNTK.info said, “It also makes me think that this basically has to be Lost Continent. Maybe not necessarily, but there’s no other spot in their parks where I could see them knocking down that amount of space, that amount of retail and attraction space without it totally catching everybody off-guard except for the Lost Continent.”

Kristen Smith, Director of Public Relations for Universal Orlando, shared with WESH 2 that in the coming months, there will be construction activity in Lost Continent as part of site planning to ensure the area is ready for any future developments.

Meanwhile, over at SeaWorld Orlando, Parks Central discovered a new permit for a planned project spanning more than three and a half acres.

The company filed documents with the South Florida Water Management District, which read in part, “The project consists of the addition of a building and will not impact the existing pond serving the project site. Proposed infrastructure includes parking, sidewalks, utilities, and drainage collection and conveyance.”

Different permits filed with Orange County list contractors who worked on other SeaWorld attractions, including Manta and Infinity Falls. Leaders have already approved demolition and site-clearing permits for this project, meaning work could start soon.

Park fans are excited for all the new developments, no matter what they may be. Walt Disney World also continues work on its historic expansion projects around all of its parks.