{"id":154935,"date":"2026-02-13T23:20:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T23:20:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/154935\/"},"modified":"2026-02-13T23:20:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T23:20:17","slug":"more-permits-filed-for-new-event-space-at-epic-universe-valued-at-20-million","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/154935\/","title":{"rendered":"More Permits Filed for New Event Space at Epic Universe, Valued at $20 Million"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>More details surrounding the new event space at Epic Universe include square footage, value of the work, and even some design elements.<\/p>\n<p>New Event Space Coming to Epic Universe<a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/UOR-EU-Celestial-Park-Christmas-Decor28-2-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" alt=\"Epic Universe at night\" class=\"wp-image-1377296 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/UOR-EU-Celestial-Park-Christmas-Decor28-2-1.jpg\" data-eio-rwidth=\"2560\" data-eio-rheight=\"1920\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/UOR-EU-Celestial-Park-Christmas-Decor28-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Epic Universe at night\" class=\"wp-image-1377296\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The new building will be located at 1001 Epic Blvd., which is the official address of Epic Universe. The project, known only as P915, has been filed as a 53,886 square feet two-story event space. 29,749 square feet of that will be enclosed.<\/p>\n<p>Sub permits include electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire safety, and roofing work.<\/p>\n<p>Records show that the value of the new event space coming to Epic Universe is more than $20 million.<\/p>\n<p>According to Orlando Business Journal, its total occupancy will range from 1,200 to 1,400 guests. Storage closets, a breakroom, and a kitchen are also included in the plans. Furthermore, the roof will feature a hexagon canopy design and may feature LED lighting, which would match the rest of Celestial Park.<\/p>\n<p>Pictured above is a recent photo of the cleared land, which is located in Celestial Park between Other Worlds Mercantile and Super Nintendo World. The space is directly across from Moonship Chocolates &amp; Celestial Sweets. It\u2019s been long rumored that <a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2025\/12\/expansion-preparation-continues-super-nintendo-world-celestial-park-epic-universe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">this area<\/a> would be for permanent events pavilion, and these new filings seem to confirm that.  It should be noted that this land clearing is approximately 20,000 feet, matching the footprint in the permit pretty well.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2025\/03\/new-youtube-video-highlighting-epic-universe-released-by-universal-orlando-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Earlier this year<\/a>, Karen Irwin, President and COO of Universal Orlando Resort, said: \u201cWe\u2019re already planning for the next thing at Epic.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite <a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2026\/01\/universal-theme-park-revenue-increases-22-thanks-to-epic-universe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">revenue increasing<\/a> for Universal, they have also admitted the <a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2026\/01\/comcast-executives-confirm-universal-epic-universe-still-not-operating-full-capacity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">park is still not running at full capacity<\/a>. Watch our honest review for Celestial Park below:<\/p>\n<p>What do you think is next for Epic Universe? Let us know in the comments and on social media.<\/p>\n<p>For more Universal Studios news from around the world, follow Universal Parks News Today on\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UniNewsToday\" target=\"_blank\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UniversalParksNewsToday\" target=\"_blank\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Facebook<\/a>, and\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uninewstoday\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Instagram<\/a>. 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