{"id":314822,"date":"2026-06-21T14:13:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T14:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/314822\/"},"modified":"2026-06-21T14:13:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T14:13:12","slug":"epic-universe-files-new-permit-for-mystery-addition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/314822\/","title":{"rendered":"Epic Universe Files NEW Permit For Mystery Addition"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s long been wondered if and when Epic Universe<\/a> will get an expansion, despite the fact that the park just opened about a year ago.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Epic Universe<\/p>\n

There\u2019s space for an expansion, multiple, actually, and we\u2019ve seen hints towards one since February of this year<\/a>. Recently, a permit was filed at the end of May that indicated an expansion could be coming to Dark Universe<\/a>, and now? Yet ANOTHER permit has been filed, and whatever it\u2019s for, it\u2019s going to be BIG.<\/p>\n

The Orlando Business Journal<\/a> has confirmed that Universal has filed a permit for a new 71,500-square-foot structure to go inside Epic Universe. Stantec Architecture filed the permit on June 11th with Universal Orlando and Universal Creative listed as the coordinating companies, and while it\u2019s not clear where it\u2019s going inside the park, the permit does show the building\u2019s category covers recreational, social or sauna facilities.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Celestial Park in Epic Universe<\/p>\n

In an emailed statement to the Orlando Business Journal, a spokesperson for Universal Destinations and Experiences said, \u201cWe continuously enhance our parks, and permit filings are a routine part of that process. We have no further details to share.\u201d That sounds like an expansion to us, and based on the mapping from the South Florida Water Management District, the new permit shows that the building\u2019s size is similar to other non-marquee attractions and theaters at Epic Universe. For comparison, The Untrainable Dragon show spans about 70,000 square feet and Mario Kart: Bowser\u2019s Challenge is about 71,000 square feet.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Mario Kart: Bowser\u2019s Challenge<\/p>\n

The same mapping tool also confirmed that there\u2019s about 230,000 square feet of available space to expand The Wizarding World of Harry Potter \u2014 Ministry of Magic, and there\u2019s about 196,000 square feet of available space to add onto Dark Universe. Many outlets are currently speculating that this new expansion is for Dark Universe, especially since in the original concept art for the park, there was a large amphitheater type attraction located inside Dark Universe that currently doesn\u2019t exist.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u00a9Universal<\/p>\n

Looking for more recent Epic Universe news? Check out our posts below!<\/p>\n

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We\u2019ll be sure to keep you updated on all the latest Universal news, so stay tuned to AllEars!<\/p>\n

I Spent $489 to Save Over 350 Minutes in Ride Lines at Epic Universe<\/a><\/p>\n

Where do you hope this expansion is going? Tell us in the comments!<\/p>\n

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