Orlando ParkStop: New Permits & Expansion Projects

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## Possible New Massive Attraction at Epic Universe & Updates Around Universal Orlando

A new permit may be for Epic Universe’s first new ride expansion since opening. Possibly located within a massive expansion plot in the Wizarding World, if the permit is accurate, this new attraction could be the same scale as the battle at the Ministry ride. Plus, other projects are happening around Epic Universe and the other parks of Universal Orlando, including a new roller coaster for Universal Studios Florida.

Let’s dig into all that and more in today’s news update. See the video version of this story below for additional visuals.

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Possible New Massive Attraction

A new permit was filed wiht Orange County on November 7th, for work to be done at Universal Epic Universe. The permit is described as “Site Utilities and Foundation Work.”

The permit does not include a project number, or even for where within Epic Universe the work will take place.

The size of the project is listed as being 150,000 square feet though,which is much larger than some of the backstage work that has been permitted in recent months.

As many quickly pointed out, the size of the project seems to line up with the expansion plot within the Wizarding World land.

New Trailers Arrive Near Epic Universe – Could This Signal a New Wizarding World Attraction?

Speculation is swirling around a new project potentially taking shape at universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe.The arrival of trailers at a location near the Wizarding World expansion plot has sparked interest, and could be a sign of things to come.

The location of the trailers, as shown in the image above, is in close proximity to the ongoing Wizarding World construction. This timing coincides with multiple Notices of Commencement filed for new contracts at epic Universe, involving design firms specializing in theme park attractions and pre-construction planning.

further fueling the speculation is activity from Falcons Attractions, who recently acquired Oceaneering – a company reportedly working on enhancements to the “Battle at the Ministry” ride. Could Falcons Attractions have been contracted to manufacture a brand new ride for the Wizarding World? They have also been actively hiring for a large, unspecified Orlando-based project.

New trailers may be for supporting this upcoming project.

Could a Flying Broomstick Ride Be Coming to Epic Universe?

Speculation is running wild regarding a massive, mysterious show building under construction at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe. Many believe it could house a ride based around flying broomsticks, but potentially moving away from VR technology. Instead, the sheer size of the structure suggests the possibility of a tracked ride with elaborate physical sets and immersive environments.

Could the Quidditch World Cup signage spotted in Wizarding World of Paris have been a subtle preview of things to come?

[Image of Signage seen in Epic Universe’s Wizarding world, Photo: Alicia Stella]

Adding fuel to the fire, a recent Universal patent reveals a suspended ride system that strikingly resembles a flying broomstick experience. Could this be the technology powering a brand-new attraction within Epic Universe?

[Image of Suspended Ride System patent]

## Wizarding World Expansion & Epic Universe Updates – November 2025

Regardless of what it ends up being, if this massive new structure will in fact be for a new attraction within the Wizarding World, it would certainly help take some of the stress off of the Battle at the Ministry ride, which is carrying the weight of this massive land on its back right now, with big waits and even bigger expectations from first time visitors.

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Updates around Epic Universe

Also happening around Epic Universe, construction on the dividing wall separating the theme park from the nearby water treatment plant seems to

Epic Universe & Universal Updates: Burning Blade Maintainance & Expansion Progress

construction continues to move forward at both Universal’s existing parks and the highly anticipated Epic Universe. Here’s a rapid rundown of the latest happenings:

The Burning Blade Tavern’s signature burning blades have been temporarily removed for maintenance. While a timeframe for their return hasn’t been announced, this allows for necessary upkeep of the popular attraction element.

[Image of expansion space located left of Super Nintendo World, Photo: @Bioreconstruct]

On the Epic Universe front, signs have been added to the Sand Lake Rd facing side of the large tech services and food & beverage warehouses backstage.

[Image of Burning Blade Tavern missing blades, Photo: @Mrfurious32821]

These developments indicate continued progress as the park gears up for its grand opening in 2025. We’ll continue to share updates as they appear to be on site yet.

## Holidays Have Arrived at Epic universe

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