[4] Comcast and NBCUniversal officials expected the new park to create 14,000 additional jobs, and Governor Ron DeSantis shared positive feedback in a public statement.

[4] Many IPs were rumored to appear in the park, including lands dedicated to How to Train Your Dragon, Fantastic Beasts, Universal Classic Monsters, and the Nintendo franchises Super Mario and Donkey Kong.

[5][6] Epic Universe's version of Super Nintendo World was officially announced in February 2023, with CEO Mark Woodbury calling it the "worst-kept secret in history".

[9] Construction resumed in March 2021,[10] and Jeff Shell, CEO of NBCUniversal, announced the following year that the park would open by Summer 2025.

[29] Elsewhere in the village is a camp of Mystics that study the curse of the werewolf, an old windmill that has become a headquarters for a local group of monster hunters, and a steakhouse run by Dracula's thralls.

In late 2021, patents for a new motion-based dark ride, which features elements similar to the technology used on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey were filed.

[37] The ride will be set shortly after Voldemort's defeat in the final film, as Dolores Umbridge (played by Imelda Staunton) is put on trial and attempts to escape.

[38][37] Harry, Ron, Hermione and a house-elf named Higgledy join the chase to capture Umbridge, while guests riding on "omnidirectional lifts" are dodging Death Eaters and other creatures along the way.

[37] The stage show attraction was revealed as Le Cirque Arcanus, which will be a full-scale theatre experience located in Place Cachée and will feature live performers, puppetry, and special effects.

[43] English actor Eddie Redmayne reprised his role as Newt Scamander from Fantastic Beasts in new scenes that have already been filmed.

[44] Industry insiders have suggested that phase two of the park's expansion will begin soon after Epic Universe debuts in 2025, with potential attractions for Super Nintendo World revolving around the Luigi's Mansion franchise.

[46][47] An elevated circular interchange is being added at Sand Lake Road to facilitate traffic into Epic Universe,[47] and dedicated bus lanes along with "bicycle/pedestrian facilities" will be among the changes.