Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #211 - The March 2021 News Episode

Joe and Sean rejoin and discuss the news of the past few weeks! We talk Horror Nights news, WDW's 50th, Epic Universe, Disneyland, our upcoming trips, and more.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #210 - Super Mega Trip 2021

We're back! Joe just got back from a huge Orlando trip with his sister Rachel, so she's on the podcast this week! We go through everything we did on the trip including firsts for Rachel such as ALL of Universal, Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, Slinky Dog Dash, Homecomin', and more! We discuss the delights, the triumphs, the pitfalls, and the disappointments of the trip PLUS our thoughts on Flower & Garden and Mardi Gras.

Epic Universe Construction Full Steam Ahead

Last May we did a post about Universal's new park, Epic Universe, not being cancelled or paused. While construction on the project has continued, it has been at a snail's pace and not at the same speed we imagined. Last summer a majority of the project team was let go on a Friday in the summer and the park was given to senior leadership to shepherd through this tough time.

This morning Comcast CEO Brian Roberts has confirmed the project is full steam ahead now.

BREAKING NEWS: Comcast CEO says they are getting ready to resume construction at Epic Universe. @orlandosentinel

— Gabrielle Russon (@GabrielleRusson) March 3, 2021

The project will take several months to re-ramp back up as contractors and project team are re-assembled per a statement from Universal.

From Universal: "The restart will begin immediately – but is expected to take several months before reaching full-speed as Universal re-staffs for the project and reassembles its vendor and contractor teams."

— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) March 3, 2021

Some internet talk has hinted the project was to fully restart soon as the construction work on Universal Studios Bejing wraps up.

Epic Universe, never given a formal opening date, was expected to open in 2023. It is likely now to open in 2024.

We hope everyone has an EPIC day. Let's GOOOOO!

— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) March 3, 2021