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Universal Orlando buys additional 101 acres for potential theme park expansions

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The iconic Universal Orlando Resort entrance welcomes guests with its signature globe, thrilling roller coasters, majestic volcano from Volcano Bay, and swaying palm trees—all set beneath a vibrant sky. The scene highlights the excitement of nonstop expansions reshaping the parks for even more epic adventures.

According to the Orlando Sentinel, Universal Orlando has purchased another 101 acres of land for its theme park projects.

Per the report, the land is along Sand Lake Road adjacent to the $130 million purchase the company made in December 2015. The new purchase gives Universal more than 570 acres for expansions, though the company hasn’t provided any details on plans for the property.

Aerial map featuring a prime site close to major highways, steps from the Orange County Convention Center and Southridge, ideally positioned for new theme park developments and conveniently near Universal Orlando.

Universal also recently filed a plan with Orange County to get approval for 2,451 overflow parking spaces on land along Destination Parkway.

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Cristina Sanza

Cristina is a writer living in New York City. She’s an expert on Disney, comedy, pop culture, and travel. You can find some of her other work at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, Popularium, Ranker, and The Cnnekt.

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