Ever since Epic Universe opened, I’ve been obsessed with every single detail of all five lands. From How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk to Dark Universe, this park has changed the theme park game, and I’m here for it.
I love to check out different permits to get a good behind-the-scenes look at the theme park and to see what new projects may be coming, and Universal Orlando just filed a new permit!
According to @AliciaStella on X, Epic Universe has filed a permit to build a “17′ sound wall that spans 0.53 miles long.”
Permits prove these green pieces being staged at Epic Universe are in fact for a large wall. Documents describe building "a 17' sound wall that spans 0.53 miles long" using steel columns and panels. This permit submitted under Universal Orlando's Shingle Creek special district. https://t.co/oQVkyNWZcq pic.twitter.com/exVdigSPUO
— Alicia Stella (@AliciaStella) August 13, 2025
The area on the permit is northeast of Epic Universe and close to the wastewater treatment plant. It’s located by the South Water Reclamation Facility, and some guests have noted that they can smell part of the facility from inside the parks.
There have been rumors of Epic Universe already expanding the park, even though it only opened in May. From @bioreconstruct on X, there is a marked area that is being worked on, but we’re still not sure what this is for.
Aerial overview of some of the expansion pads at Epic Universe.
This might be one of the last photos of the on-site concrete factory, in lower left. pic.twitter.com/nKKe4QQUws
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) April 4, 2025
Is it just to add an extra layer between guests and the South Water Reclamation Facility? Is an expansion coming sooner than we think?
Another rumor floating around is that the wall being referenced in the permit is bright green, it might be something related to the Wicked movie. The second part of the movie is coming this November, and inside Universal Orlando, there is a Wicked: The Experience with movie props and merchandise.
No matter what is coming for Epic Universe, be sure that AllEars is going to be here reporting every step of the way. Make sure you’re following for more!
EPIC UNIVERSE HAS HONESTLY MADE ME MAD AT DISNEY
Have you had a chance to visit Epic Universe yet? Tell us your favorite part about it in the comments.
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