Universal Studios Opening Plans For Newest Theme Park

Author Mason Dixon

January 27th, 2022 3:47 PM

Universal’s third park in Orlando is getting closer to reality. It was delayed by the pandemic, but construction is back on track. What do we know about the newest project, called ‘Epic Universe’?

Comcast, parent company of Universal Studios, announced to investors that the new theme park will open by Summer of 2025. It will be the largest Universal theme park in the country, about 750 acres. The new park will also add thousands of new jobs.

The new theme park will feature areas that are based on DreamWorks (Shrek, Madagascar, How to Train Your Dragon), Illuminations (Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets, Sing) and Nintendo products. There’s already a ‘Super Nintendo World’ in Japan.

The latest attraction to open at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure was ‘Jurassic World VelociCoaster’. VelociCoaster features a 155″ peak and a top speed of 70 mph.
[Source: Attractions Magazine]

Upcoming Q105 concerts here in Tampa Bay along with a few worth a road trip!

• January 25-30: All-4-One

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  Remember their big '90s hits like "I Swear" and "So Much In Love"? They'll play Busch Gardens in Tampa.

• January 27: Harry Connick, Jr.

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  The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota calls this show a party with a purpose! Support arts education with the hit maker and American Idol judge.

• April 23: Kansas

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  See them perform their iconic hits like “Carry On Wayward Son” “Dust in the Wind” at Busch Gardens in Tampa.
• February 5: Sugar Ray

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  Known for their big 90s hits like "Fly" and "Every Morning," Sugar Ray plays the Universal Studios Mardi Gras concert series in Orlando.

• February 7: Alice Cooper

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  The "Detroit Stories" tour comes to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater!

• February 9: 38 Special

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  They play the new Hard Rock Event Center in Tampa. Due to illness in the band, 38 Special rescheduled their performance planned for January 7.
• February 12: Diana Ross

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  Another Q105 Saturday Night Dance Party legend, Diana plays the Universal Studios Mardi Gras concert series in Orlando.

• February 17: TLC (Canceled)

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  Unfortunately the show at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tampa has been canceled.

• February 19: George Thorogood & The Destroyers

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  A night that'll be Bad To The Bone at the Hard Rock Event Center!
• February 19: Barenaked Ladies

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  Best known for their mega 90s hit "One Week," BNL plays the Universal Studios Mardi Gras concert series in Orlando.

• February 20: Styx

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  Best known for their 70s hits "Come Sail Away" and "Babe", Styx plays plays the Universal Studios Mardi Gras concert series in Orlando.

• February 26: Bret Michaels

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  The Poison lead singer will perform with Warrant at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.
• February 27: The Whispers

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  A Q105 Saturday Night Dance Party favorite! "Rock Steady" at the Hard Rock!

• February 28: The Eagles

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  The current lineup with Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, Deacon Frey and Vince Gill play Amalie Arena February 28. Ticket prices range from $125.25 to $465.25.

• March 4: Boyz II Men

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  Another Q105 Saturday Night Dance Party favorite! They'll play this year's Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City.
• March 5: LL Cool J

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  Long before he was a TV star, he was putting out killer 80s party jams! See LL as he plays the Universal Studios Mardi Gras concert series in Orlando.

• July 14: Sammy Hagar

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  If you missed his show at The Sound, Hagar will be at the Amp with Joe Satriani and Jason Bonham.

• March 6-7: Rick Springfield

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  Don't Talk To Strangers... especially if it's Jesse's Girl. Rick plays the Garden Rocks Concert Series at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World in Orlando.
• March 8: Nelson

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  You might remember their 90s hits "Love and Affection," "After The Rain" or "More Than Ever." They'll perform their father's hits too in "Ricky Nelson Remembered" at the Strawberry Festival in Plant City.

• March 10: Tesla

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  They'll probably sing a "Love Song" or two at the Strawberry Festival in Plant City.

• March 12: Nelly

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  It'll get "Hot In Here" at the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City.
• March 19: Green Day & Goo Goo Dolls

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  The bands along with 311, Incubus, the Lumineers and Jimmy Eat World will play Raymond James Stadium in Tampa at the first "Innings Festival."

• March 19: Seal

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  Best known for his 90s hits "Kiss from a Rose" and "Crazy," Seal plays the Universal Studios Mardi Gras concert series in Orlando.

• March 20-21: Kool & The Gang

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  If you missed them at the Clearwater Jazz Festival in 2021, celebrate those good times at the Garden Rocks Concert Series at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World in Orlando.
• March 22: Richard Marx

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  Hold On To The Nights… well this night: Tuesday, March 22, 2022. That’s when ’80s ballad master Richard Marx will be in Clearwater for a performance at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre. It’ll be a night of acoustic performances of some of his biggest Q105 hits like “Right Here Waiting,” “Hold On To The Nights,” “Don’t Mean Nothing,” “Should’ve Known Better” and “Endless Summer Nights.” He’ll also sprinkle in a few hits he’s written for other artists.

• April 3-4: Pointer Sisters

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  He's So Shy, Neutron Dance, I'm So Excited... so many iconic Q105 Saturday Night Dance Party hits. See them at the Garden Rocks Concert Series at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World in Orlando.

• April 5: Kenny G

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  The Grammy Award®-winning saxophonist returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota.
• April 7: New Edition

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  It'll be a night of Q105 Saturday Night Dance Party favorites as New Edition's "The Culture Tour" comes to Amalie Arena in Tampa. I expect we'll also hear hits from the group's spinoff project Bell Biv Devoe and some great solo hits from Bobby Brown and Ralph Tresvant.

• April 15: Bon Jovi

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  Jon and the Jersey boys play Amalie Arena in Tampa!

• April 15-16: Tommy DeCarlo

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  The singer of the band Boston plays the Garden Rocks Concert Series at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World in Orlando.
• April 17-18: Don Felder of the Eagles

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  The former Eagles member will perform at the Garden Rocks Concert Series at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World in Orlando.

• April 20: Journey

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  The Freedom Tour comes to Amalie Arena with special guests Toto!

• April 21: Colin Hay

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  The man with the voice behind Men at Work's biggest hits will two shows at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.
• April 22-23: Mickey Thomas’ Starship

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  "We Built This City" is both one of the most loved and criticized hits of the 80s! See them at the Garden Rocks Concert Series at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World in Orlando.

• April 23: OMD

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  If the name Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark doesn't ring a bell, you definitely know their big Q105 hit "If You Leave." See OMD at Jannus Live in St. Pete.

• April 24: Elton John

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  A rescheduled performance date for Amalie Arena.
• April 29-30: Berlin

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  Known to "Take My Breath Away" and leave you with "No More Words!" See them at the Garden Rocks Concert Series at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World in Orlando.

• March 8: The Commodores

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  She's a brick... houuuuuse! See them at the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City.

• 2nd Annual National Concert Day Show

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  NEW YORK, NY - MAY 03: Musician Joan Jett performs at the 2nd Annual National Concert Day Show at Irving Plaza on May 3, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images)
• May 19: KISS

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  Kiss is back in Florida (one more time?) to kick off Welcome to Rockville. Also performing on day 1: Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach and Fuel.

• January 14: A Flock of Seagulls

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  Their monster '80s hit "I Ran (So Far Away)" is still one of our most-requested songs on Q105. Mike Score and a Depeche Mode tribute act play the Ritz Ybor.

• May 21: Guns N’ Roses

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  Axl and the band headlines day 3 of Welcome to Rockville. Also performing: Shinedown, Rise Against, Bush and Jerry Cantrell.
• May 27-28: Thelma Houston

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  A Q105 Saturday Night Dance Party legend! See her at the Garden Rocks Concert Series at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World in Orlando. (Photo by Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty Images)

• July 20: The Doobie Brothers

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  They still sound great. Caught their 4th of July performance on CNN. See them here in Tampa at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa.

• June 10: Tears For Fears

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  A great band to see live! Opening will be Garbage at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater.
• June 17-20: Plain White T’s

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  If the band name doesn't ring a bell, you surely remember their big hit "Hey There Delilah." See them at the Garden Rocks Concert Series at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World in Orlando.

• June 18: REO Speedwagon & Styx

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  Along with Loverboy at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa.

• June 18 & 19: Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett

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  Miami's show will be on June 18. The next night the tour comes to Orlando. Then the tour moves north but comes back to Florida for a show in Jacksonville on July 2. Unfortunately still no word of any Tampa dates for the tour.
• June 21: Backstreet Boys

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  The Bucs' biggest fan Nick Carter is bringing his Backstreet Boys home to Tampa for a show at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa.

• June 28: Chicago

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  Chicago returns to the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds in Tampa with Brian Wilson with Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin.

• September 16: Ringo Starr

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  Ringo's 6th show at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater was postponed due to an issue with COVID.
• July 10: New Kids On The Block

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  And it's not just the "Kids." You'll also see Rick Astley, En Vogue, Salt-N-Pepa at Orlando's Amway Center on July 10. Sorry Tampa fans - that's as close as this tour will come to us.

• July 17: Hanson

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  Known best for their enormous 90s hit "Mmm Bop," they Hanson brothers are all grown up and playing Jannus Live in St. Pete.

• August 27: Santana with Earth, Wind & Fire

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  This is the rescheduled date for the show that was originally scheduled for August 2020 at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa.
• February 16: Rod Stewart

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  A rare chance to see an intimate performance with Rod at the Hard Rock Event Center in Tampa.

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