First of all, why is the newly-announced Epic Universal Park such a big deal? So, the fact that the name sounds a lot like Epcot is interesting, and reveals the subtle interconnections between these giant competitors. But the real big deal is that this is the first new theme park by either Disney World in Orlando in 20 years. That’s a very long time as compared to past decades, when there were only 1-11 years between major openings. Continue reading “Epic vs. Epcot: How Universal’s New Theme Park Could Change Walt Disney World”