Universal Orlando has spent around $7 billion on its new theme park Epic Universe, and it shows. I was among hundreds of media members from across the world invited to preview the new park on Saturday.

The $9.2 billion resort spans more than 40ha and has over a dozen rides and attractions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Snaith’s research also found that Epic Universe will likely generate around $2 billion for the state of Florida in its first year of operation. It’s projected to create more than 17,500 new jobs in its first year of opening.