Epic Universe sparks hotel development surge

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The decisions by Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World to make major capital investments — such as Universal’s upcoming Epic Universe theme park and Disney’s plans to spend $17 billion here — are prompting area hotel owners to reinvest, too.

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Monarch Alternative Capital is among them.

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Its Hotel Landy, formerly a Crowne Plaza hotel, was transformed and reopened in April. The same group bought the co-branded Aloft and Element Orlando International Drive. All will serve guests of Universal Orlando’s new Epic Universe theme park that’s set to debut May 22, 2025.

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