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.

Epic Universe, the upcoming central Florida theme park, will generate $2 billion for the state in its first year, according to calculations from the director of UCF's Institute for Economic Forecasting.

With the park still years away, it was unclear if the lands for the new Universal UK had even been decided. However, the BBC says that, according to an unnamed source, “contracts have been signed” for areas dedicated to James Bond, Paddington, The Lord of the Rings, Back to the Future, Jurassic Park, and Minions.