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Once completed — possibly as soon as 2030 — the line would connect the main corridor of Orlando’s tourism industry with Orlando International…

The Universal Orlando Resort today announced its support for the creation of a new community development district to build and maintain a regional rail station next to its upcoming Epic Universe theme park.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Universal Orlando Resort on Thursday filed paperwork and pledged 13 acres for a commuter rail station that could link the seventh busiest airport in the U.S. with the heart of the tourism district in one of the top travel destinations in the world.

Orlando’s Right Rail coalition and Universal Orlando Resort have formed the Shingle Creek Transit Utility Community Development District

Universal Orlando Resort has filed paperwork and pledged 13 acres for a commuter rail station that could link the Orlando International Airport MCO with the heart of the tourism district.

Universal Orlando and Orlando’s Right Rail coalition have announced plans for a SunRail route between the airport and convention centre.

The three major players in the region’s tourism industry have announced donations and grants to organizations and charities totaling over $1.7 million.

The event marked the first “Celebration of Giving” at Universal Orlando, which the company said will become an annual tradition.

ORLANDO — Two Florida theme parks have announced plans to build affordable housing in the Orlando area, where it has become increasingly difficult for lower-wage workers to find places to

Both Disney World and Universal Studios say they’re building affordable housing on company-owned land – a total of 2,300 new units for the Orlando area.