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A year of Epic Universe: Orlando's tourist tax has set a record every month — but the airport barely noticed

In the twelve months since Epic Universe opened, Orange County's hotel-tax collections have broken the monthly record fourteen times in a row and are running nearly 10% ahead of last year — while passenger traffic at Orlando International grew just 0.8%, a sign the new park is making visits longer and pricier more than it is minting new ones.

By Orlando Chronicle Data Desk · Jul 29, 2026
A year of Epic Universe: Orlando's tourist tax has set a record every month — but the airport barely noticed
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