Universal Orlando Resort is exploring the possibility of an underground transportation system linking its new Epic Universe theme park to Universal Studios in Florida, and Elon Musk’s tunneling venture The Boring Company has emerged as a potential partner for the project. According to recent reports, a company owned by Mr. Musk has been commissioned to dig a tunnel connecting the resort’s parks, a move that could revolutionize the way tourists travel across the vast Central Florida destination.
The concept builds on Universal’s broader efforts to create a point-to-point transportation network between Epic Universe and Universal Orlando’s core campus, located several miles south of the existing park. The company is seeking proposals for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of a long-term transportation system that could include underground tunnels, according to bidding documents released through the local development district, marking one of the first concrete steps toward a long-rumored underground connection.
Although enthusiasm for the idea is growing, the project is still in the development stage. Reports suggest that the underground connection is still part of planning discussions rather than final construction work, despite industry insiders noting that Universal is looking to improve guest mobility across its expanding resort grounds. Previous speculation had been circulating for months that Musk’s company would pursue an Orlando tunnel similar to the Las Vegas Loop system, underscoring the long-term nature of the idea.
Any partnership would come amid increased scrutiny of The Boring Company’s existing tunneling operations elsewhere. Nevada lawmakers have raised workplace safety and environmental concerns related to the Las Vegas Loop, which has reported complaints and fines even though the system remains popular among convention-goers and continues to grow. For Universal and Central Florida officials, whether a tunnel connecting Epic Universe and Universal Studios Florida becomes a reality may ultimately depend on a balance between innovation, safety, and major infrastructure investments.
