Theme park roundup: Crayola expansion / ‘Disney KiteTails’ ending / Comcast vs. Disney
Crayola plans to open five more of its Crayola Experience attractions by 2027.
‘Not seeing it yet’: Universal theme parks reports record earnings despite recession fears
Recession fears didn't stop Universal theme parks from reporting their highest Q2 earnings ever.
Theme park roundup: Busch Gardens Christmas Town / Universal earnings / Sesame Place assault
Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay kicks off with a preview weekend on Nov. 6-7.
Universal Orlando resumes work on Epic Universe
Universal Orlando's third theme park had been placed on pause last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Theme park news: Comcast CEO on the future of Universal parks/ SeaWorld layoffs
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said some guests may not return to theme parks until a COVID-19 vaccine is available.
Universal’s Epic Universe delayed as COVID-19 tanks theme park earnings
"We remain very confident that the parks business will generate healthy returns over the long term,” said Brian Roberts, chairman and CEO of Universal’s parent company, Comcast.
Universal’s worst-kept secret confirmed: Super Nintendo World coming to Epic Universe
Universal Orlando’s parent company has officially announced that the Orlando version of Super Nintendo World will be a part of the new Epic Universe theme park opening in 2023.
Universal parks saw flat growth in Comcast’s 1st quarter
For financial analysts, the main point of discussion on the earnings call was the company’s plans for a NBCUniversal streaming service in the wake of archrival Disney unveiling its own streaming platform, Disney+.
Comcast ‘bullish’ on Universal theme parks as it enters streaming wars
Universal theme parks contributed to a profitable 2018 for Comcast, but financial analysts seemed more interested in the company’s upcoming streaming service during its latest earnings call.
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