Universal theme parks plan $1.2 billion in extra spending after record year John Gregory 01/26/2023 Universal Epic Universe and two new Universal attractions in Texas and Vegas will require a bigger 2023 spending budget for Universal theme parks.
Universal theme parks report record earnings with no sign of slowing down John Gregory 10/27/2022 Universal "The theme park business is really strong and we're seeing no weakness there," said NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell.
Theme park roundup: Crayola expansion / ‘Disney KiteTails’ ending / Comcast vs. Disney John Gregory 09/15/2022 Disney World, Other Theme Parks, Universal 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 John Gregory 07/28/2022 Universal Recession fears didn't stop Universal theme parks from reporting their highest Q2 earnings ever.
Theme park news: Legoland Florida earns autism-friendly title / Universal bookings ‘historically high’ / Teen Titans Turbo Spin John Gregory 04/28/2022 Legoland, Other Theme Parks, Universal Legoland Florida Resort is now a "certified autism center."
Disney now wants ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law repealed; Universal’s owners stay silent John Gregory 03/28/2022 Disney World, Universal Disney now has a stated goal "for this law to be repealed by the legislature or struck down in the courts."
Universal Orlando’s parent company silent on donations to ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill sponsors John Gregory 03/22/2022 Universal Comcast donated $28,000 to the bill's sponsors since 2020.
UPDATED: Disney CEO now publicly opposes ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill; LGBTQ+ rights group places conditions on taking $5M Disney donation John Gregory 03/09/2022 Disney World Bob Chapek is now willing to publicly condemn the bill saying its neutral approach "didn’t get the job done."
Disney CEO says public rebuke of Florida ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill would be ‘counterproductive’ John Gregory 03/07/2022 Disney World, Disneyland Bob Chapek's memo addressing criticism of the company's silence on the bill drew only more criticism.