Universal theme park revenue dropped 94% thanks to COVID-19 shutdown
Turns out shutting down theme parks for months isn’t very profitable.
COVID-19 notes: Epic Universe delayed, not dead / Disney Springs’ next reopening phase
Not all construction on Epic Universe will be halted, as existing road work and site preparation will continue.
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 Orlando extends coronavirus closure to April 19
The coronavirus pandemic means Universal Orlando's theme parks, hotels, and CityWalk will stay closed until at least April 19. Employees will still be paid during that time.
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 Orlando’s Epic Universe theme park will open in 2023
“We recently announced we are doing a fourth gate in Orlando in 2023,” said NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke. “We think the theme park business is a great business for us.”
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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Comcast exec reportedly promises big investments in Universal parks
New details about Universal Orlando’s future plans, including a name for its long-rumored next theme park, were reportedly revealed at a Comcast employee town hall.
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