News roundup: New name for Indiana Beach coaster / Universal ‘on a roll’ after Nintendo opening
Indiana Beach will soon announce an opening date for its newly-renamed coaster, All American Triple Loop.
Universal theme parks plan $1.2 billion in extra spending after record year
Epic Universe and two new Universal attractions in Texas and Vegas will require a bigger 2023 spending budget for Universal theme parks.
Universal Parks creates new Products & Experiences division
The corporate reshuffling could mean more Universal-branded experiences outside of theme parks.
Theme park news: Universal parks break even / Jungle Cruise reopening / Legoland openings
NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell called the upcoming VelociCoaster “both spectacular and petrifying.”
NBCUniversal CEO: ‘We intend to build’ Epic Universe, hopes ‘Roaring ‘20s effect’ will boost theme parks
Universal Orlando's third theme park has put on hold in April due to the pandemic.
Universal theme park revenue dropped 94% thanks to COVID-19 shutdown
Turns out shutting down theme parks for months isn’t very profitable.
‘Today’ show to do 4-hour live broadcast from Universal Orlando
The Feb. 28 broadcast from the Today Cafe at Universal Studios Florida will be the first time "Today" was done an entire show on the road.
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+.
‘Today’ show cafe coming to Universal Studios Florida
One of NBC’s most enduring brands will soon be front and center at Universal Studios Florida, as a cafe themed after the “Today” show will be replacing the former Beverly Hills Boulangerie.
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