Articles tagged “theme parks”

Tourism

Universal Orlando Previews $1 Billion Epic Universe Theme Park

Universal Orlando is building a fourth complex in Florida, with a "celestial" park as its hub. But it remains to be seen if visitors believe the $1 billion Epic Universe theme park can outshine the magic of the company's larger rival, Disney.

Universal Orlando Previews $1 Billion Epic Universe Theme Park

Travel Technology

Six Flags Adding AI and Metaverse in Partnership With Google

Visitors don't necessarily think of advanced AI and extended reality when they book an amusement park trip, but Six Flags is trying to change that.

Six Flags Adding AI and Metaverse in Partnership With Google

Tour Operators

Faster In-Flight Wi-Fi Is Coming to More Airlines

Today's podcast looks at Tommy Bahama's hotel move, faster in-flight wi-fi, and Universal's UK theme park plans.

Faster In-Flight Wi-Fi Is Coming to More Airlines

Tour Operators

Universal Studios Sets Sights on New UK Theme Park

Universal is on the offensive, and it's looking to England for its next possible theme park location.

Universal Studios Sets Sights on New UK Theme Park

Airlines

Indigo Is First Indian Carrier to Carry 100 Million Passengers: India Report

IndiGo’s 100 million passengers also underscores the massive potential of the Indian aviation sector. No wonder airlines are keen to tap into it.

Indigo Is First Indian Carrier to Carry 100 Million Passengers: India Report

Tour Operators

Disney Increases Theme Park Ticket and Pass Prices

Disney is taking a different approach to ticket price increases in California compared to Florida, with industry experts suggesting it's strategic.

Disney Increases Theme Park Ticket and Pass Prices

Tourism

Disney to Nearly Double Parks Spending to $60 Billion Over 10 Years

CEO Bob Iger is investing in Disney’s amusement parks because they're profitable. But that's bad news for rival parks owners like Six Flags and Cedar Fair.

Disney to Nearly Double Parks Spending to $60 Billion Over 10 Years

News Blog

Six Flags Partners With Google on AI Tools

Six Flags said Tuesday that it plans to release generative AI tools in partnership with Google Cloud. The project includes tools meant to enhance visitor experiences and optimize business operations. The plan is to release AI chatbots on updated versions of the Six Flags mobile app and park websites later this year. Powered by Google…

Tourism

Disney Magic Key Lawsuit Settlement Puts Program Under Spotlight

Disney will be phasing out its advanced park reservation system in 2024, part of the controversy in the recent Dream Key Pass lawsuit. What this means for crowd control going forward remains to be seen.

Disney Magic Key Lawsuit Settlement Puts Program Under Spotlight

Tour Operators

Is Attendance Down at Disney Parks? Here’s What We Know

The idea that a giant tourist attraction like Disney could fall victim to price sensitivity, especially under the current macro economic conditions, is telling. It further underscores that if theme parks are going to charge an arm and a leg, they need to deliver an experience worth the price tag, to remain competitive.

Is Attendance Down at Disney Parks? Here’s What We Know