Articles tagged “universal studios”

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.

Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago

Universal Orlando Previews $1 Billion Epic Universe Theme Park

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.

Selene Brophy | 4 months ago

Universal Studios Sets Sights on New UK Theme Park

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.

Selene Brophy | 10 months ago

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

Tourism

China Closes Universal Studios Beijing, Locks Down Parts of Wuhan

China is clearly not willing to let its guard down in a hurry. The country is persistent about sticking to its stringent zero-Covid policy.

Liz Lee and Bernard Orr, Reuters | 1 year ago

China Closes Universal Studios Beijing, Locks Down Parts of Wuhan

Tourism

U.S. Amusement Parks Make a Long-Term Bet on Season Passes After Standstill Year

The pandemic slammed revenue at amusement parks, but it was a one-off problem. Looking ahead, operators must market the appeal of season passes to help cope with flatlining attendance.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

U.S. Amusement Parks Make a Long-Term Bet on Season Passes After Standstill Year

Online Travel

Theme Parks Face Tough Tech Investment Choices

The pandemic is handing an edge only to those rare theme park operators with cash cushions to invest in new tech.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 4 years ago

Theme Parks Face Tough Tech Investment Choices

Tourism

Universal Theme Park Growth Is Still in High Gear

Universal theme parks are expanding in the U.S. and around the world even as larger rival Disney continues to pour money into growing its parks and resorts. As long as returns are healthy, expect the theme park wars to rage on.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 5 years ago

Universal Theme Park Growth Is Still in High Gear

Tourism

Universal Confirms It Is ‘Looking At’ Adding Another Orlando Theme Park

Theme park watchers have long been waiting for Universal to announce plans for another Orlando park. While Thursday's comments don't amount to an official announcement, executives sure sound positive about the prospect.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 6 years ago

Universal Confirms It Is ‘Looking At’ Adding Another Orlando Theme Park

Tourism

Universal Wants Its Own Characters to Shine at Theme Parks

Universal parent company Comcast may want to get more theme park bang out of the bucks it has spent on intellectual property, just like Disney is milking its Marvel and Star Wars acquisitions. But that doesn't mean Universal will turn its back on the cash cow that Harry Potter has become.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 6 years ago

Universal Wants Its Own Characters to Shine at Theme Parks

Tourism

Universal Orlando Has More Land Now to Build the Theme Park Fans Want

We've been wondering for years what Universal will do with the land it was buying up in central Florida — and we continue to wonder with this latest purchase. Given what is already known about the theme park operator's plans and recent growth, we expect the Orlando theme park wars to never end.

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 6 years ago

Universal Orlando Has More Land Now to Build the Theme Park Fans Want