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Epic Universe Turns One & Disney Sued Over Facial Recognition
May 24, 2026

Epic Universe Turns One & Disney Sued Over Facial Recognition

Learnings from 1 year of Epic Universe, and why we need to take extra care explainging AI use to guests.
Comcast Q1: Universal Parks Up 24%, Asia Slowing
April 27, 2026

Comcast Q1: Universal Parks Up 24%, Asia Slowing

Comcast's Q1 earnings call delivered good news almost across the board, and we break down what it means for the theme parks division.
Universal’s Flywheel Is Working
Feb. 1, 2026

Universal’s Flywheel Is Working

Comcast’s Parks division crossed $1 billion in quarterly EBITDA for the first time in Q4 2025, driven by a 22 percent increase in parks revenue and a 24 percent increase in EBITDA.
Universal Considers New Middle East Theme Park
Dec. 29, 2025

Universal Considers New Middle East Theme Park

Universal Destinations & Experiences has begun early planning for a theme park in Saudi Arabia, according to an exclusive Wall Street Journal report.
Netflix, Warner Bros., and what it means for Theme Parks
Dec. 15, 2025

Netflix, Warner Bros., and what it means for Theme Parks

Netflix announced plans to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a $72 billion deal - a deal that will shake the very foundations of the theme park industry.
Stardust Racers Reopens: Safety, Accessibility, and Universal’s Toughest Balancing Act
Oct. 5, 2025

Stardust Racers Reopens: Safety, Accessibility, and Universal’s Toughest Balancing Act

Universal has sparked controver over the reopening of Stardust Racers at Epic Universe, following a fatal incident earlier this year.
HHN’s Festival Future: Crowds, Comfort, and Casual Fans
Sept. 1, 2025

HHN’s Festival Future: Crowds, Comfort, and Casual Fans

Halloween Horror Nights Orlando is quietly reshaping its playbook; will it work?
The Modern Halloween Event: Gaming IPs, Immersion, and $350 previews
June 29, 2025

The Modern Halloween Event: Gaming IPs, Immersion, and $350 previews

Universal leans hard into gaming IPs for Halloween Horror Nights while Winchester Mysery House doubles down on immersion.
Disney’s Midjourney Lawsuit: Can Copyright Contain AI?
June 15, 2025

Disney’s Midjourney Lawsuit: Can Copyright Contain AI?

Disney and Universal just opened Hollywood’s first heavyweight copyright war against Midjourney, arguing the AI was trained on “countless stolen works.”
Can Universal Turn Spring Into “Second Halloween”? Inside Fan Fest Nights
May 4, 2025

Can Universal Turn Spring Into “Second Halloween”? Inside Fan Fest Nights

Universal Studios Hollywood is stress-testing a brand-new revenue season with Fan Fest Nights—12 evenings of Comic-Con-meets-HHN running April 25-May 18th from 7 p.m.–2 a.m.
Comcast's Cash Machine: Can Epic Universe Replace Dying Cable?
April 28, 2025

Comcast's Cash Machine: Can Epic Universe Replace Dying Cable?

Cord-cutting continues to threaten Comcast, but it sees hope in its theme parks.
Universal Studios UK: A £50 Billion Brexit Comeback Strategy for 2031
April 12, 2025

Universal Studios UK: A £50 Billion Brexit Comeback Strategy for 2031

We break down Universal’s newly announced UK theme park, set to open in 2031, its location just 35 minutes from London, the promise of world-class immersive lands, and the potential to draw 8.5 million visitors in its first year.
The US Has a Branding Problem: Tourism Decline Threatens Theme Parks
March 31, 2025

The US Has a Branding Problem: Tourism Decline Threatens Theme Parks

International tourism to the US is projected to decline by at least 5% this year instead of the expected 9% growth, threatening a $72 billion reduction in total travel spending.
Tariffs & Terror: Why and How Universal is Diversifying in an Unpredictable Market
March 16, 2025

Tariffs & Terror: Why and How Universal is Diversifying in an Unpredictable Market

Amid tariff concerns and market volatility, we explore how Universal is strategically diversifying its entertainment portfolio.
Will Horror Unleashed Succeed? And, Is China’s Tourism Coming Back?
March 2, 2025

Will Horror Unleashed Succeed? And, Is China’s Tourism Coming Back?

Universal’s Horror Unleashed is officially opening in Las Vegas on August 14th—but will it succeed? Meanwhile, China’s tourism industry is rebounding, but will it be enough?