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Epic Universe Demand High Ahead Of May Opening, Comcast Says, As Domestic Theme Park Attendance To Rally By Next Summer


Theme parks – both Universal and Disney -- have seen a succession of soft quarters following a post-Covid surge but NBCUniversal parent Comcast sees that turning around by next summer with Epic Universe.

That’s “when we begin to lap this year, and Epic Universe opens,” said Comcast President Mike Cavanagh on a call with analysts after reporting its latest financials. The park will rack about $150 million in pre-opening costs split between the current fourth quarter and the first. The media giant is putting together a marketing effort across its properties to increase awareness.

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