Comcast, the parent company of NBCUniversal, released their earnings report for quarter 1 of 2023, which ended on March 31. The earnings include a significant revenue increase for Universal theme parks. Comcast Q1 2023 Earnings “We delivered strong first quarter results as our team executed exceptionally well,” said Brian L. Roberts, Chairman and Chief Executive … Read more
Following a string of complaints from guests, Universal Beijing Resort has officially banned the practice of freelance photo shoots sessions recently popularized on China’s Instagram equivalent. What’s more, photographers who offered this service are even being denied entry to the park! Chinese news outlet China Daily reports that several freelance photographers on the social media … Read more
After swirling rumors for years about a new long-form series adaptation of the “Harry Potter” series, HBO confirmed today that a full seven season adaptation of the books has been ordered for their Max streaming service. The series was announced today by Warner Bros. Discovery in a press release. The company described the series as … Read more
Have you been looking forward to a visit to Shanghai Disneyland or Universal Beijing Resort while the pandemic has raged on? Well wait no more, as China has finally reopened its borders to the world in full to foreign tourists! Starting March 15, Chinese embassies around the world will begin processing tourist visas once again, … Read more
While addressing Universal Team Members in an internal video, Mark Woodbury, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Universal Parks & Resorts, announced that the division will change its name to Universal Destinations & Experiences. “When I started with the company, our division was called Universal Recreation Services Group,” stated Woodbury. “We had Hollywood Studio Tour and … Read more
The Frisco, Texas City Council and the Frisco Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve a Universal theme park planned for the Dallas suburb last night in a meeting that featured many vocal critics. The theme park, which will be located off of the Dallas North Tollway, is set to cater specifically to families with children … Read more
As city council members prepare to vote on the zoning permit for a new, family-oriented Universal theme park planned for Frisco, Texas tomorrow, renderings that will be presented at the meeting give a fresh look at Universal Studios’ potential skyline. In a simulated map rendering prepared for tomorrow’s zoning permit meeting, a birdseye view shows proposed … Read more
Not even two months after the most recent closure of Shanghai Disneyland under China’s then-strict zero-COVID policy, a new report from the South China Morning Post suggests China’s borders will be reopening to the world on January 8 for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic emerged three years ago. China’s borders closed to foreigners … Read more
Recently, an all-new collection of interactive wands debuted at Universal Parks across the world exclusively for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. One unique aspect of this collection involves the fact that each Universal Studios park or resort worldwide has their own exclusive wands only available there! Guests visiting one of the four locations with … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Weekly Recap for October 31 – November 6, 2022. Universal Orlando Resort Welcome … Read more
Universal Beijing Resort has reopened after a COVID-related closure on October 26. The update from Universal states, “Based on the current pandemic situation, some attractions and shows may be temporarily unavailable, reduced, or adjusted due to the early stage of reopening. We will pay close attention to the local pandemic prevention and control policies and … Read more
Comcast has released their report about the third quarter of 2022, in which they report a significant increase in revenue from Universal theme parks. The increase is partially thanks to Universal Beijing Resort, which opened last year, although it has had to close twice now due to COVID-19. U.S. and Japan theme parks have also … Read more
China’s unwavering and strict zero-COVID policy has forced Universal Beijing Resort to indefinitely close its gates once again as cases continue appearing in the nation’s capital. The following notice was posted on the Universal Beijing Resort website: “To comply with pandemic prevention and control, Universal Studios Beijing, Universal CityWalk Beijing, The Universal Studios Grand Hotel, … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Weekly Recap for June 6 – June 12, 2022. Universal Orlando Resort According … Read more
Universal Beijing Resort will reopen on June 15, after closing in early May due to a spike in COVID-19 cases. The Universal Studios Grand Hotel, NUO Hotel, and Universal CityWalk Beijing will reopen on June 14. Universal Studios Beijing will open on June 15, with controlled guest flow and stronger COVID-19 prevention measures. The resort … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Weekly Recap for May 2 – May 8, 2022. Universal Orlando Resort Greetings … Read more
