ORLANDO, Fla. – The most technologically advanced park Universal has ever built is meeting expectations.
Speaking to investors during the Q2 conference call on Thursday, Comcast President Mike Cavanagh highlighted the strong performance of Epic Universe following its May opening. Theme park revenue in Content Experiences rose 19% year over year, reaching $2.35 billion.
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Epic Universe contributed to Comcast’s second fiscal quarter earnings for only about one month of the reporting period.
“Epic Universe is already driving higher per capita spending and attendance across the entirety of Universal Orlando Resort,” Cavanagh said.
Cavanagh noted that the new park’s innovative attractions, immersive environments, and three onsite hotels are earning high praise from guests. He also emphasized the strength of food and merchandise sales at Epic Universe, which have contributed to its success without impacting attendance at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.
“Our near-term focus is on expanding ride throughput to reduce early attendance constraints,” he said. “Epic is trending in line with our expectations and well on its way to transforming Universal Orlando into a true weeklong destination beyond Orlando.”
Home to more than 50 attractions across five immersive themed lands, Universal’s newest theme park is estimated to have cost around $7 billion to build.
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Looking ahead, Comcast is advancing a pipeline of new theme park projects. Universal Horror Unleashed is set to open in Las Vegas next month, while a second year-round horror experience is in development for Chicago, tapping into a top U.S. tourist market.
In Texas, the Universal Kids Resort is moving toward a 2026 opening. Meanwhile, planning continues for a new park outside London, slated to open in 2031.
“These projects reflect our long-term strategy to expand reach, enter new markets, and broaden the appeal of our parks portfolio,” Cavanagh said.