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NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke to retire August 2020; Jeff Shell to take helm

NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke to retire August 2020; Jeff Shell to take helm

Dec 16, 2019 Asia, Europe & Middle East, News, North America, Theme Parks, Themed Resorts/Hotels, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke to retire August 2020; Jeff Shell to take helm

Steve Burke will retire on August 14, 2020, following the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
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Bourne Stuntacular to fuse live action with media at Universal Orlando Resort in 2020

Bourne Stuntacular to fuse live action with media at Universal Orlando Resort in 2020

Oct 16, 2019 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Bourne Stuntacular to fuse live action with media at Universal Orlando Resort in 2020

The show will feature live performers, high-tech props and an immense LED screen.
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Universal Orlando Resort announces name and opening date for new Wizarding World roller coaster

Universal Orlando Resort announces name and opening date for new Wizarding World roller coaster

Feb 21, 2019 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Universal Orlando Resort announces name and opening date for new Wizarding World roller coaster

For the first time ever, guests to Universal Orlando Resort can join Hagrid as they fly beyond the grounds of Hogwarts castle on a new roller coaster ride that plunges into the paths of some of the...
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Third quarter 2018 financial results for leading publicly traded theme park operators

Third quarter 2018 financial results for leading publicly traded theme park operators

Dec 05, 2018 Asia, Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Headlines, Latin America & Mexico, News, North America, Theme Parks, Themed Resorts/Hotels, World markets Comments Off on Third quarter 2018 financial results for leading publicly traded theme park operators

Each of these companies is included in the AECOM/TEA 2016 Theme Index's list of the top 10 theme park groups worldwide.
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USA theme park owners financial results for second quarter 2018

USA theme park owners financial results for second quarter 2018

Aug 20, 2018 Asia, Business, Europe & Middle East, Headlines, News, North America, Theme Parks, Themed Resorts/Hotels, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on USA theme park owners financial results for second quarter 2018

Results are for global theme park operations for each company and are for the approximate period April 1 - June 30, 2018.
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Comcast reports $2.6 billion in theme park revenue for first half of 2018

Comcast reports $2.6 billion in theme park revenue for first half of 2018

Jul 26, 2018 Asia, Business, News, North America, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Comcast reports $2.6 billion in theme park revenue for first half of 2018

The parks saw higher per capita spending driven by the successful openings of several new attractions including Fast & Furious -Supercharged in Orlando , partially offset by the timing of spring...
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Comcast acknowledges preparations under way to counter Disney with all cash offer for Fox assets

Comcast acknowledges preparations under way to counter Disney with all cash offer for Fox assets

May 25, 2018 Asia, Business, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Comcast acknowledges preparations under way to counter Disney with all cash offer for Fox assets

"While no final decision has been made, at this point the work to finance the all-cash offer and make the key regulatory filings is well advanced."
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USA Theme Park Owners’ Financial Results for First Quarter 2018

USA Theme Park Owners’ Financial Results for First Quarter 2018

May 11, 2018 Asia, Business, Europe & Middle East, News, North America, Theme Parks, Themed Dining/Retail, Themed Resorts/Hotels, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on USA Theme Park Owners’ Financial Results for First Quarter 2018

InPark presents the 1st quarter financial results for the five publicly traded US theme park operators listed on the NASDAQ and NYSE.
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Comcast Close to New Bid on Fox as Orlando and Beijing Resorts Grow

Comcast Close to New Bid on Fox as Orlando and Beijing Resorts Grow

May 08, 2018 Business, News, Theme Parks Comments Off on Comcast Close to New Bid on Fox as Orlando and Beijing Resorts Grow

According to Reuters, Comcast is seeking a $60 billion financing facility to make an unsolicited all-cash counter-bid to Walt Disney for assets of 21st Century Fox.
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Universal Parks & Resorts: Big names in Beijing

Universal Parks & Resorts: Big names in Beijing

Apr 04, 2018 #72 - Dubai/Museums, 2018, Asia, Features, Headlines, Theme Parks, Themed Resorts/Hotels, World markets Comments Off on Universal Parks & Resorts: Big names in Beijing

Groundbreaking took place in October 2016, with a scheduled opening in 2020. The overall project is expected to create 40,000 new jobs in the Tongzhou region.
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