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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 0

"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 0

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 0

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 0

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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Universal Theme Park Revenues Increase 7.7% In Third Quarter on Strength of IP Brands

Universal Theme Park Revenues Increase 7.7% In Third Quarter on Strength of IP Brands

Oct 26, 2017 Asia, Business, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets 0

The increase reflects the continued success of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ attraction in Hollywood, which opened in April 2016, and the openings of Minion Park™ in Japan in April 2017...
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Universal’s Volcano Bay: Eruptions scheduled daily

Universal’s Volcano Bay: Eruptions scheduled daily

Aug 28, 2017 #69 - Game Changers, 2017, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets 0

The creation of Volcano Bay is significant not just for NBCUniversal, but as part of the continuing evolution of the Central Florida tourism corridor.
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New Harry Potter Themed Coaster Experience Headed to Universal’s Islands of Adventure

New Harry Potter Themed Coaster Experience Headed to Universal’s Islands of Adventure

Jul 24, 2017 Headlines, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets 0

Universal Creative team is once again collaborating with Warner Bros. and the production design team from the Harry Potter films to bring this new coaster experience to life.
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Jurassic World Comes to Life at Chicago’s Field Museum

Jurassic World Comes to Life at Chicago’s Field Museum

Jul 20, 2017 Museums, News, North America, Technology & Media, World markets 0

 Jurassic World: The Exhibition was created in close collaboration with renowned paleontologist Jack Horner and is infused with interactive educational elements
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Nighttime Lights Illuminate Hogwarts Castle at Universal Studios Hollywood

Nighttime Lights Illuminate Hogwarts Castle at Universal Studios Hollywood

Jun 26, 2017 News, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets 0

"The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle" shine brightly with a spectacle that showcases the four houses of Hogwarts: Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin and culminates with enormous...
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Universal Orlando Resort Announces Most Expensive Attraction in Its History

Universal Orlando Resort Announces Most Expensive Attraction in Its History

Apr 01, 2017 News, Theme Parks 0

Set to replace Revenge of the Mummy in the New York section of the Resort's Universal Studios Florida park, MONK: The Multi-Sensory Experience, takes park guests on a whirlwind adventure through San...
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