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International Attraction Leaders Tour Japan During Eighth IAAPA Leadership Conference

International Attraction Leaders Tour Japan During Eighth IAAPA Leadership Conference

Mar 19, 2018 Asia, Attractions, Business, Events, News, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on International Attraction Leaders Tour Japan During Eighth IAAPA Leadership Conference

Conference attendees toured five of the country's most popular attractions and heard from industry executives who shared insights from Universal Studios Japan – Osaka, Kaiyukan Aquarium, Kabuki-za...
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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 Comments Off on Universal Theme Park Revenues Increase 7.7% In Third Quarter on Strength of IP Brands

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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Year of the Dog: Peanuts and Cedar Fair

Year of the Dog: Peanuts and Cedar Fair

Oct 24, 2017 #70 - IAAPA 2017, 2017, Asia, Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Features, Homepage Slider, IPM Interviews, Latin America & Mexico, North America, People, Theme Parks, Themed Dining/Retail, Themed Resorts/Hotels, Uncategorized, World markets Comments Off on Year of the Dog: Peanuts and Cedar Fair

As a family-friendly IP, Peanuts offers just about everything an attraction operator could wish for.
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Update on Asia from ECA

Update on Asia from ECA

May 30, 2017 #68 Going Global: Technology on the International Stage, 2017, Asia, Attractions, Business, Features, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Update on Asia from ECA

Newer domestic investors and developers entering the industry are increasingly interested in partnering with international developers, operators and IPs to bring internationally branded content that...
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Dementors Attack Universal Studio Japan During New Harry Potter Nighttime Spectacular

Dementors Attack Universal Studio Japan During New Harry Potter Nighttime Spectacular

Mar 16, 2017 Asia, News, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Dementors Attack Universal Studio Japan During New Harry Potter Nighttime Spectacular

The night show in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will use projection mapping to bring the magic and wonder of Harry Potter to life in a way never before seen at Universal Studios Japan.
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Comcast NBCUniversal Set to Own 100% of Universal Studios Japan

Comcast NBCUniversal Set to Own 100% of Universal Studios Japan

Feb 28, 2017 Asia, Business, News, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Comcast NBCUniversal Set to Own 100% of Universal Studios Japan

The acquisition further demonstrates Comcast NBCUniversal’s confidence in the future growth of Universal Studios Japan and the company’s strong interest in the Asian market.
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Dragon Quest: The Real Lets Guest Control Their Own Experience at Universal Studios Japan

Dragon Quest: The Real Lets Guest Control Their Own Experience at Universal Studios Japan

Feb 21, 2017 Asia, News, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Dragon Quest: The Real Lets Guest Control Their Own Experience at Universal Studios Japan

Within the attraction, the weapons will change to match the features of each person's vocation, and by casting spells, they can attack monsters using their own abilities.
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Comcast Reports 2016 Year End Financials; Theme Park Revenue Up 48% Over 2015

Comcast Reports 2016 Year End Financials; Theme Park Revenue Up 48% Over 2015

Jan 26, 2017 Business, News, Theme Parks Comments Off on Comcast Reports 2016 Year End Financials; Theme Park Revenue Up 48% Over 2015

For the year ended December 31, 2016, revenue from the Theme Parks segment increased 48.2% to $4.9 billion compared to 2015.
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Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World to Open in Time for 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World to Open in Time for 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Dec 12, 2016 Asia, Homepage Slider, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World to Open in Time for 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Super Nintendo World will be comprised of expansive and multilevel environments "filled with unprecedented, state-of-the-art rides, interactive areas, shops and restaurants, all featuring...
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Universal and Nintendo Share First Details on Theme Park Partnership

Universal and Nintendo Share First Details on Theme Park Partnership

Nov 29, 2016 Homepage Slider, News, Technology & Media, Theme Parks Comments Off on Universal and Nintendo Share First Details on Theme Park Partnership

Guests will soon enter an entire realm filled with iconic Nintendo excitement, gameplay, heroes and villains at three Universal theme parks around the globe.
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