Disney Was Right: As Predicted, Epic Universe Hasn’t Impacted Disney World’s Attendance

Disney Was Right: As Predicted, Epic Universe Hasn’t Impacted Disney World’s Attendance

In the months leading up to Epic Universe’s opening at the Universal Orlando Resort, there was a genuine concern that the new park would hurt Disney World’s bottom line and siphon away guests from the “Most Magical Place on Earth.” That concern only grew as the park started to open its doors for previews and guests saw everything Epic Universe had to offer. Credit: Universal However, sitting in the background of these discussions, mostly on soci…

Disney 'certainly feel[s] good' about Epic Universe, Disney CFO says as parks revenue increases

Following the opening of competitor Epic Universe in Orlando, Disney is "pleased" with an increase in quarterly income for its theme parks. The post Disney ‘certainly feel[s] good’ about Epic Universe, Disney CFO says as parks revenue increases appeared first on Attractions Magazine.

Disney CFO Confirms Minimal Impact of Epic Universe on Disney World Attendance

Minimal Attendance Impact Noted for Disney World Recent statistics indicate that Disney World experienced a slight decline in attendance of approximately 1% this year. This dip is attributed not only to the increased competition but also to rising ticket prices and broader economic factors affecting family budgets. Credit: Disney Despite these challenges, Disney World continues to welcome millions of visitors annually, driven by the strong emoti…

Disney CFO Confirms Epic Universe's Minimal Impact on Disney World Attendance

Disney World Attendance Update Recent reports indicate that Disney World has experienced a modest dip in attendance, registering about a one percent decrease this year. A closer look at the figures reveals that the decline is not solely due to competition but can also be attributed to rising ticket prices and overall economic factors. Credit: Disney In comparison to the previous years, Disney World has maintained solid attendance levels, continu…

Disney Unfazed by Universal Epic Universe, Impact on Walt Disney World Lower Than Forecasted

In an earnings call this morning, Disney CFO Hugh Johnston spoke briefly about Universal Epic Universe. In his comments, Johnston said that Epic Universe seems to be impacting “the rest of the competition down in Florida” more than Disney. Here’s the latest from Disney’s CFO, along with other recent comments that appear to show that Disney is unfazed by Universal’s newest theme park. Universal Epic Universe Impacting Other Parks More Than Walt …