Universal Theme Parks Profit Declines in Q3 as the Disney Rivalry Heats Up

Universal Theme Parks Profit Declines in Q3 as the Disney Rivalry Heats Up

Disney and Universal have been competing for the attention of Orlando vacationers for decades. It’s one of the most famous rivalries in the theme park world, and it plays out in just about every way you can imagine. The two companies go head-to-head on rides, theming, ticket prices, and promotions. They fight for the same […]

Universal Orlando Admits It Was Slower Than Disney to React to Demand Drop

Comcast admitted on its Q3 2026 earnings call that Universal Orlando was slower than Disney to spot falling demand, with the softness expected to continue into the first half of 2027.Read full article

Universal Theme Parks Profit Drops 17% in Third Quarter, Comcast Reports

Comcast released its third-quarter results on October 22, and its Theme Parks segment, which includes Universal Orlando Resort, took a step back. Profit fell 17.1% compared to last year, and revenue dropped 4.4%. Comcast says lower park admissions and more discounting played a big role. Here’s a breakdown. The Numbers Comcast’s third quarter covers July …

Universal says rivals moved faster as its park revenue fell

Comcast’s theme parks brought in 4.4% less money last quarter. Executives blamed slower Orlando crowds, deals that cut ticket revenue […] The post Universal says rivals moved faster as its park revenue fell appeared first on Pirates & Princesses | Disney News & More.

Revenue falls at Universal's theme parks

By Robert Niles: Revenue and earnings fell at Universal's theme parks in the back half of this summer when compared with the same period one year ago.Universal Studios owner Comcast reported this morning that revenue from its theme parks segment dropped 4.4% for the three months ending September 30, to $2.597 billion. With a 2.3% increase in operating expenses, Adjusted EBITDA dropped 17.1% for the quarter, to $780 million."While we continue to …