Universal Theme Parks Report Most Profitable Quarter Since Q1 2020

Comcast, the company behind NBCUniversal, has released its third-quarter earnings report. Journalist Ashley Carter shared the theme park results on Twitter this morning. Universal theme parks have shown significant growth from 2020 to 2021. This was particularly driven by Universal Orlando Resort. Regarding the theme park division, Comcast CFO Mike Cavanaugh stated, “We are encouraged … Read more

PHOTOS: Jurassic World VelociCoaster Grand Opening Pressed Penny Available at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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The Jurassic World VelociCoaster has hatched lots of new merchandise at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Now one of our favorite collectible items is available. A new pressed penny celebrates the grand opening of the new coaster. We found the Jurassic World VelociCoaster Grand Opening pressed penny in a machine located near the restrooms. Three different … Read more

BREAKING: New Halloween ‘Disney After Hours BOO BASH’ Event Coming to Magic Kingdom in August

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Disney has not announced the return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party for 2021, instead revealing a new Halloween-themed Disney After Hours event coming this fall to Magic Kingdom Park!  “Disney After Hours BOO BASH” will take place on select nights, Aug. 10 – Oct. 31, 2021, from 9 p.m. to midnight. Spooky festivities will include Halloween-themed … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW 2021 Disney Parks Matchbox Bus Rolls Into Walt Disney World

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Dated 2021 merchandise continues to arrive at Walt Disney World. Today we found a new Matchbox Disney Parks bus. We were visiting Disney’s Contemporary Resort, but the toy should soon be available in many Walt Disney World retail locations. 2021 Disney Parks Matchbox Toy Bus — $14.99 The black bus is covered with colorful graphics … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW 2021 Cup and Snow Globe Available at Walt Disney World

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New 2021 merchandise continues to arrive at Walt Disney World. If you’re looking for a little more new year cheer, check out this new cup and snow globe. 2021 Cup – $19.99 This cup features the same 2021 design we’re used to, with Mickey and his friends in bright color blocks. You’ll spot the Walt … Read more

VIDEO: Guests Lead Spontaneous Countdown to 2021 at Magic Kingdom

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Though Magic Kingdom officially closed at 11:00 PM last night, guests hung around in front of Cinderella Castle until midnight. After the holiday projections were turned off and all of the lands were closed, guests waited in the Hub for their own magical New Year’s Eve moment. Though there weren’t fireworks, they still managed to … Read more

PHOTOS: Even More 2021 Merchandise Arrives at Disneyland Resort

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We’ve already spotted some 2021 apparel, ear headbands, and more merchandise at Disneyland Resort. Now even more 2021 items have arrived at Downtown Disney District. 2021 Tank Top – $34.99 2021 Tee – $36.99 2021 Large Photo Album – $24.99 2021 Small Photo Album – $19.99 2021 License Plate Frame – $12.99 2021 Bucket Hat … Read more