This week on the Theme Park Insider Podcast, Jake and I break down Universal’s latest earnings call… and that “softness” that Universal reported in its theme park attendance. Listen above, or download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform!
Here’s my report on that Universal earnings news, by the way: Universal reports ‘softening’ theme park attendance in Orlando.
I posted the new nuggets round-up a few days earlier this week, since there was so much happening: Collecting stories at Efteling, Disney, and more.
And here are the rest of this week’s Theme Park Insider news stories, in case you missed them:
We have a couple of new discussions for you, too:
Looking ahead, Six Flags Great Adventure has promised its official, tell-all Project Purple announcement on Tuesday, June 28. Next weekend, August 2 is the last day for AireForce One at Fun Spot Atlanta and Kumba at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
Attraction closings and openings
Here are the current refurbishment schedules from Disneyland, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando.
Silly Symphony Swings is closed at Disney California Adventure with no reopening date yet.
Universal’s Horror Make-Up Show is closed at Universal Studios Florida. Estimated reopening in winter 2026.
Carousel of Progress is closed at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. New show debuts in 2027.
August 8-20: Haunted Mansion closes at Disneyland for Holiday overlay.
August 16: Last day ever for Fast & Furious - Supercharged at Universal Studios Florida.
September 15-20: The Untrainable Dragon closes at Universal Epic Universe.
October 26: Volcano Bay closes for the season, with a planned return on or before April 1, 2027.
November 20: Jurassic Park River Adventure reopens at Islands of Adventure.
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Robert Niles
