Universal Parks & Resorts
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| Type | Division |
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| Industry | Amusement park operator |
| Headquarters | Orlando, Florida, USA |
| Key people | Thomas Williams, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; John Sprouls, Executive Vice President |
| Revenue | $100 million in 2006[1][dated info] |
| Parent | NBCUniversal |
| Website | themeparks.universalstudios.com |
Universal Parks and Resorts is the theme park division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast and General Electric. The division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the various Universal Studios resort properties around the world. The division is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, United States.
In 2006, approximately 25.8 million guests visited the Universal Studios theme parks, making it the third-largest amusement park operator in the world.[2][dated info]
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[edit] Properties
[edit] Current
- Universal Studios Hollywood (Los Angeles, California, United States; wholly owned)[3]
- Universal Orlando Resort (Orlando, Florida, United States; wholly owned)[4]
- Universal Studios Singapore (Singapore; owned by Genting Group)[6]
[edit] Previous
- Universal PortAventura, Salou, Spain (1997–2004)
[edit] Future
These projects have been announced or are currently under construction. As such, this information may change as the projects move forward.
- Universal Studios Dubailand, Dubai, United Arab Emirates[7]
- Universal Studios South Korea, Hwaseong, South Korea[8] (opens 2016)
[edit] Reported
Other locations have been reported for future Universal Studios theme parks. These include:
- Universal Studios Beijing, Beijing, People's Republic of China[9]
- Universal Studios India, New Delhi or Mumbai, India[10][11]
- Universal Studios Manila, Pagcor City, Manila, Philippines[12]
[edit] Theme Park Attractions & Lands
Main articles: List of Universal theme park attractions and List of lands at Universal theme parks
Universal Studios incorporates many replicas of attractions and lands in multiple parks around the world. The pages linked to above contain comprehensive list of the attractions and lands at Universal theme parks.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ GE 2006 Annual Report, page 55
- ^ 2006 Theme Park Attendance Report
- ^ "Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles, Hollywood". Universal Studios Hollywood. http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/. Retrieved August 21, 2010.
- ^ "Theme Parks at Universal Orlando Resort". Universal Orlando. http://www.universalorlando.com/OverviewPages/TP/themeparks.aspx. Retrieved August 21, 2010.
- ^ "Universal Studios Japan". Universal Studios Japan. http://www.usj.co.jp/e/. Retrieved August 21, 2010.
- ^ "Resorts World Sentosa - Universal Studios Singapore". Resorts World Sentosa. http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore. Retrieved August 21, 2010.
- ^ Hart, Lance. "Universal Studios Dubailand". Screamscape. http://www.screamscape.com/html/universal_studios_dubailand.htm. Retrieved August 21, 2010.
- ^ Hart, Lance. "Universal Studios Korea". Screamscape. http://www.screamscape.com/html/universal_studios_korea.htm. Retrieved August 21, 2010.
- ^ "UPDATE 1-Universal Studios plans Beijing theme park". Reuters. February 11, 2010. http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSSHA13165320090212. Retrieved August 21, 2010.
- ^ "Reliance, Universal eye theme park in India". Reuters. July 29, 2010. http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE66S6D220100729. Retrieved August 21, 2010.
- ^ Sharma, Amol (July 29, 2010). "Reliance, Universal Entertain Idea of U.S.-Style Theme Park in India". Wall Street Journal. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703578104575397503822745056.html. Retrieved January 29, 2011.
- ^ "Universal Studios Manila soon to rise". Byahilo. January 14, 2012. http://www.byahilo.com/2008/04/08/universal-studios-theme-park-soon-to-rise-in-manila-bay-philippines/#axzz1jRoVOB00.
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