They make up a third of the Big 6 media companies. If Comcast is smart, it will make sure it has a new ride or two to introduce in the spring and summer of 2023, whetting appetites ahead of Epic Universe's debut less than two years later.Дisney and Comcast aren't pure theme-park operators. It will be by the time party fades in early 2023 that Comcast will be ready to win back the spotlight. It will be hard to pry tourists from checking out Disney World and all of the new rides, attractions, and experiences it will unveil during the golden anniversary celebration. It had its moment earlier this year, with its Jurassic Park-themed scream machine, but now the spotlight has shifted a few miles southwest to Disney World. Unless Universal Orlando will be dramatically upgrading its own indoor thrill ride to compete, it may seem odd to have it closed when its rival's new ride opens.ДЄt the end of the day, you can't blame Comcast for the timing of next year's disruptions. Disney World's biggest 2022 opening will be a Guardians of the Galaxy-themed indoor coaster that will also go through richly detailed show scenes. It's a richly themed indoor coaster with some heavy theatrical elements. The move has opened the door for more rides and attractions themed to popular DreamWorks Animation releases.Д¬losing down Revenge of the Mummy for roughly half a year is another interesting move. Shrek 4D opened as a licensed DreamWorks Animation attraction at the park, but five years ago Comcast acquired the computer animation studio. It seems dated relative to some of Universal's newer attractions with fancier bells and whistles, but it's still surprising to see the family-friendly show go away. The potentially bar-raising Epic Universe is expected to open by early 2025 after a COVID-19-related construction delay.ДЄttractions aren't supposed to last forever, but Shrek 4D has been a park staple for almost two decades. It's also working an entirely new theme park. It's a major white-knuckled roller coaster that has garnered rave reviews since its late springtime debut. Just a few months ago, VelociCoaster opened at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure theme park. It's not fair to say that Comcast is retreating. Revenge of the Mummy - a popular indoor roller coaster - will also be shutting down in January for a months-long refurbishment. It's a layered move by Comcast's Central Florida theme park that will actually be reducing its capacity by two high-volume attractions come January. The photo op with the characters will stay, but the 3-D show and adjacent gift shop will go away in January.

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