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Comcast Corp.’s theme park revenue rose 18.7% in the third quarter, driven by the early months of operations at Epic Universe, the company reported Thursday. Comcast’s Attractions division, which includes Universal Orlando and is part of its Content and Experiences division, generated $2.7 billion in revenue in the quarter ended Sept. 30. Epic Universe Theme Park debuted on May 22nd. “We’re really pleased with Epic’s early results that drive per-cap spend and attendance growth across Universal Orlando,” said Comcast Chief Financial Officer Jason Armstrong. Officials said the new park is working as designed and makes the resort even more attractive…

A new national Rasmussen Report survey finds that voters’ top economic concern remains the cost of basic goods, even though opinions about former President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy have changed little since midsummer. According to the poll, 46% of likely U.S. voters rate President Trump’s performance on economic issues as good or excellent, the same as in July, and 42% give him a poor rating. When asked which aspect of the economy most needs improvement, almost half (47%) of respondents cited lower food and energy prices. Employment and government spending lag far behind. 17% of voters said job…

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – When Trump Store Manager Cynthia Hollingsworth opened her mail on 23rd Street in Panama City on Monday, October 20, she got a horrified reaction. “It said Trump Store,” Hollingsworth said. “So I flipped it open. I didn’t read the whole thing, just out of habit. And when I put the envelope on the counter, I realized it didn’t have a return address on it, but I already had the letter in my hand.” As soon as she opened the envelope, her fingers started to itch and burn. “I’ve experienced poison oak or something similar, how…

Dahler: Do you have a favorite costume you’ve ever made? Randell: I haven’t worn many costumes here. I have always made very simple and easy choices. This year I have to say, don’t tell the boys, but we’re going to be dodgeball, or mean Joes. This year will probably be the best year yet. Dahler: What was your costume last year? Randell: Last year it was Mario Kart. I was Mario, Samo (Samoskevich) was Wario, and Spencer (Knight) was Luigi. Maybe that was actually (my favorite). Dahler: Who do you think will have a good costume this year? Randell: We…

A new poll from the national nonprofit organization Undue Medical Debt finds that support for protecting patients from medical debt is growing from all sides of politics. Nationwide, 14 million people have more than $23 billion in medical debt. Approximately 1.5 million people in Florida report having medical debt each year. This burden is even more acute for Florida’s oldest residents, as 14% of Florida’s seniors have unpaid medical debt. Some poll results show that 94% support limiting interest rates on medical debt. 90% support limiting the ability of collection agencies to remove individuals’ homes, belongings, and cars due to…

According to ISO, in 2023, people with liability insurance had a personal injury claim rate of 0.77 and a property liability claim rate of 2.58. If you are involved in a traffic accident, claiming compensation for property damage can be extremely complicated. It can be difficult to determine the right course of action to take, or even know how to handle the subtleties of dealing with your insurance company. Lawyers specializing in traffic accident and property damage claims can provide support. They will guide you through the entire process and make sure you have all the proper documentation on hand…

It takes a lot of effort to get ghosts with creepy smiles to socialize. The latest installment of the Disney-produced YouTube series “We Call It Imagineering” delves into the details of the Haunted Mansion, a perennial spooky attraction at Magic Kingdom, Disneyland, and other theme parks. We paid particular attention to the eye-catching wallpaper and the pitch of the wind sound effect. The 28-minute production features conversations with current and former Imagineers, including some who worked with Walt Disney himself. The show heads overseas aboard the Disney Cruise Line and features a Haunted Mansion Parlor aboard the Treasure Ship. But…

Magic Kingdom was once again the world’s most visited theme park last year, according to attendance reports. According to the TEA Global Experience Index, Walt Disney World’s original attractions will attract 17.84 million guests in 2024, an increase of 0.7% compared to 2023. Disneyland Park in California ranked second in the world with 17.34 million visitors, an increase of 0.5%. Other Disney World theme parks also recorded increases. Attendance at Epcot increased 1.3% to 12.13 million, and attendance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios increased 0.3% to 10.33 million. These numbers put Epcot at No. 8 in the world and Hollywood Studios…

Florida is supposed to police the state’s biggest sources of water pollution: agriculture and development. Instead, regulators and lawmakers have protected the major industries at nearly every turn, a Tampa Bay Times investigation has found. The approach has resulted in hundreds of waterways across Florida growing dirtier for decades — including the Caloosahatchee, where algae blooms have fueled fish kills, and the Indian River Lagoon, where scores of manatees starved to death as the ecosystem neared collapse.“People know what it would take to clean our waterways — it’s not rocket science,” said former state Sen. Lee Constantine, an Altamonte Springs…

Halloween falls on a Friday this year, so if you’re anything like me (drinking in the driveway, handing out candy, and entertaining (and sometimes scaring) the neighborhood kids with my vampire fangs), it may have been years since you actually hit the road in your holiday costume. Fear not, haphazard Orlandons, for I bring you ideas. The options are plentiful, from Enzian’s annual party at Eden Bar (which is so great that it’s my choice for multiple Halloweens in a row on the way home) to less formal ticket-free options like The Courtesy Bar’s spooky courtyard or Oviedo Mall’s Bite…