How Universal’s Studio Tour Became a Theme Park (Ep. 127)

Jim Hill and Eric Hersey dig into the latest theme park attendance figures and what they could mean for Epic Universe and Universal’s other parks. They discuss construction around Universal Orlando and Hollywood, and how Comcast is responding to a softer quarter. Then Jim traces the story of MCA, Lou Wasserman and the decisions that turned a working studio tour into a major tourist attraction.

NEWS

• What the latest attendance report says about Epic Universe and Universal’s parks.
• Comcast’s financial outlook and the challenges facing its theme park business.
• Construction and possible changes at Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Hollywood.
• WWE’s upcoming events at ESPN Wide World of Sports.

FEATURE

• How MCA and Lou Wasserman reshaped Universal and expanded its studio tour.
• The connection between a story from McHale’s Navy and the Universal backlot.
• Why Wasserman’s plans included a visitor attraction alongside a working movie studio.

HOSTS

Jim Hill – @JimHillMedia | https://jimhillmedia.com
Eric Hersey – @erichersey | https://strongmindedagency.com

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PRODUCTION CREDITS

Edited by Dave Grey
Produced by Eric Hersey – https://strongmindedagency.com

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