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CTM Universal Ep 105 - Universal Breaks Revenue Record and Rookie Mistakes To Avoid When Going To Universal Studios

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Universal says Epic Universe drove a 22% revenue jump to $2.9 billion in the fourth quarter.

1. Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & More focuses on Universal Orlando news, Lost Continent rumors, and rookie mistakes for first-time visitors. 2. Hosts Jared Lee and Jamie Lee steer the episode; Jared tracks Universal rumors and earnings numbers, while Jamie pushes back with trip-planning questions and firsthand park observations. 3. The episode asks what changes at Universal matter right now, from Comcast's earnings call to the practical mistakes guests make when they plan a Universal trip. 4. Jared says Universal theme park revenue rose 22% in the fourth quarter of 2025 and reached $2.9 billion. 5. He also says Universal reported $1.035 billion in EBITDA, which he describes as the first billion-dollar quarter under Comcast ownership. 6. Jared ties the earnings jump to Epic Universe, and he adds that Peacock also posted double-digit revenue growth. 7. The hosts say Universal confirmed Epic Universe is still not at full capacity. 8. Jared repeats the target that full capacity may not arrive until the end of 2026. 9. He notes that wait times at Epic Universe still run very high, citing Mine-Cart Madness near four hours and Curse of the Werewolf around two hours on a cold Sunday. 10. The hosts say Lost Continent is being cleared with drained water features and construction walls, and Jared says multiple Universal sources told him the area is going to become Pokemon. 11. Jared says Mythos is changing as part of that project, but he was told the kitchen staff and food quality should remain the same. 12. Jamie brings up the lamb burger and grilled cheese with brisket and pork belly as specific reasons she wants one more Mythos visit. 13. On touring strategy, Jared says he wants to go back to Epic Universe with Express Pass rather than relying on early entry alone. 14. He and Jamie say Universal hotel guests get one hour of early entry, which they see as a bigger perk than Disney's 30 minutes. 15. They also point out that Universal's footprint is smaller than Disney's, so walking between Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure is quick. 16. Jamie and Jared say Universal park hours are often shorter than Disney's, especially in winter, and that the lack of a MagicBand-style system means guests must keep a physical ticket or room card handy. 17. The hosts keep the tone conversational and slightly skeptical, with weather complaints, park anecdotes, and practical planning advice mixed into the news. 18. The format moves from casual life updates into earnings analysis and then into a structured list of travel mistakes, so the episode feels like a hybrid of news and trip guidance. 19. Listeners planning a first Universal trip would get the most value from it. 20. Listeners only wanting Disney-only coverage may skip most of it.

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