During Comcast’s third-quarter earnings call, co-CEO Mike Cavanagh hinted at new ticket and pass options for Universal Orlando as the company seeks to boost attendance following a revenue decline. The theme park division reported a 4.4 percent drop in revenue to $2.6 billion during the third quarter of 2026, attributed to lower admissions and increased promotional activity. Cavanagh mentioned introducing new three-park passes, which could potentially include Epic Universe alongside Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. Currently, Epic Universe is not included in standard Annual Passes, though passholders can purchase discounted one-day tickets. The company has been surveying annual passholders about potential Epic Universe options and continues working to improve attraction reliability and guest throughput at the new park. While no official announcement or pricing has been provided, these comments suggest changes to Universal Orlando’s ticket offerings may be approaching soon.
Key Points:
- Comcast’s theme park division saw revenue drop 4.4% to $2.6 billion during the third quarter of 2026, while adjusted EBITDA fell 17.1% to $780 million.
- Co-CEO Mike Cavanagh mentioned new three-park passes during the October 22 earnings call but did not specifically confirm an Epic Universe Annual Pass or provide pricing.
- Universal currently offers Annual Pass options covering Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay, but Epic Universe remains separate from these packages.
- Cavanagh stated that Universal continues working to improve attraction reliability, ride availability, loading times, and overall guest throughput at Epic Universe.