Universal Destinations & Experiences

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{{Main|Universal Studios Hollywood}}

Universal Studios Hollywood became the first Universal Studios theme park when it opened its doors on July 15, 1964, long after it was originated as a studio tour in 1915, after the Universal original founder, Carl Laemmle, opened Universal City, California near Los Angeles. In May 1993, Universal CityWalk opened outside the gates of the theme park, featuring 65 entertainment-themed restaurants, nightclubs, shops, and entertainment spots. It also contains Universal Cinema operated by AMC Theatres, offering 19 screens including an IMAX Theatre and stadium-style seating. Approximately {{convert|415|acre|ha}} is within and around the surrounding area of Universal City, including its theme park and the film studio adjacent nearby.

{{Main|Universal Orlando}}

Universal Orlando Resort (formerly called Universal Studios Escape) opened to the public on June 7, 1990, in Orlando, Florida, starting at Universal Studios Florida. It features themed areas and attractions based on the film industry.

On May 28, 1999, the Universal Islands of Adventure theme park was opened, featuring various themed islands emphasizing adventures and characters embodied in the attractions, and expanded Universal Orlando into a family vacation resort. Simultaneously, Universal CityWalk was added to accommodate the guests within the resort leading to the two parks. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel opened at Universal Orlando Resort in September 1999, followed by Hard Rock Hotel in December 2000, Loews Royal Pacific Resort in February 2001, Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort on March 31, 2014, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort on July 7, 2016, and Universal's Aventura Hotel on August 16, 2018.

In 1998, Universal Orlando acquired Wet 'n Wild Water Park (founded in 1977 by SeaWorld founder George Millay) and was the company's main water park until it closed on December 31, 2016, where it was replaced by another water park Universal Volcano Bay, which opened on May 25, 2017. The new water park consists of 18 attractions, including slides, two lazy rivers and raft rides. The park includes two volcano themed rides: the Ko'okiri Body Plunge, a 70-degree-angle, 125-foot water slide;{{Cite news|url=http://www.wftv.com/news/local/universals-volcano-bay-water-park-set-to-open/526365532|title=Volcano Bay: Universal Orlando opens new water park|last=Kelly|first=Jason|date=May 25, 2017|website=WFTV|publisher=Cox Media Group|access-date=May 25, 2017|language=en-US}} and the Krakatau Aqua Coaster, a canoe ride rapidly traveling among the peaks and valleys of the central volcano in the park.{{Cite news|url=http://www.clickorlando.com/theme-parks/volcano-bay-water-park-opens-today|title=Volcano Bay water park opens|last=Speck|first=Emilee|date=May 25, 2017|website=WKMG-TV|publisher=Graham Media Group|access-date=May 25, 2017|language=en-US}} The park uses a virtual queuing system for most of the attractions, working off of a wristband each guest receives when they enter the park called Taputapu. On the former site of Wet 'n Wild, Universal built two new hotels: Universal's Endless Summer Resort – Dockside, and Universal's Endless Summer Resort – Surfside.

In August 2019, Universal announced Universal Epic Universe, a third theme park addition to the Orlando resort to include lands such as Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe, based on the classic Universal Monsters. The park opened on May 22, 2025.{{cite news|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/coronavirus/jobs-economy/os-bz-universal-coronavirus-earnings-20200430-wrnz6ysqdrhsrbnx7ccehbpmxm-story.html|title=Universal Orlando's new Epic Universe theme park will be delayed because of coronavirus pandemic|work=Orlando Sentinel|date=April 30, 2020|url-access=limited}}{{Cite web|date=2022-01-27|title=Comcast Says Epic Universe to Open in 2025, Theme Park Business in Orlando Better than Before Pandemic|url=https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/comcast-says-epic-universe-to-open-in-2025-theme-park-business-in-orlando-better-than-before-pandemic/|access-date=2023-03-09|website=Orlando ParkStop|language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Universal Orlando |url=https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/theme-parks/epic-universe |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=Universal Orlando Resort |language=en}} Epic Universe is also the site of three new Loews hotels: Universal Helios Grand Hotel, Universal Stella Nova Resort, and Universal Terra Luna Resort. All three hotels opened in the spring of 2025.

{{Main|Universal Studios Japan}}

After almost three years of construction, Universal Studios Japan opened on March 31, 2001, in the Konohana-ku district of Osaka, Japan, and was the first Universal Studios theme park to open outside of the U.S. It was also the first Universal theme park to operate within the Asian region. The park incorporates attractions from both Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood and features a CityWalk district, a shopping mall with multiple official Universal hotels and many restaurants and shops, including stores selling Universal Studios merchandise and Osaka souvenirs. The theme park occupies an area of {{convert|108|acre|ha}} and is the second-most visited amusement park in Japan after its rival Tokyo Disney Resort.{{cite news|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-09-28/comcast-to-pay-1-5-billion-for-51-of-japanese-theme-park|title=Comcast Will Buy 51% Stake in Universal Studios Japan for $1.5 Billion|newspaper=Bloomberg.com |date=September 28, 2015 }}{{cite web|title=Universal Studios Japan Corporate Information|url=http://www.usj.co.jp/company/company_e/corporate.html|publisher=Universal Studios Japan|access-date=November 7, 2012}}

{{Main|Universal Studios Singapore}}

Construction of the Singapore park began within Resorts World Sentosa on Sentosa, Singapore on April 19, 2008. Universal Studios Singapore was given a soft opening on March 18, 2010 and later a wide opening on May 28, 2011. It was the second Universal Studios theme park to operate in Asia and also the first in Southeast Asia. Like other Universal theme parks, it features attractions from various Universal and other studio companies' properties, including Jurassic Park, Shrek, The Mummy, Waterworld, Transformers and others. The land it currently sits on is 20 hectares (49 acres) in size, which occupies the easternmost part of the 49-hectare (120-acre) Resorts World Sentosa, and is marketed as a "one-of-its-kind theme park in Asia". Unlike other Universal theme parks, Universal Studios Singapore is owned by Genting Group with the licensing approval from Universal Parks & Resorts.{{cite web|title=Resorts World Sentosa – Universal Studios Singapore|url=http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore|publisher=Resorts World Sentosa|access-date=August 21, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005121942/http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore|archive-date=October 5, 2011|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}

{{Main|Universal Beijing}}

Universal Studios Beijing is the Universal theme park that opened on September 20, 2021,{{cite web|url=https://www.bjnews.com.cn/detail/163203968714009.html|title=北京环球度假区明日开业，9时至11时、19时至21时易拥堵|accessdate=2021-09-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920051537/https://www.bjnews.com.cn/detail/163203968714009.html|archive-date=2021-09-20}}{{cite web|date=2021-08-30|title=北京环球度假区将于9月20日正式向公众开放|trans-title=Universal Beijing Resort will officially open to the public on September 20|url=http://www.chinanews.com/sh/2021/08-30/9554254.shtml|accessdate=2021-08-30}} in Beijing, China. It features rides and attractions themed primarily to Universal-owned movies, TV shows, animation, and music, and as well as licensed properties from other companies (e.g. Warner Bros., etc.).{{cite web|author=Los Angeles Times|date=October 13, 2014|title=Universal Studios to open Beijing theme park in 2019|url=https://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-universal-studios-beijing-20141012-story.html|work=Los Angeles Times}}{{cite web|date=1 November 2016|title=Universal Studios Breaks Ground on Beijing Park, Opening Postponed Yet Again|url=https://www.thebeijinger.com/blog/2016/11/01/universal-studios-breaks-ground-beijing-park-opening-postponed-yet-again|access-date=31 January 2017|website=www.thebeijinger.com}} The project was announced on October 13, 2014, with more than 20 billion RMB being invested into the project. It is jointly owned by Beijing Shouhuan Cultural Tourism Investment Co., Ltd. (BSH Investment), a consortium of four state-owned companies, and Universal Parks & Resorts.{{cite web|title=Universal Theme Park and Resort Planned for Beijing|url=http://corporate.comcast.com/news-information/news-feed/universal-theme-park-and-resort-planned-for-beijing}} Construction of Universal Beijing Resort completed in April 2021.{{cite web|url=https://k.sina.cn/article_1644114654_61ff32de0200187sa.html|title=Wang Tayi: The first phase of the construction of Universal Beijing Resort has been completed and will be completed soon. Can meet you all |quote=The first phase of construction has been completed and I will be able to meet you soon. We also have a second phase project, which is ready to be completed and put into operation in 2025|language=zh|date=2021-04-16|access-date=2023-12-16}} Phase 2 of Universal Beijing Resort is set to begin construction in 2025.

{{Main|Universal Horror Unleashed}}

On January 11, 2023, Universal announced a new "horror experience" called Universal Horror Unleashed,{{cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/theme-parks/2023/10/17/universal-horror-las-vegas-area-51-year-round/71217153007/ |title=Horror has a new name in Las Vegas. What we know about Universal's plans for the city. |first=Eve |last=Chen |website=USA Today |date=October 17, 2023 |access-date=October 22, 2023}} which is set to be the anchor tenant in a new {{convert|20|acre|ha}} expansion of Las Vegas' immersive Area15 entertainment district. Unlike Universal's temporary Halloween Horror Nights events, this building will be a permanent and year-round fixture. Occupying a 110,000 square-foot space, this new Universal experience is an innovative, creative complement to Area15's roots in experiential art and entertainment.{{Cite web |date=2023-01-11 |title=Year Round Horror Experience Comes to Las Vegas |url=https://corporate.universalparks.com/universal-parks-resorts-to-bring-entirely-new-year-round-horror-experience-to-las-vegas/ |access-date=2023-01-11 |language=en-US}} The attraction is set to open on August 14, 2025, at Area15.{{Cite web |date=February 19, 2025 |title=BREAKING: Universal Horror Unleashed Opening Date Announced, Tickets Now on Sale |url=https://wdwnt.com/2025/02/breaking-universal-horror-unleashed-opening-date-announced-tickets-now-on-sale/ |first=Lauren |last=Shahan |access-date=February 22, 2025 |website=WDW News Today |language=en-US}} In June 2025, Universal announced the city of Chicago will be the second Universal Horror Unleashed location and the first Universal attraction in the Midwest, which is set to open in 2027.{{Cite web |date=June 26, 2025 |title=Universal Studios To Open Immersive Horror Experience In Chicago |url=https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/06/26/universal-studios-to-open-immersive-horror-experience-in-chicago/ |first=Melody |last=Mercado |access-date=June 27, 2025 |website=Block Club Chicago |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Ace |first=Shannen |date=2025-06-26 |title=BREAKING: Universal Horror Unleashed Coming to Chicago - WDWNT |url=https://wdwnt.com/2025/06/universal-horror-unleashed-coming-to-chicago/ |access-date=2025-06-27 |website=WDW News Today |language=en-US}}{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2025/06/universal-horror-unleashed-chicago-1236443986/ |title=Universal Announces Second "Horror Unleashed" Attraction, This One In Chicago, As Part Of Regional Strategy |website=Deadline Hollywood |first=Tom |last=Tapp |date=June 26, 2025 |access-date=June 27, 2025}}

{{Main|Universal Kids Resort}}

On January 11, 2023, Universal also announced a "new concept"-styled theme park, geared towards families with children. The park, to be constructed in Frisco, Texas, will feature immersive themed lands and celebrate Universal's brand of entertainment, innovation, and characters.{{Cite web |title=Frisco, Texas location Announcement-Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/universalorl/status/1613226021066575896 |access-date=2023-01-11 |website=Twitter |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-01-09 |title=Universal Brings Kids Theme Park to Frisco |url=https://corporate.universalparks.com/universal-parks-resorts-plans-to-bring-new-concept-for-families-with-young-children-to-frisco-texas/ |access-date=2023-01-11 |language=en-US}} On December 1, 2023, the name of the resort was officially revealed as "Universal Kids Resort", while construction began by November 2023.{{cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/theme-parks/2023/12/01/new-theme-park-universal-kids-resort/71758994007/ |title=Universal Kids Resort: What we know about Universal's first theme park for young kids |first=Kathleen |last=Wong |website=USA Today |date=December 1, 2023 |access-date=December 1, 2023}} The park is expected to open in May 2026.{{cite web |url=https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/universal-kids-resort-shoots-out-of-ground-in-frisco/287-51e638d7-1a7a-442b-941b-65dde9816690 |title=Universal Kids Resort shoots out of ground in Frisco |website=WFAA |first=Aayush |last=Gupta |date=November 26, 2024 |access-date=November 27, 2024}}

In May 2025, it was announced that a 300,000 square-foot (or {{Convert|7|acre|ha|adj=on}}) entertainment and retail hub will be built at New Delhi's Aerocity. The resort, called Universal Studios Delhi, will cater to both domestic and international tourists, opening in mid-2027.{{cite web |url=https://www.travelandleisureasia.com/in/news/universal-studios-to-open-its-first-ever-theme-park-in-india/ |title=Universal Studios To Open Its First Indoor Theme Park In India? Here's What We Know |website=Travel + Leisure Asia |first=Yashita |last=Vashishth |date=May 6, 2025 |access-date=May 25, 2025}}{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/travel/news/coming-soon-universal-studios-first-theme-park-to-open-in-this-indian-city-by-2027/articleshow/120866725.cms |title=Coming soon: Universal Studios' first theme park to open in this Indian city by 2027 |website=The Times of India |date=May 4, 2025 |access-date=May 25, 2025}}

{{Main|Universal Studios Great Britain}}

On December 19, 2023, Universal Destinations & Experiences confirmed that {{convert|480|acre|ha}} of land had been purchased in Bedford, United Kingdom for potential theme park development.{{cite web |url=https://www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/breaking-news-universal-studios-confirm-they-are-planning-a-theme-park-in-bedford-borough/ |title=Breaking news: Universal Studios confirm they are planning a theme park in Bedford Borough |website=Bedford Independent |first1=Erica |last1=Roffe |first2=Paul |last2=Hutchinson |date=December 19, 2023 |access-date=December 19, 2023}}{{Cite news |last=Phillips |first=Jacob |date=2023-12-20 |title=Universal Studios planning first UK theme park as it buys huge site in Bedford |language=en |work=The Standard |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/universal-studios-theme-park-attraction-bedford-harry-potter-fast-and-furious-b1128080.html |access-date=2023-12-21}} On April 5, 2024, the official Universal UK Project website revealed public engagement forms and dates to public events to gain reviews and opinions from the locals until May 3, 2024. The project, already in its advanced stage, will have two new railway stations, with Kempston Hardwick's moved further south to the entrance with its level crossing replaced with a bridge, flat car parks, a better road connection with the A421 and improvements to Junction 13 of the M1, and the location of the park with its Street Area and four original restaurants and 500-bed hotel within the southern section of the bought land, with the park starting off similar in size to Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Epic Universe, but would later expand to be the size of Universal Studios Japan, which doesn't include the northern section by the lake which will be reserved for temporary buildings and future projects. The park will also focus more on wildlife and be more environmentally friendly. Talks are ongoing and there is no time frame as to when construction will begin.{{cite web |url=https://universalukproject.co.uk/|title=EXPLORING A POTENTIAL THEME PARK AND RESORT PROJECT}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdd9r527jpeo|title=Universal UK resort talks ongoing, says government|last=Fullbrook|first=Danny|access-date=2025-01-30|website=BBC.com}}

On April 8, 2025, Universal Destinations & Experiences and the United Kingdom government revealed their plans for a theme park in Bedford, which will open in 2031 as a part of a 476-acre entertainment resort complex. In the same statement, Universal predicted that 8.5 million visitors would attend the park in its first year, generating an expected £50 billion of revenue by 2055.{{Cite web |last=Szalai |first=Georg |date=April 8, 2025 |title=Universal Planning U.K. Theme Park and Resort in Bedford, England in Expansion to Europe |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/universal-uk-theme-park-resort-bedford-expansion-europe-1236184683/ |access-date=April 9, 2025 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}

In April 2021, Universal Beijing announced that a second gate theme park was set to open by 2025. In September 2023, construction for the expansion was set to begin in 2025.{{cite web |url=https://www.attractionsmanagement.com/index.cfm?subID=0&pagetype=news&codeID=351752&dom=n&email=web&pub=AMe&date= |title=Construction work to begin on Universal Resort Beijing's second phase 'by 2025' |website=Attractions Management |first=Tom |last=Walker |date=September 10, 2023 |access-date=March 19, 2025}}

• Universal Studios Europe, Melun-Sénart, Seine-et-Marne, France.{{cite web|url=http://dsewing.com/universal-studios-movie-world/|title=Master Planning MCA - Universal Studios Movie World|website=dsewing.com|date=10 January 1990|access-date=1 December 2021}}

Following the establishment of Disney in Europe with the construction of Euro Disney Resort, Universal Studios Recreation Group considered construction of its own park in Europe between the late 1980s and early 1990s. The work was being considered for a site located in either Paris or London.{{cite web|lang=fr|url=https://www.lesoir.be/art/euro-disneyland-a-marne-la-vallee-au-rendez-vous-de_t-19900312-Z02G2M.html|title=Euro Disneyland à Marne-la-Vallée au rendez-vous de 1992|date=12 March 1990|website=Le Soir|author=Pierre Bary|access-date=17 September 2019}} The Rainham Marshes site in east London is abandoned, and later became the Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve. The French state was much more willing to offer tax advantages for the establishment of a park on its territory.{{cite web|title=MCA in talks to become Euro Disney neighbor|url=https://variety.com/1993/biz/news/mca-in-talks-to-become-euro-disney-neighbor-105883/|author=Michael Williams|website=Variety|date=14 April 1993|access-date=1 December 2021}} A site in Melun-Sénart was chosen, the plans were drawn up, and the land was purchased at agricultural prices in 1971.{{cite web|url=https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/archive/08jun90-uk-decision-expected-soon-on-whether-universal-city-will-be-built-at-rainham-marshes-1-of-2-07-06-1990/|title=08Jun90 UK: DECISION EXPECTED SOON ON WHETHER 'UNIVERSAL CITY' WILL BE BUILT AT RAINHAM MARSHES. (1 OF 2)|website=Construction News|date=7 June 1990|access-date=1 December 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/archive/08jun90-uk-decision-expected-soon-on-whether-universal-city-will-be-built-at-rainham-marshes-2-of-2-07-06-1990/|title=08Jun90 UK: DECISION EXPECTED SOON ON WHETHER 'UNIVERSAL CITY' WILL BE BUILT AT RAINHAM MARSHES. (2 OF 2)|website=Construction News|date=7 June 1990|access-date=1 December 2021}} They covered {{convert|1300|acre|ha}} of arable land in Combs-la-Ville. The theme park's construction was planned to commence in 1996, and consist of: a theme park mostly based on Universal Studios Florida, a water park, a golf course, and real estate and commercial areas. The setbacks and financial woes of Euro Disney Resort influenced the realization that this project would not succeed. The group preferred to be the buyer of an already established park, and Universal Studios bought 37% of Port Aventura's shares in June 1998.

• Universal Studios, Manila, Philippines{{cite web | url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2008/04/07/54508/universal-studios-theme-park-soon-rise-rp | title=Universal Studios theme park soon to rise in RP | website=The Philippine STAR }}
• Universal Studios Dubailand, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Broke ground 2008, no construction since 2009){{cite web|url=http://www.fastcompany.com/1338215/universal-studios-dubailand-case-study-rise-and-fall-dubai|title=Universal Studios Dubailand: A Case Study on the Rise and Fall of Dubai|date=24 August 2009|work=Fast Company}}
• Universal's Hollywoodland, Krefeld, Germany{{Cite web|lang=de|title=Coastersandmore - Achterbahn Magazin: Aus der Traum von den Universal Studios in Germany!|url=http://www.coastersandmore.de/rides/iec/iecmain.shtml|access-date=2021-02-15|website=coastersandmore.de}}
• Universal Studios Moscow, Moscow, Russia{{cite web |url=https://www.inparkmagazine.com/moscow-city-government-approves-construction-of-universal-studios-moscow/ |title=Moscow City Government Approves Construction of Universal Studios Moscow |website=inparkmagazine.com |first=Joe |last=Kleiman |date=December 20, 2012 |access-date=March 6, 2023}}
• Universal Studios South Korea, Hwaseong, South Korea

Universal Studios was attached to the project in South Korea since 2005 with other competitors of MGM and Paramount.{{cite web|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/special/2008/05/139_24496.html|title=Incheon to Host Paramount's First Movie Park|date=20 May 2008|work=The Korea Times}} After a long delay, the dealing started in 2016 to open Universal Studios Korea in 2020,{{cite web|lang=ko|url=http://news1.kr/articles/?2905723|title=유니버설 공략에 TF팀까지…수자원公 '테마파크' 다시 나선다|date=8 February 2017|work=News1}} but the project was canceled in 2017 due to the several disagreements in dealing.{{cite web|lang=ko|url=http://news1.kr/articles/?2905723|title=송산 '유니버설스튜디오' 협약 지연…2020년 준공 '빨간불'|date=20 June 2016}}

• Universal Mediterránea, Salou, Spain (1998–2004)

Port Aventura opened in 1995. Tussauds Group had a 40.01% in the park while La Caixa had 33.19%, Anheuser-Busch had 19.9% and FECSA had 6.7%.{{cite news |title=Naissance de Port Aventura, gigantesque parc de loisirs près de Barcelone|url=https://www.liberation.fr/futurs/1995/04/24/naissance-de-port-aventura-gigantesque-parc-de-loisirs-pres-de-barcelone_129288|access-date=October 28, 2018|work=liberation.fr|date=April 24, 1995}}.{{cite book|title=The Global Theme Park Industry|author=Salvador Anton Clavé|date=April 16, 2007|page=131|publisher=CABI|isbn=978-1845932084}} In 1998, the majority of Tussauds Group' shares in Port Aventura (37%) were sold to Universal Parks & Resorts and the park was rebranded as 'Universal's Port Aventura' in 1999, which made it the first Universal Studios Theme Park in Europe.{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/pearson-raises-pounds-58m-on-sale-of-spanish-theme-park-stake-1166965.html|title=Pearson raises pounds 58m on sale of Spanish theme park stake|publisher=independent.co.uk|date=June 23, 1998|access-date=October 28, 2018}}{{cite news |title=Pearson Completes Tussauds Group Disposal|url=https://www.pearson.com/corporate/news/media/news-announcements/1998/10/pearson-completes-tussauds-group-disposal.html|access-date=October 18, 2018|work=pearson.com|date=October 19, 1998}}.{{cite news |title=Veremonte y La Caixa se alían en Barcelona World |url=https://www.lavanguardia.com/economia/20120907/54348156782/veremonte-la-caixa-barcelona-world.html |access-date=July 26, 2018 |work=La Vanguardia |date=July 9, 2012}} [https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=es&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lavanguardia.com%2Feconomia%2F20120907%2F54348156782%2Fveremonte-la-caixa-barcelona-world.html&edit-text= Translation: "Veremonte and La Caixa team up in Barcelona World"]. In 2002, two hotels and a water park (Costa Caribe) were constructed, and the resort was rebranded as 'Universal Mediterranea' the same year.{{cite web|url=https://www.diaridetarragona.com/tarragona/Del-Dragon-Khan-al-mayor-polo-turistico-del-Mediterraneo-20170710-0077.html|title=Del Dragon Khan al mayor polo turístico del Mediterráneo|publisher=diaridetarragona.com|access-date=10 July 2017}} In 2004, NBCUniversal (Universal Studios' parent) sold all interest in PortAventura to La Caixa.{{cite news |title=U sells Port Aventura stake|url=https://variety.com/2004/biz/news/u-sells-port-aventura-stake-1117906749/|access-date=October 28, 2018|work=variety.com|date=June 20, 2004}}. It is owned and operated by La Caixa banking group's investment vehicle Criteria, but as of 2005 the Universal name has been dropped from the branding, and the resort was once again named 'PortAventura' (the space in the name is deliberately left out for trademark reasons).

• Costa Caribe Aquatic Park, Salou, Spain (2002–2004)
• Wet 'n Wild Orlando (Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, Florida, United States; wholly owned) (1977–2016)

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Universal Studios incorporates replicas of attractions and lands in multiple parks around the world. The pages linked above contain comprehensive lists of the attractions and lands at Universal theme parks. Most of the attractions and lands are based on Universal licenses and other licensed properties.

Director Steven Spielberg has a long-time collaboration with Universal Destinations & Experiences due to his relationship with Universal Studios while working as a Universal intern staff in the late 1960s as well as the films he directed or produced for the studio, such as Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Back to the Future, The Land Before Time, Jurassic Park and Schindler's List. In March 1987, Spielberg signed on to be a creative consultant for Universal theme parks when the Music Corporation of America (MCA)—then owner of Universal Studios—was planning to build its first full-fledged theme park in Orlando in an effort to compete with Walt Disney World.{{cite web|last1=Sim|first1=Nick|title=10 Mind-Boggling Statistics About the Universal Orlando Resort|url=https://www.themeparktourist.com/features/20140521/18141/10-mind-boggling-statistics-about-universal-orlando-resort|publisher=Theme Park Tourist|date=May 21, 2014}} Universal Parks Chairman and CEO Thomas L. Williams stated in regards to praising the Universal Creative team and a few popular people for the new Florida park:

{{quote|Take, for example, Steven Spielberg. He was the creative consultant on our first [full] theme park, Universal Studios Florida. Steve was the guy who came up with that park's core concept, that we were going to put our Guests in their favorite scene from their favorite film. Ride the Movies, if you will.{{cite web|last1=Hill|first1=Jim|title=Tom Williams, Universal Parks Chairman and CEO, Reflects on the Universal Orlando Resort's Magical Transformation|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/jim-hill/tom-williams-universal-pa_b_5564930.html|publisher=Huffington Post|date=July 7, 2017}}}}

Since 1987, Spielberg has consulted on a dozen attractions, including E.T. Adventure, Jaws, Jurassic Park: The Ride, and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. In exchange, he receives 2% of all park ticket revenue and a portion of park concession receipts generated by Universal theme parks in Florida, Japan, and Singapore in perpetuity, valued at up to $30 to 50 million a year; the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park in Los Angeles is not covered under the Spielberg deal.{{cite web|last1=Glover|first1=Ronald|title=Spielberg's Biggest Blockbuster May Be $1 Billion Payday From Comcast|url=https://www.thestreet.com/story/13218752/1/spielbergs-biggest-blockbuster-may-be-1-billion-payday-from-comcast.html|publisher=Huffington Post|date=July 22, 2015}} The director also got the opportunity to trigger a June 2017 exit deal clause and collect a single payment equal to the value of the contracts. Comcast, the current parent company of Universal, acknowledged that this payment could already be worth as much as $535 million.{{cite web|last1=Morgan|first1=Richard|title=Steven Spielberg could soon be $1B richer|url=https://nypost.com/2015/07/24/how-steven-spielberg-is-saving-comcast/|publisher=New York Post|date=July 24, 2015}} Some analysts predicted that the one-time payment could ultimately be $1 billion. The deal also prevents any film Spielberg directed to go to any theme park but Universal; the exception is the Indiana Jones films, which were owned by Lucasfilm and had been featured in Disney theme parks since 1989.

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