The End of 2024: Universal’s Top Stories, Surveys, and Predictions for 2025 (Ep. 32)

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🗓️ 3 January 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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In this first episode of 2025, Jim Hill and Eric Hersey recap Universal’s most exciting moments from the past year, discuss insights from a Universal guest survey, and share bold predictions for the year ahead. Highlights include: Universal’s Guest Survey: Jim and Eric analyze intriguing survey questions about vacation planning, accessibility, and the impact of Universal’s Wicked-themed offerings on guest experiences. Epic Universe Updates: A look back at how Universal kept fans engaged with teasers, construction updates, and marketing ahead of its May 2025 opening. Wicked’s Phenomenal Year: From its box office success to Universal’s creative synergy with theme park experiences. DreamWorks Land in Orlando: How Universal’s new kid-friendly area is already a hit with families. Universal’s Remote Projects: Exploring the potential of the Texas Universal Kids Park and the Las Vegas Haunted House, and how these off-site ventures could shape the future of Universal’s theme park strategy. Jim and Eric also reflect on their first year of podcasting together, share listener questions and insights, and make predictions about Universal’s record-breaking potential in the coming year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This Sunday, this Sunday, old rivals go head to head as Liverpool take on Manchester United at Anfield.
0:22.7	Can you believe it?
0:24.5	And you can stream it live on Sky Sports, available with no contract on now.
0:30.1	Absolutely brilliant.
0:32.0	Stream Liverpool versus Manchester United live this Sunday from 4.30 p.m. head to nowtv.com. 18 plus,
0:42.1	guy sports content streamed via internet. Full terms apply.
0:45.3	Welcome back to the epic universal podcast with Eric Hersey. I'm entertainment writer Jim
0:51.3	Hill, and this is the podcast where we cover the latest universal news, rumors and history.
0:58.2	And again, as I just mentioned, I'm joined by my able-body podcast host, Eric Cursey.
1:04.4	And we are, this is the show that goes live on January 3rd.
1:10.5	So happy new year?
1:13.1	Is that what we say?
1:13.6	Happy New Year, Jim.
1:14.4	Yes.
1:14.9	Listen, we've been doing this show for almost a year now.
1:17.7	That's right.
1:18.2	Can you believe that?
1:19.9	Again, I'm old.
1:21.4	I can believe anything at this point.
1:23.4	But by the way, New Year, and we have a new sponsor.
1:28.6	In fact, Eric and I are very excited to announce a brand new partnership with BR guest vacations.
1:36.3	And B.R. Sivacation is a platinum-level earmarked travel agency with concierge-level services to make your next trip to Universal Epic.
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