Will Disney World and Universal Orlando Ever Be the Same?
Thursday afternoon wasn't business as usual for Comcast's (NASDAQ: CMCSA) Universal Orlando Resort. The Central Florida theme park resort has been closed for two months, but it did reopen parts of CityWalk, the shopping, dining, and entertainment complex that connects its parking garages to its still-shuttered gated attractions. The handful of establishments will continue to open from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will reopen Disney Springs at Disney World -- also in phases -- starting next week.
The first day of business since mid-March wasn't ideal at CityWalk. Field reports have most visitors abiding by social distancing and face mask requirements, but the first wave of guests consisted mostly of bloggers and cabin fever-saddled locals who seemed more interested in planting the flag than spending money. There were lines to get into the few stores open, but mostly for folks recording walkthroughs, rather than hitting the register with items to buy. There were more people taking selfies than eating at the restaurants or bellying up to the bar. In short, there were more shots taken than shots purchased.
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