Universal's Epic Universe General News & Discussion

[Mad Dog]

Another Sunday with really reasonable lines, and it's not even the evening yet. Donkey Kong Mine Kart is the only long lines, and
its been down a good part of the day. Even Ministry has been decent, as Ministry goes (35 minutes). Most everything is under 35 minutes standby posted time.

 

[ssirin88]

My understanding is Vegas is also dealing with a big slowdown in domestic tourism, especially from Southern California. So there are multiple things at play here.

Vegas priced out both local and international travelers when it was no longer a cheap weekend destination. Food and resort prices have skyrocketed over the last few years

 

[Mad Dog]

Vegas priced out both local and international travelers when it was no longer a cheap weekend destination. Food and resort prices have skyrocketed over the last few years

Full size alcohol drinks $40...Small size $20........Used to be free while you were gambling 30 years ago....

 

[fryoj]

Vegas priced out both local and international travelers when it was no longer a cheap weekend destination. Food and resort prices have skyrocketed over the last few years

This is part of orlando's problem as well. Everything is too expensive. The resort hotel prices are mind boggling. Add in that a lot of people are just broke. Hard to justify an annual Florida trip when a trip to the grocery story can wipe out most of a paycheck.