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Epic Universe's Impact
The anticipation surrounding Epic Universe is significant, and many guests are likely to plan multi-day trips that include both parks. To enter Epic Universe, guests are required to book multi-day packages, which could easily lead to a week filled with park visits, thus giving visitors the option to experience both Disney and Universal in one go.
The Dangers of Complacency
Disney's CFO recently expressed optimism about early bookings for summer, which was met with skepticism from the hosts, particularly regarding the correlation with the free dining announcement. They argued that Disney's historical practice of offering free dining is often a reactive measure intended to fill seats when attendance is anticipated to be low.