San Roy's questions to United Parks & Resorts Inc (PRKS) leadership • Q4 2024
Question
San Roy, on for James Hardiman, inquired about business trends in the first quarter, including any weather impacts, and asked if the company has observed any visitation deferral at its Florida parks ahead of the Epic Universe opening.
Answer
CEO Marc Swanson acknowledged that January was abnormally cold in Florida but noted that attendance was up year-to-date through the most recent Sunday. He also pointed out the negative impact of the Easter calendar shift from Q1 to Q2. Regarding Epic Universe, Swanson stated he has not seen any clear evidence of visitation deferral, highlighting that a significant portion of their attendance comes from in-state Florida residents who are less likely to defer visits.