In the first full quarter of operation, Comcast ‘s Epic Universe theme park drove double-digit gains for the company’s theme park unit. And executives expect that contribution to only increase.

The company reported a 19% year-over-year gain in parks revenue, to $2.7 billion, in the period ended September 30. EBITDA rose 13% to $958 million. The parks are part of Content & Experiences, one of two corporate divisions of Comcast, along with Connectivity & Platforms.

Co-CEO Mike Cavanagh said Epic, which opened last spring in Orlando, FL, allows the company to offer customers “a week-long, vacation type of experience” in combination with its two other nearby parks. Presenting Disney with new competition in the Florida market, Epic draws on blockbuster Universal movie properties like S

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