This was posted on another site but I think its interesting and what we can expect now on in the near future.
I don't any of us are even close with our speculations on the new expansion or the water park. I think this will be the new golden era of theme park innovation even more so than that of Diagon Alley.
I didn't see this brought up yet but Steve Burke and Ron Meyer came to 30 Rock in New York to do a "leadership spotlight" for all employees at Comcast and NBCUniversal. They were joined via satellite by Universal Creative. The entire presentation was exclusively about the Parks and Resorts division. Savannah Guthrie moderated the discussion and at one point she asked Steve Burke why Comcast is investing so heavily in the theme parks. His response was remarkably detailed and honest. He talked about how he has always loved theme parks both personally and as a business opportunity. He went through the financials for the parks and pointed out how they not only provide stable revenue but they also provide a great opportunity to create a positive image and brand for NBCUniversal as a whole. He said the key to a successful Parks and Resorts division is continued and aggressive investment across the board in rides and attractions. And then he brought up the D-word and said each expansion offers an opportunity to impress a first-time guest and that they plan to challenge the idea that Disney must be the de-facto premiere theme park destination. Universal Creative chimed in toward the end and said Burke actually encourages them to push the envelope and "go bigger." It's almost like this guy wants this to be his personal legacy.
I don't any of us are even close with our speculations on the new expansion or the water park. I think this will be the new golden era of theme park innovation even more so than that of Diagon Alley.