[News] Universal Theme Park - UK

[jcdenton08]

Prime minister confirms new UK Universal theme park in Bedford

The company says the new site is expected to create 28,000 jobs and generate £50bn for the economy.

www.bbc.co.uk

Utterly fantastic news, and well done to all involved to push this through. With some 28,000 jobs being created, and a massive influx of that sweet, sweet tourism money, this can only possibly be viewed as a good thing. Even locals support it, according to the article, with 92% of 6,000 polled supporting the venture.

This is a guaranteed success and will make bank for everybody, which in this financial climate is an extremely good thing.

On a purely selfish note, I am very excited having loved both Universal California and Florida, and having no desire to return to the States.

2031 does seem to be to be incredibly optimistic for an opening date though - the landscaping alone will take years.

Strongly suspect it will be opened in stages, as each area is developed and themed and attractions are slowly added. They will be very mindful of what happened with EuroDisney, which nearly sunk that whole division, and lessons have no doubt learned.

I have a strong feeling we will get Super Nintendo World, Harry Potter World, and maybe one UK exclusive attraction to try and tempt Americans over.

 

[Hamilton]

Will there be a Serial Bus service?

 

[dazzer6666]

Brilliant news. Absolutely love Universal…….won’t have to travel quite so much for a roller coaster fix. Going to explore Epic Universe as soon as we can

 

[Westdene Seagull]

Not something I'm into but certainly great news on the jobs and local income fronts.

 

[Deadly Danson]

Going to explore Epic Universe as soon as we can

Got my ticket for June. Can't wait.

 

[Deadly Danson]

I have a strong feeling we will get Super Nintendo World, Harry Potter World, and maybe one UK exclusive attraction to try and tempt Americans over

James Bond is heavily rumoured.

 

[Hamilton]

Assume this means a new station will be constructed between Flitwick and Bedford.

I hope someone has mentioned it to Network Rail.

I’m sure Thameslink will be salivating.

 

[jcdenton08]

James Bond is heavily rumoured.

Take my money now!

 

[Deadly Danson]

Take my money now!

If you insist. I'll PM you with my account details

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Lapland park closes after angry parents demanded refunds

Trading standards receive over 2,000 complaints about 'glorified car boot sale' in New Forest

www.theguardian.com

Hopefully a step up from this

 

[Home and Away]

Lapland park closes after angry parents demanded refunds

Trading standards receive over 2,000 complaints about 'glorified car boot sale' in New Forest

www.theguardian.com

Where does the lap go when you stand up?

 

[jcdenton08]

Lapland park closes after angry parents demanded refunds

Trading standards receive over 2,000 complaints about 'glorified car boot sale' in New Forest

www.theguardian.com

Relevance…?

 

[jcdenton08]

Assume this means a new station will be constructed between Flitwick and Bedford.

I hope someone has mentioned it to Network Rail.

I’m sure Thameslink will be salivating.

Prime minister confirms new UK Universal theme park in Bedford

The company says the new site is expected to create 28,000 jobs and generate £50bn for the economy.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[dazzer6666]

Relevance…?

I wondered that….comparing a few crappy stalls in a muddy field to a company that habitually spends $100m on a single roller coaster ?

 

[jcdenton08]

I wondered that….comparing a few crappy stalls in a muddy field to a company that habitually spends $100m on a single roller coaster ?

Answer: it’s not in Germany. How can I be negative about this, when it is an entirely positive thing for the UK with basically zero financial risk, and probable enormous gain.

 

[Home and Away]

I wondered that….comparing a few crappy stalls in a muddy field to a company that habitually spends $100m on a single roller coaster ?

Maybe he's saying that the expectations are far greater than the potential end result?

 

[jcdenton08]

Maybe he's saying that the expectations are far greater than the potential end result?

This is Universal, opening their first ever European theme park. Have you been to Universal in America? You do understand what it actually is? Genuinely curious.

 

[dazzer6666]

Maybe he's saying that the expectations are far greater than the potential end result?

It’s Universal.

 

[Home and Away]

This is Universal, opening their first ever European theme park. Have you been to Universal in America? You do understand what it actually is? Genuinely curious.

Yes, I've been there and I think it's going to be great. I was just trying to decode the poster's message.

 

[dazzer6666]

This is Universal, opening their first ever European theme park. Have you been to Universal in America? You do understand what it actually is? Genuinely curious.

…..at least the Brits that have only been to Thorpe Park and Alton Towers will get to realise how absolutely crap they are in comparison