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Universal Officially Names New UK Theme Park Universal United Kingdom Resort
Comcast NBCUniversal has officially shared major new details regarding its highly anticipated expansion across the pond, revealing the official name and a projected opening timeline for its first-ever European destination.
The brand-new project will be called Universal United Kingdom Resort and is currently scheduled to welcome its very first guests in 2031.
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The massive development will be located on a 540-acre site in Bedford, England, which sits roughly 45 minutes outside of London. Universal selected the location due to its excellent rail connectivity to the capital city, making it easily accessible for both local residents and international travelers visiting from across Europe.
According to the official announcement from Universal Destinations and Experiences, the sprawling complex will feature a world-class theme park packed with immersive lands, innovative attractions, and story-driven experiences. In addition to the theme park, the location will feature a 500-room hotel alongside a dedicated retail, dining, and entertainment district similar to CityWalk.
Company executives expressed massive enthusiasm for the milestone project, noting that the United Kingdom represents an incredibly attractive market for the brand. Leadership emphasized a long-term strategy focused on bringing Universal’s signature immersive storytelling to entirely new audiences internationally.
This major announcement follows more than two years of extensive due diligence, site evaluations, and community engagement in the Bedford region. Construction on the massive European resort is expected to begin soon.
Universal United Kingdom Resort joins a rapidly growing lineup of major global projects for the company. The announcement follows the massive success of Universal Epic Universe in Orlando, which just wrapped up its highly profitable first year of operations, as well as the upcoming grand opening of Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas, scheduled for July 1.
Stay tuned for more updates as construction begins on this historic new European theme park destination.
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