Universal Studios Great Britain – Planning
Awaiting Final Decision from Universal
Universal Destinations & Experiences are undergoing work to decide if they will go ahead with the site in the UK. While they do own the land and have had positive feedback, there is still a chance that this may not go ahead, we should hopefully know more by the end of the year (2024)
Keep up-to-date with all the latest news & updates in regards to the plans for Universal to build a Theme Park in the UK!
As a current run-down on the current situation in regards to the possible Universal Studios coming to Bedford:
- Universal has confirmed that they have purchased land near Bedford
- They are in the early stages of conducting feasibility studies for a potential park and resort on the site
- It will be many months before a decision is made regarding the project’s overall feasibility
- The purchase of Cloud Wing UK Limited has been confirmed
- No creative content for the resort has yet been confirmed.
- An Economic Impact Assessment has been completed for the project giving positive reasons on why the project should go ahead.
- Draft of a Special Development Order has been submitted
We can’t at this state forget the fact that it’s in very early stages, and as such there isn’t anything at all guaranteed, and it could still be something that will not happen.
This isn’t the first time we have had high hopes for a major new UK Theme Park, as we have had high hopes in the past of a UK Theme Park, with the London Resort.
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Ross
Wednesday 26th June 2024
Project Timeline
August 31, 2023
Cloud Wing UK Ltd
On the 31st August 2023, Cloud Wing UK LTD was purchased by Comcast.
With the acquisition of Cloud Wing, Comcast also received its land assets, which include a 240 acre (95 hectare) section of a parcel of land in Bedford, England.
September 22, 2023
Domains Purchased
NBCUniversal purchased domain names for Universal Studios Great Britian.
December 18, 2023
Orlando Park Stop reveal possible plans
The team at Orlando Park Stop reveal a number of items that indicate that Universal Studios could be planning a resort in the UK. Read More
December 19, 2023
Universal Confirm Land Purchase
Speaking to Bedford Independent, Universal have confirmed that they purchased land in Bedford and are carrying out a feasibility to bring a park and resort to the UK. Read More
December 20, 2023
Letter Sent to Residents
A letter has been sent to residents to confirm they are looking into the feasibility, a dedicated website has also been setup!
April/May, 2024
Public Engagement Sessions
During April, Universal Studios ran some public engagement sessions to talk about their plans, which received positive feedback!
May 3, 2024
Engement Period Ends
Universal Studios has now gathered enough information as part of its public engagement sessions. It’s now a waiting game while they decide internally if they are going to go ahead with their plans.
June 26, 2024
Economic Impact Assessment
As part of the requirements from the UK Government, Universal Destinations & Experiences have now released a Economic Impact Assessment, click here to read more!
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