Common Is Constructing a New Theme Park in the UK

Common’s newest theme park, Epic Universe, is mere weeks from opening its gates however the firm already has its sights set on its next project. The corporate introduced it’s on the brink of begin building on a multibillion pound Universal Studios theme park in Bedford, England, with an goal on opening in 2031.

“We couldn’t be extra excited to take this essential step in our plan to create and ship an unimaginable Common theme park and resort within the coronary heart of the UK, which enhances our rising U.S.-based parks enterprise by increasing our world footprint to Europe,” Comcast president Mike Cavanagh stated in a information launch. He promised to “create and ship a unbelievable new landmark vacation spot.”

Building is ready to start out in 2026 and whereas the corporate didn’t announce something particular about what the park would include, it’s anticipated to be within the mould of Common theme parks all over the place else. It’ll characteristic “thrilling rides, progressive sights, and thrilling leisure, all using subtle and superior know-how.”

Epic Universe, which opens Might 22 in Orlando, Florida, has themed lands based mostly on Nintendo, Harry Potter, The right way to Prepare Your Dragon, Common Monsters, and extra. It looks as if a great wager that this new park, which doesn’t but have a reputation, could be comparable. Harry Potter, for instance, is clearly based mostly in the UK and was filmed there, in order that looks as if a pure match. Common additionally holds the rights to Depraved which is rising in recognition because of the film. Perhaps that is the place Shiz College pops up.

All that’s nonetheless underneath lock and key, although. What we all know is, over the following six years, followers will probably be anxiously awaiting information as to what the newest and, probably, biggest theme park in Europe will maintain.

“From Depraved to Minions, Common is behind a few of the largest blockbusters of latest years. This landmark funding is unbelievable information for our economic system, for U.Ok. tourism and for the British public, who will be capable to benefit from the largest and finest theme park in Europe on their doorstep,” U.Ok. tradition secretary Lisa Nandy stated.

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