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 point 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 international footprint to Europe,” Comcast president Mike Cavanagh stated in a information launch. He promised to “create and ship a incredible new landmark vacation spot.”

Development is about to begin 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, modern points of interest, and thrilling leisure, all using subtle and superior expertise.”

Epic Universe, which opens Could 22 in Orlando, Florida, has themed lands primarily based on Nintendo, Harry Potter, How you can Practice Your Dragon, Common Monsters, and extra. It looks as if a superb wager that this new park, which doesn’t but have a reputation, could be comparable. Harry Potter, for instance, is clearly primarily based 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 reputation because of the film. Possibly that is the place Shiz College pops up.

All that’s nonetheless beneath lock and key, although. What we all know is, over the subsequent six years, followers shall be anxiously awaiting information as to what the most recent and, doubtlessly, biggest theme park in Europe will maintain.

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

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