Universal Teases Details About Its New UK Theme Park

Universal teases details about its new UK theme park

Universal aims high with new England theme park

By Robert Niles: Universal has filed new planning documents that provide more details about its planned new theme park in Great Britain.In the documents, Universal proposes being allowed to build attractions up to 117 meters (384 feet) tall. That's more than twice the height of the Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure, which tops out at 155 feet.At the moment, the only roller coaster in the world taller than t…

Universal Studios theme park to include station expansion

Plans to build Universal Studios’ first UK theme park will include an expanded four-platform station on the Thameslink/Midland Main Line at Wixams and a new junction on the A421. The 32.37-hectare park in Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, is expected to open its doors in 2031, with construction… The post Universal Studios theme park to include station expansion appeared first on Construction News.

Universal's planned UK theme park could house Europe's tallest rides

Universal‘s proposed UK theme park could include the tallest rides in Europe, as revealed in new planning documents. Yesterday (3 July), the UK government launched an open consultation on the plans for Universal’s theme park resort near Bedford. This came after Universal submitted a request for planning permission to be “granted by way of making a special development order (SDO)”. With the open consultation, Universal has released statements on …