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Universal Studios Great Britain

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Coasters4Life · 14/04/2024 20:48

AIBU to be ridiculously excited about the prospect of a Universal Studios opening in the UK?

I've only just heard about it am shocked to learn they have bought land here already, seems like a real possibility it will get the green light. It's only about 40 minutes from my house, I've never been to Florida but Universal has always been on my wish list, if this opens I'll be there every weekend 🤣

Anyone else here excited? I did a search and couldn't find any threads. If it happens, my girls and I will LOVE it!

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HelloMiss · 14/04/2024 22:01

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Well not quite Bedford, but roughly yes. It's not far give or take ten mins

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Coasters4Life · 14/04/2024 21:55

HelloMiss · 14/04/2024 21:54

Now there's an idea!

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And @saraclara you could rent out your parking spaces! 🤣

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HelloMiss · 14/04/2024 21:16

Why would they do HP the HP studios is half hour down the road?

Half an hour from Bedford to Watford??

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saraclara · 14/04/2024 21:52

I'm pretty close by, so maybe I can Airbnb my spare bedrooms!

Now there's an idea!

goldenretrievermum5 · 14/04/2024 21:54

YANBU - we’ve been to Universal in California, Florida and Singapore, definitely the best theme parks in the world in my opinion! We don’t even bother with Disney or Merlin parks nowadays, they just don’t even compare. I’m very excited at the prospect of one so much closer to home and easier to visit. Don’t think that the experience will be quite as good due to the British weather but it’s still great news that something like this is hopefully in the works

saraclara · 14/04/2024 21:52

I'm pretty close by, so maybe I can Airbnb my spare bedrooms!

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Coasters4Life · 14/04/2024 21:51

mynamechangemyrules · 14/04/2024 21:48

I lived 10 mins from another Universal Studios for years, and we had annual passes one year for free. Painful for me as I'm not a big theme park fan- but even the kids weren't interested after 2 visits. The weather was 100% better than here mind so at least you could wander round in the sun 😎

I live 20 mins from where this one is proposed and I'm sure it'll be great for the area but I'll wait for free tickets again 😂

Did they give you free season tickets because you lived so close? That's brilliant. Did everyone within a certain distance get that?

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Coasters4Life · 14/04/2024 21:50

HelloMiss · 14/04/2024 21:47

Wixams station was planned before this but there's also Kempston hardwick small station right on the road next to the park

The presentation said shuttle buses would be an option

Looking at their plans, it seems they are looking to include lots of footpaths and cycle paths too. They do seem very invested in the local area as well as the park itself.

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mynamechangemyrules · 14/04/2024 21:48

I lived 10 mins from another Universal Studios for years, and we had annual passes one year for free. Painful for me as I'm not a big theme park fan- but even the kids weren't interested after 2 visits. The weather was 100% better than here mind so at least you could wander round in the sun 😎

I live 20 mins from where this one is proposed and I'm sure it'll be great for the area but I'll wait for free tickets again 😂

Habbyhadno · 14/04/2024 21:48

I live 10 mins away, so hope they do season passes!

HelloMiss · 14/04/2024 21:47

Wixams station was planned before this but there's also Kempston hardwick small station right on the road next to the park

The presentation said shuttle buses would be an option

artfuldodgerjack · 14/04/2024 21:47

That should say is just** a studio tour!

artfuldodgerjack · 14/04/2024 21:46

HelloMiss · 14/04/2024 21:16

Why would they do HP the HP studios is half hour down the road?

Because the studio tour isn't just a studio tour... it doesn't have rides etc.

BigPandaTinyDragon · 14/04/2024 21:43

I’m 10 mins away, I hope it increases mine!

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Coasters4Life · 14/04/2024 21:42

HelloMiss · 14/04/2024 21:38

Well it will bring jobs to the area! And a new station is being built anyway, links to London are pretty good already

I just feel it's a small plot. A lots of lakes to navigate

And its in residential area

Yes it goes look like there are a lot of houses nearby! I wonder how it will impact the houses that are there. But good news about a new train station to London. That will increase property value!

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HelloMiss · 14/04/2024 21:38

Well it will bring jobs to the area! And a new station is being built anyway, links to London are pretty good already

I just feel it's a small plot. A lots of lakes to navigate

And its in residential area

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Coasters4Life · 14/04/2024 21:31

HelloMiss · 14/04/2024 21:27

Yes all locals are on board

We have another presentation from them this Tuesday. They have thought of everything

That's brilliant they are all on board, I wish I could go to one of these events but sadly I am working Tuesday and I think it seems more for locals anyway. Being a few minutes walk away would be incredible, I'm very jealous of you!

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Tatas · 14/04/2024 21:30

HelloMiss · 14/04/2024 21:16

Why would they do HP the HP studios is half hour down the road?

HP in the parks is a hundred times better!

Actual rides, the restaurants, you can walk around diagon alley or hogsmeade, go into the shops, try the food + the drink, ride the hogwarts express. It's actual real life magic! The studio tour full of props is interesting, but it's just not comparable at all.

Jurassic world would be amazing! Nintendo I would like to see too, it looks good in the Epic Universe press releases so high hopes for a UK one too.

HelloMiss · 14/04/2024 21:27

Yes all locals are on board

We have another presentation from them this Tuesday. They have thought of everything

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Coasters4Life · 14/04/2024 21:19

PilgorTheGoat · 14/04/2024 21:15

It would be ridiculous not to do a HP area in the country where HP is based. The wizarding world in Orlando and Japan is totally different the the experience in Watford. There’s no comparison between the two.

I’d hope they will do a Nintendo Land here too as it seems silly not to include their newest themed area in their newest park.

Jurassic park/ world would be great too. The Jurassic park log flume in Orlando is my favourite ride.

Jurassic world would be my dream! And yes, Nintendo world would be so cool, the one in Japan looks amazing.

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hottchocolatte · 14/04/2024 21:18

I haven't heard about this but can't help wonder if it will compare well to the California and Florida versions to be honest. The rides might be okay but would they just recreate all the film sets?

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Coasters4Life · 14/04/2024 21:17

HelloMiss · 14/04/2024 21:08

It's not huge. Not really

I'm a few mins walk from it. There was an event at a nearby college this week for locals.

It's on the site of the old brickworks

Has the local support been good? I've seen a lot of praise for it online but don't know anyone in the immediate area.

I think size wise it's pretty good, bigger than one in Florida including the walks, shopping, parking etc. I'm just happy the UK is even getting a look in!

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HelloMiss · 14/04/2024 21:16

Woburn center parcs is about 20 mins away too.

HelloMiss · 14/04/2024 21:16

Why would they do HP the HP studios is half hour down the road?

PilgorTheGoat · 14/04/2024 21:15

It would be ridiculous not to do a HP area in the country where HP is based. The wizarding world in Orlando and Japan is totally different the the experience in Watford. There’s no comparison between the two.

I’d hope they will do a Nintendo Land here too as it seems silly not to include their newest themed area in their newest park.

Jurassic park/ world would be great too. The Jurassic park log flume in Orlando is my favourite ride.