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It's rumoured that there's a slight delay because of the election, but apparently some sort of announcement (probably the first applications being submitted) is happening the week after.
Universal considering UK theme park in Bedford
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I’m hoping when this gets built, they decide to build a 500ft drop gigacoaster from B&M that is an airtime machine. Run 5 trains for capacity and just completely **** all over Hyperia and Merlin. And have half the spinning just good measure that would be cool doing some of the ride backwards and sideways.
spicy
Giga Poster
Are the trains themed to flying pigs??
I know you're joking but the plans released so far had height restrictions included, i can't remember exactly what they were but i'm 99% sure they were under 200ft. Could dig some very deep tunnels of course
On the other hand regardless of that i think it would be quite difficult for a Universal park to not make Merlin look bad.
Matt N
CF Legend
The consultation actually listed the maximum height of any “component” as 115m, or around 377ft. It would still not be tall enough for a “500ft giga coaster” as the poster above wants, but it would be a tall enough limit to comfortably beat Hyperia, if Universal so desired.I know you're joking but the plans released so far had height restrictions included, i can't remember exactly what they were but i'm 99% sure they were under 200ft. Could dig some very deep tunnels of course
Ollie
CF Legend
Universal Studios have posted a job for Director of operations, new ventures.
This looks to be for the same department that Page Thompson is the president off at Universal and the exact same department that would be heading up Universal Studios Great Britain.
jobs.universalparks.com
This looks to be for the same department that Page Thompson is the president off at Universal and the exact same department that would be heading up Universal Studios Great Britain.
Director, Operations - New Ventures – Universal Destinations & Experiences – 614005 -
Search jobs at Universal Parks & Resorts, Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Hollywood, or Universal Creative. Apply today!
jobs.universalparks.com
Munchy Road Hippopotamus
Mega Poster
No salary details, I don't think I'l bother...Universal Studios have posted a job for Director of operations, new ventures.
This looks to be for the same department that Page Thompson is the president off at Universal and the exact same department that would be heading up Universal Studios Great Britain.
Director, Operations - New Ventures – Universal Destinations & Experiences – 614005 -
Search jobs at Universal Parks & Resorts, Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Hollywood, or Universal Creative. Apply today!
Ollie
CF Legend
It appears Universal have in recent months begun to acquire some of the residential properties located within the development zone for their prospective UK theme park and resort.
Nonetheless, a final decision as to whether to proceed with the project is still to be announced.
From Attraction Source
Nonetheless, a final decision as to whether to proceed with the project is still to be announced.
From Attraction Source
InvertsAreMyJam
Mega Poster
Well, it definitely seems like this is happening, even if it’s not official yet.
INFERNOismybaby
Roller Poster
So I have just seen this via X (source @USGBUpdates)
x.com
It appears that Bedford Borough Council have submitted this letter to the Prime Minister. They seem really keen to be push this forward and as said above, I think this’ll go ahead regardless of whether this is official or not at this current moment.
x.com
x.com
It appears that Bedford Borough Council have submitted this letter to the Prime Minister. They seem really keen to be push this forward and as said above, I think this’ll go ahead regardless of whether this is official or not at this current moment.
Matt N
CF Legend
We should add that it is not just Bedford Borough who have pledged their support. Central Bedfordshire, Luton Borough, Milton Keynes City, North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire have also pledged their support: https://universalukproject.co.uk/wp.../07/Bedford-Borough-Council-Press-Release.pdfSo I have just seen this via X (source @USGBUpdates)
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It appears that Bedford Borough Council have submitted this letter to the Prime Minister. They seem really keen to be push this forward and as said above, I think this’ll go ahead regardless of whether this is official or not at this current moment.
Geeky Pastimes
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Interesting article in Bedford Today - apparently people from the council were meant to give an update on the project at a meeting but they didn't attend, someone else was asked for more news but they said they'd signed an NDA so weren't sure what was allowed to be said.
Sounds like it probably is moving ahead but they'll do some public announcement at a set time
Edit: forgot the actual link: Here's the article
Sounds like it probably is moving ahead but they'll do some public announcement at a set time
Edit: forgot the actual link: Here's the article
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Ollie
CF Legend
Another interesting article about how the theme park could lower local house prices £50k!
www.propertyreporter.co.uk
Universal Studios could wipe as much as £50k off local Bedford house prices
Universal Destinations and Experiences has bought 480 acres of land south of Bedford with a view to building a new theme park there.
www.propertyreporter.co.uk
I'm no expert in these things, but feels a bit one sided to me. I would have thought the public infrastructure updates alone would offset some of it, not to mention the tertiary services boost in the area for local jobs/economy.Another interesting article about how the theme park could lower local house prices £50k!
Universal Studios could wipe as much as £50k off local Bedford house prices
Universal Destinations and Experiences has bought 480 acres of land south of Bedford with a view to building a new theme park there.
Would be a good time to buy an Airbnb-able house, that's for sure. Loss of property value wouldn't even cross your mind then...
Peet
Giga Poster
To be fair, everything published about this project so far has been very one-sided in a positive way, it was only a matter of time before some overly negative stuff starts to be said. The analysis seems pretty vague and unscientific to me, not really looking at all the factors that affect house prices and theme park locations. For example, house prices are generally higher in towns and cities, and theme parks are generally not in towns or cities. Therefore it stands to reason that houses near theme parks tend to cost less. Leaping to the conclusion that a new theme park will knock £50k off the value of houses within the outcode area does not seem warranted!
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