Menu
What's new
By:
Filters

Universal considering UK theme park in Bedford

Geeky Pastimes said:
Seems like maybe an internal decision has already been made to ahead with this, otherwise why would they still be releasing all this stuff? Didn't people say there were told at the meeting that the decision was meant to be made in June?
Click to expand...
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.
 
The fact that Sky, who are owned by the same people are reporting it like this should show it's very close to being commited to. These figures are just ensuring it's pushed over the line with whoever gets into power next.
 
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.
 
SeanN90 said:
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.
Click to expand...

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 :D

On the other hand regardless of that i think it would be quite difficult for a Universal park to not make Merlin look bad.
 
Bowser said:
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 :D
Click to expand...
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.
 
With the election now over, Mohammed Yasin has been re-elected as the MP for Bedford and Kempston. Bigger majority than before, but only a slight increase in votes for him.

Sent from my SM-S901B using Tapatalk
 
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

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 jobs.universalparks.com
 
Ollie said:
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

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 jobs.universalparks.com
Click to expand...
No salary details, I don't think I'l bother...
 
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.

1000012485.jpg
From Attraction Source
 
So I have just seen this via X (source @USGBUpdates)

x.com

x.com x.com

IMG_6536.png

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.
 
INFERNOismybaby said:
So I have just seen this via X (source @USGBUpdates)

x.com

x.com x.com

View attachment 32664

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.
Click to expand...
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.pdf
 
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
 
Last edited:
Ollie said:
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 www.propertyreporter.co.uk
Click to expand...
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.

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... :D
 
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!
 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top