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 brink of begin building on a multibillion pound Universal Studios theme park in Bedford, England, with an intention on opening in 2031.

“We couldn’t be extra excited to take this crucial 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 world footprint to Europe,” Comcast president Mike Cavanagh stated in a information launch. He promised to “create and ship a incredible new landmark vacation spot.”

Building 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 in all places else. It’ll function “thrilling rides, modern sights, and thrilling leisure, all using refined and superior know-how.”

Epic Universe, which opens Could 22 in Orlando, Florida, has themed lands based mostly on Nintendo, Harry Potter, The best way to Prepare Your Dragon, Common Monsters, and extra. It looks like a very good wager that this new park, which doesn’t but have a reputation, can be related. Harry Potter, for instance, is clearly based mostly in the UK and was filmed there, in order that looks like a pure match. Common additionally holds the rights to Depraved which is rising in reputation due to the film. Perhaps that is the place Shiz College pops up.

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

“From Depraved to Minions, Common is behind among the greatest blockbusters of current years. This landmark funding is incredible information for our economic system, for U.Okay. tourism and for the British public, who will have the ability 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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