Universal Studios Great Britain WILL Happen! | April 2024

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

It's looking VERY positive especially with them already testing the land, flagging water / gas mains and it being fast tracked through government

[@yourexperienceguide]

Agreed mate, exciting times!

[@coastermadab]

Well said sean.

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

@@coastermadab 😃

[@tamh3836]

This will only be one mile from my home…not sure how I feel about it tbh..Im worried it will make the roads busy and potentially lower house prices

[@outaboutuk9955]

We need to support this and back it as much as possible

[@yourexperienceguide]

Absolutely

[@CoasterBaras]

Greatness, greatness will happen! It will shake the UK theme park scene and give us so many more great attractions! 😃

[@yourexperienceguide]

Very exciting times

[@AdamHickman78]

The thought of having this less than 5mins away from my house is totally bizarre! Even the thought of some evenings after work, going to City Walk for some food and a few beers, taking in that Universal atmosphere is very exciting. Crossing everything that it happens 🤞

[@yourexperienceguide]

Let’s hope it does get the go ahead 🤞🏼

[@andrewbrazier9664]

Will you be running an arb? 🙃

[@Ishaq-qj3bv]

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[@yourexperienceguide]

We’ll be there

[@MaJoRMJR]

This definitely feels like things are moving and it's going to happen, finger crossed the land is good enough for it to move to the next stage. For the sake of the current British theme parks, i hope the weather improves quickly and for an extended period of time (i.e now through to October would be nice, not asking for a heat wave, just 15-20 degrees and the rain to go away).

[@yourexperienceguide]

Hopefully they’ll make their decision soon and it’ll be something we can all celebrate

[@MGW386]

We’ve desperately needed a world class theme park for many years……🤞

[@yourexperienceguide]

Definitely

[@chrismax18]

as a life long theme park lover, I personally feel that universal studios GB, will NOT have a harry potter themed area or land, why you might ask? Simply put it comes directly into conflict with the OFFICIAL warner bros studio tour, 40 minutes down the road in watford. If I was warner bros would I want a major theme park having an attraction with my name on it 40 minutes up the road from me, taking away all my potential profits with my OWN attraction? again, no I wouldn't because it's directly taking money out of my pocket and putting it into their own, but I can see universal looking at NEW IPs to bring to the UK park. I'd be extremely surprised if warner bros were to let universal have a harry potter land just up the road from the studio tour, it would definitely have an effect on visitors to the studio tour. I'd love to see james bond, or paddington have attractions there, both being quintessentially british icons. Sherlock holmes is another british icon! Lord of the rings or the hobbit would be amazing! a replica mount doom or an eagle ride!

[@yourexperienceguide]

Money talks, and Universal will in my opinion want to have another Harry Potter themed land which is a massive selling point. A studio tour is very different to theme parks and they can coexist together. There’s also rumours Comcast will buy WB this year too 🤔

[@AudreyMealiff]

This all sounds so promising and just sooo good. Certainly, many Irish people holiday in the UK, this will increase visitors from across the Irish Sea even more. It's good news all round for everyone, even the other UK parks!

[@Micegift]

8:57 You are not alone as I have zero interest in Harry Potter and no intention of ever doing so either. 🙂

[@Heavyweight37716]

i agree to that to.

[@yourexperienceguide]

I’ve honestly never had any interest in it 😆

[@CoasterRob]

​@@yourexperienceguideyou may not have much interest in HP but the IP has a massive following and considering HP was established in Britain a HP land in Universal Studios UK would be great for the UK

[@yourexperienceguide]

@@CoasterRob I think you’ve misunderstood, please watch the video for context 👍

[@bunkerboy02]

I confess too. I’ve never watched one either!

[@GeneMontana406]

i hope they build this for you guys, so excited for you 😀

[@CoasterRob]

Im keeping everything crossed 🤞and praying to the theme park gods this comes off even though nothing has been officially confirmed everything is looking very promising

[@yourexperienceguide]

A decision can be expected in the coming months

[@RogEdwardsTV]

This is all very exciting. But it bolsters my belief that Blackpool Pleasure Beach need to embrace the fact they are a seaside amusement park and not a theme park and make that their USP. Be proud of the fact. Think like an amusement park not a theme park. Have walk on tickets as well as wrist band tickets. With a clever marketing team they could make themselves stand out as being different. They can’t compete with a Universal Theme Park. So invest in standing out as the best seaside amusement park. 🤔

[@yourexperienceguide]

Exactly mate, but we know they’re too stubborn to see it that logically

[@davidGPS95]

Your right but if BPB don't get their act together who knows what will happen.😢

[@chrisogrady28]

I wonder how much tickets and annual passes will cost

[@yourexperienceguide]

A lot 💸

[@Coaster_Crazy]

Cheaper than the Universal Parks in the USA

[@davidGPS95]

​@@Coaster_Crazy they won't be cheap they will want to get their money back and they know people will pay whatever they cost .

[@gibster83]

Awesome vegita picture

[@yourexperienceguide]

Picked it up at Forbidden Planet, £15 😊

[@HolyFreakinDragonSlayer]

Slightly off topic, what are your thoughts on the plans for a new FlamingoLand in loch lomond scotland Scott? I just singed the petition opposing its 3rd planning application due to environmental protection and just wondered what the enthusiasts thought of the idea

[@yourexperienceguide]

I don’t know anything about it sorry

[@davidGPS95]

Tell me more about this , I live near Loch Lomond haven't heard anything

[@TheDonjon1966]

Not sure how true, but I heard on another channel that Warner Brothers have exclusive rights to Harry Potter in the UK due to the studios in Watford. I’d love to see some lands we’ve not seen before, especially any with a UK connection. Lord of the Rings would be awesome, and some classic British horror Luke Wicker Man, Dracula, and the Hammer Horrors. Or more recent ones like Shaun of the Dead or 28 Days Later. And obviously, Carry On….land is a given!!

[@yourexperienceguide]

I think money talks in every industry, and if they want a Harry Potter themed land in their UK resort they’ll have one. There’s rumours Comcast will buy WB this year too 🤔

[@chrissy9997]

I hadn't considered the cornetto trilogy. Can you imagine how amazing a Hot Fuzz ride could be? I doubt they would but I believe it'd be what's best for the greater good if they did.

[@Coaster_Crazy]

100% it’s going to happen and I can’t wait for the go ahead

[@RichardMorton73]

Looks very promising indeed, I really hope it happens. Lord of the Rings, James Bond and Dr Who lands please... and tons of other cool original stuff :)

[@davidGPS95]

Doctor Who is linked to Disney now , a Lord of the Rings ride would be cool

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Exciting stuff 🤩🤩🧱👍🏼

[@yourexperienceguide]

Very!

[@fam_ventures1]

I'm hoping there is a annual or monthly pass because I think this us going to be vlogged a lot on our channel

[@coaster_dad]

I’m not so sure we’d get Harry Potter, Jurassic Park etc. I think they’ll still want Brits going over to Orlando so I suspect we’ll get our own unique offerings. There were rumours of James Bond, Paddington etc to be more “British”. Will be interesting to see though.

[@yourexperienceguide]

They can use those IPs and offer very different experiences. People will still go to Florida.

[@coaster_dad]

@@yourexperienceguide very true

[@sampower1735]

This will be amazing!

[@yourexperienceguide]

For sure

[@dixongreen]

Like your point about Scarefest and other parks it will come down to price. I was a Scarefest last year and I did hear a lot of people complain about the price and how other things had to be paid for. As for other parks I think they will be ok as I don't think USGB will have as many children rides as say some of our parks do. The only park I could see take a big hit would be alton towers.

[@Lorca-00]

I've heard wb have the rights to harry potter in uk and no one else can have harry potter in uk to compete with the harry potter studio in London.

[@yourexperienceguide]

I’ve heard otherwise, but Comcast might own Warner Bros soon if the rumours are true

[@Ishaq-qj3bv]

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[@yourexperienceguide]

I don’t think so, firstly BPB are working with another manufacturer and secondly BPB never open new rides on their opening day of the season

[@dbgaming5952]

Really looking forwards to it, whilst trying not to get my hopes up.

[@yourexperienceguide]

I’m very hopeful 😂

[@ProjectUniversalUK]

We are covering all the latest news from the construction site with weekly drone fly overs.

[@yourexperienceguide]

We’ll take a look 👍

[@artapples8417]

Warner Brothers have the rights for Harry Potter attractions in the UK for 20 years starting from 2015, so if this Universal UK Park opened in 2030 (as it looks like it will do) then they would have to wait five years beyond that opening date to ask for a Harry Potter license. So possibly a future expansion, but not likely an opening land

[@yourexperienceguide]

Money talks in every industry, and if they want a Harry Potter themed land in their UK resort they’ll have one by doing what needs to be done. There’s rumours Comcast are going to buy out WB anyway.

[@jamieah152]

Want this to happen so bad. Seems like it will do 🤞🤞 so exciting!

[@yourexperienceguide]

I’m confident 😎

[@gb9727]

There are rumours it won't Have Harry Potter

[@garethcalleja2556]

Think it will happen so hopeful all other uk parks will invest before 2030!!

[@yourexperienceguide]

I think most of them will do

[@masterknife8423]

I really hope we get a Super Nintendo World area complete with the upcoming Donkey Kong coaster with this park. Never mind another Wizarding World give us more Nintendo Universal please

[@DarkHenry23]

It sounds perfect 😉

[@yourexperienceguide]

We can hope

[@xsm5525]

if this is gonna give us some of the best dark rides the UK has to offer, I'm all for it!! Especially if it's in the high standard of dark rides in the US

[@yourexperienceguide]

They’ll definitely put incredible dark rides in 😎

[@Ishaq-qj3bv]

Universal Studios Great Britain Construton Update#1 in 2030 Opening day so are You Interested your Experience Guide 🇬🇧

[@yourexperienceguide]

Let’s wait and see what happens

[@johnhorkin44]

MOST of the jobs created will be minimum wage ones, this in an area that has extremely expensive housing. WHERE will they live, and shop etc. will the workers be in some sort of cramped barracks type accommodation paying back half their wage to another universal company, similar to how farm labour is treated?

[@yourexperienceguide]

You don’t know that for sure 🤷🏻‍♂️ Universal are a good employer and will want good, enthusiastic staff working for them.

[@johnhorkin44]

It's a very high cost area, in the London commuter belt.

[@yourexperienceguide]

@@johnhorkin44 I’m not questioning the location, Universal are a good employer and will need staff on board

[@davidGPS95]

I still think it will be cheaper to go to Universal in Orlando than Universal the UK and the weather is better, Disneyland Paris is an example it can be expensive and the weather can be crap .

[@StevieScotty19]

I’ve never saw a Harry Potter film either,But went to Orlando in September there and visited with my missus and 14 year old son,He has no interest in Harry Potter either,But we really liked it,The theming was brilliant,very well done,So you will get people that will still go,

[@DJSVideosShorts]

I am 100% more positive that this will 100% happen unlike the London Resort, which I still think could happen after this or during its construction? As think it would be good still for Kent as a draw for the area, especially as a gate 1 with maybe gate 2 being a tiny park with marshes & natural parks resort only? With loads of expansion space? Aswell think its in a good location for Eurostar from Europe via Ebbsfleet Int & Thames for a port for ferries from London & Essex? Aswell Cruises from all over the world via Swanscombe port area? May even bring in cruise ships with excursions to Merlin Parks, local attractions aswell work in favor for Universal GB? Especially via train connections, coaches etc? I hope both will happen, but think more will be Universal as a big two gate resort 100%. If resort really does happen in Bedford, hoping we defo see Harry Potter World, with unique attractions, aswell some clones? But not all? Hoping same for Jurassic World, maybe the boat log flume ride? Or all different layout & versions on all? Even coaster for area? After watching TPWW's vlog Singapore, would love to see a Shrek area maybe as think thats popular over here? or Lord of the Rings IP with a wooden GCI Dragon coaster at the center? Like London Resort were planning on Kingdom land? But in Universal? That would be quite epic? Would love to see a Freaky dark ride or attraction as if Millie a.k.a Butcher is chasing you in ride? or attraction? Would love & hoping to see a lake in the middle of park depending on size of it, as traditional. I mean aswell going back to London Resort, they might be waiting to see how Universal do it? Who knows? But nice vlog, enjoyed, look forward to seeing more in future. Cheers 😀👍

[@yourexperienceguide]

I’m fairly sure London Resort will never happen

[@DJSVideosShorts]

@@yourexperienceguide, I still hope, wait and see, but if not, its a shame 100%. Hoping Universal happens more now, opens up market for Merlin to build more immersive lands, rides, attractions and coasters in future, I mean fully themed. Garden city at Ebbsfleet is growing, so hope if not resort, maybe they have land round there, build a port as that would be good there, aswell good destination for Eurostar. Wouldn't mind a Merlin resort going there instead? But yeah, be a 100% shame if nothing happens there, had so much potential & now hoping Universal create both a big studios gate 1 aswell a mixed IP & original rides park? Then it won't be needed. But I guess we shall see? Cheers for reply, look forward to future updates. :)

[@xsm5525]

I've never seen a HP film either, and I'm 38!

[@yourexperienceguide]

🤝

[@izaakz12]

Great video 😮

[@yourexperienceguide]

Thanks 🙏

[@mark-wilson.]

if this happens they will all have to buck up their game mainly blackpool pleasure beach/pleasure beach resort/[fill in when they change it again]

[@yourexperienceguide]

They’ll probably rebrand again in 2030 so everyone is talking about the changes 😅

[@gb9727]

London resort but better

[@nathanconnolly2817]

I know we're talking about this theme park remember it's going to be planned in London it was another theme park going to get built in London but there was an article 2 days ago about it saying they wanted it was the government messing about with it all

[@yourexperienceguide]

It’s not in London, it’s in Bedfordshire

[@AziaXtremeNFinity]

really hoping you do get Universal UK/Great Britain which I'm sure it will happen 🤞🤞

[@yourexperienceguide]

🤞🏼

[@andrewbrazier9664]

Universal know there is strong demand for theme parks in the UK by looking at Merlin & also the data showing number of guests that spend a good deal of money travelling to their parks in USA & elsewhere 👍

[@kevinhashimoto8367]

I think you will enjoy HP when you watch it with your son!

[@yourexperienceguide]

Possibly 😜

[@davidGPS95]

It's Satanic witchcraft, boring and just drags on and on total Overkill and nonsense, better watching Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies

[@FAFO4wisdom]

I dont think this park is going to be what yall think. With the opening of Epic Universe and the massive projection of success based off of current hype, you guys should expect something very similar. Seems like its a type of business model they are looking to implement. If im right, this could become THE PREMIERE destination for the UK and a direct statement to Disney their days are numbered. Best of luck to you from America.

[@yourexperienceguide]

How do you mean it won’t be what we think? I don’t understand

[@FAFO4wisdom]

@@yourexperienceguide most are thinking along the lines of Universal Studios, or Islands of adventure. y'all should expect something more like Epic Universe.

[@nathanconnolly2817]

Universal studios was planned in 1999 report all the land but it never went ahead and it was going to build hotels theme park and everything else so why this one go ahead now uk

[@yourexperienceguide]

A long time has passed since 1999

[@jonathonpotter1059]

I’m hoping for Lord of the rings/ Middle earth. The park will need one or two areas unique to the UK alongside your Jurassic World & Nintendo lands

[@yourexperienceguide]

It’ll be very interesting to see what they do

[@brianwarren1044]

Warner Bros has the rights to Harry Potter in the Uk for the forcible future so Universal will have to offer them an incentive to release the rights.

[@yourexperienceguide]

Money talks in every industry, and if they want a Harry Potter themed land in their UK resort they’ll have one by doing what needs to be done. There’s rumours Comcast will buy WB this year too 🤔

[@86wellacre]

I don’t want too much British IP, some like Harry Potter would be great or 007 James Bond. I think Dr Who and some others that people have mentioned are just tacky. I agree Jurassic Park, Super Nintendo world would be good. I can see a Hollywood type street if this is to be the studios type park.

[@yourexperienceguide]

I’d like to see IPs that are popular in their other resorts and not just British themed lands

[@dixongreen]

If this is built then Merlin Entertainments will need to really need to up there game and spend some money on doing up the parks and 5 years is not that far away .

[@MH_ZeR0]

I doubt they will have a Harry Potter area... Atleast not at opening. Warner Brothers hold the rights for the franchise in the UK until 2035 (might be 2038 can't remember). So unless Universal want to throw a heckin load of money at WB to have the UK rights I can't see them opening one for a long time. I am however confident that this project is going to go ahead without a problem! everything seems to be going positivly atm =) I don't think Drayton Manor have much to worry about. They're a family park and I can guarantee tickets will be a LOT cheaper than the ones for Universal. Blackpool and Flamingo land will be fine. They're far enough away that they will still attract the "local" crowds. Merlin do need to up their game as they will be the ones most affected... But, I dont see any major issues for them in the long run just as long as they don't stagnate and continue to invest in their parks.

[@yourexperienceguide]

BPB don’t currently do a great job of attracting locals so I’m not sure relying on locals is a sustainable idea for them. I think money talks in every industry, and if Universal want a Harry Potter themed land in their UK resort they’ll have one. There’s rumours Comcast will buy WB this year too 🤔

[@MH_ZeR0]

@@yourexperienceguide yeah... BPB are doing some very questionable things atm so you're right there! Now that would be interesting if Comcast aquired WB! That opens up so many more posibilities!!

[@yourexperienceguide]

@@MH_ZeR0 I’m really hopeful they do, I’d love to see DC Comics properties being properly managed

[@MH_ZeR0]

@@yourexperienceguide I didn;t even think about DC! A giant indoor Metropolis area would be amazing!

[@rebieroo99]

I worry about drayton if you compare the wave and unamed coaster its to towers/ thorpe and legolands its giving absolutely nothing the wave trains looks like a flat bed trolly with detachable side rails its just disappointing

[@yourexperienceguide]

It’s worrying how quiet DM have been about their new coaster

[@GariClark]

They can't build a Harry Potter area until 2042 due to the Warner Bros having exclusive UK rights (the London Studio Tour) The only way that it would happen is if Universal chucked a ton of money at WB but even then it could get rejected

[@yourexperienceguide]

Not so sure this’ll stand, for a start there’s talk of Comcast buying Warner Bros this year, secondly money talks.

[@GariClark]

@@yourexperienceguide That's all hearsay for them buying it though. Just because they want to, it doesn't mean it'll happen. Also, saying “not sure if this will stand” is a bit naive. It will 100% stick unless Universal can agree to a deal with WB. It's pretty straightforward. The reason why they signed the deal is because WB know the power of the brand in the UK

[@86wellacre]

Yeah 2042 is a bit too long to wait, they have to strike while the iron is hot. They’ll come to an agreement I’m sure.

[@royalrecordings4307]

My brother lives near here.....hope its reasonably priced when it opens😂😂

[@yourexperienceguide]

It’ll be pricey 💸

[@royalrecordings4307]

@yourexperienceguide yes. Just said to the wife if I start saving now I can get a Pepsi whist I'm at universal!!!

[@yourexperienceguide]

@@royalrecordings4307 It’ll be a coke lol

[@donaldmaxwell3428]

Universal Studios Dubailand ???

[@yourexperienceguide]

Not in the UK

[@christopherfinley6283]

Have you asked mr your on the telly now for permission to talk about this Scott 😜

[@yourexperienceguide]

Coffee Crazy is our pal 😅

[@nathanconnolly2817]

Yeah the London is short Kent it was supposed to be getting built has Walt Disney but the government messed about so much about it with the planning applications and everything that's waiting never got started and never kicked off over article in the paper 2 days ago talking about it all and now they want to get built now

[@yourexperienceguide]

It wasn’t going to be a Disney park, London Resort was going to be a Paramount Park amongst other things but never Disney.

[@moddenby4525]

To be fair I've never watched a Harry Potter film since I was about 12 but definitely recommend watching them im 22 now BTW lol

[@yourexperienceguide]

I’m 35, don’t think I’ll be watching them anytime soon lol

[@moddenby4525]

@@yourexperienceguide im sure you'll come around to it with your lad some day, besides it's not Rugrats lol I'd say there entertaining films to watch at any age

[@yourexperienceguide]

@@moddenby4525 Haha I’ve not watched that since my brother was a toddler lol

[@FixatedAlt]

We get another Zamperla Volare 😂😂

[@yourexperienceguide]

Hopefully not

[@FixatedAlt]

@@yourexperienceguide I think we’ll probably get a Intamin, new gen Vekoma and a B&M wing coaster?

[@Robert-vw3od]

If they think they can get the money, 100%

[@yourexperienceguide]

They’ve definitely got money

[@Robert-vw3od]

@@yourexperienceguide what I mean is is it financially worth the money? Will they make hundreds of millions of pounds? The answer is definitely Yes. the United Kingdom is not poorly represented when it comes to theme parks but in terms of money and real power we have 2/3 . Nothing comes close to Alton Towers and this would be the first time somebody would genuinely be able to compete.

[@yourexperienceguide]

@@Robert-vw3od Honestly don’t see how this could fail

[@davidjones9448]

Never watched Harry Potter 😮😂

[@trevorkersley3802]

So hope it gets built, stop people thinking that shit hole Alton Towers is so good, there is only one park worth going to in the UK, and you know where it is!

[@yourexperienceguide]

I don’t think Towers is a s**t hole but it’s definitely been over hyped at times

[@paulmortley3635]

Lord of the rings land more bigger ip i not care about harry potter it has been overdone in other universal parks james bond and paddington too please

[@yourexperienceguide]

They might do both 🤔

[@tillytony]

Harry potter wont happen. Warner have some kind of contract that doesnt allow anyone but them to create Harry potter attractions in the UK! :(

[@yourexperienceguide]

I think money talks in every industry, and if they want a Harry Potter themed land in their UK resort they’ll have one. There’s rumours Comcast will buy WB this year too 🤔

[@tillytony]

@@yourexperienceguide | dont think money will make a difference in this case. Warner want to protect the Warner studio tours London.

[@yourexperienceguide]

@@tillytony It’ll make a big difference when they’re offered a settlement or packages which combine tickets for their product, and the new theme park. If Universal want a Harry Potter themed land at their UK resort then in my opinion it’ll happen. A studio tour isn’t the same as a theme park.

[@tillytony]

@@yourexperienceguide I honestly think it would be a shame if they didnt. But im also hoping Universal approach the BBC for IP's like Paddington, Doctor Who, BFG etc

[@tinkymelsadventures89]

How have you never watched HP 😮😮😮😮 you're missing out 😂😂

[@yourexperienceguide]

It’s honestly never appealed to me but the themed lands in Orlando are exceptional

[@tinkymelsadventures89]

You're not wrong there. Hopefully you get round to watching it one day 😊 we absolutely love the immersive experience of the films and Universal Orlando 😊

[@ballbag]

These big corporations are so good at manipulating the public opinion that they have you spouting their convincing spiel for them! As good as a Universal Park would be, please dont delude yourself into thinking it's actually a 100% good thing for everyone. It will definately cause problems for a lot of our UK parks, all by the hands of a huge american corporation. Please think a bit more about both sides of this before making these videos, they really have managed to put you into a trance!

[@yourexperienceguide]

I’ve been lucky enough to visit the Universal parks in Orlando on multiple occasions, and they’re some of the best parks in the world. So no I’m not in a trance, I just see it as a massive thing and a positive situation. I don’t see how them coming to this country is a bad thing at all. If the UK parks don’t want to invest to compete that’s not Universal’s fault.

[@ballbag]

@@yourexperienceguide Repeating the stuff about promoting from inside the company and all the benefits to the local area are right off the marketing spiel they were saying to everyone at the consultation 😂😂 I've been to every universal resort, doesn't magically make them 100% amazing and good just because I like theme parks

[@yourexperienceguide]

@@ballbagOr maybe I know people in the industry that started as ride operators for Universal and now hold management/director positions? If you don’t want this to happen in the UK you should fill in the feedback forms on their site instead of moaning at me for being enthusiastic 👍

[@Ishaq-qj3bv]

Sas Worldwide Coaster Construton update#1 for Blackpool Pleasure Beach in 2026 Opening Day 🇬🇧

[@yourexperienceguide]

No chance, S&S coaster plans were for replacing Steeplechase. Good guess though.