Construction Updates
Building progress and site development updates
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift enters clearance testing
Universal Orlando has started vehicle testing on Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, with a Charger on the track and a winch now in place.
Universal Orlando coaster reaches a key testing milestone
Universal Orlando’s new coaster has entered pull testing, putting the project a step closer to opening.
Construction update emerges at Jurassic Park River Adventure
Disney Food Blog has shared a look at refurbishment work on Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal Islands of Adventure.
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Universal begins supplier search for Bedfordshire resort
Universal has started procurement for its £5 billion UK theme park project, a practical step towards the Universal United Kingdom Resort.
Manor Road closure stretches on around Universal UK
A planned 10-week closure for Universal United Kingdom Resort work now runs to 27 November 2026.
Universal UK widens its delivery team in Bedford
Universal has published its first vendor and supplier update as enabling works continue near Bedford.
Universal names first 23 delivery firms for Bedford resort
Blooloop first reported the update, which confirms enabling works are underway and names the first contractors and consultants for the 2031 resort.
Four contractors named for Universal UK’s £5bn resort build
building.co.uk first reported the appointments at the £5bn Universal United Kingdom Resort near Bedford.
Another Dark Universe ride starts to take shape at Epic Universe
BlogMickey.com first reported the new build, as Universal continues expanding Dark Universe in Florida while Bedfordshire’s UK resort advances.
Rip Ride Rockit site clears for new Universal coaster
Universal Studios Florida has demolished Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit as construction continues on Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift.
USJ expansion plan points to Universal’s wider growth
Universal Studios Japan is said to be eyeing land north of the park, while Universal has not confirmed the plan.
Site prep starts for a new Dark Universe attraction
Survey markers and tree removal have appeared behind Dark Universe at Epic Universe, pointing to early work on a new ride expansion.