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Guests stand in a brick-paved walkway beneath a large green roller coaster track at Universal Studios Japan, with themed storefronts and a Detective Conan sign visible on a bright day.

Construction Updates

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.

about 1 month ago

UK Theme Parks

Black-and-white noir artwork of a misty Universal Orlando entrance at night, with wet pavement reflecting light and a single amber accent glowing from the archway lights.

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Universal Orlando kicks off Halloween Horror Nights 2026

Attractions Magazine is tracking Premium Scream Night and opening night as Halloween Horror Nights 2026 gets underway at Universal Orlando.

about 1 month ago

Construction wall for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift in Universal Studios Florida, with a stylized drag car graphic in front of the New York-themed skyline and the New York Public Library facade.

Attractions

Universal Hollywood sets Fast & Furious coaster launch

Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift now has a 16 September opening date, ending months of uncertainty around Universal Hollywood's new coaster.

about 1 month ago

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Directional signpost in a Universal park lists Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World and Dark Universe, with landscaped paths and a domed attraction building behind it.

Construction Updates

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.

about 1 month ago

Black-and-white cinematic artwork of railway tracks converging in mist near Bedford, with a single distant signal lamp glowing in accent colour.

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Universal UK's regional impact case reaches Bedford and Luton

An economic impact analysis has put Bedford, Luton and nearby hubs at the centre of the 2031 Universal UK debate.

about 1 month ago

Black-and-white cinematic artwork of a foggy theme park walkway at dusk, with construction cranes and rooflines in the distance and one glowing orange Halloween lantern as the only accent colour.

Rumours

Simpsons tease points towards Universal's Halloween event

A D23 panel comment has fans wondering whether The Simpsons could turn up at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, but nothing is confirmed yet.

about 1 month ago

Wide daytime view of the Universal Studios Beijing entrance plaza, with the park’s grand hotel-style façade, arched entrance, trees, and visitors crossing the open square under a clear blue sky.

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Peterborough begins sizing up Universal resort benefits

Local leaders are starting to examine how Peterborough might benefit from Universal United Kingdom Resort and the wider regional investment.

about 1 month ago

Black-and-white cinematic artwork of a steel construction lattice and partial roofline rising from mist, with one amber crane light glowing on the upper edge.

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Bedford meeting puts Universal UK benefits in focus

Government and local leaders met in Bedford to co-ordinate how the Universal United Kingdom Resort will benefit the wider region before 2031.

about 1 month ago

Black-and-white stylised image of steel construction lattice at the Bedford resort site, shot low and abstract, with one survey marker flag glowing in accent colour.

History & Background

Universal United Kingdom Resort history: the timeline behind the Bedford project

A clear timeline of the Bedford project’s origins, planning route and confirmed milestones, plus what remains unknown.

about 2 months ago

Nighttime view of Diagon Alley in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, with crooked brick and timber shopfronts, glowing windows, cobblestone streets, and park guests walking through the courtyard.

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Dark Arts and Death Eaters return to Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando has confirmed the return of two Wizarding World after-dark offerings on selected nights this autumn.

about 2 months ago

Black-and-white cinematic view of steel trusses and event rigging in a vast hall, with one Universal blue-lit lectern edge as the only accent colour.

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Universal UK supplier event puts local firms on notice

Universal United Kingdom Resort will outline supplier opportunities at its first Chamber event, giving Bedfordshire businesses an early look at procurement.

about 2 months ago

Black-and-white noir artwork of silhouetted people in a Bedford meeting room, with a warm-lit window glowing behind them and a distant construction crane faintly visible through mist.

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Yasin joins Universal UK roundtable in Bedford

The Bedford MP met regional leaders in Bedford as Universal United Kingdom Resort moves towards its planned 2031 opening.

about 2 months ago