Rides & Attractions
Everything we know about the rides, shows, and experiences coming to Universal UK — from confirmed attractions to the latest rumours and speculation.
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Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge
RumouredAn augmented reality dark ride that puts guests in a kart race against Bowser's minions. Uses AR headsets, projection mapping, and physical sets for an unmatched interactive experience.
Similar to Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge (Osaka/Hollywood/Orlando)
Donkey Kong Mine Cart Madness
RumouredA family coaster recreating the Donkey Kong Country mine cart levels with animatronics, screen elements, and a unique ride system.
Similar to Mine Cart Madness (Epic Universe Orlando)
Yoshi's Adventure
RumouredA gentle family omnimover ride through Yoshi's world, perfect for younger guests and families.
Similar to Yoshi's Adventure (Universal Studios Japan)
A revolutionary robocoaster dark ride through Hogwarts Castle combining robotic arm ride vehicles with immersive screens and practical sets.
Similar to Forbidden Journey (Orlando/Hollywood/Osaka)
A story-driven family coaster through the Forbidden Forest with launches, drops, and animatronic creatures.
Similar to Hagrid's Motorbike Adventure (Universal Orlando)
A multi-dimensional thrill ride combining coaster elements with 3D projection, drops, and fire effects through Gringotts bank.
Similar to Escape from Gringotts (Universal Orlando)
Back to the Future: Time Warp
RumouredA launched roller coaster themed around time travel, featuring DeLorean-style vehicles, tunnel effects, and high-speed sections.
Spiritual successor to the original Back to the Future: The Ride
JAWS: The Ride
SpeculatedA reimagined boat ride through Amity Island with next-generation animatronics, water effects, and encounters with the great white shark.
Updated version of JAWS (formerly at Universal Orlando/Japan)
A spectacular stunt show featuring jet skis, explosions, a seaplane crash, and daring water-based stunts in a purpose-built arena.
Similar to WaterWorld (Universal Hollywood/Beijing/Singapore)
Jurassic World Adventure
RumouredA trackless dark ride through a dinosaur research facility gone wrong, with lifelike animatronic dinosaurs and immersive environments.
Similar to Jurassic World Adventure (Universal Beijing)
VelociCoaster
SpeculatedAn extreme launched coaster with inversions, near-miss elements, and raptor-themed theming. One of the world's most acclaimed roller coasters.
Similar to VelociCoaster (Universal Orlando)
Jurassic World River Adventure
SpeculatedA classic log flume through dinosaur habitats culminating in a dramatic splash-down drop.
Similar to Jurassic World: The Ride (Universal Hollywood)
An epic trackless dark ride through key locations from Middle-earth, featuring massive sets, animatronics, and projection technology.
New attraction — no existing version
A flying coaster themed around the Great Eagles, soaring over Middle-earth landscapes with inversions and near-miss terrain elements.
New attraction — no existing version
Paddington's London Adventure
SpeculatedA charming family dark ride through London with Paddington Bear, visiting key locations from the films in trackless vehicles.
New attraction — no existing version
Shrek's Adventure
SpeculatedAn updated immersive experience through the world of Shrek, Far Far Away, with 4D effects and interactive elements.
Evolution of Shrek 4-D (former Universal attraction)
A family-friendly launched coaster themed around flying on a Night Fury through the world of Berk.
Similar to How to Train Your Dragon (Epic Universe Orlando)
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
RumouredA motion simulator ride through Gru's laboratory, transforming guests into Minions for a chaotic adventure.
Similar to Minion Mayhem (Universal Orlando/Hollywood)
Trolls Trollercoaster
SpeculatedA colourful family coaster through Troll Village with music-synchronised effects and vibrant theming.
Similar to Trolls Trollercoaster (DreamWorks Land, Universal Orlando)
Universal Monsters: Legends of Fear
SpeculatedA permanent walkthrough attraction featuring classic Universal Monsters — Dracula, Frankenstein, the Mummy, and the Wolfman — in theatrical environments.
Inspired by Universal Monsters haunted houses at HHN
Fast & Furious: Supercharged
SpeculatedA high-speed dark ride using massive screens and motion-base vehicles to simulate a chase through city streets.
Similar to Fast & Furious: Supercharged (Universal Orlando/Hollywood)
Transformers: The Ride 3-D
SpeculatedA 3D dark ride battling Decepticons alongside the Autobots through immersive sets and screen-based action sequences.
Similar to Transformers: The Ride (Universal Hollywood/Singapore/Orlando)
The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!
SpeculatedA gentle trackless dark ride through New York City from a pet's perspective, ideal for young families.
Similar to Secret Life of Pets (Universal Hollywood)
Wicked: Defying Gravity
SpeculatedA flying coaster themed around the world of Oz, with a gravity-defying ride experience inspired by the hit musical and films.
New attraction — no existing version
E.T. Adventure
SpeculatedA classic flying bike dark ride taking guests on a journey to E.T.'s home planet. A beloved ride that has been at Universal Orlando since 1990.
Similar to E.T. Adventure (Universal Orlando)
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