Comcast Confirms £6B Universal Theme Park in UK, First in Europe, Set to Open by 2031
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Summary
Comcast NBCUniversal has confirmed plans to invest £6B ($8.1B) in its first European Universal theme park, to be built in Bedfordshire, UK. The Universal United Kingdom Resort will span 476 acres, with construction beginning soon and completion expected by 2031. The project aims to attract 8.5 million annual visitors. Comcast will spend £5B in the first five years of construction plus an additional £1B in capital investment over the first decade of operation, with the UK government also contributing. Comcast CEO Brian Roberts hailed the announcement as a "special moment" for the company.
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· 2 pulledBrian Roberts hails "special moment for our company"
The UK's Culture, Media & Sport department has officially revealed that the Universal United Kingdom Resort will begin construction in Bedfordshire soon
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