Universal United Kingdom Resort Named, $10 Billion Investment Confirmed for 2031 Opening
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· 2 sourcesComcast NBCUniversal has confirmed plans for its first European theme park, the Universal United Kingdom Resort, set to open in 2031 near Bedford, England. Variety reported that Comcast has committed over $8 billion, with the UK government contributing $1.7 billion, totaling a $10 billion investment described as one of the largest ever in UK tourism. Deadline noted the project aims to attract 8.5 million annual visitors, with Comcast CEO Brian Roberts hailing the announcement as a "special moment" for the company.
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Universal has officially named its first UK theme park and resort "Universal United Kingdom Resort," set to open in 2031 near Bedford, England. Comcast has committed over $8 billion, with the UK government contributing $1.7 billion, totaling a $10 billion investment described as one of the largest ever in UK tourism. The 476-acre site was purchased in 2023 and received government approval in December.
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· 3 pulledUniversal's first theme park and resort in the U.K. — unveiled early last year and set to be one of the biggest theme parks globally — now has an official name
one of the largest ever investments in the U.K. tourism sector
Universal United Kingdom Resort, a title formally unveiled Wednesday and slated to open in 2031
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