Common Is Constructing a New Theme Park ...

Common’s newest theme park, Epic Universe, is mere weeks from opening its gates however the firm already has its sights set on its next project. The corporate introduced it’s on the brink of begin building on a multibillion pound Universal Studios theme park in Bedford, England, with an intention on opening in 2031.

“We couldn’t be extra excited to take this crucial step in our plan to create and ship an unbelievable Common theme park and resort within the coronary heart of the UK, which enhances our rising U.S.-based parks enterprise by increasing our international footprint to Europe,” Comcast president Mike Cavanagh stated in a information launch. He promised to “create and ship a implausible new landmark vacation spot.”

Building is ready to start out in 2026 and whereas the corporate didn’t announce something particular about what the park would include, it’s anticipated to be within the mildew of Common theme parks in all places else. It’ll function “thrilling rides, revolutionary sights, and thrilling leisure, all using refined and superior know-how.”

Epic Universe, which opens Could 22 in Orlando, Florida, has themed lands based mostly on Nintendo, Harry Potter, Learn how to Prepare Your Dragon, Common Monsters, and extra. It looks like a very good wager that this new park, which doesn’t but have a reputation, could be comparable. Harry Potter, for instance, is clearly based mostly in the UK and was filmed there, in order that looks like a pure match. Common additionally holds the rights to Depraved which is rising in reputation because of the film. Perhaps that is the place Shiz College pops up.

All that’s nonetheless below lock and key, although. What we all know is, over the subsequent six years, followers will probably be anxiously awaiting information as to what the most recent and, doubtlessly, best theme park in Europe will maintain.

“From Depraved to Minions, Common is behind among the greatest blockbusters of latest years. This landmark funding is implausible information for our economic system, for U.Ok. tourism and for the British public, who will be capable of benefit from the greatest and greatest theme park in Europe on their doorstep,” U.Ok. tradition secretary Lisa Nandy stated.

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