PLANS for the first Universal Studios theme park in the UK are closer than ever. First revealed in 2023, Universal are hoping to build their first European theme park in the UK. 6 The town of Bedford will be home first Universal theme park if the plans get the go-aheadCredit: Getty 6 The plans put … Read more
BRITAIN is set to receive a huge tourism boost with a new thrill-seeking Universal Studios theme park. Twenty thousand jobs will be created to build the attraction on a 476-acre site to help turbo charge the economy. 1 Rachel Reeves will unveil her growth plans for the UK in a major speech on WednesdayCredit: Getty … Read more
A HUGE new space-themed hotel resort has opened just months before the launch of it’s mega theme park – and I was one of the first to visit. Stella Nova is one of three hotels part of the massive new Epic Universe theme park, Universal’s latest venture. 7 Stella Nova is the newest hotel resort … Read more
PLANS for the nation’s first Hollywood theme park boasting a 500-room hotel, entertainment zone and train station have seen a huge boost. A brand new Universal Studios tourism site could be making its way to Bedfordshire. 4 The parks are often marketed towards families with various attractions includedCredit: Getty 4 Plans for the land bought … Read more
THEME Park giant Universal has today revealed a sneak peek inside its Harry Potter-themed land opening at Epic Universe next year. Today (November 19), Universal Orlando Resort shared an exclusive look inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic. Images from Universal Orlando Resort show a full-scale recreation of the British Ministry … Read more
The Harry Potter Hogwarts show at Universal Orlando (Image: Universal Studios) When you step inside the doors of Universal Studios in Florida, something magical happens. Whether it’s Shrek, Donkey, Princess Fiona or the cast of Trolls strolling around the new DreamWorks Land greeting children; the white-knuckle roller coasters enjoyed by adults and older kids, or … Read more
THEY say hell hath no fury like a woman scorned – and I think it must be true as I run, claw and scream my way out of a horror house haunted exclusively by women. I am at Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights, now in their 33rd year. 4 Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights features … Read more
In a city that is too often unjustly stereotyped as favouring the new, the Hollywood studio reminds us of how much history – and, specifically, pop-culture mythmaking – is rooted in and around Los Angeles. There in these spaces, you might see a spot where US actor James Dean once stood, roll past the house … Read more
FANCY bagging FREE tickets to Disney World Resort or Universal Orlando? Fans of Florida’s theme parks can win up to £1,000 in The Orlando Awards 2024. 2 Super Nintendo World at Universal Epic UniverseCredit: Supplied To be in with a chance of winning a prize, holidaymakers must vote for their favourite rides, attractions and experiences … Read more
The Current21:31Why tornados continue to fascinate The summer blockbuster Twisters has taken the box office by storm and has boosted an already-established interest in storm chasing. And while meteorologist and storm chaser Sean Waugh says even though parts of the film are exaggerated, the science, gear, and lingo accurately represent what it’s like to research and … Read more
