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Could be wrong but I think this might be about resourcing/staffing. Because the park is in such a rural area, it's probably more cost-efficient to a). hire and train then retain during the quieter months than to b). hire and train before Easter (which is a busy time for the park), then risk...

Also worth noting that there's an abundance of hotel rooms in Milton Keynes, built to accommodate those attending events at Silverstone and the National Bowl. This is why I think the Marston Vale Line (from Bletchley in Milton Keynes through Stewartby and Kempston Hardwick at Universal's site...

I expect that a decent proportion of attractions will be different to those found in Universal's US parks, to avoid cannibalising the market. Yes, there are many without access to the US parks - but around 1 million Brits visit Orlando each year. Universal will want to avoid losing even a small...

One thing I just picked up on in today's BBC piece: According to a quick Google search, 8,000 full-time employees is comparable to approximately: 28,000 full-time employees in Orlando 9,000 full-time employees in Beijing 2,900 full-time employees in Osaka Obviously, the Orlando resort has...

Just wanted to share this construction update from Theme Park Stop: What a stunning park this will be!

Another update from Parkessent, over on YouTube: From: https://youtu.be/-2gWmoLqpoE?si=5yyKFspTT1zw4hPi I really can't figure out what they're doing with the Lost River Ride!

There are also plans to build a dining experience, themed around Hogwarts' Great Hall, at the back of the HP land. It won't be ready for opening though, and will probably be priced separately. It'll be interesting to see how crowds flow through this park, it's different to the usual...

The park was originally going to open without the Mack coaster, I think? I'm glad they added it in, my one and only concern about Epic Universe is that it could lack capacity.

I honestly can't get my head around the widespread contempt for vegans (and to a lesser degree, vegetarians). It's not a viable or desirable lifestyle for everyone (myself included), but I always find myself cringing at those who respond to compelling arguments about animal welfare and...

Almost! Not sure why it's "Ms." on the application as it's definitely Mr. Thompson (his LinkedIn even specifies his pronouns).

Exciting! Universal would be a great fit for the UK. I think some people are significantly underestimating how well it could perform, based on the fact that Merlin's parks haven't flourished into international destinations. Universal has massive IPs, brand equity, and sums of cash to pull this...

Just to echo some other comments, I'd really recommend The Bear. It's really beautiful, poignant TV. It's tonally unique - stressful, hard-hitting, sentimental, relatable and genuinely uplifting all at once. The final shot of the first season is probably my favourite ever from a TV show.

Scarborough's Sea Life is a stone's throw from Alpamare, so it could actually be a very sensible purchase for Merlin. Alpamare is pretty decent but it's always struggled to win over locals to support it during the winter months due to: a). Being quite expensive in a town with one of the lowest...

The Lost River Ride is currently being removed from the park. I read some comments suggesting that it is being shortened rather than completely removed but it looks pretty knackered to me, I can't see it sticking around in any form. The ride wasn't all that popular with riders due to its slow...

Very random tip but if you use FL's chippie, it's worth taking your own sachets of vinegar. They water theirs down and it's rubbish! 😂

Honestly, while I'm sure your friend's wait was very unpleasant and I have lots empathy for them, 2.5 hours is not all that bad compared to some cases I've heard about recently. People with genuine emergencies (strokes, spinal injuries, multiple broken bones) have been left waiting for an...

They've nailed it with that ad! Looks really great, and they seem to be striking a perfect balance between "scary" and "family."

It always strikes me that AT's F&B team is out of touch with what modern consumers expect when dining out. The practice of only offering burgers, nuggets and chips is really outdated - the UK is (generally) much more cosmopolitan than it was in the 90s. Eat at any chain restaurant and you'll see...

Their announcement feels disingenuous because it neglects to mention that the closure is temporary. I understand that they're trying to provoke a reaction (it's getting heaps of comments from people who believe Nemesis is closing permanently, and are gutted about it) but... this almost feels...

In Coventry, a "Very Light Rail" system is current being installed. This is a new kind of tram system designed as an affordable alternative to traditional light rail. It uses rapid-charging batteries (so no overhead lines) and doesn't need timetabling - vehicles just turn up and go. There is...