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[šŸŒŽ Universal GB] General Discussion

Quantum said:
There is also the possibility this could be for a future expansion. The TV show is due to run for 7 seasons so plenty of time to develop new attractions.and locations.

I'm still hoping for something Lord of The Rings but I'd take Harry Potter over Shrek any day of the week
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I'm hoping it's for an expansion also. It does feel like it's coming very late in the process as an opening day land. That and I want LOTR so much more, it's a completely unique Theme Park IP and has the same name brand recognition that HP has.

Also, if you plunk down HP on the concept art that released you could basically call the Park a Universal Beijing clone.
 
If we remember back to the day the news was finally made official, BBC released an article claiming James Bond, Paddington and Lord of the Rings would all feature in the park. The article was edited within a few hrs to remove Lord of the Rings.

Of course it could have been removed as a spokesperson for Universal got in touch with BBC telling them they had duff information. However im still inclined to believe it could have some truth and Universal didnt want that IP in the public domain just yet.

Also for all we know as this stage.....the supposed agreement with Warner Bros could mean they cant build a full land with the castle and Hogsmeade. Maybe they have agreed to meet half way and allow them to have a smaller HP offering just to keep fans happy whilst not destroying the popularity of the Studios Tour.
 
Benjsh said:
However im still inclined to believe it could have some truth and Universal didnt want that IP in the public domain just yet.
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BBC Editorial standards would not allow them to edit an article based on commercial sensitivity alone. If Universal got in touch with them, and asked them to edit the article, that would be mentioned in the edit.

The likely scenario is that "the source" sent a further clarification, or went back on what they originally said. It was only ever credited as someone close to the project.
 
Benjsh said:
If we remember back to the day the news was finally made official, BBC released an article claiming James Bond, Paddington and Lord of the Rings would all feature in the park. The article was edited within a few hrs to remove Lord of the Rings.
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If we're talking about this article, I think you may be misremembering, as Lord of the Rings is still very much present.
 
Don't think anybody has picked this up yet...
The whole plan may yet be scotched because of major water supply issues.
The local water supply is ancient and faltering, and the park will probably increase local consumption by fifty percent.

Was in the Sunday Times originally, smaller bit in yesterdays "I".
 
rob666 said:
Don't think anybody has picked this up yet...
The whole plan may yet be scotched because of major water supply issues.
The local water supply is ancient and faltering, and the park will probably increase local consumption by fifty percent.

Was in the Sunday Times originally, smaller bit in yesterdays "I".
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Cancel the Log flume guys. Anglian water said it cannae take the strain!!!
 
rob666 said:
Don't think anybody has picked this up yet...
The whole plan may yet be scotched because of major water supply issues.
The local water supply is ancient and faltering, and the park will probably increase local consumption by fifty percent.

Was in the Sunday Times originally, smaller bit in yesterdays "I".
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I read the article and it's basically Anglian Water attempting to use the Park as leverage to up their prices. I doubt Universal spent years doing studies and talking with people and don't fully understand the water situation.

It's just a nothing-burger. They also mentioned that the council (central beds I'm assuming) complained that 'Water Voles' weren't in the wildlife studies Universal did. Well I checked the planning docs and there's a study involved Water Voles, Water Voles was literally in the PDF's filename.
 
Find it hard to believe that Anglian Water were not engaged during the initial stages given every single other major infrastructure and utility provider were.

Almost feels like a last cast of the dice kind of thing for the NIMBYs
 
dave___ said:
Find it hard to believe that Anglian Water were not engaged during the initial stages given every single other major infrastructure and utility provider were.

Almost feels like a last cast of the dice kind of thing for the NIMBYs
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There's a document in the planning statement that shows the agreed position between Universal and Anglian Water. So they've more than engaged with Anglian Water they've actually got a signed agreement.
 
We will find out very soon anyway. Planning should be signed off in next few months if it's going ahead.

If they want to meet the 2031 opening deadline then they are going to have to get spades in the ground no later than March/April 2026 I reckon.
 
Honestly still expecting this to be delayed into 2032/33, 6 years is enough time for something to go wrong, like with any major infrastructure project in the UK.

Just because Comcast/Universal have got their stuff together and full public and government support, I still remain cautiously optimistic.
 
Bert2theSpark said:
Honestly still expecting this to be delayed into 2032/33, 6 years is enough time for something to go wrong, like with any major infrastructure project in the UK.

Just because Comcast/Universal have got their stuff together and full public and government support, I still remain cautiously optimistic.
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I tend to agree.

My biggest worry is the delays to the rail and road infrastructure upgrades. These usually get put back 1-2 years minimum in this country with anything on this scale.

I'm confident Universal can meet their deadline however much less confident on government led projects getting done on time. This park won't be able to open without these much needed improvements.
 
Benjsh said:
I tend to agree.

My biggest worry is the delays to the rail and road infrastructure upgrades. These usually get put back 1-2 years minimum in this country with anything on this scale.

I'm confident Universal can meet their deadline however much less confident on government led projects getting done on time. This park won't be able to open without these much needed improvements.
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Network Rail I reckon will meet deadlines. When things are organised they motor along but itā€™s getting to that point that causes the delays.

National Highways based on previous experience will still be running wasteful consultation and design plans with someone like WSP in 10 yearsā€™ time
 
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