Construction Updates
Building progress and site development updates
Rip Ride Rockit site clears for new Universal coaster
Universal Studios Florida has demolished Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit as construction continues on Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift.
USJ expansion plan points to Universal’s wider growth
Universal Studios Japan is said to be eyeing land north of the park, while Universal has not confirmed the plan.
Site prep starts for a new Dark Universe attraction
Survey markers and tree removal have appeared behind Dark Universe at Epic Universe, pointing to early work on a new ride expansion.
Victorian well uncovered on Universal UK site near Bedford
Archaeologists have uncovered a 150-year-old well at the Universal United Kingdom Resort site near Bedford, adding a new layer to the project’s history.
Universal adds more sound shielding to Hollywood Drift
Blooloop first reported the move, which comes as Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift runs technical rehearsals at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Drone footage shows £1bn A428 road taking shape
The A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet scheme is moving ahead, with a 10-mile dual carriageway under construction between Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Universal Hollywood adds barriers after coaster noise row
Universal Studios Hollywood will add sound barriers after coaster noise complaints, with Bedford watchers reminded how quickly noise becomes an issue.
How Universal Studios Bedford Will Transform Bedfordshire's Economy: Jobs, Investment and Growth
Universal United Kingdom Resort promises to create over 20,000 jobs and generate £50 billion in economic impact. Here's a detailed look at how the theme park will reshape Bedfordshire's economy.
Wixams Station: Your Gateway to Universal Bedford
The new Wixams railway station will provide a direct rail link to Universal UK. Here is everything we know about this critical piece of transport infrastructure.
How Universal Studios Bedford Will Handle the British Weather
Rain, wind, and cold don't stop at the park gates. Here's how Universal United Kingdom Resort will be designed to deliver a great experience in all British weather conditions.
The Environmental Impact of Universal Studios Bedford: Sustainability Plans
Building a theme park on 480 acres raises environmental questions. Here's how Universal United Kingdom Resort plans to address sustainability, ecology, and carbon reduction.
What Wixams Station Means for Universal Studios Bedford Visitors
The planned Wixams railway station will transform access to Universal United Kingdom Resort. Here's how the new station will work and why it matters.