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Universal locks in 2031 target for Bedford resort

Universal United Kingdom Resort now has a public opening window, with construction due to start in 2026 and an opening targeted for 2031.

8 days ago
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How the Bedfordshire resort could boost a neighbour

BBC reporting suggests the Universal UK resort could spill over into Northamptonshire, with jobs, visitors and infrastructure now seen as regional issues.

8 days ago
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Halloween Horror Nights 2026 starts with a practical guide

Inside Universal’s guide arrives as Halloween Horror Nights 2026 opens at Universal Studios Hollywood on 3 September.

10 days ago
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Universal Orlando kicks off Halloween Horror Nights 2026

Attractions Magazine is tracking Premium Scream Night and opening night as Halloween Horror Nights 2026 gets underway at Universal Orlando.

11 days ago
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Universal UK's regional impact case reaches Bedford and Luton

An economic impact analysis has put Bedford, Luton and nearby hubs at the centre of the 2031 Universal UK debate.

12 days ago
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Peterborough begins sizing up Universal resort benefits

Local leaders are starting to examine how Peterborough might benefit from Universal United Kingdom Resort and the wider regional investment.

12 days ago
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Bedford meeting puts Universal UK benefits in focus

Government and local leaders met in Bedford to co-ordinate how the Universal United Kingdom Resort will benefit the wider region before 2031.

12 days ago
Nighttime view of Diagon Alley in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, with crooked brick and timber shopfronts, glowing windows, cobblestone streets, and park guests walking through the courtyard.
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Dark Arts and Death Eaters return to Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando has confirmed the return of two Wizarding World after-dark offerings on selected nights this autumn.

14 days ago
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Universal UK supplier event puts local firms on notice

Universal United Kingdom Resort will outline supplier opportunities at its first Chamber event, giving Bedfordshire businesses an early look at procurement.

14 days ago
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Yasin joins Universal UK roundtable in Bedford

The Bedford MP met regional leaders in Bedford as Universal United Kingdom Resort moves towards its planned 2031 opening.

14 days ago
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Public money, private resort: Universal UK revives old model

The government’s £1.3bn infrastructure package for Universal United Kingdom Resort echoes the public model used for Disneyland Paris.

14 days ago
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Universal’s August Update Brings Closure and Halloween News

Fast & Furious: Supercharged has closed for good, HamiKuma is on the way and the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store is already open.

14 days ago