Summary
Universal has received approval to build a large theme park in Kempston Hardwick, UK, aiming to rival Disneyland Paris. The park is projected to open by 2031 and attract millions of visitors annually. Local opinions are mixed, with some residents concerned about the impact on their community.
Key Facts
- Universal's new UK theme park got approval to be constructed near Bedford.
- The park aims to eventually attract more visitors than any other park in Europe.
- The UK Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government approved the plans.
- Universal wants the park to be one of the biggest in the world, calling it a "generational opportunity."
- Some local residents, like Claudia Pixley, have concerns about traffic and land size.
- The park is expected to draw 8.5 million visitors annually at first, with growth to 12 million by 2051.
- Universal plans for the park to cover 268 hectares, making it larger than any existing UK theme park.
