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Orlando area and the hype behind this epic addition  a new attraction, it's a shift for the entire tourism economy for Florida, one soon to be replicated in the UK.


Universal comes to Europe     While details remain under wraps, rumours of


     disappoint.


The first European attraction that Universal has  previously licensed its name to the PortAventura resort in Spain), the resort will be located on the site     500-bedroom hotel.


If you want an idea of the importance and scale


 visited attractions. Iconic institutions such as the     UK will almost certainly blow all of these attractions out of the water in terms of attendance. In the first    dethroned by any would-be contenders. 


  


     the standard in Bedfordshire.  environments, and an all-weather infrastructure will push competitors to reconsider their current   competitive era, hopefully one that sees all ships rise on the same tide.


Century-long thinking      years of operation.    century - this is certainly not a short term play.    future when it comes to the development of its UK 


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 for the continent. In the first year, Universal predicts around 30% of its visitors will travel from outside          easily accessible.


Gamechangers           Universe prepares to debut and Universal UK looms  


Celestial Park at Universal Epic Universe


TOM ANSTEY


Tom Anstey is a world-travelled journalist who has been actively working in the attractions and wider leisure industries for more than a decade. Currently serving as Editor-in-Chief at Planet Attractions, a platform he co-founded in 2020, Tom is known for his deep industry knowledge and his commitment to exploring the stories and the people behind some of the world's most ambitious attractions projects. His favourite attraction is SeaWorld Orlando’s Mako coaster.


The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic at Universal Epic Universe


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