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    Universal UK Confirmed: What Could This Mean for Disneyland Paris?

    9 April 2025 PixieDust +

    What has been rumored for years is now officially confirmed: Universal is bringing its very first theme park to Europe. Known for its iconic parks in Hollywood, Japan, and especially Orlando, is setting foot in the United Kingdom. And while the project won’t match the scale of the massive Florida resort, its impact on the European theme park landscape could be significant.

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    What can we expect from Universal UK?

    The plans are ambitious but measured: one theme park and one hotel with 500 rooms – comparable in size to the iconic Disneyland Hotel in Disneyland Paris. Not three parks, no waterpark, no sprawling resort like in Orlando. But still, that classic Universal magic on European soil.

    The location has now been confirmed, although it remains controversial. Universal UK will be situated approximately 600 kilometers (around 370 miles) from Disneyland Paris, with an average train journey of five hours between the two. That makes it clear right away: this won’t be anything like the Orlando situation, where both theme park giants are only about 25 kilometers apart.

    What are the implications for Disneyland Paris?

    That’s the big question occupying the European theme park community. British fans – traditionally a significant segment of Disneyland Paris’ visitor base – could now have an attractive alternative closer to home. No expensive train rides to the continent, no flights, no Channel Tunnel: just world-class attractions within their own country.

    Still, it’s not all bad news for Disney in Paris. For residents of France, Belgium, the Netherlands, or Germany, Disneyland Paris remains much easier and cheaper to reach. A simple family road trip to Paris is far more feasible than a journey to the UK, especially when considering the added costs of transport, trains, or flights.

    Was it the right location?

    Many fans believe Universal may have missed an opportunity by not building its park closer to mainland Europe – ideally even near Disneyland Paris. Why? Because Disneyland Paris has, over the past 30+ years, laid the foundation for a massive fanbase across Europe. A fanbase already familiar with theme parks, storytelling, IPs, and immersive experiences – and likely to have embraced Universal as well.

    Furthermore, the Paris region boasts excellent infrastructure: an international airport (CDG), high-speed trains (TGV) and RER from Paris city, and well-developed road networks. In short, the perfect place to launch a major new competitor.

    Now, with the park located on an “island” rather than the continent, it risks being harder to access for international tourists. If it costs several hundred euros per person just to get to Universal UK – whether by train or plane – many travelers might instead opt to go all the way to Universal Orlando, which offers the full experience and an actual vacation destination. Unless Universal UK brings something truly unique, attracting repeat international visitors could be a challenge.

    What about the attractions?

    That’s another big question. It remains to be seen whether Universal will bring its flagship experiences like Super Nintendo World or The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to the UK. Not just because many British fans already travel to Orlando for these experiences, but also because there’s already a Harry Potter Studio Tour in London – operated by Warner Bros.

    The concept for Universal Studios Beijing seems quite similar to what’s shown in the Universal UK concept art. ©Universal

    Competition: Disneyland Paris and the rest of Europe

    Meanwhile, other major European parks aren’t standing still either. The Efteling (Netherlands) and Europa-Park(Germany) are popular alternatives with loyal fanbases and central locations. They’re easily reachable by car and don’t require the logistical hassle of traveling to the UK.

    Still, Disneyland Paris is likely to lose part of its UK audience, and the park will need to respond. New investments, exciting attractions, special events or seasonal experiences will be key in holding on to those British visitors – especially as we approach 2031, when Universal UK is expected to open.

    Not happening tomorrow…

    The opening of the Universal Resort in the UK is currently planned for 2031. That’s if everything goes smoothly, without economic or political delays. The park is aiming for 8.5 million visitors in its first year, which is just over half of what Disneyland Paris currently receives.

    For the British market, it will no doubt be a huge success.

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