Universal Great Britain - Speculation & Rumors

[Altonsky]

Yes I explained it right here , we not see cloned rides from Florida that exist now or that will exist in the next few years IE Zelda and Pokémon

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Apr 15, 2025

Eh, I was reasonably convinced by the source. As for HP, think about it; the original film series will be 30-35+ years old by the time this park gets 'round to incorporating the franchise, if it does. Whatever one's personal opinions, the upcoming TV series is going to massive, and define what Harry Potter means to entire generations. It'll be firmly into the fourth or fifth season by the time groundwork begins, if true, nearing the finale by opening. By contrast, the film series' cast will have aged out to incorporate them into any elements; it's therefore perfectly logical to...

• tommyhawkins

So cloned rides doesn’t mean cloned IPs, so does that mean Orlando might get LOTR or will they wait a while after UGB has opened until they open it over there? That’s if it’s happening.

 

[AustinT]

Eh, I was reasonably convinced by the source.

There were old rumours about Game of Thrones / HotD too, though I think they've been quiet for a while (perhaps post-securing LOTR? Who knows... ).

Again, what's the source? Nothing sounds believable. I don't see a park with wide-family appeal like Universal or Disney making entire lands or attractions on such mature IP like GoT/HotD. I've never seen that mentioned as a realistic possibility.

 

[Alicia]

Not sure about that no cloned rides when Minion Mayhem is clearly visible in the art.

(I guess if it’s the omni dome version and not the old Funtastic one in Orlando it counts as different?)

 

[yepthatguy]

Citywalk anyone?

 

[EllieB]

And with the success of the last Twisters movie and with a sequel in the works maybe now would be a good time for a new Twisters ride

I'm not convinced that Twister has a particularly big following in the UK/Europe (though I could be wrong). I think maybe the concept doesn't connect so much here because we don't get that sort of weather much (unless you count little whirlwinds that take a few roof tiles off a house, but that doesn't make for such a good ride, haha).

Having seen the videos and pictures from Epic, I'm absolutely convinced that whatever IP we get, Universal will make it look stunning and will create a park that people from all over the world will be clamouring to visit. Obviously I want them to build the worlds that resonate with me most (because don't we all?!) but I accept that I'm not going to get another Isle of Berk and they're unlikely to build me a Pallet Town so instead I'll focus on being excited for what we will get, whatever that ends up being.

As for City Walk, it's possible that they're saving that for another announcement somewhere down the line to generate some more buzz. I can't see them building without a dining area, I think it'll be a huge money spinner for people locally who are and are not visiting the parks.

 

[Spike101]

UKGB Citywalk, I would love, love, love there to be a Panda Express, but correct me someone if I'm wrong I believe they dont have any restaurants in the U.K?

 

[EllieB]

UKGB Citywalk, I would love, love, love there to be a Panda Express, but correct me someone if I'm wrong I believe they dont have any restaurants in the U.K?

Wikipedia says we don't.

I think the closest chain we have is Chopstix which does noodles, rice, toppings, etc. Not really the same though!

 

[dertevil]

I would love to see a Bubba Gump at the City Walk. Is it already in UK or even outside the US?

 

[Spike101]

I would love to see a Bubba Gump at the City Walk. Is it already in UK or even outside the US?

There used to be one on Coventry St in London a few years back, but as a brand dont know if they're still in the U.K.

 

[tommyhawkins]

Full quote:

"Universal will not place any significant presence of popular IPs in USGB that cannibalises any part of the 1Million people who visit Florida every year. They want people to visit BOTH resorts every year, not make a choice."

As it was getting into the well trodden conversation about Potter (and now Nintendo) being the "Obvious choice for UK " or whatever variations on the same theme

I don't think anyone is flying 4000 miles for minion mayhem which is why I said significant presence.

It's not a question of whether you can clone an IP or not, it's what the IP offers that hasn't been done in Orlando.

Fast and Furious is hugely popular in UK box office but would you put one in this park if Florida is (rumoured to be) about to get a Fast coaster?

We have to balance audience draw, the things that make the IP popular/familiar, with what's already been taken for Florida.

Put this another way, what could possibly build in Florida for Harry Potter that is as recognisable to mainstream as Gringotts, Diagon, Hogwarts & Ministry of Magic. hogwarts express? The answer is not too much.

They will be thinking about balancing UOR and USGB now in the coming years

So cloned rides doesn’t mean cloned IPs, so does that mean Orlando might get LOTR or will they wait a while after UGB has opened until they open it over there? That’s if it’s happening.

Not sure about that no cloned rides when Minion Mayhem is clearly visible in the art.

(I guess if it’s the omni dome version and not the old Funtastic one in Orlando it counts as different?)

 

[Spike101]

So dare we get our hopes up for a brand new Minions ride, one thats, you know, good?

 

[yepthatguy]

There used to be one on Coventry St in London a few years back, but as a brand dont know if they're still in the U.K.

I’m more curious if we are seeing citywalk in the concept art that was released. Lots of people have said it’s not in the concept art, and for me if it’s not, that’s quite a big thing still to be added.

The concept art looks like Chocolate Emporium is on one side and possibly other stuff on the other??

 

[JT01]

So dare we get our hopes up for a brand new Minions ride, one thats, you know, good?

I wouldn't get your hopes up, it looks as if this area is an exact clone from Beijing

 

[Spike101]

I wouldn't get your hopes up, it looks as if this area is an exact clone from Beijing

Yeh I know but I still live in hope, I'm a big fan of the Minions.

 

[Scott W.]

So dare we get our hopes up for a brand new Minions ride, one thats, you know, good?

If they were going to clone the ride system, they could at least use it for BTTF and make it a small land.

 

[tommyhawkins]

If they were going to clone the ride system, they could at least use it for BTTF and make it a small land.

If we're talking second rides for the land , something with this please

 

[AustinT]

So dare we get our hopes up for a brand new Minions ride, one thats, you know, good?

I'd love to see them do a Minions ride with the SLOP ride system and compact layout. I'd hope that could be an eventual replacement for Fallon at USF years down the line too.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Citywalk anyone?

I think that's the entrance area with Toothsome and BAR.

 

[Alicia]

Can we go to CityWalk?

No we have CityWalk at home:

Toothsome and BAR.

 

[tommyhawkins]

Can we go to CityWalk?

No we have CityWalk at home:

Shall we go to CitySteps at Universal Great Britain? less choice but my feet don't ache afterwards