Universal's Most Ambitious Theme Park
While many details about Universal Great Britain remain under wraps, various announcements, rumors, and concept art have given us glimpses of what might be in store for this massive new theme park development.
Based on Universal's track record and recent developments, we can expect a mix of classic Universal attractions alongside brand new experiences created specifically for the UK park. Below, we've compiled information about potential lands and attractions that may be part of Universal Great Britain.
Note: Unless explicitly stated as confirmed by Universal, the attractions and details listed below should be considered speculative and subject to change as the park's development progresses.
Themed Lands
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Given the UK origins of the Harry Potter franchise, Universal Great Britain is expected to feature the most expansive and detailed Wizarding World area of any Universal park.
Potential Attractions:
- Enhanced version of Hogwarts Castle and Forbidden Journey ride
- Expanded Hogsmeade Village with unique shops
- Diagon Alley with Gringotts Bank ride
- Hogwarts Express connecting different areas
- New Ministry of Magic attraction
Jurassic World
Following the success of Jurassic World attractions at other Universal parks, a dinosaur-themed area is likely to be a major feature of Universal Great Britain.
Potential Attractions:
- Next-generation roller coaster (rumored to break European records)
- Enhanced version of the Jurassic World River Adventure
- Raptor Encounter meet-and-greet experience
- Interactive dinosaur lab experience
- Family-friendly dinosaur carousel
Super Nintendo World
Following its successful implementation at other Universal parks, Super Nintendo World is expected to be part of Universal Great Britain, potentially with expanded areas and exclusive attractions.
Potential Attractions:
- Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge interactive ride
- Yoshi's Adventure family ride
- Donkey Kong expansion area with mine cart coaster
- Interactive play areas with digital power-up bands
- Themed dining at Toad's Cafe
DreamWorks Land
Universal is expected to showcase its DreamWorks properties in a dedicated area featuring characters from Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda, and more.
Potential Attractions:
- Dragon Gliders flying ride based on How to Train Your Dragon
- Shrek's 4D Adventure (enhanced version)
- Kung Fu Panda interactive experience
- Madagascar-themed carousel or family ride
- Trolls-themed musical show
Universal Monsters
With Universal's renewed focus on its classic monsters franchise, a dedicated land featuring Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, and other iconic monsters could be part of the new park.
Potential Attractions:
- Dark castle attraction featuring multiple monster encounters
- Modern reimagining of a Mummy-themed roller coaster
- Monster laboratory interactive experience
- Horror makeup show or monster transformation experience
- Themed dining in Monster Cafe
British-Themed Celebration Area
Unique to Universal Great Britain, a special area celebrating British culture, history, and entertainment could be created to give the park a distinctive UK identity.
Potential Attractions:
- James Bond-themed stunt show or interactive experience
- Doctor Who time-travel adventure
- Sherlock Holmes mystery attraction
- British Music Hall celebration show
- Traditional British pub and dining experiences
Signature Attractions
European Record-Breaking Coaster
Multiple sources suggest Universal Great Britain will feature a flagship roller coaster that will break several European records for height, speed, or unique ride elements. This could be part of either the Jurassic World area or a standalone attraction.
The coaster is rumored to utilize next-generation ride technology being developed specifically for this park, potentially combining physical thrills with media elements.
Revolutionary Dark Ride Experience
Universal Creative is reportedly developing a groundbreaking dark ride system that will debut at Universal Great Britain, featuring unprecedented levels of immersion and interactivity.
This could incorporate technology beyond what's currently seen in attractions like Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey or The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, potentially utilizing advanced robotics, projection mapping, and guest tracking.
Immersive Water-Based Adventure
Given the UK climate, Universal may be developing an indoor water-based attraction that combines boat ride elements with immersive environments and media.
This could be themed to various Universal properties and would likely be designed to operate year-round regardless of weather conditions.
Fully Interactive Themed Land
Following the success of interactive elements in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World, Universal might be developing an entirely new land where the physical environment reacts to guests through wearable technology.
This could create a game-like experience throughout the entire land, where guests' actions influence their experience and reveal hidden features or storylines.
Entertainment & Dining
Epic Nighttime Spectacular
A massive nighttime show combining projection mapping, fountains, fireworks, and drones is expected to be a signature element of Universal Great Britain, potentially celebrating both Universal franchises and British culture.
Character Parade
An elaborate character parade featuring Universal characters from multiple franchises is likely to be developed for the park, with unique floats and performances.
Broadway-Caliber Shows
Universal Great Britain is expected to feature multiple theater venues hosting high-quality live entertainment, potentially including original productions based on popular franchises.
Signature Dining Experiences
Beyond standard theme park food, Universal Great Britain is rumored to include several highly themed signature restaurants offering immersive dining experiences tied to popular Universal properties.