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Universal Studios has confirmed Bedford, near London-Luton Airport, as the site for its first European theme park. Set to open in the early 2030s, the 436-acre development is expected to draw 8.5 million visitors in its first year. Backed by the UK Government, the project marks Universal\u2019s latest global expansion, joining parks in Japan, China, and Singapore, and aims to bring world-class entertainment to new audiences in the UK.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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