July 17, 20178 yr comment_250964 So themeparx.com is reporting that London Resort Company Holdings, the company behind Paramount Park, are now in talks with Universal Studios to create Universal Studios London on the site in Swanscombe. I mean, it'll never happen, but just imagine for a single second if it did...
July 19, 20178 yr comment_250997 I mean, I suppose Diagon Alley is just beautiful sheds... I was dismissive of the idea Universal would be interested in a UK park anyway, but I was going through old online seminars and I stumbled on one from 2013 about the Harry Potter Studio Tour. In the Q&A at the end someone in the audience states they looked at the location the tour uses for a "Universal Studios location". I didn't even know Universal had actually properly looked at doing a park over here, let alone at a location a mile from my front door. Sounds like the main problem was the local council and access too, to think what could have been! Anyway, here is that Q&A, suppose it makes the idea of them taking over the Paramount Park project a bit more possible. https://youtu.be/gmVOmYxfDys?t=27m
May 2, 20187 yr comment_257803 London Resort Company Holdings is delaying the planning application again this time until 2019 along with the 5th public consultation. It appears to be they completely under estimated how long a traffic assessment takes so in a statement they said they need more time. Apparently they are £55m in at the moment and they do have highway modification drawings from engineering firm WSP so it would seem the project is progressing although very slowly. If it wasn't for the engineering drawings I would have said "Paramount Park" was dead in the water.
May 2, 20187 yr comment_257805 6 minutes ago, Project LC said: If it wasn't for the engineering drawings I would have said "Paramount Park" was dead in the water. Where are these engineering drawings? Ironically there has been a consolation on the Swanscombe peninsular recently, there are some road change proposal to ease traffic congestion in the area. The info book said that this doesnt take into account the park, and any changes for the park will be done independently - so that means local residents can enjoy the work being started by highway agency and if the park goes ahead changes to the newly modified road for the park. Years and years of roadworks!
May 2, 20187 yr comment_257809 The chances of Paramount Park ever opening are equivalent of Loggers opening this Summer.
May 2, 20187 yr comment_257810 Just now, Matt Creek said: The chances of Paramount Park ever opening are equivalent of Loggers opening this Summer. Would actually be really funny if loggers randomly opened next month ?
May 2, 20187 yr comment_257812 22 minutes ago, BaronC. said: Maybe this is Project Zer0??? The worlds first log flume with a creepy theme... Sounds like Merlin ?
April 30, 20196 yr comment_264276 So it may not be Paramount (may need a topic re-name), but this park looks to still be alive after ITV (and a number of others) have signed a deal to be involved with the park. Very interesting to see if this does happen, how it will turn out. Merlin will be following this closely - it may give them the kick they need! https://www.theguardian.com/media/2019/apr/29/ready-for-the-corrie-coaster-itv-signs-up-to-uks-disneyland
April 30, 20196 yr comment_264280 What great news! ITV's IPs have worked so well at theme parks over the years, can't wait to see what they do next! In all seriousness though, I do wonder what IPs they have beyond I'm a Celeb which could work in a theme park, a few things come to mind but they don't really compare to the BBC or Aardman's offerings. Edit: missed this line: "but the focus of the deal is understood to be the Thunderbirds Are Go series, which returned to TV in 2015."
April 30, 20196 yr comment_264282 I guess in many ways having a IP makes sense in the current UK market, look at Peppa Pig World, Cbeebies Land or even Thomas World. I think their best bet would try to use IP's from ITV that would appeal to the younger market because that seems to be where the money is. If this project ever comes to fruition I think it would be a hugely positive addition to the current UK industry. It would hopefully push Merlin to actually give a shi* about their investments (especially in Thorpe which wouldn't be too far from this park)..
May 1, 20196 yr comment_264289 Aardman have apparently called time: Wallace and Gromit creators pull out of 'UK's Disneyland'
May 1, 20196 yr comment_264292 Quote aims to attract 50,000 visitors a day HAHAHA HA HAHA HAHAHAHA AHAHAHA Quote and offer 3,500 hotel rooms Merlin must be quivering
July 3, 20196 yr comment_265142 Here we go again.......... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48831741
July 3, 20196 yr comment_265144 I honestly cannot wait for the UK’s Disneyland to open, I have full assurance this is actually going to happen. Either that or I’m talking gibberish.
August 15, 20196 yr comment_265871 Radisson have joined the "UK Disneyland" project (As the press INSIST on calling it, even though it has nothing to do with Disney) https://www.kentlive.news/whats-on/whats-on-news/radisson-hotel-group-open-unforgettable-3209516
September 14, 20195 yr comment_266518 Interesting article on this project... https://blooloop.com/features/py-gerbeau-london-resort-plans/?fbclid=IwAR3pViQC5xS0uNT7qkguVsw0ySg_ryIfPpQeEBRs1tWzq0wYiGjr5xlWOnE
September 14, 20195 yr comment_266519 11 minutes ago, Mattgwise said: Interesting article on this project... https://blooloop.com/features/py-gerbeau-london-resort-plans/?fbclid=IwAR3pViQC5xS0uNT7qkguVsw0ySg_ryIfPpQeEBRs1tWzq0wYiGjr5xlWOnE A CEO , who is qualified for the role, perhaps this could happen.
September 14, 20195 yr comment_266521 I actually feel a bit more optimistic about it. Do i think it could happen? Yes, do I think it will be ready in 2024? No. Maybe 2025/2026 time.
July 27, 20205 yr comment_270869 Surprised nobody has even mentioned this, quite a popular discussion point on other forums. I know many still don't think it will ever happen but at least a form of progress has been made. Consultations are now open and regardless of your belief for the project I think it would be in all best interests for us to be positive and support it. If many of us send positive feedback on the proposals that will help those NIMBYs and few people that will try and stop it and prove their is a desire and want for it to happen. https://consultation.londonresort.info/surveys/50
July 27, 20205 yr comment_270872 Filled it in!! This is a big chance to get this project going and giving the industry in this country the kick up the backside it desperately needs.
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