J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World of Harry Potter to "Leave" America, Report States

Universal UK Harry Potter Attraction Stalled Amid Licensing Wrangle

When Universal Studios announced its plans to build a £5 billion theme park in Bedfordshire, UK, one question dominated the headlines: would Harry Potter be part of it? For millions of fans across Europe, the idea of stepping into the Wizarding World without having to fly to Orlando or Hollywood was the ultimate dream. But new reporting suggests that dream has hit a snag. The post Universal UK Harry Potter Attraction Stalled Amid Licensing Wrang…

J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World of Harry Potter to "Leave" America, Report States

If you thought the Wizarding World had run out of spells, think again. It looks like Universal’s ultra-secretive UK theme park—officially unnamed, unofficially called “Universal Great Britain”—just scored its biggest win yet: Harry Potter is coming to Bedford. Credit: Aunesty Janssen / Flickr Yes, really. After months of stonewalling, Universal is reportedly moving forward on a full-fledged Potter-themed land, despite earlier reports suggesting …

Universal's UK theme park said to have secured the rights for a Harry Potter attraction

When it was revealed that a {Universal} theme park would be opening in the UK, just outside of London in Bedford, many expected {Harry Potter} to have a big presence, as is the case in {Universal}'s American and Japanese parks. However, when it was announced, the {Wizarding World} was nowhere to be seen, in part down to the fact that there are other nearby {Harry Potter} attractions in the UK operated by {Warner Bros.} and because the space at t…

Harry Potter Plans American Theme Park "Exit", Travels Overseas : Disney Fanatic

Here’s breaking news that might just conjure that familiar spark: Universal Studios’ massive new Bedford theme park—commonly referred to as Universal Great Britain—will indeed feature a full-scale Harry Potter attraction. After five months of delicate brainstorming (and soul-wrangling) with Warner Bros. and J.K. Rowling, the long-mooted wizarding world homecoming is now on the move. Credit: Universal Let’s break it down—and believe us, there’s p…

Universal is Moving the Wizarding World of Harry Potter (AGAIN)

Big magic is brewing in Bedford, England. After months of silent negotiation with Warner Bros. and J.K. Rowling—the exclusive guardians of the Harry Potter universe—Universal has finally gained the green light to bring Harry Potter to life at its colossal new theme park and resort. Credit: Universal Set to open in 2031, this £5 billion Universal Studios Great Britain project sprawls across a 476-acre site, with room to expand up to around 700 ac…