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Can Bedford be Britain’s Orlando?

Riding the ups and downs of Universal's plans to build a theme park in the heart of the Three Counties.

Olly Mann climbs on board to discuss what we can expect.

Riding the ups and downs of Universal's plans to build a theme park in the heart of the Three Counties.

Olly Mann climbs on board to discuss what we can expect from the attraction estimated to welcome 8.5million people a year by 2031. Looking ahead at everything from what rides might be on offer, to the jobs for local people and the impact on the area.

In this episode we hear from an existing theme party in the area about how they plan to exist alongside a larger rival and get the thoughts of a Bedfordshire blogger and former employee of Disneyland Paris about what impact the theme park could have on the area.

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27 minutes

Last on

Mon 30 Jun 2025 18:00

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  • Mon 30 Jun 2025 18:00