Universal Studios Beijing
Status | Operating |
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Opened | September 1, 2021 (soft opening)[2] September 20, 2021 (grand opening)[3][4] |
Owner | Beijing Shouhuan Cultural Tourism Investment NBCUniversal (Comcast) |
Operated by | Beijing Shouhuan Cultural Tourism Investment Universal Destinations & Experiences |
General manager | Tom Mehrmann[5] |
Theme | Show business Universal works |
Area | 130 acres (53 ha) |
Attractions | |
Total | 21 |
Roller coasters | 4 |
Water rides | 1 |
Website | Official site |
Universal Studios Beijing | |
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Hanyu Pinyin | Běijīng Huánqiú Yǐng Chéng |
Universal Studios Beijing (Chinese: 北京环球影城) is a Universal theme park in Beijing that opened on September 20, 2021[3][4] as part of Universal Beijing Resort. Invited-only test operation started on September 1, 2021.[2] The park would become the fifth Universal Studios-branded theme park in the world, the seventh Universal-built park overall, and the third in Asia, after Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Singapore.
The project was announced on October 13, 2014 with the plan to invest 20 billion
History
It was reported in March 2012 that officials from
On October 13, 2014,
On October 28, 2016, the park broke ground, while also announcing that the opening had been delayed from 2019 until 2020.[8][9] The construction will create approximately 40,000 new jobs. According to Duan Qiang, Chairman of Beijing Tourism Group, one of the shareholders of Beijing Shouhuan, the first phase of the park will provide between 8,000 and 10,000 jobs. Around 1/3 of the attractions at the $3.3 billion park will be themed on Chinese culture and the first phase will occupy an area of 1.59 square kilometers (0.61 sq mi) in Tongzhou, including two hotels offering 1,200 to 1,400 rooms. One hotel will reportedly be Universal-branded while the other will carry the NUO brand. More Chinese elements, such as fireworks and parades, are planned for phase two and three in the future.[10]
According to Comcast's CEO Brian L. Roberts, the Comcast-owned Universal Beijing Resort shall open "on time and on budget in 2021".[11] Construction of Phase 1 of Universal Beijing Resort (which includes the full Universal Studios Beijing) completed in April 2021,[12] and opened on September 20, 2021.[3]
Lands and attractions
Universal Studios Beijing is approximately 54 hectares (130 acres) in area, occupying the northeastern most part of the 400-hectare (990-acre) Universal Beijing Resort.[13] The park's seven themed zones surround a large central lagoon as the centrepiece of the park. Each area features meet-and-greet locations, restaurants, quick-service dining, food carts, and retail stores and carts.[14][15][16]
Hollywood Boulevard
Themed after the real Hollywood Boulevard, in Hollywood, CA, this area acts as the entryway to the park. The area also contains a music plaza, Mel's Diner, and Sunset Grille restaurant.[17] The park's daily "Universal on Parade" premiered alongside the park on September 20, 2021, and features themed floats, characters, and performers based on Universal's Despicable Me/Minions, Shrek, Madagascar, and Kung Fu Panda franchises.[18]
Name | Opened | Description |
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Lights, Camera, Action! | 2021 | Featuring directors Zhang Yimou and Steven Spielberg, it is Universal Beijing's version of the attraction from Universal Studios Singapore. |
Untrainable | 2021 | A How to Train Your Dragon-themed stageshow. |
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade
Themed after the Harry Potter franchise. Retail shops within the area include: Hogsmeade Station, Zonko's Joke Shop, Gladrags Wizardwear, Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment, Owl Post & Owlery, Ollivanders Wand Shop in Hogsmeade, Dervish and Banges, Honeydukes, and Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods. Restaurants in this area include Hog's head and Three Broomsticks.
Name | Opened | Description |
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Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey | 2021 | A motion simulator dark ride based on the Harry Potter film series that features real sets and screens. |
Flight of the Hippogriff | 2021 | A Mack Rides Youngstar Coaster |
Ollivanders Experience in Hogsmeade | 2021 | A guest is chosen to test out various wands until they find a match, punctuated by music and special effects. |
Frog Choir | 2021 | An a cappella stage show featuring amphibian hand puppets. |
Minion Land
Themed after
Name | Opened | Description |
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Despicable Me Minion Mayhem | 2021 | A computer-animated motion simulator ride featuring characters from the Despicable Me franchise. |
Sing On Tour | 2021 | An immersive musical stageshow attraction based on the Sing franchise. |
Super Swirly | 2021 | A Dumbo-styled family attraction. |
Loop-Dee Doop-Dee | 2021 | A steel indoor family roller coaster. |
Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness
Themed after
Name | Opened | Description |
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Kung Fu Panda: Journey of the Dragon Warrior | 2021 | A multimedia indoor boat ride themed to "The Valley of Peace." |
Po's Kung Fu Training Camp | 2021 | Po and a Universal team-member teach kung fu poses to children and families. |
Carousel of Kung Fu Heroes | 2021 | A family carousel attraction, with seats themed to the franchise's characters. |
Lanterns of Legendary Legends | 2021 | A Balloon Race-styled family attraction |
Transformers: Metrobase
Themed after the Transformers media franchise. The area's rides and layout are similar to Universal Islands of Adventure's Marvel Super Hero Island. The area includes the Energon Power Station counter-service restaurant.
Name | Opened | Description |
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Transformers: Battle for the AllSpark | 2021 | An installation of Universal's Transformers motion-based 3D simulator ride. |
Decepticoaster | 2021 | A rollercoaster, similar to Islands of Adventure's The Incredible Hulk Coaster .
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Bumblebee Boogie | 2021 | A spinner ride, similar to Islands of Adventure's Storm Force Accelatron .
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Jurassic World Isla Nublar
Themed after the
Name | Opened | Description |
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Jurassic World Adventure | 2021 | A new motion-base ride, featuring an animatronic Tyrannosaurus rex, Indominus Rex and Velociraptors. |
Jurassic Flyers | 2021 | A steel inverted powered coaster. |
Camp Jurassic | 2021 | A children's play area, located in an indoor aviary. |
Waterworld
Themed after the Waterworld film. This is the first Universal theme park to have a dedicated Waterworld themed area, and includes the Drifter's Cantina restaurant.
Name | Opened | Description |
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WaterWorld Stunt Show | 2021 | A live water stunt show showcasing many special effects. |
Transportation
Subway
The
Visitors to Beijing Universal Resort can take the subway to the train station, from exits B, C, D about 7 minutes walk to Beijing Universal Avenue entrance security room.
Bus
See also
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