Overview

• UK IPO records show a new application dated September 8 for the name “Universal United Kingdom Resort,” covering entertainment services, hotels and merchandise categories.
• Universal has also sought UK protection for related brands, including “Universal Studios Grand Hotel,” “Halloween Horror Nights” and “Universal Horror Unleashed,” alongside broader filings made in February.
• The company is developing a year-round resort in Bedfordshire with a theme park and an on-site 500-room hotel, with leadership reaffirming a 2031 opening target.
• Mark Woodbury said Universal has seen 18,000 prospective worker registrations and interest from 2,000 vendors, reflecting early momentum around the project.
• The park’s final naming and licensed attractions remain unconfirmed, and the project continues through the formal planning process following submission of a planning application.