Asia’s most hotly anticipated attraction has revealed major construction is now complete.
Officials at Universal Beijing Resort came together last month (December 31) to celebrate construction being completed of the 130-acre attraction, with the theme park now working full-steam ahead to prepare for the 2021 grand opening.
The first Universal park in China and second in Asia, Universal Beijing Resort has been in the pipeline for more than a decade. The ultra-ambitious project has fed the livelihoods of more than 100,000 construction workers, over 500 designers and 500 suppliers around the world.
Birds eye view of Universal Beijing Resort’s construction site in 2019
What’s next?
The theme park will now enter the next operational preparation team, in which officials will prepare to deliver the highest standard of visitor experience. Work will also commence on the final interior details, including theme settings and digital system implementation.
Universal Beijing Resort’s talent team have begun to recruit cast members to provide world-class entertainment throughout the park. Officials have already teased that cast training and rehearsals are underway.
Security training and ride and facility testing are also set to take place, to ensure the park is fully safe and ready for the spectacular launch.
What to expect
Universal Beijing Resort is set to follow the same premise as its sister locations in Tokyo, Florida and California. The staple Universal CityWalk will take centre stage at the experience, including various signature rides and attractions across seven lands.
Artistic impression of CityWalk, which features an abundance of shopping and dining experiences
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Transformers: Metrobase are expected to be fan-favourites, along with an abundance of attractions inspired by the legendary Transformers, Minions, Kung Fu Panda and more.
Commenting on Universal Beijing Resort’s major construction now being complete, Tom Mehrmann, General Manager of Beijing International Resort Co LTD said: “Thanks to the diligence from all constructors and creatives in achieving the construction completion, we are now entering the stage of full operations preparations, to ensure a one-of-a-kind experience for guests from China and beyond as we prepare for the opening in 2021.
Adding: “We put significant thought into the experiences we create for our guests, and we look forward to creating unique and contemporary experiences for millions of guests. We are presently working hard on delivering on our promise, ensuring guests will have the best time of their lives.”
An opening date for Universal Beijing Resort is yet to be revealed, with the latest guidance amid COVID 19 set to play an impact of when the park can safely launch.
Video provides a snapshot of world-class experiences coming to Universal Beijing Resort
Elsewhere, the opening date of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan has been retracted from February 4 as the Osaka region faces a surges in COVID 19 cases.
