LONDON'S CALLING
Inside ‘UK Disney World’ London Resort theme park planning to open in 2024
A NEW image of the London Resort dubbed "UK Disney World" reveals what to expect from the theme park, with the night-time image showing off the rides and attractions.
The London Resort, which will be built on 535 acres of land on a former cement works in Swanscombe, Kent, is expected to open in 2024.
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The attraction has been billed as one of the most ambitious theme park projects ever in Europe.
It will eventually be a two park resort, with the first gate opening in 2024 and the second expected in 2029, a decade from now.
When complete, it will be three times larger than any other park in the UK, with around 70 per cent of the attractions undercover to cope with the unpredictable English weather.
The resort will comprise of six different lands, influenced by its partnerships with the BBC, ITV Studios and Paramount Pictures.
The entrance to The London Resort will be via a grand plaza that leads visitors and hotel guests through ‘The High Street,’ featuring shops, restaurants, hotels and a waterpark.
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Visitors can start their journey in The Studios, a gritty, modern-day warehouse district with blockbuster action movie features, including high-octane car chases and high-stakes espionage.
Just to the north lies The Woods, an enchanted realm that puts a fresh spin on well-known bedtime stories, fables and fairy tales.
Next to the Woods is The Kingdom, an immersive realm of swords, sorcery, dragons & legend based on legends from King Arthur's England.
Then there is The Isles, a land of giant creatures, mythical beasts and adventures on high-tech rides, and The Jungle, which features ancient ruins of a mysterious long-lost Mesoamerican civilisation to keep young explorers occupied.
The final land called The Starport is a 23rd century landing zone dedicated to futuristic experiences, alien encounters and science-fiction rides.
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Earlier this year, other images revealed a large walkway surrounded by hotels, with up to 3,500 rooms across the park. Also along the "High Street" walkway will be shops and restaurants.
Other new UK projects include an £100m Peak District resort which will open next year with an indoor activity park and hotels.
In Manchester, a £250m water park and spa will open by 2024.
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