Today, Universal Beijing Resort announced the creative vision behind its new Universal Studios Beijing park. We previously covered that the entire resort’s budget would be $6.5 billion. Universal Beijing Resort will include a Universal CityWalk Beijing entertainment complex and two resort hotels.
Universal Beijing Resort will occupy 420 acres. There will be seven highly-themed and expansive lands. Let’s take a look.
Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness
Based on the animated film series Kung Fu Panda. It will be a completely indoor experience based on the “Legendary China” from the films. Locations in the land will include Jade Palace, the Panda Village, and the Peach Tree of Heavenly Wisdom.
Transformers: Metrobase
This is the first theme park land in the world dedicated to Hasbro’s Transformers.
From Universal Studios Beijing press release:
An expanded story was specifically developed for the character Metrobase, who is a Titan, a robot the size of a city. In conjunction with top Chinese scientists, Metrobase selected this Energon rich site just outside the city of Beijing to serve as the N.E.S.T. Beijing headquarters– a top-secret, technologically-advanced zone where an alliance between humans and Autobots developed to protect the Earth
The land will immerse guests into the world of Transformers as guest agents. It looks like the land will feature a roller coaster. It is unclear if the land will feature a clone of Transformers: The Ride 3D.
Minion Land
The land is inspired by Illumination Entertainment’s Despicable Me franchise. It will be an area where guests can enjoy the interaction with the mischievous Minions and where scenes from the film come to life. There will be exciting new shows and chances to meet your favorite characters.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Chinese fans will have the opportunity to experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Hogsmeade. The award-winning experience features multiple groundbreaking attractions, shops, restaurants, entertainment and more. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Hogsmeade justs adds to the land line-up at Universal Studios Beijing.
Jurassic World Isla Nublar
Finally, Universal Studios is building a themed land based on one of their biggest franchises Jurassic World. Guests will get to roam and explore Isla Nublar. There will be new attractions and adventures in this land. It looks like this land will feature a dark ride too which will be epic.
Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood Boulevard will also be coming to China. The land will feature “Lights, Camera, Action!” attraction, featuring world-renowned directors, Zhang Yimou and Steven Spielberg. The show will take guests behind the scenes on special effects.
WaterWorld
Universal theme parks’ popular stunt show WaterWorld will be coming to Universal Studios Beijing. WaterWorld allows visitors to experience a one-of-a-kind “battle on water.” The experience will expand into a themed land and feature dining and entertainment offerings.
Universal Beijing Resort will feature two new resort hotel concepts: The Universal Studios Grand Hotel and the NUO Resort Hotel — Universal Beijing Resort. The resorts will be worth the visit just by themselves.
The Universal Studios Grand Hotel is the first-ever Universal-themed hotel. The hotel will offer a contemporary interpretation of the Golden Age of Hollywood. The hotel will have 800 rooms and it will be positioned at the front of the entrance to the Universal Studios Beijing theme park. The resort will immerse guests into Universal’s history in Hollywood and the world of film.
The second resort The NUO Resort Hotel — Universal Beijing Resort. NUO will offer a picturesque landscape. The resort will be inspired by Chinese cultural and artistic achievements. The resort will mix pleasure and art with technology. It will be located by the park’s waterway. NUO will be 400 rooms.
Universal CityWalk Beijing will feature dining, shopping, and entertainment concepts that will complement Universal Studios Beijing. There will be themed retail and shopping plus clubs, award-winning restaurants, and a movie theater.
The resort is expected to open in 2021.
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