The London Resort has unveiled concept artwork for six themed “lands” for the first phase of its 535-acre redevelopment.
The £3bn scheme, located at Swanscombe Peninsula in Kent, will be a two-park resort. The first “gate” is expected to open in 2024, subject to planning approval, and the second within the five years to 2029.
Around 70% of attractions, which involve partnerships with the BBC, ITV Studios and Paramount Pictures, will be under cover.
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The entrance will include a plaza and high street with shops, restaurants, hotels, a convention centre and waterpark.
The six zones include a warehouse district called The Studios, which will showcase activities relating to blockbuster movies; a fairytale-themed area called The Woods; and a fantasy-themed space called The Kingdom.
There will also be The Isles, which will contain a combination of rides and technology; The Jungle, where guests can explore themed ruins; and a futuristic zone called The Starport, which will feature science-fiction-themed attractions.
PY Gerbeau, chief executive of London Resort Company Holdings, said: “We have three guidelines we work to when it comes to developing attractions. Number one is innovation: We’re not here to copy what’s been done before, even if it has been successful.
“Number two is relevance: We need to consider that the customers of today will not be the customers of 2024. And the third is flexibility: We need to create a park that can evolve and adapt easily.”
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