Unique Features Of Beijing's Billion-Dollar Universal Studios
China has constructed a multibillion-dollar theme park, the Universal Studios, in Beijing. Here are some of its unique features.
Beijing is known for being the confluence of tradition and modernity. Comcast first announced the development of Universal Studios in October 2014. However, it took around two years to begin its execution. The CEO of Comcast, Brian Roberts, had expressed his high expectations regarding this project's success in Beijing. The gigantic theme park was initially estimated to cost a splendid 3.3 billion dollars and accommodate up to eleven million people.
The calculation was made based on the number of visitors that the Shanghai Disney Resort got back in 2016. This resort indeed broke records back in the day, with its cost estimated to be 5.5 billion dollars. However, Universal Studios in Beijing has been a game-changer ever since the budget was extended to a whopping 6.8 billion dollars.
Over time, calculations predict that 7 million tourists can enjoy the gigantic theme park with its varying attractions. At present, Universal Studios in Beijing has broken the record of being the most expensive theme park globally. The famous amusement parks in Japan and Singapore are little competition to this beauty. Even Disneyland covers only half compared to what the Beijing theme park offers, that is, 300 acres.
The following are some unique features of Beijing's billion-dollar Universal Studios.
There is a specific corner dedicated to Hollywood Boulevard. The architecture of this space is designed to reflect the Hollywood of the 1970s. The inspiration for this brilliant idea was drawn from Singapore's amusement park. This zone takes the tourists through the glamorous journey of filmmaking.
In Beijing's Universal studios, the infamous Spielberg and Zhang Yimou are said to host the behind-the-scenes events. Both of these directors have one motive, which is to uphold western and Chinese film traditions. These cultures will be presented to audiences in the best possible way.
Another attempt at highlighting the rich culture of the Chinese civilization is the Kung Fu Panda film franchise. This section of the theme park focuses on the beloved 'Kung Fu Panda' movie, various Chinese traditions, and religious observances.
The primary purpose of developing this space is to manifest confluence between western and native Chinese culture. Popular movies in China, America, and the rest of the world, such as 'Kung Fu Panda,' prove that Beijing has always been imagined as land for mixed culture.
Harry Potter films have met with years of prosperity. Today it forms the crux of pop culture for most kids and adults. Most of the famous theme parks around the world have bought their franchise. The Beijing Universal Studios, too, have left no stone unturned. They have adopted the film's franchise to make it a magical experience for its visitors.
There are different kinds of rides in this zone that are symbolic of Harry Potter's magical world. For example, there is a roller coaster ride named Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. This park also ingeniously recreates the famous village in the wizarding world of Harry Potter, Hogsmeade.
Another popular movie franchise is that of Despicable Me. This animated movie has been making history with its blockbuster breakthrough at the box office. It is also famous for the well-known voice of favorite artists recorded for the animated characters.
The Beijing theme park boasts an adorable minion land for its fans and visitors. Commodities for sale such as Minion clothes and toys will be made available in this zone. One of the unique attractions of this area is the 'Despicable Me Minion Mayhem Ride' which again is a computer-animated roller coaster ride.
Jurassic World has been a popular movie for decades now. Both Jurassic World and Transformers have been big hits at the box office. On the other hand, Water World had hardly made twice the budget of its film making and was not that successful at the box office.
However, the Beijing theme park plans to devote a water ride to this movie. In the case of the Transformers, the aura will be that of a futuristic post-human interference. Jurassic World will have cosplay dinosaurs characters of various kinds roaming through the park for entertainment purposes.
One of the unique and exclusive qualities of the Beijing universal studios is that it has two resorts. These are the Universal Beijing Resort and the Nuo Resort Hotel. Their purpose is to give guests a luxurious retreat while enjoying the various activities of Universal Studio.
It is also part of the plan to set up a subway and a metro station, particularly for Beijing park. This can make it even more convenient in terms of transportations and connectivity.
Beijing's billion-dollar Universal Studios is expected to be entirely constructed by May 2021. The opening of this wondrous park has been deferred for months due to various reasons, the major one being the COVID-19 pandemic. But the long wait is hopefully over now.
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