Bricking it: The Universal Studios UK Podcast

In Episode 5 of Bricking It: The Universal UK Resort Podcast, Andy, Mike and Lawrence unpack: Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas Hollywood Drift: Could this be the blueprint for our Back to the Future rollercoaster? The Scariest Movie Ever Your Questions And more! Thanks for following, subscribing and dropping us a five star review!

Welcome back to Bricking It – The Universal United Kingdom Resort Podcast ! This week, Andy from Project Universal is joined by Lawrence from Universally Bedford and Mike from Universal United Kingdom GB Updates for another relaxed chat in the shed about everything happening at the Universal United Kingdom Resort construction site. The team discuss the arrival of some impressive new machinery, loo...

Join Andy, Mike and Lawrence for another episode of Bricking It: The Universal United Kingdom Resort Podcast as we catch up on the latest developments at the future Universal resort site in Bedford. This week we discuss the ongoing works around Broadmead Road, new machinery arriving on site, archaeology progress, and what the latest activity could mean for the months ahead. We also take a moment t...

This week on Bricking It! – The Universal United Kingdom Resort Podcast , the team reunites to compare notes from opposite sides of the globe. Mike shares highlights from his recent trip to Japan, including his experiences visiting some of the world's most impressive theme parks, while Lawrence reports back from Orlando with plenty of stories, observations, and theme park adventures from the e...

Season 2 is finally here, and after what feels like a trip through time, the Bricking It crew is back behind the microphones! In this first episode of the new season, Andy from Project Universal joins Lawrence and Mike to catch up on everything that's happened while we've been away. With Universal officially revealing the name Universal United Kingdom Resort , there's plenty to talk ab...

Welcome back to Bricking It: The Universal Studios UK Podcast! In this, the finale of our first season, we cover off the latest news from the site - and what we can expect over the next few weeks before construction hits another gear in June 2026! After that, we cover off Mike's upcoming trip to Universal Studios Japan (and other Japanese parks), as well as Lawrence's trip to Orlando - and...

On this episode, we cover the ramp-up in groundwork at the site, which is preparing for 750 deliveries a day starting in July or August. We discuss the new access point from Manor Road, the appearance of more fencing and temporary roads, and the stripping of topsoil as archaeological works slow down and prepare to wrap up in May. Plus, a heads-up on road closures, including the total closure of Br...

Welcome back to another episode of Bricking It: The Universal Studios UK Podcast ! Grab your hard hats and your wellies, because this week we are diving deep into the gritty, on-the-ground reality of the Universal Studios Bedford project. In this jam-packed episode, we’re looking at what it actually takes to get a world-class resort out of the mud—literally. Here is what we're covering this we...

We’re honoured to be joined by Sean from Lift Hills and Thrills, the hugely popular theme park YouTube channel and website, to talk all things coasters, creativity, and the future of Universal Studios UK. In this episode, Sean shares his journey through the world of theme parks — how it all began, what fuels his passion, and what it’s like building a respected voice in the enthusiast community. We...

It’s Episode 11 and things are officially getting serious at Universal Studios UK in Kempston Hardwick! 🚜 In today’s catch-up, we dive into the latest comings and goings from the construction site — and trust us, it’s BUSY. From diggers and dumper trucks to bulldozers carving out the future of the park, the amount of work now taking place is incredible. The site is absolutely alive with activity,...

Welcome back to Bricking-It: The Universal Studios UK Podcast ! This week, we’re hopping in the DeLorean and hitting 88mph as we head back to the most tubular decade of them all. Are you a true 80s movie buff or are you just "brickin it"? We’ve put together the ultimate 1980s Movie Quiz featuring the heavy hitters of Universal and beyond. From the clock tower in Back to the Future to the...

The "bricks" are officially moving! In Episode 9 of Bricking It , Andy, Lawrence, and Mike dive into the most significant construction update since the project was announced. Following the official activation of the Special Development Order (SDO) in January, the Bedford site has transformed into a hive of activity. We break down the latest drone footage showing the "Diggertron 330&...

Episode Summary: If you close your eyes at a theme park, the music tells you exactly where you are. In Episode 8, we are joined by the incredible Nick Hutson , a composer whose work has graced everything from Alton Towers' Scarefest to the legendary Theme Park Fan: The Musical . As construction continues on the Bedford site, we ask the big question: What is the "sound" of Universal U...

Episode Summary: The "bricks" are finally moving! In Episode 7, the team dives into a massive month for Universal Destinations & Experiences . Following the official groundbreaking on January 12, 2026 , we take a look at the heavy machinery now active in the Core Zone and what those archaeological surveys actually mean for the 2031 opening timeline. Plus, the news the internet has be...

Can a theme park superfan be defeated by a casual observer? In this high-stakes episode of Bricking It , the tables are turned! Our resident quizmaster Mike (Universal Studios GB Updates) puts the boys to the test with 25 grueling questions spanning the entire globe of Universal Destinations & Experiences. From the fog of Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando to the high-tech marvels of Universal...

This is a BIG one. In this very special episode of Bricking It , the Universal Studios UK podcast, we’re joined by none other than Alicia Stella from Theme Park Stop — one of the most trusted voices in the theme park community. Alicia has been at the forefront of Universal Studios rumours, analysis, and breaking news , and today she joins us to talk through everything we know so far about Universa...

In the latest episode of Bricking It , the Universal Studios UK podcast, the core trio — Universally Bedford, Project Universal, and Universal Studios Great Britain Updates — dive into another wide-ranging discussion on Universal Studios UK and the wider theme park industry. We talk about theme park rides at other parks, revisit the concrete crushers back on the concrete slab, and dig into the ong...

In this episode of Bricking It, we dive into the latest concept art and explore the possible themed areas coming to Universal Studios UK! We break down potential rides, shows, and shops, debate Harry Potter vs. Lord of the Rings, explore CityWalk rumours, and answer your questions about the future UK theme park. Subscribe for more Universal Studios UK news, predictions, and fan theories every week...

In this episode, we dive into the exciting next steps for Universal Studios UK , including whether we’ll see a major groundbreaking ceremony featuring local leaders, Universal executives, and media fanfare. We explore the latest on the Wixams railway station along the Midland Main Line — now a true blank canvas primed for rapid development to support the new theme park. Plus, with the SDO becoming...

It’s official — Universal Studios UK just got a huge green light! The UK Government has approved the Special Development Order (SDO), and trust us, this changes everything. In the debut episode of Bricking It: The Universal Studios UK Podcast , Andy from Project Universal , Lawrence from Universally Bedford , and Mike from Universal Studios GB Updates break it all down. Forget the headlines — we&#...