In this special bonus episode of The Magic Within, we're stepping beyond the Disney bubble to dive into the biggest UK theme park announcements in years—Universal Studios is officially planning a park in the UK!

I am joined by four incredible guests—@AshValmont, @ABritTravels, @TakingTheMickeyy, and @LuisLovesFilms—to unpack the news, share their initial reactions, and speculate on what could be coming to Bedfordshire.

I ask all of our guests the same three big questions:

1️⃣ What was your first thought when you heard the news?

2️⃣ What kind of attractions or IPs do you think we’ll see—and which ones do you hope for?

3️⃣ What could Universal’s arrival mean for the UK theme park industry overall?

🎨 Along the way, we explore the official concept art and try to guess which IPs might be headed where on the map.

👻 Plus: Could Halloween Horror Nights be making its way across the pond? We also dive into the potential for horror houses in the UK!

⚠️ Please note: everything discussed in this episode is speculative. While we reference a BBC report, Universal has not officially confirmed any rides, lands, or IPs at this stage.

Thanks again to our brilliant guests for jumping on board at short notice—and to you for listening! Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share the show, and if you’re watching on YouTube, be sure to like, comment, and subscribe.

✨ Welcome to The Magic Within: Universal Studios UK ✨

In this episode of The Magic Within, we’re joined by two amazing guests from the @twoearsonemicpodcast—the brilliant and hilarious @disneyjackster and @joe_withthe_ears!

We explore their Disney journeys, favourite park memories, and what keeps the magic alive for them today. Plus, they take on our signature mini-games and don’t hold back!

✨ In this episode:

• Their favourite rides, characters, snacks, and parks
• How their love for Disney began
• Joe drops a BOLD hot take: “Disneyland Paris has the best Space Mountain in the world—no contest!”
• Jack shares a HILARIOUS story involving a character’s wardrobe malfunction
• Their picks in Refurb, Retheme, Replace (and they’re not afraid to shake things up!)

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to join us every week as we explore the magic within our guests and what Disney means to them!

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The Magic Within Podcast | Episode 1: Russ Neave – Orlando Adventures Podcast 🎙✨

Welcome to the very first episode of The Magic Within! 🎉 Today, we’re joined by Russ Neave from the Orlando Adventures Podcast, a passionate theme park fan and content creator who knows Orlando like the back of his hand.

In this episode, we dive into: 🏰 How Russ’s love for Disney and theme parks began 🎢 His most magical park memories and bucket list experiences 🔥 A bold Disney hot take in "We Listen, and We Don’t Judge" 🚀 His picks for "Refurb, Retheme, Replace" – what stays, what changes, and what gets the boot! 😂 A hilarious "Main Street Confession" you won’t want to miss!

Join us for an episode packed with Disney nostalgia, fun debates, and a little bit of chaos! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more magical episodes. ✨

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