James Bond, Paddington and Lord of the Rings are among the brands set to appear at the park, the BBC has learned. Rides and attractions related to Harry Potter are not expected to be included. On its website, Universal Destinations has claimed "it is too early" to know what attractions will be at the park.

I f all goes according to plan, it won’t be too long before Europeans can skip the step of hopping across the pond to experience the sights and thrills of a Universal theme park