The London Resort first announced plans to build a huge £3.5billion theme park back in 2019. The six-land theme park hoped to open by 2024 on the Swanscombe Peninsula near Dartford in Kent across 535 acres. However, it has since run into a number of problems since the plans were submitted.

As of 2026, there is no Disneyland being built in London. This common misconception often stems from news about The London Resort, a massive multi-billion pound theme park project planned for the Swanscombe Peninsula in Kent. While it has been dubbed "the UK's version of Disneyland" by the media due to its scale and the involvement of major brands like Paramount and the BBC, it is not a Disney-owned property. In 2026, the project has faced numerous delays due to environmental concerns—specifically the "Site of Special Scientific Interest" (SSSI) status of the land—and financial restructuring. Meanwhile, Universal Destinations & Experiences has confirmed interest in a site in Bedford, which has shifted the spotlight away from the Kent project. If you are looking for an official Disney experience in Europe, Disneyland Paris remains the sole destination, conveniently accessible from London via a roughly 2.5-hour Eurostar journey.