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THEME PARK NEWS ROUND-UP W/C 26 JANUARY 2026
3 quick stories to update you on this week. Here's a few updates to help get you through a likely theme park-less January.


UK Universal Park Submits Plan & Seeks SDO
Many outlets, including the BBC, are covering today’s news that Universal have sought planning permission for their planned new park in the UK.


UNIVERSAL STUDIOS TO CLOSE RIP RIDE ROCKIT FOR NEW ATTRACTION
After years and rumours, the iconic Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit coaster at Universal Studios Florida will close forever later this summer. Here’s an overview of what you need to know.
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THEME PARK NEWS ROUND-UP W/C 26 JANUARY 2026
3 quick stories to update you on this week. Here's a few updates to help get you through a likely theme park-less January.
Kirsten Sancho
Jan 25


UK Universal Park Submits Plan & Seeks SDO
Many outlets, including the BBC, are covering today’s news that Universal have sought planning permission for their planned new park in the UK.
Kirsten Sancho
Jul 3, 2025


UNIVERSAL STUDIOS TO CLOSE RIP RIDE ROCKIT FOR NEW ATTRACTION
After years and rumours, the iconic Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit coaster at Universal Studios Florida will close forever later this summer. Here’s an overview of what you need to know.
Kirsten Sancho
Jun 7, 2025


POSTMAN PAT RETIRES, MAKING WAY FOR NEW ALTON TOWERS RIDE
After over eleven years, Postman Pat Parcel Post is now permanently closed at Alton Towers.
Kirsten Sancho
Jun 3, 2025


SOME TEETHING ISSUES AS EPIC UNIVERSE OFFICIALLY OPENS
After years of construction, months of previews, and plenty of hype, Epic Universe has opened its doors to the public.
Kirsten Sancho
May 29, 2025


PLEASURE BEACH NAMES 2026 RIDE + RE-INTRODUCES NON-RIDER TICKERS
Blackpool Pleasure Beach have confirmed the name AVIKTAS for their 2026 addition.
Kirsten Sancho
May 20, 2025


PAULTONS PARK REVEAL VIKING LAND AND COASTER FOR 2026
After much speculation Paultons Park shared full details at the weekend of the new £12 million investment that is due to open in 2026. As...
Kirsten Sancho
May 19, 2025


TOP THRILL 2 RE-OPENS | TAKES WORLD’S TALLEST TITLE (FOR NOW)
Cedar Point re-opened the 420-foot monster Top Thrill 2 last weekend
Kirsten Sancho
May 6, 2025
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