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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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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


CEDAR POINT UPDATES ON 2 COASTER PROJECTS FOR 2025
Cedar Point have been getting fans excited ahead of the new season as two highly anticipated coasters are set to be open for 2025.
Kirsten Sancho
Apr 4, 2025


ICONIC MAGIC MOUNTAIN SUPERMAN COASTER TO CLOSE FOREVER
It was announced today (Friday 28th March) that Superman: Escape from Krypton at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California will permanently clo
Kirsten Sancho
Mar 28, 2025


Spectacular Video | World’s Largest Coaster Demolished
Friday 28th February saw explosive demolition of Kingda Ka, the world’s tallest roller coaster when operating.
Kirsten Sancho
Mar 1, 2025


Hollywood Drift Construction Update | Looking Spectacular
We are a year away from its debut, but increasingly we are spotting posts on social media charting the construction process of the new coast
Kirsten Sancho
Feb 21, 2025


MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS ANNOUNCE NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Earlier today (Monday 17th February) Merlin Entertainments shared the following announcement on social media:
Kirsten Sancho
Feb 17, 2025
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