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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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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
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
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
PAW PATROL HEADING TO CHESSINGTON IN 2026
After construction started earlier this year, we’ve now had confirmation of the new land coming to Chessington World of Adventures in 2026.
Kirsten Sancho
May 6, 2025
CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY AT CHESSINGTON | COULD CBEEBIES OR BLUEY BE COMING IN 2026?
Could Merlin Entertainment be planning a huge IP double-header for Chessington? We look at the clues so far and try to decipher what toddlers could be desperate to ride next year.
Kirsten Sancho
Apr 11, 2025
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS UK CONFIRMED | 5 PREDICTIONS
We’re making five early predictions about what could be coming our way in 'just' six years
Kirsten Sancho
Apr 9, 2025
UNIVERSAL CLOSE TO AGREEING UK DEAL. ANNOUNCEMENT THIS MONTH?
The usually reliable source the Financial Times are reporting a deal for a UK Universal theme park is nearly done.
Kirsten Sancho
Apr 8, 2025
ALTON TOWERS TO RE-OPEN SKYRIDE FROM 30TH APRIL
After being sorely missed since 2023, the Alton Towers Skyride will finally re-open at the end of this month.
Kirsten Sancho
Apr 4, 2025
THORPE PARK SAY HYPERIA “NOT SUITABLE FOR VEGANS” IN APRIL FOOLS GAG
For this year’s April Fools' Day PR stunt Thorpe Park have erected a sign close to their record-breaking Hyperia rollercoaster saying it...
Kirsten Sancho
Mar 31, 2025
Birdworld’s multi-million-pound redevelopment gains planning approval transforming the 26-acre park into a year-round destination
Following getting the green light to start work on a multi-million redevelopment, Birdworld has chosen to collaborate with Greenspan Project
Kirsten Sancho
Mar 29, 2025
BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH ANNOUNCE GYRO SWING FOR 2026
After much speculation in recent months, it was confirmed this week by the resort that Blackpool Pleasure Beach will definitely be adding a
Kirsten Sancho
Mar 22, 2025
TOXICATOR OPENS TO STRONG REVIEWS AFTER SOME HICCUPS
Saturday 15th March saw the debut of Alton Towers latest thrill ride, Toxicator, to the public.
Kirsten Sancho
Mar 17, 2025
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR VAMPIRE'S 35th BIRTHDAY
Chessington World of Adventures will be marking the legendary Vampire ride's 35th birthday this April with a couple of special events.
Kirsten Sancho
Mar 13, 2025
ALTON TOWERS REVEAL 2025 MAP AHEAD OF NEW SEASON
Alton Towers have shared the updated resort map for the 2025 season on their official social media channels.
Kirsten Sancho
Mar 9, 2025
Oakwood Won’t Open in 2025 | Could be the End
BREAKING - Oakwood is to close, at least for 2025, but it could be permanant.
Kirsten Sancho
Mar 4, 2025
Zip World Re-Opens Iconic 178 Metre London Slide
Zip World London will operate the ArcelorMittal Orbit at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford.
The reopening of the ArcelorMittal Orbi
Kirsten Sancho
Feb 24, 2025
Toxicator Testing Video Released & Opening Confirmed
Alton Towers shared a new video of Toxicator, the new Huss Suspended Top Spin, today on social media. The video also confirmed we won’t have
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
WHEN DO UK THEME PARKS OPEN IN 2025?
Winter can be a tough time for theme park fans in the UK, but the good news is that re-openings for the UK’s largest parks is in sight.
Kirsten Sancho
Feb 16, 2025
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