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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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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
DISNEY UPDATE ON PARIS UPGRADES INCLUDING LION KING & UP RIDES
On Saturday 12th April Disney revealed a little more of what to expect from the new additions coming to their second gate in Paris, soon to be known as Disney Adventure World.
Kirsten Sancho
Apr 13, 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
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
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
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