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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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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
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
BOB IGER UPDATES ON NEW DISNEY PARK ADDITIONS, INCLUDING LION KING IN PARIS
After some lean years in terms of big investments, CEO Bob Iger is now using the term “turbo-charge” to describe their approach to updating
Kirsten Sancho
Mar 22, 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
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