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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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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


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


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
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