Welcome to Mark’s Parks, your ultimate destination for the latest news, reviews, and guides on theme parks around the globe!
Based in the UK, I’m excited to share my personal experiences from theme park adventures worldwide. My goal is to provide valuable advice to assist you in planning your own trips, along with the most up-to-date news from the theme park industry.
While this blog will primarily spotlight developments in UK and European parks, I’ll also occasionally explore exciting attractions beyond those borders!
Make sure to check back frequently for my latest posts!
By Mark’s Parks
Posted on 3rd December 2024
It’s not been a great few years to Alton Towers with budget cuts, terrible ride availability and the introduction of staggered opening hours and it seems this is set to continue. In their first Winter Update posted on their blog yesterday Alton Towers announced the permanent removal of The Blade and 2 other attractions. Read […]
By Mark’s Parks
Posted on 22nd November 2024
Yesterday was a busy day for Merlin Parks submitting planning permission applications, not only did Thorpe Park apply to finally remove The Slammer but (more excitingly), Chessington have applied for planning permission to redo Wild Asia including their new roller coaster which is expected to be themed around Minecraft. Chessington have said this will be […]
I have been visiting theme parks for most of my life, starting with the tiny Fort Fun in Eastbourne back when it had a mine-train coaster and quickly moving onto like likes of Thorpe Park back when the Wicked Witches had a haunt and Chessington World of Adventures when Circus World still existed.
Family holidays were filled with adventures in our caravan as we explored various parks across the UK, including the now-closed American Adventure and Camelot theme parks, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Alton Towers, and even Oakwood in Wales.
Over the years, my passion for theme parks has only grown, leading me to visit attractions around the globe. With my background in web development, starting this blog felt like a natural progression!
While I don’t currently plan to vlog my trips, I will be sharing photos and offering tips for those looking to explore parks across Europe. My aim is to provide helpful insights as you plan your visits to places like Europa Park, Plopsaland De Panne, Phantasialand, Movie Park Germany, and more!
When I’m not conquering roller coasters or coding websites, I enjoy making music, creating tech reviews on YouTube, and savoring a good beer. Expect to see glimpses of these interests in my posts!
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