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18th April 2025Universal UK is actually happening!
Last week the news broke that the UK Government and Universal Studios had finally signed off the deal which will see the creation of a brand new Universal Studios Resort in Bedford, UK. This is the biggest ever news for the UK Theme Park industry, will create thousands of jobs, boost our tourist industry and […]
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2nd April 2025Retro Thorpe Park Merch!
Let’s throwback to the Thorpe Park Rangers who were a staple of Thorpe Park during my childhood and some retro merch! Here we have the Thorpe Park Rangers key holder which shows the Dome and miniature Eiffel Tower in the background with (left to right) Little Bear, Mr Elephant, Mr Rabbit, Chief Ranger, Mr Giraffe […]
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31st March 2025
Chessington gets planning permission for Project Refresh and Renew
We know 2025 is a transitional year for Chessington with Mexicana closed as it makes way for Project Play, a new (Paw Patrol rumoured) themed area opening in 2026 with new kids coaster and 3 flat rides and closes Wild Asia to make way for the 2027 Minecraft Land which will see a new indoor […]
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29th March 2025
Updates from Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach
Situated on the seafront of Great Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach has been operating for a very long time and is home to the only operating wooden coaster in the UK with a man operating the breaks (the other coaster like this in the UK is at Dreamland Margate which is currently S.B.N.O). Ahead of […]
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21st March 2025
Blackpool Pleasure Beach announces new gyro swing ride for 2026 plus more changes!
A few weeks back Blackpool Pleasure Beach provided a series of updates on the resort for 2025 which included various rides being closed for all or part of the season and promised an update on the future of the park soon. You can read more about that here. Yesterday we got the first part of […]
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18th March 2025
Paultons Park submit plans for on-site accommodation
Yesterday, Paultons Park have submitted plans to their local council to build their first on-site accommodation. The plans show us that the park are planning to build a mix of 2, 3 and 4 bed self-catering lodges in a ‘Scandinavian village’ style which is fitting given they will be situated at the end of the […]
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14th March 2025
The Cannonball Express Roller Coaster – History and Future
In Lowestoft, Suffolk you’ll find Pleasurewood Hills, a family-theme park which has operated since 1983 and been through a variety of owners and re-brands throughout that time. In the past it’s seen visits from Noel Edmonds and Mr Blobby (including a stage show based on Noel’s House Party), has re-homed Captain Andy’s Review from Thorpe […]
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11th March 2025
Which UK Theme Parks are worth a visit in 2025?
2024 was certainly the year of the new attraction in the UK with the opening of Hyperia at Thorpe Park, Nemesis Reborn at Alton Towers and Gold Rush at Drayton Manor whereas 2025 is shaping up to be a much quieter (and more destructive) year. For that reason I thought I’d write about the top […]
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8th March 2025Chessington to auction Scorpion Express Memorabilia
Starting on Monday at 10am Chessington World of Adventures will be holding a series of auctions on their online store for various pieces of memorabilia from their Scorpion Express ride which has now been dismantled to make way for their new Project Play. You can read more about that here. Scorpion Express operated at the […]
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4th March 2025
Oakwood Theme Park in Wales Closes with Immediate Effect
In shock news this afternoon Oakwood Theme Park in Wales have published a news article on their site stating the immediate closure of the park for the 2025 season leaving the future uncertain. In the blog the park’s parent company state: “It is with much sadness that we have to announce the immediate closure of […]
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3rd March 2025
Wild Asia at Chessington to remain closed in 2025
We have been speculating that Chessington would likely to close Wild Asia at some point during 2025 ready for the new developments and the re-theming of Jungle Bus before it finds it’s new home in the new land set to open next year where Mexicana has been for many years. However, today in a Facebook […]
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21st February 2025
Alton Towers Toxicator to open 15th March
Alton Towers have today released new footage and opening date confirmation of their new Huss Top Spin ride ‘Toxicator’ which will be in the Forbidden Valley area of the park. The new ride, which has been under construction since last year will open with the start of the season on the 15th March 2025. What […]
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