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  • Paultons Park submit plans for on-site accommodation
    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 […]

  • The Cannonball Express Roller Coaster – History and Future
    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 […]

  • Which UK Theme Parks are worth a visit in 2025?
    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 […]

  • Chessington to auction Scorpion Express Memorabilia
    8th March 2025

    Chessington 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 […]

  • Oakwood Theme Park in Wales Closes with Immediate Effect
    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 […]

  • Wild Asia at Chessington to remain closed in 2025
    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 […]

  • Alton Towers Toxicator to open 15th March
    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 […]

  • HUGE 2025 Ride Availability Update from Blackpool Pleasure Beach
    21st February 2025

    HUGE 2025 Ride Availability Update from Blackpool Pleasure Beach

    Yesterday afternoon Blackpool Pleasure Beach updated their website with an update for the 2025 season containing some updates on rides and season closures. In this blog I’ll dive into the updates, what’s closing, what’s opening and what’s unknown. You can read the full article here Pleasure Beach start their article by saying that 2025 is […]

  • Chessington’s ‘Project Play’ gets the go-ahead
    20th February 2025

    Chessington’s ‘Project Play’ gets the go-ahead

    I reported a while back that Chessington had submitted planning permission to re-develop the Mexicana area of the park. Yesterday, that planning permission was granted by Kingston upon Thames Borough Council. You can see the full planning application here. What next? It’s been reported that some preliminary work has already started in the Mexicana area […]

  • Is a Universal Studios UK announcement finally going to happen?
    16th February 2025

    Is a Universal Studios UK announcement finally going to happen?

    Theme Park enthusiasts across the country have been waiting for further news on a Universal Studios UK announcement for a while now. There was initially some hope that it would be part of the Chancellor’s announcements for growth a few weeks ago but despite mentions of Bedford during the speech there was no mention of […]

  • What is going on with Merlin?
    12th February 2025

    What is going on with Merlin?

    It’s no secret that Merlin have got some financial issues after running a huge loss, seeing lower visitors than expected at their new Korea and New York Legoland parks plus visitors spending less money when visiting their parks. In the last few days however news of further cut-backs have come for Merlin’s UK parks. In […]

  • Walibi Holland Announce Opening Date for Duelling RMC Single Rail Coasters
    5th February 2025

    Walibi Holland Announce Opening Date for Duelling RMC Single Rail Coasters

    Walibi Holland have today announced on their social media platforms that their new RMC single rail coasters known as YOY will open on the 5th April 2025. What is YOY at Walibi Holland? YOY are a pair of single rail coaster opening this year at Walibi Holland Theme Park. They are manufactured by RMC (Rocky […]

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