Theme Park News: What's New?

Stay up to date on the latest news, events and highlights at the park with our breaking news. Find out about current trends and events that could affect your visit.

Disneyland Paris Renovates Big Thunder Mountain – Reopening Scheduled for March
Monday, 12. February 2024, 16:10
Disneyland Paris has commenced extensive renovation works on the legendary Big Thunder Mountain roller coaster. Since the end of January, the attraction has been closed to visitors to thoroughly overhaul the 32-year-old coaster structure. The aim is to unveil the ride in new splendor by mid-March, offering visitors an enhanced experience.
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Futuroscope 2024: A Spectacular Season Launch with the Opening of the Aquascope
Monday, 12. February 2024, 16:01
On February 10th, Rodolphe Bouin, Chairman of the Board of Futuroscope, and Alain Pichon, President of the Departmental Council, along with the park teams, officially welcomed the first visitors of the 37th season at the new main entrance. This day not only signaled the start of the winter holidays but also kicked off an extraordinary season full of new features at Futuroscope.
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Record-breaking PortAventura World Launches Longest Season with Spectacular Carnival
Monday, 12. February 2024, 12:32
Following an outstanding 2023, in which PortAventura World on Spain's Costa Dorada recorded an impressive 5.5 million visits, the leisure resort has opened its doors for the new season. Starting on February 9, 2024, and running until January 6, 2025, this marks the longest and earliest season in the resort's history.
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Disney World in Transition: Despite Revenue Increase, the Park Faces Visitor Decline
Monday, 12. February 2024, 09:17
The latest financial results from the Walt Disney Company shed light on the current challenges facing Walt Disney World. Despite a 4% increase in revenue to $23.5 billion in the last quarter of 2023, the amusement park has seen a significant drop in visitor numbers, raising questions about the company's future pricing strategies.
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Experience Scandinavian Sauna Culture: Sauna Week in Rulantica
Monday, 12. February 2024, 08:54
The water world of Rulantica invites you from February 16th to 25th, 2024, to the Scandinavian Sauna Week. An exclusive event for adults who wish to experience the traditional kind of sweating in an ambiance filled with Nordic hospitality.
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“Project Ocean”: Alton Towers Latest Flat Ride in Forbidden Valley Sparks Speculations of Ripsaw's Return
Monday, 12. February 2024, 08:43
Alton Towers is on the brink of an exciting expansion. The submission of plans for a brand-new “Flat Ride” in the Forbidden Valley, affectionately dubbed “Project Ocean,” has set the rumor mill spinning. This project not only marks a significant innovation in the park but could also signal a nostalgic return of the legendary Ripsaw attraction.
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Unleashing Excitement: Romantic Dates at Thorpe Park
Monday, 12. February 2024, 08:28
Seeking a unique date idea? Thorpe Park entices with a blend of thrill, fun, and romance, setting it apart from ordinary dates. This article reveals why a day at the “UK's most exciting amusement park” is the perfect experience for couples.
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Patrick Mahomes Celebrates Third Super Bowl MVP Title 2024 at Disneyland Resort
Monday, 12. February 2024, 08:11
The Super Bowl 2024 festivities reached a magical climax as freshly crowned MVP Patrick Mahomes shared his victory joy at the Disneyland Resort. His third appearance in Disney's legendary “I'm Going to Disneyland!” commercial after the NFL championship game embodies a time-honored tradition, broadcast nationwide in both English and Spanish, capturing the hearts of fans.
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Disneyland Paris Launches a Renovation Project: Disney Village Gets a Makeover
Monday, 12. February 2024, 07:58
An era of transformation has begun at Disneyland Paris, particularly in the Disney Village, the heart of the park, where restaurant and shopping enthusiasts thrive. Since the end of January, colorful construction fences have marked the extensive renovation work that will transform the area in the coming years.
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Accident at PortAventura Wooden Roller Coaster: Multiple Injuries Due to Storm Damage
Sunday, 11. February 2024, 14:19
An unexpected incident shook PortAventura Park in Spain on the afternoon of February 11, 2024. Several visitors were injured in an accident involving the popular wooden roller coaster Tomahawk. The cause of the mishap was a strong wind that caused a tree to fall onto the track.
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