12 h. ago Disneyland set to make massive change to its theme parks sparking hundreds of complaints from devastated fans

DISNEYLAND is reportedly removing “scary” characters — with villains such as the Evil Queen from Snow White set to make appearances only at Halloween.  Baddies including Gaston from Beauty and the Beast and Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmatians are also feared to be at risk.  Some visitors said the California theme park was going...

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13 h. ago Disney fans outraged as iconic character rumored to exit the theme park — but they’ll return once a year

A performer encouraged Disneyland visitors to complain

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46 h. ago Phone addiction stopping kids going to theme parks, claims Thorpe Park and Alton Towers boss

Fiona Eastwood, the head of theme park giant Merlin Entertainments, says their 'biggest competition' is people opting to stay at home on phones and devices instead of visiting their parks.

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5 d. ago Hidden gems around Disney World you might miss, says theme park expert

EXCLUSIVE: Walt Disney World super fan and lifestyle editor Ali Graves couldn't wait to dive back into the magic to discover new and lesser known ways to enjoy the theme park bubble even more

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6 d. ago French theme park firm won UK government support despite far

Tory trade minister promised to ‘assist’ plans to open £600m Puy du Fou site in Oxfordshire, emails showsA French business that is planning to build a vast £600m historical theme park in rural Oxfordshire won help for its plans from the previous government despite its founding family’s ties to the far right and past praise of Vladimir Putin.Correspondence obtained under freedom of information (FoI) laws showed the Conservative peer Dominic Johnson, a business and trade minister in Rishi Sunak’s government, promised to “assist” Puy du Fou – one of France’s most popular theme parks – in finding a UK site. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing week four leaderboard results in full as star makes show history

It was another eventful week in last night's Strictly Come Dancing as the celebrities and their professional dance partners took to the dance floor for the fourth time

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7 d. ago Man visits 'worst theme park in Europe' but one ride stands out

Thrill-seeker Orson Bourne visited a theme park in Italy, but later outlined several complaints and branded it the 'worst' he'd visited - but people don't agree with his assessment

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7 d. ago Controversial ‘theme park’ approved in Lake District after judge ruling

The decision has been described as a ‘a setback for the Cumbrian landscape’ by opposition groups

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8 d. ago Inside the huge theme park with the world's tallest and fastest rollercoaster set to open this year

Located in the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh, Six Flags Qiddiya City is 'expected to open' in late 2025.

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1 week ago Nathan Aspinall breaks silence after heartbreaking moment and shock Luke Littler exit

Nathan Aspinall and Luke Littler are running out of time, with just three floor events left to secure a place at the 2025 Ladbrokes Players Championship Finals in Minehead

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1 week ago US Senate again rejects Republican plan to end government shutdown

Eighth Senate vote fails on 49-45 tally as Congress remains deadlocked on legislation amid now two-week shutdownUS politics live – latest updatesCongress remained deadlocked on legislation to reopen the federal government, as the US Senate on Tuesday again rejected a Republican plan to end the government shutdown that began two weeks ago.The eighth Senate vote to advance a Republican bill that would fund government operations through 21 November failed on a 49-45 tally – far short of the 60 needed for advancement in the chamber. In a sign that that there has been little if any progress toward ending the stalemate, no senators changed their votes from the last time the measure was brought to the floor, though there were a handful of absences. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Take on immersive zombie experience 'not for faint hearted' at Scots theme park this Halloween

The dramatic debut show centres around a reimagined biohazard containment facility where the corridors twist like a labyrinth, the lights flicker, the alarms scream, and the infected zombies are getting faster and hungrier

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1 week ago Voices: I worked for Disney. The latest price hikes prove it’s forgetting what makes it magical

Disney’s latest price hikes have hit a nerve, leading some people to say they’ll cancel trips and others to vow not to renew their annual passes. Former Disney Cruise Line cast member – and seasoned parks enthusiast – Caitlin Hornik (who’s made more than a dozen trips to Disney parks) says she’s been priced out of the place that has long brought her comfort and joy

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1 week ago The dinosaur theme park you can buy for £4m next to Wales' best seaside town

The Dinosaur Park, located near Tenby, was launched on to the market in January 2025 for £4.5m but has now been dropped to a guide price of £3,999,950

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1 week ago Thriller night! Halloween demand makes October peak month for Thorpe Park owner

Thorpe Park’s Fright Night event helped October overtake August for visitor numbers at the theme park in 2024.

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1 week ago Former Disney performer lays bare grueling downsides of the job as leaked files seemingly reveal rules actors must follow

While getting to portray a princess or character at a Disney theme park may seem like a dream come true to some, an alleged new document has revealed just how hard the job really is.

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1 week ago Voices: I was a Disney performer. Here’s why theme park risks turning the ‘Happiest Place on Earth’ into a hard pass for vacationers

Disney’s latest price hikes have hit a nerve, leading some people to say they’ll cancel trips and others to vow not to renew their annual passes. Former Disney Cruise Line cast member – and seasoned parks enthusiast – Caitlin Hornik (who’s made more than a dozen trips to Disney parks) says she’s been priced out of the place that has long brought her comfort and joy

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1 week ago The most horrific ride accidents of all time... from slide decapitations to fatal rollercoaster crashes

From terrifying crashes and derailments to gruesome decapitations and amputations, take a look back at the most horrific ride incidents of all time.

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1 week ago Voices: I was a Disney performer. Theme park’s price hikes prove the ‘Happiest Place on Earth’ has forgotten what made it ‘magical’

Disney’s latest price hikes have hit a nerve, leading some people to say they’ll cancel trips and others to vow not to renew their annual passes. Former Disney Cruise Line cast member – and seasoned parks enthusiast – Caitlin Hornik (who’s made more than a dozen trips to Disney parks) says she’s been priced out of the place that has long brought her comfort and joy

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1 week ago Voices: I was a Disney princess. Theme park’s price hikes prove the ‘Happiest Place on Earth’ has forgotten what made it ‘magical’

Disney’s latest price hikes have hit a nerve, leading some people to say they’ll cancel trips and others to vow not to renew their annual passes. Former Disney Cruise Line cast member – and seasoned parks enthusiast – Caitlin Hornik (who’s made more than a dozen trips to Disney parks) says she’s been priced out of the place that has long brought her comfort and joy

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