10 h. ago How Disney fans are helping each other save money at the pricey theme parks

From park tickets to hotel stays, the cost of food and trips to the gift shops, it all adds up during a visit to a Disney resort. 

Economics

23 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.

Politics

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

Politics

5 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...

Politics

6 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

Politics

6 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

Events

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.

Politics

9 d. 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

Politics

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

Economics

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

Economics

1 week ago Why October is becoming as important as summer for UK theme parks

Halloween thrill-seekers are transforming October into a peak month for theme parks, with Merlin Entertainments revealing the period now rivals August for profitability.

Politics

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.

Politics

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.

Politics

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

Events

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.

Events

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

Politics

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

Politics

2 w. ago Beautiful city that visitors treat 'like a theme park' hikes up tourism tax by 900%

Tourist taxes are being massively hiked up in a new bid to combat the effects of overtourism as locals have had it with the crowds of visitors coming for photos

Politics

2 w. ago Disney increases ticket prices for its two biggest theme parks

The prices for Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim were put up on October 8 as part of the company's annual increase.

Politics

2 w. ago Marine park threatens to kill 30 whales saying 'give us money or the belugas get it'

Marineland, an aquatic theme park in Niagara Falls, has sent a sinister ultimatum to a government minister, threatening them to pay up or 'we'll kill our 30 beluga whales'

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