31 h. ago Blackpool Pleasure Beach set to axe staff, close rides and cut opening hours

The popular theme park announced the changes following their end of year results.

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32 h. ago Major theme park will close five rides and reduce opening hours after £2.7million loss

The historic attraction, which was opened on the town's seafront in 1896, said it had been struggling with visitor numbers not recovering after the pandemic - and now faces a sharp rise in staff costs.

Economics

33 h. ago Blackpool Pleasure Beach to close rides, cut staff and change opening hours

To further cut costs, certain rides will open later and close earlier than usual at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. It is yet to be announced which rides at the famous theme park will be shuttered.

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34 h. ago Major theme park announces it is closing rides and cutting opening hours after £2.7million loss

The historic attraction, which was opened on the town's seafront in 1896, said it had been struggling with visitor numbers not recovering after the pandemic - and now faces a sharp rise in staff costs.

Economics

51 h. ago Massive smoke plumes captured above Disney’s EPCOT after fire breaks out at theme park

Massive smoke plumes were captured above Walt Disney World’s EPCOT after a fire broke out in the Florida amusement park on Saturday (23 March).

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59 h. ago We're furious over plans for £40m theme park next to our homes

Jane Britton, who has lived on the hill that looks over Swansea for the last 20 years, has had to go to the doctor over her decimated mental health caused by the constant dread the park will be built.

Economics

63 h. ago Disney World's Epcot theme park fire sees visitors flee ride in terror

Visitors have been evacuated from Disney World's Epcot theme park in Orlando after a major fire with huge plumes of smoke in the sky and emergency services rushing to the scene

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68 h. ago Huge fire breaks out at Disney World theme park as visitors evacuated from EPCOT

A major fire has broken out at Disney World's EPCOT theme park in Florida, with visitors being evacuated from the area as black smoke billows into the sky from the blaze

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2 d. ago Mass evacuation at Disney World after fire breaks out at EPCOT park in Florida

A fire has broken out at Disney's Epcot theme park in Orlando, Florida, causing a huge evacuation of the area as thick black smoke is seen billowing into the sky

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3 d. ago Blackpool Pleasure Beach announces new £8.7m swing ride 'bigger than Drayton Manor's'

The Blackpool theme park is undergoing a revamp with new rides and upgrades in the pipeline, including a giant spinning pendulum that swings 120 degrees and reaches 138 feet at its highest point

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3 d. ago 'I was delighted when my children found sweet hidden message in Disney theme park'

Just when I thought Walt Disney World delivered on joy and happiness in magical droves anyway, another little surprise popped up on my family holiday and caught me off guard

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4 d. ago 'Disturbing' clip of 'truly sick' theme park toilets with a 'gross' feature sends viewers into meltdown

The bizarre installation at the Dream World theme park in Pathum Thani, central Thailand, was introduced in 2019.

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4 d. ago Get Alton Towers Easter Holiday tickets for £42 less than usual in deal that ends today

It's the perfect deal if you're looking to take your kids to the theme park in the Easter Holidays

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5 d. ago EuroMillions winner Adrian Bayford who scooped £148million withdraws plans to build children's theme park on his sprawling country estate

The ex-postie scooped £148million on the lottery in 2012 with his then-wife Gillian.

Economics

5 d. ago Canada’s Marineland to rehome its whales and dolphins as it seeks a buyer

Conservationists voice concern that the Ontario theme park will struggle to find suitable homes for its animalsCanada’s embattled Marineland theme park is to raise money to “expeditiously” remove animals from its grounds, including the world’s largest captive beluga population, as it looks for a buyer. But a lack of available sanctuaries in the country suggests finding a home for stranded whales, dolphins and pinnipeds will be a daunting task.In February, the park won approval to divide its sprawling property so it can take out mortgages on separate parcels, with the aim of using the funds to keep the park operating and to move the animals. In documents filed to the city of Niagara, Marineland said the financing it had secured “requires the owner to remove the marine animals from the property expeditiously”. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Dolly Parton shares how she’s coping after husband Carl Dean’s death

Opening the 40th season of her theme park, Dollywood, the queen of country shared fond memories of her late husband after a difficult few weeks

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6 d. ago One of Europe's largest theme parks is set to open this spring

Hossoland, a fairytale-themed adventure land, is due to open on Poland 's northern coast on May 31.

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7 d. ago Sad portrait of Justin Bieber at the 'happiest place on earth' with wife Hailey amid his spiraling torment

Its slogan is 'the happiest place on earth,' but even Disneyland didn't seem able to put a smile on Justin Bieber's face as he got a VIP tour of the theme park with wife Hailey Bieber and the Kid Laroi.

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8 d. ago M&D’s Scotland’s Theme Park to host special Preview Weekend to launch new season

To celebrate the occasion, visitors will be able to purchase a special discounted wristband for just £9.95 if purchased online, providing unlimited access to outside rides, excluding specialist rides and coin operated machines.

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1 week ago New Alton Towers ride Toxicator 'evacuated' and shut on first day following leak

Bosses at the theme park have confirmed the incident was due to a water pipe leak nearby

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