9 h. ago Travelers face more expensive flights to summer hotspot as new theme park opens

Universal’s Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, Florida, opens on May 22

Transport

10 h. ago Disney theme park ferryboat carrying holidaymakers in 'shock' crash into dock

It's a place of magic and joy that thousands of holidaymakers from around the world flock every day but one ferryboat sailed in a less than smooth manner, crashing into the dock on arrival

Events

42 h. ago The £346million theme park that wanted to be 'England's Disneyland'

If Brits want to go to Disneyland, they need to travel to Paris, at the very least - but the UK almost had a rival theme park built in the 1980s, modelled on Disney World's Epcot.

Economics

61 h. ago Moment teenager is flung from theme park pendulum ride as others cling on for dear life

The ride completed a 360 degree turn and then turned clockwise but the young boy was left clinging onto the ride and then fell from a height of about one and a half to two metres

Politics

3 d. ago RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: No World Wars, no World Cup, no pub and vegan

Plans to build a theme park in Oxfordshire celebrating Britain's vibrant history have run into fierce opposition from locals. Villagers in Bucknell fear it would wreck their rural idyll.

Events

3 d. ago Terrifying moment boy, 13, thrown from theme park ride after falling from seat

Eyewitnesses watched in horror as the 13-year-old lad fell from the ride, landing hard on the ground, breaking a leg and two fingers at the Jatim Park in Indonesia

Events

3 d. ago Boy, 13, thrown from theme park ride after desperate attempt to cling on

Eyewitnesses watched in horror as the 13-year-old lad fell from the ride, landing hard on the ground, breaking a leg and two fingers at the Jatim Park in Indonesia

Politics

6 d. ago Inside incredible European theme park 'better than Disneyland' with tiny queues

PortAventura in Spain is a fraction of the size of Disneyland Paris, but welcomes five million guests a year who say it's the best theme park they have been to

Politics

6 d. ago Universal Epic Universe is the theme park resort's biggest bang yet in Florida

From Harry Potter to Super Mario Bros

Politics

7 d. ago First look at Disneyland's new World of Frozen and Lion King attraction as theme park unveils unprecedented 'magical' transformation

Disneyland Paris has finally given fans a sneak peek at what's coming to the resort, as one of its two theme parks undergoes a huge transformation.

Politics

7 d. ago UK Universal Studios theme park to feature Lord of the Rings rides and Hobbit pub

Hobbit-obsessed Lord of The Rings fans may soon be able to visit Frodo Baggins' home and have a jar in the Shire's Green Dragon Inn before hopping on Gandalf's rollercoaster at the planned theme park

Politics

8 d. ago First attractions at new British Universal theme park set to star James Bond and Paddington

A source has revealed James Bond, Lord of the Rings and Paddington are set to be among the first attractions at the new Universal theme park, but one big fan favourite has been left out of the fold. 

Politics

8 d. ago First attractions at new British Universal theme park set to star James Bond and Paddington

A source has revealed James Bond, Lord of the Rings and Paddington are set to be among the first attractions at the new Universal theme park, but one big fan favourite has been left out of the fold. 

Politics

9 d. ago Aston Villa players react as wrong anthem heard before PSG thriller in Champions League

Pulsating quarter-final second-leg tie at Villa Park was initially preceded by the Europa League theme in blunder

Sport

9 d. ago Disneyland Paris gives first look inside Frozen theme park and it looks magical

The World of Frozen is taking shape at Disneyland Paris with the final parts of the North Mountain, which will be the centrepiece of the new area, now in place

Politics

1 week ago Universal Studios risks bitter travellers row over UK theme park location

Universal announced plans to expand their dynasty into Europe for the first time recently, with their British venture planned to open in Bedford in 2031.

Events

1 week ago Universal Studios UK theme park could face gypsy site row as travellers left in limbo

EXCLUSIVE: The traveller site sits within the immediate area of the anticipated Universal Studios plotted for the outskirts of Bedford, meaning some 22 household may need to be moved on

Politics

1 week ago Inside the fight to save California’s dying sea lions from toxic algae: ‘We’re like 911 operators’

The chance of the marine animal’s survival after domoic acid poisoning is 50-50, and this year, the outbreak has sickened hundredsIt was just after 8am on Tuesday, a thick morning fog still clinging to the California coastline, and SeaWorld’s animal rescue team had already made their first save of the day: a hefty, sick-looking sea lion that had been waddling dangerously close to a four-lane highway in downtown San Diego.Now, in a private area of SeaWorld that few of the theme park’s thousands of daily visitors ever get to see, the rescue team was in full “triage” mode. Half a dozen staff members maneuvered the caged sea lion off the bed of a truck, and grabbed IV bags full of fluids and vitamins. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago I worked at a theme park for 3 years – my five warnings for UK Universal Studios staff

OPINION: This is not a drill, Universal Studios UK is happening and it won't just be adrenaline junkies thrilled at the news, but Brits buzzing for a brand new job – I suggest they heed my warnings

Events

1 week ago Inside UK theme park '30 years out of date', 'makes kids cry' but always a must

Universal Studios is set to put Bedford on the map for having the 'best' theme park in all of Europe - so what is the 'worst' we have to offer? Let's have find out

Politics