9 h. ago British man arrested at Disneyland Paris after trying to marry girl, 9, in private wedding

A private event had been organised to take place in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at the theme park, but Disney cast members were alerted by the sight of a child.

Events

9 h. ago Tourists could be banned from Spanish beaches locals warn have become 'theme parks'

Majorca Platja Tour has announced plans for protests targeting beaches in Spain, warning that some seaside areas have become like 'theme parks' due to the crowds

Events

11 h. ago 'Cursed' ghost town theme park in the hills lies abandoned with chilling explanation

The once-bustling amusement park is now an eerie bastion of faded splendour

Politics

14 h. ago Eerie 'ghost town in the sky' theme park lies abandoned amid 'curse'

Ghost Town Village in the hills of North Carolina once thrived with thousands of visitors but is now a shadow of its former self with empty saloons, rotting wooden buildings, and rusting rides

Politics

29 h. ago Disneyland Paris calls in police over alleged fake wedding with child ‘bride’

Police questioning two people as prosecutor says event at theme park was staged with girl aged about nine and actorsFrench police were questioning two people on Sunday after Disneyland Paris was hired for an alleged fake marriage ceremony involving a girl aged about nine.The theme park complex outside Paris had been hired for what was presumed to be a genuine private wedding early on Saturday morning before opening hours. Continue reading...

Society

29 h. ago 'World's best theme park' is just hours away from UK but has no rides

A travel enthusiast shared a clip from her trip to a theme park which has twice been named the best in the world, and it's all down to one surprising difference

Politics

35 h. ago Inside eerie abandoned UK theme park that drew thousands before rollercoaster horror

Ocean Beach in Rhyl, Wales, was a funfair that was a pioneer back in the '70s and '80s and was filled with revellers enjoying rides including a merry-go-round, bumper cars and spinning tea cups

Events

35 h. ago Alton Towers fans can get three months' entrance for less than a day pass price

A day pass to Alton Towers costs £68 at the gate but there's a way to get a full summer's worth at the theme park for a lot less

Politics

35 h. ago Alton Towers fans can get three months' entrance for less than the price of a day pass

A day pass to Alton Towers costs £68 at the gate but there's a way to get a full summer's worth at the theme park for a lot less

Politics

38 h. ago Inside abandoned seaside theme park frozen in time after freak roller coaster accident

A once thriving attraction on a popular stretch of UK coastline stands frozen in time after its owners were unable to keep it profitable, as these eerie images show

Politics

62 h. ago Incredible £1.3bn theme park built to rival Disneyland abandoned and left to rot

Mirapolis was created to rival Disneyland Paris when it opened in 1987, but within four years, the ambitious project became one of the country's most infamous failures as it now lies abandoned

Economics

6 d. ago Universal set to tick off big milestone for huge UK theme park

The entertainment resort will be home to some of the most advanced theme park technology in the world, with rides, attractions, and shows never-before-seen in the UK

Politics

7 d. ago Girl dies and three others hospitalised after electric shock on theme park ride

A two-year-old girl has died and three other children have been injured at a fun fair in Spain. Spanish police have launched an investigation into the incident

Events

8 d. ago Inside eerie theme park abandoned for more than 10 years after teen tragically died

What promised to be a fun day out at the park, spanning 30,000 sq m, ended in tragedy as the 13-year-old and his sister, nine, were swept up by a gust of wind while playing inside an inflatable ball.

Events

8 d. ago Fans 'thrilled' by theme park announcement for their fastest ever rollercoaster yet

News that a brand new coaster is coming to a theme park in California has fans ecstatic but especially because this one in particular has a special feature like no other - the highest speeds ever

Politics

9 d. ago Dinosaurs in the driveway: the Nevada man delighting kids with his free prehistoric theme park

Steve ‘Dinoman’ Springer turned his suburban home into a makeshift carnival and public education center: ‘You come here to get away from the world’Amid the endless winding streets of Henderson, Nevada, one house breaks the mold. Its front yard – no grass, just desert rock – is home to 62 rainbow-painted dinosaurs, dragons, turtles and spiders. A sign on the garage reads: “Shan-gri-la Prehistoric Park”, complete with visiting hours.On a recent spring Friday at noon, the garage door hums open, letting in the harsh sun. Steve Springer, or “Dinoman” as he’s lovingly known by regulars of the park, ties a short black apron printed with cartoon dinosaurs around his waist. At 72, he likes to wear flip-flops with black socks and round glasses that make his eyes look tiny. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Eerie theme park left to rot has dark secret lying in one of its crumbling rides

A once thriving theme park, which attracted millions of visitors in its heyday, is now a ghost town - but not only that the abandoned amusement park also has a dark secret.

Politics

1 week ago Keys to success: the 2025 Van Cliburn piano competition, the instrument’s Olympics

One of the world’s most prestigious and intensive musical competitions took over downtown Fort Worth these past few weeks. Will its winner prove to be another Yunchan Lim-style sensation?A distinctive line drawing of a grand piano adorns a clock face in Sundance Square. At night, it beams like a Tracey Emin installation, presiding over Fort Worth’s downtown district. At the intersection leading to Bass Performance Hall the crosswalk has been replaced with an oversized keyboard, and, inside the cavernous venue, sartorial style favours black and white stripes. A pop-up gift shop in the lobby boasts an array of musical-themed memorabilia; there’s the line drawing on a bubble-gum pink T-shirt, an enormous travel mug, a steak-branding fork. The theme-park feel is confirmed by a white Steinway emblazoned with Mickey Mouse – a limited hand-painted Disney edition (price on request). Welcome to piano city, smiles the sign.Every four years, piano lovers from across the world gather in this Te...

Sport

1 week ago Walt Disney World closing some of its original attractions for good in just a few weeks

Attractions will permanently close in just a few weeks to make way for two new lands at the Florida theme park

Politics

1 week ago I visited the £7bn Epic theme park dubbed as the world's best and one ride blew me away

Epic opened in May and is the third theme park and fourth park overall to open at Universal Orlando

Economics