A THEME park in Europe, which is often dubbed the “Dutch Disneyland” by visitors, will close its on-site hotel next year for a major revamp. Located in Kaatsheuvel in The Netherlands, Efteling features over 30 rides and attractions, including Danse Macabre, its latest ride. 2 The Efteling Hotel will shut its doors on January 6, … Read more
THEME Park giant Universal has today revealed a sneak peek inside its Harry Potter-themed land opening at Epic Universe next year. Today (November 19), Universal Orlando Resort shared an exclusive look inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic. Images from Universal Orlando Resort show a full-scale recreation of the British Ministry … Read more
WITHIN just one hour, I wake up in Rome, stroll through the streets of southern Spain, and whizz through Scandinavia on a rollercoaster. There are still 15 more countries to see before the day is through. 4 Matterhorn Blitz mountain ride is a wild mouse ride with sharp turns and quick drops in a Swiss … Read more
PAULTONS Park has revealed the official opening date of their new ride next year. First announced earlier this year, Ghostly Manor will replace the park’s old 4D cinema. 3 Paultons Park – known for Peppa Pig World – is opening a new ride next yearCredit: Alamy 3 Work has already started on the rideCredit: Paultons … Read more
A NEW six-day luxury rail adventure from the creators behind French theme park Puy du Fou is set to launch next year. Le Grand Tour will provide passengers with immersive theatrical experiences while on board. 4 The creators behind French theme park Puy du Fou are turning their hands to train travelCredit: Puy du Fou … Read more
BRITAIN’S first Hollywood theme park with a 500-room hotel, entertainment zone and its own train station, takes a huge step forward. Last year, Universal Studios bought a 480-acre piece of land in a UK town and then announced plans to build a major theme park. 4 4 Universal Studios has published a proposal online, including … Read more
SOME seriously creepy characters have found their way into Chessington World of Adventures this month. As part of Chessington’s Howl’o’ween extravaganza, a bunch of Vile Villagers have taken over the Wild Woods, lurking behind trees and ready to pounce on visitors. 2 Leo and Buddy at the Pumpkin Patch at Chessington World of AdventuresCredit: Supplied … Read more
A HUGE £200m water park with a 500-room hotel and bowling alley has moved one step closer to opening in the UK. Great Wolf Resorts (GWR), which has sites in the US and Canada, is now prepping to open Great Wolf Lodge in Chesterton, near Bicester. 8 Planning images of Great Wolf Lodge in Chesterton, … Read more
CHRISTMAS is getting closer and some of the UK’s biggest attractions are dusting off their baubles and hanging up the festive lights in preparation. If you fancy treating the kids to some extra fun in the run up to Christmas, theme parks across the country will soon start running festive entertainment alongside their most popular rides. 6 … Read more
A SEASIDE town in the north of England could be set to benefit from two huge investment projects. Morecambe in Lancashire was named one of the worst coastal towns in the UK by the Telegraph. 7 Morecambe is set to benefit from the Eden Project MorecambeCredit: edenproject.com 7 7 The site will feature a hyper-real … Read more
