Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort has announced it will begin its season early for the second year in a row – as part of a resort-wide commitment to extending the Blackpool season. Just like they did at the start of 2025 the park will be opening Nickelodeon Land throughout February half term at £25, much less…
Today the Universal Orlando Resort 2026 events calendar has been released including some very key dates for the parks biggest events. Mardi Gras will kick-off the 2026 celebrations from February 7 – April 4 with a vibrant celebration featuring dazzling floats with tons of colourful beads, live performances on select nights from some of the biggest names…
Today it has been announced that Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park has been acquired by Nottingham-based, family-owned Mellors Group. Mellors Group are renown for breathing life back into attractions much like how they’ve completely transformed the now award-winning Fantasy Island in Skegness to what is arguably one of the countries best leisure destinations with their…
Manufactured by Triotech Into the Deep is one of two dark rides that reside at the recently opened Six Flags Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia. The ride is located in the Discovery Springs zone of the park as guests will embark on an underwater expedition to restore life beneath the waves. If you’re building a…
A collaboration between Jora Vision, ETF Ride Systems and Alterface as The Enchanted Greenhouse easily shoots to the top of the pile as the best dark ride within Six Flags Qiddiya City. Walking into the beautifully luscious queue-line of The Enchanted Greenhouse tees you up for what you’re about to witness and it really is…
Aviktas construction is in full swing (excuse the pun) as this Intamin Gyroswing ride is now standing tall at its impressive height of 88 feet. Construction is moving at a rapid rate as four 16 tonne legs have been propped upright instantly changing the Pleasure Beach skyline forever. And while the colossal structure already looks…
Kings Island, together with ride manufacturer Sally Dark Rides, today unveiled two animatronic characters coming to the park’s new Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare interactive dark ride in 2026. Replacing Boo Blasters this brand new attraction has been revamped ahead of its 2026 opening with a wink and nod to the original Phantom Theatre ride that…
Sally Dark Rides and Doha Quest Announce Partnership to Bring “Guardians of the Hidden Chamber,” the First-Ever Mini™ Dark Ride to Qatar. It was announced at IAAPA where a contract was signed today between Doha Quest (Qatar’s largest indoor theme park) and Sally Dark Rides. This first-of-its-kind Mini™ dark ride will be named ‘Guardians of…
IAAPA Orlando has served up lots of reveals ahead of the 2026 season but the most exciting seems to be coming straight out of Dollywood as the Pigeon Forge theme park revealed their Nightflight Expedition ride trains for the first time at the event today in conjunction with Mack Rides. Theme park industry media and…
Six Flags Qiddiya City has today released its official opening date and kept their promise of opening by the end of 2025 with an official opening date of December 31st posted today on social media. 2026 will be welcomed in with the opening of this brand new global destination located at the heart of the…
