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The annual UK Theme Park Awards celebrate the very best theme parks in the country and the public vote is now open.
For the sixth year, the public will be able to vote for their favourite UK theme parks in national awards recognising the best rides and attractions, entertainment and events.
The awards are organised by ThemeParks-UK.com, an independent consumer guide to UK theme parks. In 2025, the awards are presented in association with AttractionTickets.com.
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One of Germany’s most beloved theme parks, formerly known as Holiday Park, has been transformed to become Plopsaland Deutschland.
After 52 years as Holiday Park, a new chapter as one of the leading family leisure resorts in Europe will begin, as owner and operator Plopsa further integrates the park with its wider portfolio.
This major rebranding is the first step in a multi-faceted transformation, which includes an investment of over €100 million that will introduce new attractions, themed areas and entertainment.
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In 2025, Futuroscope, the French theme park renowned for innovative and futuristic attractions, is set to unveil a brand-new water ride that promises to be unlike anything seen before.
Mission Bermudes, a dynamic and adventurous water attraction with dark ride elements, will take visitors on an exhilarating journey into the unknown, combining a water ride with the thrills of a roller coaster.
The innovative Rocking Boat ride system, presented by Mack Rides, will power the new attraction. This unique system allows for a controlled rocking motion, tight turns, sudden movements and steep climbs, creating a very unpredictable and thrilling experience for riders.
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Europa-Park has unveiled Silver Lake City, a sprawling Wild West-themed holiday destination, set to immerse guests in the charm and adventure of the American frontier.
Built on the foundation of the resort’s former Camp Resort, the new area significantly expands Europa-Park’s overnight and entertainment offerings.
New accommodation, dining and entertainment options provide guests with a complete Western experience alongside one of Europe's most popular theme parks.
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PortAventura World has made history with the debut of El Diablo Neo, the world’s first-ever mixed reality experience on a roller coaster.
This innovative attraction takes the classic El Diablo: Mine Train to thrilling new heights by blending the physical coaster with cutting-edge augmented reality technology.
The ride still offers the same physical thrills of El Diablo, but now guests are immersed in a new layer of storytelling that can only be seen through the mixed reality glasses.
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A brand-new roller coaster is now open at Vienna’s iconic Wurstelprater amusement park.
Wiener Looping, a thrilling BigDipper coaster designed by Julian Omonsky (Monsieur Sky) and manufactured by renowned German company Mack Rides, promises to offer an adrenaline-packed experience for visitors of all ages.
The roller coaster's specifications have been revealed, showcasing its impressive design. Standing at a maximum height of 31 metres, Wiener Looping reaches speeds of up to 81 km/h along its 518-metre track.
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Disneyland Paris has unveiled a new-look for the former Disney Studio 1 in Walt Disney Studios Park, with the long-awaited opening of World Premiere.
To celebrate the completion of this major project, Walt Disney Imagineering Paris teams gathered in front of the new Disney Theater neon sign to immortalize this symbolic moment.
World Premiere represents a new key milestone in the ongoing transformation of the second park at Disneyland Paris, which will become Disney Adventure World when the extension opens in 2026.
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Gardaland Resort has officially unveiled its latest and most ambitious attraction to date: Animal Treasure Island, a ground-breaking water-based dark ride that marks a bold new chapter for the beloved Italian theme park.
Now open to the public, the ride represents a significant milestone for both Gardaland and Merlin Entertainments, serving as the worldwide debut of a brand-new intellectual property developed by Merlin Magic Making.
With an investment of approximately €10 million, Animal Treasure Island is the first attraction of its kind within the Merlin Entertainments group, blending immersive storytelling with cutting-edge technology across an expansive 6,000-square-metre show building.
