All news on the topic: Theme parks

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Passengers injured as ‘drop tower’ ride crashes to the ground at UK theme park
One of Britain’s biggest theme parks has been forced to close one of its rides after multiple passengers were injured.
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Mum faces £40k medical bill after teen suffers stroke on 18th birthday holiday
Jodie Ankrett saved for two years for her son Leo Tomkinson 18th birthday trip to Disneyland Paris - but is now facing a medical bill of up to £40,000 after her son had a stroke on the trip
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Drone footage gives first look at Nemesis ahead of revamped ride this weekend
Alton Towers has released drone footage of Nemesis Reborn ahead of its relaunch at the theme park this Saturday, with its 716-metre-long track replaced with mysterious red veins
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Brit holidaymaker, 45, plunged to death from balcony hours after proposing
Alton Towers worker Stephen Willits suffered traumatic injuries when he fell from a third-floor balcony at a hotel in Corfu, Greece - and had proposed to his girlfriend just hours earlier
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Disney unveils theme park expansion plan to add more immersive attractions
The proposed expansion wouldn't increase Disney's 490-acre footprint or change what the company already has permission to build
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Aquarium home to ‘world’s loneliest orca’ ordered to shut down after death
Orca Lolita was seen in a devastating video swimming in the same tedious pattern all day long in a tank far too small for such a big creature
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First look at Thorpe Park's new rollercoaster - the UK's tallest and fastest
Thorpe Park has now put the final bit of the track of Hyperia in place, completing the tallest point of the record breaking ride that will be whizzing its first riders around this Spring
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Woman collected Disney toys after being bullied – now they're worth £15k
Kerri Carter, 21, has autism and faced bullying throughout school over her condition. She began finding comfort in Disney films and enjoyed knowing that every story she watched would have a happy ending
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Mum furious over 'inappropriate' bikinis at family-friendly theme park
The mum believes those who wear 'inappropriate' bikinis to family-friendly water parks should not be allowed access to the kids' pool - but some claim she's just jealous
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Rescue team races to save 'dog' in ditch only to make unexpected discovery
Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue received 'multiple reports' that a pooch was completely stuck in the muddy ravine at Thorpe Park holiday resort in North East Lincolnshire
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Inside abandoned UK theme park that could reopen again 25 years after closing
Frontierland was hugely popular during its heyday and owned by the Thomson family who also owned Blackpool Pleasure Beach. But dwindling numbers saw the park close and left derelict for years
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Universal to open new land with Shrek attraction and Trolls rollercoaster
Universal Orlando has revealed more details about its highly-anticipated new Dreamworks Land with Shrek, Kung Fu Panda and Trolls attractions and a rollercoaster
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Inside Disney World's most luxurious hotel with swanky suites and water slides
Walt Disney World boasts a whole array of hotels to suit different budgets but the five-star Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is one you're going to want to add to the bucket list
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You can soon take on real-life Hot Wheels tracks on terrifying new rollercoaster
Hot Wheels fans will soon be able to ride a thrilling rollercoaster at theme park Mattel Adventure Park which will include reaching 50mph in three seconds and two terrifying vertical loops
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Alton Towers log flume ride washes up in UK river 40 miles away from theme park
The surprise appearance of the Alton Towers log flume 40 miles away by a river in Sheffield left locals joking about a convenient 'ride home' from the theme park
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Alton Towers' Nemesis Reborn ride to return after alien eye spotted
The appearance of the floating seven-metre-wide eye heralds the hugely anticipated opening of Nemesis Reborn, which Alton Towers Resort can today officially confirm, will take place on March 16.
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Alton Towers changes free entry rules for kids under 3 and people are divided
The new rules will come into place when the theme park reopens on March 16 and will see everyone over 90cm tall rather than over three having to pay to get into Alton Towers
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UK's lesser-known theme park 'where fun was invented' has £6 entry and no crowds
Britain's oldest mainland theme park was built more than 100 years ago and still boasts plenty of attractions - but most people don't realise it's still open to the public
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Meghan Markle 'not invited back' for Suits reboot reveals star and creator's pal
Meghan Markle has not been asked back for the upcoming Suits revival, it has been confirmed
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Pregnant Emily Atack stuns at BAFTAs in white gown after admitting health woes
Emily Atack led the way in the fashion stakes when she walked the red carpet at this year's BAFTAs wearing a stunning white gown showing off her baby bump
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Pregnant Emily Atack laughs off 'BAFTAs glam' as she shows off huge baby bump
Former Inbetweeners actress Emily Atack is one of the stars hitting the red carpet for this year's BAFTA Awards. The star, who is pregnant with her first baby, revealed she was getting ready at a posh London hotel hours before the bash
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Body found inside charred remains of burnt out waterpark after mysterious blaze
The fire destroyed a large part of the Oceana water park in Goteborg, Sweden, police said, and now an individual's body has been confirmed inside the charred remains
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Alton Towers is planning a brand new 60ft high attraction near Nemesis
Alton Towers is looking at plans for a huge new attraction which will measure 60ft high and sit near the iconic Nemesis rollercoaster that's set to reopen later this year
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Theme park horror as thrillseekers injured when tree falls onto roller coaster
Two of the casualties have been airlifted to hospital from PortAventura World and are said to be critical after the accident on the Tomahawk ride in Salou, Tarragona