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Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies! has officially opened in CBeebies Land at Alton Towers.
Sally’s Café has officially opened next to the Blue Fire Megacoaster entrance. The café combines a welcoming atmosphere with stylish, playful décor, making it a relaxing retreat amid the excitement of the park.
At the entrance of Europa‑Park, the park’s main shop has now fully completed its refurbishment and reopened under the new name MX Number One. Around half of the space was redesigned for the 2025 season, and the remaining updates have now been finished for 2026.
The queue for Castello dei Medici has received a major refresh, with the former pre-show “stretching rooms” removed and replaced by entirely new scenes designed to enhance the ride’s storytelling and atmosphere.
A brand-new handcrafted dragon has taken its place at the Alpine Express “Enzian”, created as a tribute to the beloved guardian of the Magical World of Diamonds. The original dragon, a cherished icon of the attraction, was lost in a fire that destroyed the old Magical World of Diamonds.
It’s official. One of Europa‑Park’s most iconic attractions, Euro‑Mir, will run for its final season in 2026 before the ride is closed and redeveloped at the end of the year.
LEGOLAND Windsor is celebrating 30 years, and there’s some special merchandise to mark the milestone! Highlights include a re-release of the original park map from when the park first opened in 1996, giving fans a nostalgic glimpse of the park’s early days.
The logo for Fright Nights 2026 has been revealed on posters across Thorpe Park, marking a milestone 25 years of fearfor the park’s annual Halloween event. It’s shaping up to be a huge year for fans, and excitement is already building.
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LEGOLAND Windsor has officially reopened for the 2026 theme park season, although plenty of work is still ongoing across the resort as improvements continue.
LEGOLAND Windsor Resort is currently undergoing a major transformation at its main entrance. Following last year’s update to the park’s signage in line with the new branding, work is now focused on a significant overhaul of the entrance plaza.