Experience longer days and even bigger thrills as Thorpe Park Lates return this May Bank Holiday. From 23rd to 25th May 2026, guests will be able to enjoy extended opening hours with the park remaining open until 9pm.
Plans have been published for a proposed walk through attraction building at Alton Towers. Set within X Sector on the former sites of Submission and Enterprise, the structure is described as having industrial themed finishes, which immediately sparks speculation about its purpose.
Scarefest
Legoland have submitted plans for a new rollercoaster to be installed on the site of the former Vikings River Splash ride at Legoland Windsor.
Work on the Launch Pad at Thorpe Park is coming along nicely. More of the resin flooring has been installed, with the blue sections now appearing complete and work beginning on the red areas.
World of PAW Patrol officially opened at Chessington World of Adventures today, with speeches from Rob Smith, Chief Operating Officer at Merlin Entertainments, Vlad Perelman, Vice President of Global Business, LBE at Paramount, and Nick Bevan, Vice President for Chessington World of Adventu
Installation of the rollercoaster track is continuing at a fast pace, and the layout is becoming much more defined as more sections go up. One of the most exciting developments is the addition of drive motors, now clearly visible along parts of the track.
Thorpe Park has begun teasing Fright Nights, marking twenty five years of fear. Today is the half way point to Halloween, making it the perfect moment for a teaser ahead of the event.
FrightNights
The removal of Lego 4D Studios continues at LEGOLAND Windsor, with the canopy now fully removed along with the structure beneath it.
The entrance refurbishment at Legoland Windsor now appears to be nearly complete. A new welcome sign constructed from Lego has been installed, along with a new security entrance portal.
The removal of Vikings River Splash at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort is progressing well, with much of the old rapids ride now dismantled. However, the lift hill is still standing, so there is plenty of work remaining before the attraction is fully removed.
Our final construction update from Chessington’s World of Paw Patrol takes you through the entire journey of the project.