Is the traditional British seaside resort making a major comeback? 🌊🎢 Amusement parks on the East Coast, including Adventure Island, Clacton Pier and Pleasurewood Hills, have all invested in enhanced guest experiences this summer. Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/08/east...

Six Flags is relocating its corporate headquarters back to Texas and consolidating its central operations.🎢 The move shifts shared business functions from Charlotte to Arlington, the home of its first theme park, Six Flags Over Texas. Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/08/six-...

From her legendary music to her beloved Dollywood park in the Great Smoky Mountains, Dolly Parton touched millions of lives. Following the news of her passing, the world is remembering an icon. 🎵 Read how the industry is honouring her legacy: attractionsdaily.com/2026/08/doll...

Booking attraction tickets is set to become a more streamlined process for travellers globally, following a major distribution agreement between #Tripadvisor and #Airbnb. Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/08/trip...

New Jersey's Six Flags Great Adventure is preparing for an extensive Fall season. This year's itinerary includes the enhanced Fright Fest scare mazes, Oktoberfest and more. 💀 Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/08/six-...

Pennsylvania's Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom has announced an extensive lineup of evening scares and daytime family entertainment, including the addition of Lionsgate's popular Blair Witch IP for this year's Halloween Haunt. 💀 Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/08/dorn...

Dorney Park unveils new Blair Witch halloween maze | Attractions Daily

A Six Flags-operated park has announced an extensive lineup of evening scares and daytime family entertainment.

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✨NEW RIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS✨Disney has officially revealed a roadmap for its theme parks around the world for the next decade, at #D23 Expo 2026. Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/08/d23-... Photos: @disneyparks.bsky.social

A Missouri theme park has announced details for its next major roller coaster. ⛏️ Silver Dollar City will launch Miner's Mountain Express, a new family coaster from MACK Rides, which is scheduled to open to the public in spring 2027. Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/08/silv...

Silver Dollar City reveals new family coaster for 2027 | Attractions Daily

A Missouri theme park has announced details for its next major roller coaster, which is scheduled to open to the public in spring 2027.

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The UK's Alton Towers theme park has revealed "Final Exhibit", a terrifying new scare maze for Scarefest 2026 ahead of the Halloween season, with other guest favourites also returning later this year. 📦 Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/08/fina... @altontowers.bsky.social

A record-breaking road trip to the UK's top theme parks has come to an end. Lawrence Roots travelled to the nominees for this year's #UKThemeParkAwards over two weeks, discovering the latest rides and experiences enjoyed by guests. Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/08/uk-t...

Nationwide UK theme park tour completes 37-park route | Attractions Daily

A promotional road trip visiting dozens of attractions across the UK has concluded following a final stretch in the South West.

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English Heritage has named V&A Deputy Director Tim Reeve CBE as the charity's new Chief Executive. Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/08/tim-... @englishheritage.bsky.social @timreeve.bsky.social

A new John Wick: Continental Pursuit motion arcade cabinet has been launched by Blue Motion Games, in partnership with Lionsgate. The initial rollout is available to play at Dave & Buster's locations in the US. @lionsgate.com Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/08/blue...

Blue Motion Games launches new John Wick motion arcade experience | Attractions Daily

A billion-dollar action franchise has made its way onto the arcade floor, thanks to Lionsgate and Blue Motion Games.

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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation's amusement parks have shown signs of financial growth during Q2 2026, assisted by season pass sales. Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/08/six-... @sixflags.bsky.social

Six Flags financials show growth during Q2 | Attractions Daily

One of North America's largest regional theme park operators has released its latest financial performance data.

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Blackpool's Pleasure Beach Resort is celebrating the upcoming solar eclipse with a special evening event and extended summer opening hours. 🌇 Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/08/plea... #blackpool #themepark #lancashire

News: Raby Estates is preparing for its most festive Christmas yet at Raby Castle and Estate in County Durham.🎄 Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/08/raby...

BAKUNAWA, the new MACK record-breaking coaster is coming to Six Flags Great Adventure in 2027!

A world record attempt has reached its halfway point, with Theme Park Network's Lawrence Roots taking on a road trip of theme and amusement parks to promote the #UKThemeParkAwards. 🎢🏆 Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/07/uk-t...

UK theme park awards road trip hits halfway mark | Attractions Daily

A nationwide tour designed to drum up public participation in a major industry vote has completed its first leg.

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Register for IAAPA Expo Europe 2026! IAAPA Expo Europe, The Leisure Industry's Premier Event in Europe, returns to London this September. Register today: iaapa.org/expos-and-ev...

European theme park Efteling is expanding its magical Fairytale Forest once more, with construction well underway on a brand new interactive experience. 📚 Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/07/efte...

First look inside Efteling's upcoming fairytale library | Attractions Daily

The Fairytale Forest at a European theme park is expanding once again, with construction well underway on a brand new attraction.

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A world record attempt has officially launched voting for this year's UK Theme Park Awards. Theme Parks UK's Lawrence Roots is commencing a road trip of nominated theme and amusement parks across the United Kingdom. 🎢 Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/07/uk-t...

Fossil Falls, a new high-investment tubing slide from @swedice.bsky.social, has officially welcomed its first visitors at ROARR! Dinosaur Park in the East of England. 🦖 Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/07/foss...

A Tyrannosaurus rex in a swimming pool? 🦖🏊‍♂️ The University of Manchester's Manchester Museum is sending its famous T. rex cast, Stan, on a 'holiday' to the Grade II* listed Victoria Baths next spring. Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/07/manc... @manchester.ac.uk

Famous T. rex relocates to a swimming pool | Attractions Daily

An upcoming project will see a popular dinosaur exhibit temporarily leave its long-term home for an unusual holiday destination.

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A deeply sad day for the amusement park industry: Richard “Dick” Knoebel, President Emeritus of Knoebels Amusement Resort, has passed away at the age of 87. Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/07/dick...

Former Knoebels president Richard "Dick" Knoebel dies aged 87 | Attractions Daily

The family behind an independent theme park has announced the passing of one of its, and the amusement sector's, most dedicated stewards.

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NEWS: Alton Towers Resort in the UK is bridging the gap between digital and physical worlds with an interactive #Minecraft experience at the theme park this summer. Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/07/mine... @altontowers.bsky.social

New Minecraft event at Alton Towers unlocks exclusive reward | Attractions Daily

Gaming fans have a new reason to visit a popular Staffordshire theme park this summer, thanks to a UK-exclusive Minecraft event.

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NEWS: Florida theme park Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will retire its B&M roller coaster Kumba this summer, says SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. 🎢 Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/07/busc...

Busch Gardens to retire Kumba rollercoaster | Attractions Daily

A popular Florida roller coaster is preparing to close its gates at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, for the last time.

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✨WANT TO WORK AT UNIVERSAL UNITED KINGDOM RESORT? ✨ Universal has officially opened its UK talent portal for job applications, in readiness for the development of the new theme park destination, set to open in 2031.🎢 Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/07/univ...

Universal United Kingdom Resort opens Talent Community as Bedford construction begins | Attractions Daily

Universal has launched its Talent Community portal, signalling a new opportunity for those looking to work at the UK's upcoming theme park.

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UK tourism leaders are gathering at a summit with the Met Office today to tackle a weather app issue that has long affected footfall at attractions across the British Isles. 🌦️ Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/07/weat... @chesterzoo.bsky.social @metoffice.gov.uk @blenheimpalace.bsky.social

Weather app forecasts trigger tourism industry summit | Attractions Daily

UK tourism leaders are gathering to tackle a digital problem that is affecting visitor numbers across the country.

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Dutch theme park #Efteling has revealed plans for a major new suspended launch coaster before the end of the decade. 🎢 Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/07/efte...

Danish theme park Djurs Sommerland has announced Midgårdsormen, Europe's tallest and fastest Intamin 'Hot Rod' rollercoaster to date. 🎢 Read more at the link in comments ⬇️

Raby Castle, Park and Gardens in #CountyDurham is increasing its adventure playground footprint this summer, providing families with more to discover. 🏰 Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/07/raby...

Raby Castle reveals Hidden Forest playground expansion | Attractions Daily

A popular adventure playground in County Durham is increasing its footprint this summer to provide families with more to discover.

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