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Just under a week until I'm back at my favourite theme park in the world, Europa Park.

Can't wait to get back on the coasters and see everything new for 2026 - especially the Monaco suburbe. Excited to finally experience it.

#themeparks #travel #europapark #germany #amusementpark #thrillride

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Did you ever ride Terror Tomb before it became Tomb Blaster?

I'm pretty sure I could re-tell the story and whilst Tomb Blaster is fun it's got nothing on Terror Tomb in my opinion and I'd love to see Chessington bring it back. Would you?

#ChessingtonTerrorTomb #RollerCoaster #EscapeTheCurse

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As Chessington prepares to open Paw Patrol let's go back to 1995 when the park was home to 'Rodeo' a Huss Breakdance.

This ride started life in Circus World before moving to the Old West where it ran until 2004.

#HussBreakDance #ChessingtonWorld #AdventureParks #ThemeParks #FamilyFun #SummerVibes

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Remember Professor Burps Bubble Works? If, like me, you grew up with this ride then you can probably still smell it!

It's 10 years since Chessington re-themed this iconic ride and it's a shame this dark ride!

#themepark #themeparkhistory #chessington #chessingtonworldofadventures #darkrides

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Remember Rameses Revenge at Chessington World of Adventures?

From 1995–2019, this Top Spin soaked riders in Forbidden Kingdom with fountains & towering Egyptian theming. One of the UK’s most striking flat rides.

#ChessingtonWorldOfAdventures #UKThemeParks #ThemeParkMemories #TopSpin

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Remember that time the elephant decided we needed a surprise shower mid-ride? 😂💦 Nothing like a splash from Chessington’s Mystic East to make your day unforgettable! Who else got soaked that day? 🙋‍♂️

#ChessingtonWorldOfAdventures #MysticEast #DragonFalls #ThemeParkFun #WaterRideAdventures

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What is happening with Stealth at Thorpe Park? - Mark's Parks Stealth is the worlds fastest accelerating coaster (regaining the title last year) and is an Intamin hydraulic launch coaster which opened in 2006 and is one of my favourite coaster in the UK but, since early April it’s been largely shut. So, what is happening with Stealth? Downtime Stealth opened with the 2025 season at […]
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Universal UK is actually happening! - Mark's Parks Last week the news broke that the UK Government and Universal Studios had finally signed off the deal which will see the creation of a brand new Universal Studios Resort in Bedford, UK. This is the biggest ever news for the UK Theme Park industry, will create thousands of jobs, boost our tourist industry and […]
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Retro Thorpe Park Merch! - Mark's Parks Let’s throwback to the Thorpe Park Rangers who were a staple of Thorpe Park during my childhood and some retro merch! Here we have the Thorpe Park Rangers key holder which shows the Dome and miniature Eiffel Tower in the background with (left to right) Little Bear, Mr Elephant, Mr Rabbit, Chief Ranger, Mr Giraffe […]
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Chessington to auction Scorpion Express Memorabilia - Mark's Parks Starting on Monday at 10am Chessington World of Adventures will be holding a series of auctions on their online store for various pieces of memorabilia from their Scorpion Express ride which has now been dismantled to make way for their new Project Play. You can read more about that here. Scorpion Express operated at the […]
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Oakwood Theme Park to close | Oakwood Theme Park Official Twitter for Oakwood Theme Park, Wales' Biggest Family Adventure!

Shock news this afternoon from Oakwood Theme Park in Wales who have announced the immediate closure of the park www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk/blog/sin-cat... #themepark #themeparknews

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HUGE 2025 Ride Availability Update from Blackpool Pleasure Beach - Mark's Parks Yesterday afternoon Blackpool Pleasure Beach updated their website with an update for the 2025 season containing some updates on rides and season closures. In this blog I’ll dive into the updates, wha...

HUGE 2025 Ride Availability update from Blackpool Pleasure Beach - marks-parks.com/huge-2025-ri...

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Chessington's 'Project Play' gets the go-ahead - Mark's Parks I reported a while back that Chessington had submitted planning permission to re-develop the Mexicana area of the park. Yesterday, that planning permission was granted by Kingston upon Thames Borough ...

Project Play at Chessington gets the go-ahead! marks-parks.com/chessingtons...

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A few mentions of Bedford from the Chancellor in that speech but nothing about Universal Studios UK

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Amity Beach Changes Coming to Thorpe Park - Mark's Parks Thorpe Park have submitted plans to Runnymede Borough Council to transform Amity Beach into a stage and entertainment area. Read more here.

Back in November Thorpe Park submitted planning permission to redevelop Amity Beach into an entertainment area...this plan is yet to discussed by the council's planning committee so will it happen for this season? marks-parks.com/amity-beach-...

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Badger and Holly riding The Runaway Train at Chessington

Badger and Holly riding The Runaway Train at Chessington

We should know if @cwoar.bsky.social get planning permission for the Scorpion Express/Runaway Train replacement at some point over the next few months which means now is a great time to reflect on when they let a Badger with a thing for mashed potato take a ride on it! #bodgerandbadger #nostalgia

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The Ride to Happiness at Plopsa de Panne

The Ride to Happiness at Plopsa de Panne

Let's start on a controversial note...personally, I think The Ride to Happiness is overrated...here's why after 7 rides over 2 visits I just don't think it's a great ride marks-parks.com/will-drayton... #rollercoasters #themeparks

1 year ago 1 0 0 0

Now the website's got established I thought I'd join Bluesky! I'll be posting updates and rumours for UK and European parks and sharing longer posts from the website

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