All news on the topic: Theme parks
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'I rode the Big Dipper rollercoaster as it turned 100 and screamed all the way'
Reporter Hollie Bone takes a hair-raising ride on the 3,295ft wooden coaster ahead of the Big Dipper “glow-up”, with a new paint job and track improvements ahead
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Boy, 10, in critical condition after being thrown from 60mph carnival ride
A 10-year-old boy was seriously injured when he was thrown from a carnival ride called Moby Dick at a festival in Illinois, leading to the shutdown of all carnival rides at the event
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Mum's 'biggest regret' after visiting Disneyland for first time is easy to avoid
Disneyland Paris is the top holiday destination on lots of wish lists, so one mum has shared an extensive list of tips for those hoping to enjoy a magical visit
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Moment Alton Towers thrill seekers are left dangling on rollercoaster in mid-air
Alton Towers thrill seekers were forced to endure a nervous wait while dangling vertically in mid-air after the Smiler rollercoaster came to a halt, with riders escorted off soon afterwards
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Thrill seekers suffer panic attacks after rollercoaster gets stuck mid-air
A rollercoaster at a Georgia amusement park stalled for several minutes, sparking panic attacks and fear. Passengers were forced to finish out the ride when the issue was resolved
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Kimberley Walsh struggles to hold back tears at emotional Make-A-Wish event
The former Girls Aloud star, 41, spent the day with Lillia Sheppard for an event run by charity Make-A-Wish UK, which recreated the Disneyland magic for the families of 160 children with life-limiting conditions
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Get £25 towards exciting summer days out! - What's on and where you can go
Your ticket unlocks exciting days out at hundreds of amazing UK attractions this summer thanks to The National Lottery
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Five UK theme parks cheaper than Alton Towers that will help visitors save
From Lightwater Valley to Legoland, here are five theme parks you can visit for less than the price of a ticket at Alton Towers this summer - helping you save on days out
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Legoland Windsor releases Christmas sleepover dates to help families prepare
Lego fans can get ready for the festive season with overnight stays starting from £241 - handy for those who want to book ahead of the Christmas rush
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Kids stuck upside down on rollercoaster for hours as rescuers rush to free them
Riders on a rollercoaster were left hanging upside down for hours after the machinery malfunctioned during the ride at the Forest County Festival in Crandon, Wisconsin
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First look at new UK safari lodges where you can watch lions from the bedroom
West Midlands Safari Park has unveiled its new luxury lion lodges, which let visitors sleep up close and personal with the Bewdley park's bachelor beasts, Havoc, Hodge, Harabi and Hercules
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How to buy iconic items from Disney - as world's largest collection goes on sale
Disneyland's largest privately owned collection of Disney park memorabilia will be auctioned and includes rare artifacts that haven't been seen in public for over 60 years
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Huge crack in rollercoaster pillar 'moving 2-4 ft' as riders zoom past
The popular Fury 325 rollercoaster had to be shut after one person visiting the Carowinds amusement park in North Carolina notice a huge moving crack in a support pillar
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Alton Towers money-saving tips and tricks for this summer
A trip to Alton Towers doesn't need to break the bank - here are some ways of getting your tickets for less this summer
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Inside abandoned theme park hiding dark secret where 'ghosts' spotted
The theme park has been subjected to a host of rumours since it reportedly closed in 2015, and remains abandoned with rides still intact and waiting for visitors
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Dolphins forced to perform for tourists treated so badly they're self-harming
The last captive dolphin attraction in the UK closed in 2003 ending the cruelty of keeping such intelligent creatures in confinement but there are still more than 3,000 in held tourist entertainment venues around the world
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One person killed and several injured in horror 60mph rollercoaster crash
The Jetline rollercoaster at the Grona Lund amusement park reportedly derailed during a ride on Sunday, leaving at least one person dead and several others injured
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Poorer children and parents shamed by school for not being able to afford trip
Parents have fumed after pupils at a school in Coventry were given a brutally insensitive message after they were unable to afford an end-of-year theme park trip
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Ryanair has £17 flights to Legoland Denmark during the school holidays
Throughout the summer budget airline Ryanair is offering super cheap flights to Billund in Denmark, where the original Legoland is situated which can be entered for £38
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Fire rages at German theme park with huge cloud of smoke as families flee
Families have fled a theme park known as the Disneyland of Germany as a massive fire erupted at Europa Park this evening, following another fire at the site in 2018
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A last-minute family holiday could be cheaper than days out during the holidays
Days out in the UK or a holiday abroad? School holidays can be an expensive business
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Alton Towers stops rollercoaster with people onboard after seven flood warnings
Alton Towers rides were brought to a sudden halt on Sunday as storms hit the theme park and thrillseekers were led away from carriages, while numerous flood warnings were issued
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Alton Towers launches £11 park tickets
The theme park has slashed the price of entry tickets in time for summer
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Tom Brady shares funny Disneyland pic after he and Gisele Bundchen made plans
Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady has mocked himself online after being scared at Disneyland, as the seven-time Super Bowl winner took his children to celebrate the end of school
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Eurostar set to suspend its London-Amsterdam trains for up to a year
The final Eurostar train from London St Pancras to Marne-la-Vallee - the closest to Disneyland Paris - left on Monday morning, ahead of news the UK to Amsterdam route could be shut for 11 months
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