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Q: Is Minecraft World coming to the UK?

Yes. Minecraft World is coming to Chessington World of Adventures in 2027.

Q: What is Minecraft Meet the Mobs at Alton Towers?

It is a summer 2026 Minecraft event running from 18 July to 28 August, included with standard park admission.

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Blue Blackgang Express train ride at Blackgang Chine

Blackgang Chine May 2026

Blackgang Chine Opens New Train Ride, but It's Not the Coaster Fans Hoped For

The Blackgang Express is open behind Blackgang Beach. Nice for little kids, but after losing Cliffhanger, older kids still need more.

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Concept-style theme park construction scene for Universal UK news

Universal UK July 2026

Universal Is Building a Massive Theme Park in the UK and It Opens in 2031

Universal United Kingdom Resort is actually happening, with construction started in Bedfordshire and opening planned for 2031.

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Overgrown abandoned theme park entrance with a wooden coaster in the background

Oakwood June 2026

Oakwood Theme Park in Wales Has Been Abandoned for Over a Year and Nobody Knows What Happens Next

Drone footage has shown Oakwood sitting silent in Pembrokeshire, with overgrown paths, empty rides and no confirmed future.

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Bright theme park ticket booth with summer savings discount tags

UK Theme Parks June 2026

Theme Parks Are Cutting Prices This Summer, Here's What You Need to Know

Great British Summer Savings means some family attractions and theme parks should cost less this summer.

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Crush's Coaster ride building at Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris June 2026

Crush's Coaster Is Closing for Nearly a Year, Here's What's Happening

Crush's Coaster is heading into its biggest ever refurb, so if it is on your must do list, September is the big date to know.

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Drakon roller coaster in Valgard at Paultons Park

Paultons Park June 2026

Paultons Park Opens Valgard and Has Already Announced What's Coming in 2027

Valgard is now open, Drakon is finally here, and Paultons has already gone straight into teasing the next massive ride.

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Drayton Manor May 2026

Drayton Manor Is Letting Anyone Called Thomas in for Free This Month

If your name is Thomas, this is probably your most useful theme park news of the year.

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Minecraft World concept art for Chessington World of Adventures

Chessington March 2026

Minecraft World Is Coming to Chessington in 2027 and It Sounds Massive

A world first Minecraft land is coming to the UK, with a coaster, interactive adventures and blocky everything.

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Thorpe Park May 2026

Thorpe Park Visitors Were Stuck 200ft Up on Hyperia for 30 Minutes in 33 Degree Heat

Hyperia is meant to be intense, but getting stuck at the top during a heatwave is a different kind of intense.

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Minecraft attraction concept art with blocky scenery and mobs

Alton Towers June 2026

Alton Towers Is Running a Minecraft Meet the Mobs Event This Summer

Minecraft is turning up at Alton Towers this summer with mobs, stamp cards, food and an in game reward.

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Heartlake City entrance sign at Legoland Windsor

Legoland Archive: 2015

Throwback: When Legoland Windsor Opened Heartlake City

A warm throwback to 2015, when Lego Friends took over a new zone at Legoland Windsor.

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Theme Park News FAQs

When is Crush's Coaster closing at Disneyland Paris?

Crush's Coaster is closing on 7 September 2026 and is expected to reopen in summer 2027.

What is Valgard at Paultons Park?

Valgard is the Viking themed area at Paultons Park with Drakon and Vild Swing, opened in 2026.

Is Minecraft World coming to the UK?

Yes, Minecraft World is coming to Chessington World of Adventures in 2027.

What happened at Thorpe Park in May 2026?

Hyperia reportedly broke down, leaving riders stuck 200ft up during a heatwave.

What is Minecraft Meet the Mobs at Alton Towers?

It is a summer 2026 event running from 18 July to 28 August, included with standard park admission.