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Florida's #WaltDisneyWorld has a comprehensive slate of updates lined up for 2026, headlined by significant retheming and updates across all four #Disney theme parks.

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What's coming in 2026 to Walt Disney World | Attractions Daily

Walt Disney World Resort has a comprehensive slate of operational updates and ride refreshments lined up for 2026.

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February 12, 2026 at 10:31 PM

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Experience UK has officially unveiled details for #InnovateX 2026, confirming a robust lineup of industry heavyweights for one of the UK’s leading forums on the experience economy.

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InnovateX 2026 Reveals Full Speaker Programme | Attractions Daily

Experience UK has unveiled details for InnovateX 2026, confirming a lineup for one of the UK’s leading forums on the experience economy.

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February 9, 2026 at 9:40 PM

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ROARR, a leading dinosaur park in the East of England, has announced changes due to industry legislation.
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Roarr! Dinosaur Park pivots due to zoo licensing requirements | Attractions Daily

Roarr! Dinosaur Park, a major family attraction in the East of England, has announced changes due to industry legislation.

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February 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM

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In a move that signals a continued focus on the strength of its theme parks and resort business, The Walt Disney Company has elected Josh D'Amaro as its next CEO.

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Josh D’Amaro to Lead The Walt Disney Company as Next CEO | Attractions Daily

The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors has unanimously elected its next Chief Executive Officer, Josh D'Amaro.

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February 3, 2026 at 8:57 PM

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In a controversial move that marks the end of a century-long era for the British seaside, #Dreamland #Margate has officially announced that the Scenic Railway, the UK’s oldest roller coaster, has completed its final journey as an operational ride. Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/01/drea...

The Dream ends for Margate's Scenic Railway | Attractions Daily

In a controversial move, Dreamland Margate has officially announced that the Scenic Railway, has completed its final journey.

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January 27, 2026 at 10:56 PM

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The storied origins of the theme park industry have reentered the spotlight, as The Walt Disney Company releases Disneyland Handcrafted, an intimate feature-length documentary from Leslie Iwerks and Iwerks & Co.

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Disneyland Handcrafted explores industry origins | Attractions Daily

The storied history of the theme park industry has reentered the spotlight, as Disney releases an intimate look at its beginning.

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January 22, 2026 at 10:48 PM

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Universal Orlando Resort has officially announced the next major addition to its thrill ride portfolio, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, an Intamin roller coaster arriving in 2027. Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2026/01/univ...

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Universal Orlando announces Fast & Furious roller coaster | Attractions Daily

Universal Orlando Resort has officially announced the next major addition to its thrill ride portfolio, confirming that Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will arrive in 2027.

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January 20, 2026 at 10:01 PM

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IAAPA Expo 2025 has officially concluded in #Orlando, marking a record-breaking year for the global theme park industry. Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2025/11/iaap... #IAAPAExpo

November 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM

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The IAAPA Expo 2025 is bringing the theme park industry together in Orlando. Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2025/11/iaap...

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IAAPA Expo 2025 brings industry together in Orlando | Attractions Daily

The global attractions industry is converging on Orlando for IAAPA Expo 2025, a five-day event at the Orange County Convention Center.

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November 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM

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Take a look at CONDUCTR's new Monster Motel: Challenge Rooms concept ahead of IAAPA Expo 2025. Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2025/10/cond...

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CONDUCTR Unveils Monster Motel: Challenge Rooms | Attractions Daily

CONDUCTR has officially launched its new attraction concept, Monster Motel: Challenge Rooms, an evolution of the escape room concept.

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November 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM

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Take a look at CONDUCTR's new Monster Motel: Challenge Rooms concept ahead of IAAPA Expo 2025. Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2025/10/cond...

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CONDUCTR Unveils Monster Motel: Challenge Rooms | Attractions Daily

CONDUCTR has officially launched its new attraction concept, Monster Motel: Challenge Rooms, an evolution of the escape room concept.

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November 16, 2025 at 3:47 PM

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End of an era in #Maryland, US, as #SixFlags Entertainment Corporation closes its Six Flags America theme park. Read more: attractionsdaily.com/.../six-flag...

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November 9, 2025 at 10:50 PM

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Riding a wave of record attendance and prestigious industry awards, an ambitious €250 million investment plan has been announced for Parc Astérix. 🎢 Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2025/10/parc...

Parc Astérix progresses with €250M Expansion | Attractions Daily

Riding a wave of record attendance and prestigious industry awards, Parc Astérix has announced an ambitious €250 million investment plan.

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October 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM

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Pensthorpe, a leading nature reserve in #Norfolk, has launched the United Kingdom’s first Biosonification Garden, originally unveiled by Alan Partridge. 🌼 Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2025/10/pens...

Pensthorpe Introduces UK's First Biosonification Garden | Attractions Daily

Pensthorpe, a leading nature reserve in Norfolk, has launched the United Kingdom's first Biosonification Garden.

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October 23, 2025 at 10:49 PM

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The Walt Disney Company has announced Soarin' Across America, a new-look immersive flight experience by Walt Disney Imagineering, set to open at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort on both US coasts. Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2025/10/soar...

Disney announces new Soarin' experiences | Attractions Daily

Soarin' Across America, a new film experience, will be open at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.

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October 21, 2025 at 11:04 PM

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Universal Studios has unveiled more details about experiences planned for Universal Kids Resort in Fresco, #Texas, US. Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2025/10/univ...

Universal unveils themed lands for new theme park | Attractions Daily

Universal Destinations & Experiences unveiled more details about experiences planned for its upcoming theme park in Fresco, Texas, US.

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October 19, 2025 at 11:20 PM

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Musée du Louvre, the world’s most visited museum, has been closed following a reported robbery in #paris. Read more: attractionsdaily.com/2025/10/muse...

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Musée du Louvre closed due to robbery | Attractions Daily

Musée du Louvre, the home of the Mona Lisa and the world's most visited museum, has been closed following a reported robbery.

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October 19, 2025 at 11:47 AM

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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation will be heading into the new year with a significant change in its #themepark leadership.

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Six Flags announces major leadership shake-up | Attractions Daily

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is heading into the new year with a significant change in its leadership lineup.

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October 14, 2025 at 9:17 PM

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This Halloween season, we were invited to #AltonTowers to experience this year's #Scarefest, including the all-new Edge of the Forest... Not for the faint-hearted! 🏚🍃

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Alton Towers' Scarefest returns with horrifyingly great family fun | Attractions Daily

Attractions Daily travelled to Alton Towers to discover what's new at this year's Scarefest. Exclusive entertainment, scare mazes and more.

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October 14, 2025 at 8:42 PM

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New Walt Disney Imagineering audio-animatronics to enhance #WaltDisneyWorld theme park attractions.

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New audio-animatronics to enhance Walt Disney World attractions | Attractions Daily - Latest Industry News

Walt Disney World is set to receive a technological boost with new and upgraded Audio-Animatronics figures across three of its theme parks.

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October 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM

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Universal Orlando Resort reopens headline coaster Stardust Racers following a reported incident at Universal Destinations & Experiences' newest theme park, #EpicUniverse.

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