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The winners of the UK Theme Park Awards 2025 will be announced on 18th September during the awards ceremony at Wicksteed Park. Watch the live stream, produced by TAG Live®, from 10.30am at ukthemeparkawards.com
For the sixth year, the public were able to vote for their favourite UK theme parks in national awards recognising the best rides and attractions, entertainment and events.
The awards are organised by ThemeParks-UK.com, an independent consumer guide to UK theme parks. In 2025, the awards are presented in association with AttractionTickets.com.
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During Destination D23, the Official Disney Fan Club gathering currently taking place in Florida, Disneyland Paris shared more information about World of Frozen, that will open in spring 2026 at Disney Adventure World.
After transporting generations of guests into the magic of movie-making, the second park at Disneyland Paris is entering a new era marked by a fresh creative vision, new experiences, an expansion on a never-before-seen scale and the introduction of a new visual identity.
To celebrate this new chapter, Walt Disney Studios Park will be renamed Disney Adventure World when World of Frozen, a new immersive area dedicated to the wintery world of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen will come to life, bordering a majestic bay.
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The excitement is palpable as Parc Astérix officially opens its highly anticipated new attraction, Cétautomatix, on August 18, 2025.
This cutting-edge, kinetic-powered family-friendly roller coaster is the first of its kind in Europe, and is already being hailed as a game-changer for thrill-seekers of all ages.
Set in the heart of the park’s Gaul Zone, Cétautomatix brings to life the bustling workshop of the iconic blacksmith from the beloved Astérix and Obélix series.
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To mark the opening of the new Efteling Grand Hotel, Efteling’s first hotel inside the park walls, the Dutch theme park has placed the world’s largest ribbon bow on the façade of its new luxury hotel.
The giant bow measures 16.74 meters wide and 17.15 meters high. During this morning’s opening ceremony, it was officially announced that Efteling has achieved the Guinness World Records title for Largest Ribbon Bow – an official adjudicator from Guinness World Records was present to present the certificate to CEO Fons Jurgens.
Efteling now boasts four accomodation options - Efteling Grand Hotel, Efteling Wonder Hotel, Efteling Bosrijk and Efteling Loonsche Land.
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The annual UK Theme Park Awards celebrate the very best theme parks in the country and the public vote is now open.
For the sixth year, the public will be able to vote for their favourite UK theme parks in national awards recognising the best rides and attractions, entertainment and events.
The awards are organised by ThemeParks-UK.com, an independent consumer guide to UK theme parks. In 2025, the awards are presented in association with AttractionTickets.com.
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One of Germany’s most beloved theme parks, formerly known as Holiday Park, has been transformed to become Plopsaland Deutschland.
After 52 years as Holiday Park, a new chapter as one of the leading family leisure resorts in Europe will begin, as owner and operator Plopsa further integrates the park with its wider portfolio.
This major rebranding is the first step in a multi-faceted transformation, which includes an investment of over €100 million that will introduce new attractions, themed areas and entertainment.
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In 2025, Futuroscope, the French theme park renowned for innovative and futuristic attractions, is set to unveil a brand-new water ride that promises to be unlike anything seen before.
Mission Bermudes, a dynamic and adventurous water attraction with dark ride elements, will take visitors on an exhilarating journey into the unknown, combining a water ride with the thrills of a roller coaster.
The innovative Rocking Boat ride system, presented by Mack Rides, will power the new attraction. This unique system allows for a controlled rocking motion, tight turns, sudden movements and steep climbs, creating a very unpredictable and thrilling experience for riders.
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Europa-Park has unveiled Silver Lake City, a sprawling Wild West-themed holiday destination, set to immerse guests in the charm and adventure of the American frontier.
Built on the foundation of the resort’s former Camp Resort, the new area significantly expands Europa-Park’s overnight and entertainment offerings.
New accommodation, dining and entertainment options provide guests with a complete Western experience alongside one of Europe's most popular theme parks.
