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Details: Written by: Lawrence Roots; Published: 06 February 2026

Josh D’Amaro Named Next Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company — Image Credit: The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company has announced that Josh D’Amaro will succeed Bob Iger as Chief Executive Officer, marking a pivotal leadership transition for one of the world’s most influential entertainment and experiences companies.

Details: Written by: Tom Faull; Published: 04 February 2026

Visitor Attractions Website Survey Highlights Growing Digital Performance Gap Across Sector — Image Credit: Merac

The latest edition of the Visitor Attractions Website Survey has been released, revealing how theme parks, museums, heritage sites and other cultural attractions are performing online and where digital friction is undermining revenue, trust and guest experience.

Details: Written by: Lawrence Roots; Published: 04 February 2026

World-First Research Study Aims to Redefine Neuroinclusion in Theme Parks — Image Credit: Katapult

A new academic–industry collaboration has been launched with the ambition of transforming how theme parks and visitor attractions worldwide design for neurodivergent guests.

Details: Written by: Lawrence Roots; Published: 02 February 2026

Theme Park Network announces new partnership with Experience UK — Image Credit: Theme Park Network | Experience UK

Theme Park Network has today announced a new partnership with Experience UK, the trade body for the UK experience sector, strengthening collaboration between two organisations committed to championing creativity, innovation and excellence across the attractions and experiences industry.

Details: Written by: Tom Faull; Published: 02 February 2026

Efteling Introduces New Accessibility Measures To Enhance Inclusive Storytelling — Image Credit: Efteling

Efteling in the Netherlands has announced a new set of accessibility measures designed to ensure that all visitors can fully experience the park’s rich storytelling heritage.

Details: Written by: Lawrence Roots; Published: 30 January 2026

Futuroscope Vision 2025: How a French Pioneer Reinvented Itself for a New Era — Image Credit: Theme Park Network

Between 2020 and 2025, Futuroscope has delivered one of the most ambitious and cohesive theme park transformations Europe has seen in recent decades.

Details: Written by: Tom Faull; Published: 28 January 2026

Journey Expands Integrated Attractions Offering with Acquisition of Scruffy Dog Creative — Photo Credit: Six Flags Qiddiya City

Journey, a global design and experience agency, has announced the acquisition of Scruffy Dog Creative, a UK-based design-and-build studio renowned for its expertise in creative fabrication, thematic construction, and large-scale immersive environments.