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The Bluey Blueprint: How Merlin is Refining the Art of the Third-Party IP

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Written by: Lawrence Roots
Published: 30 March 2026
The Bluey Blueprint: How Merlin has Refined the Art of the Third-Party IP

The opening of Bluey the Ride: Here Comes the Grannies! at Alton Towers Resort marks more than just a capacity boost for CBeebies Land. It serves as a brilliant case study in how Merlin Entertainments is evolving its IP-first strategy to combat the rising expectations of a hyper-connected family demographic.

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Disney Adventure World: A €2bn Masterclass in Strategic Park Rebranding and Expansion

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Written by: Lawrence Roots
Published: 30 March 2026
Disney Adventure World: A €2bn Masterclass in Strategic Park Rebranding and Expansion

Supported by a massive €2 billion multi-year investment plan, the rebranding of Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris isn’t just a name change, it's a comprehensive overhaul that has been designed to shift the destination’s operational capacity and market position within the European attractions sector.

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Merlin Entertainments Reports 2025 Performance Amidst Structural Transformation

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Written by: Lawrence Roots
Published: 27 March 2026
Merlin Entertainments Reports Resilient 2025 Performance Amidst Structural Transformation

Merlin Entertainments has reported its financial results for 2025, highlighting a "transitional year" characterised by a slight softening in both attendance and revenue, but bolstered by a significant uptick in per capita spending and a major overhaul of its operational structure.

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AttractionTickets.com Announced as Headline Sponsor for the UK Theme Park Awards 2026

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Written by: Lawrence Roots
Published: 25 March 2026
AttractionTickets.com Announced as Headline Sponsor for the UK Theme Park Awards 2026

Theme Park Network is delighted to announce that AttractionTickets.com will be returning as a headline sponsor for the UK Theme Park Awards 2026.

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Experience UK and LDP Reveal the Global Attractions Market Report 2026

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Written by: Lawrence Roots
Published: 23 March 2026
Experience UK and LDP Reveal the Global Attractions Market Report

The global theme park and location-based entertainment (LBE) industry is entering a period of unprecedented momentum, so this was the resounding message at the recent InnovateX conference, where the trade body Experience UK, in partnership with Leisure Development Partners (LDP), unveiled the Global Attractions Market Report 2026.

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Disney Experiences Reshuffles Leadership as Josh D’Amaro Completes CEO Transition

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Written by: Tom Faull
Published: 20 March 2026
Disney Experiences Reshuffles Leadership as Josh D’Amaro Completes CEO Transition

The Walt Disney Company has officially entered a new era of leadership as Josh D’Amaro formally assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer on March 18, 2026. The transition has triggered a significant reshuffle within the Disney Experiences segment, with a new suite of executives taking the helm of the company’s global theme parks and resorts.

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Parks and Resorts Scandinavia Launches Search for New Group CEO

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Written by: Lawrence Roots
Published: 18 March 2026
Parks and Resorts Scandinavia Launches Search for New Group CEO

Parks and Resorts Scandinavia, the leading amusement and wildlife park operator in the Nordic region, has officially initiated a search for a new Group CEO.

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IAAPA and TEA Cancel Events in Middle East Amid Conflict in the Region

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Written by: Lawrence Roots
Published: 11 March 2026
IAAPA and TEA Cancel Events in Middle East Amid Conflict in the Region

The global attractions industry has been dealt a blow as both the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) and the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) have officially cancelled their upcoming events in the Middle East.

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  1. InnovateX 2026: Exclusive Global Insights and Final Speaker Line-up Revealed
  2. Leading the Way: Your Guide to International Women’s Day 2026 in the Theme Park Industry
  3. Strategic Pivot: Six Flags Divests Seven Parks to EPR Properties in $331M Optimization Move
  4. Abu Dhabi’s Harry Potter Land to Feature Both Hogwarts and Diagon Alley in Single Gate
  5. United Parks & Resorts Reports Q4 and Full Year 2025 Results, Outlines $50M Cost-Efficiency Plan
  6. Theme Park Network Preview: InnovateX 2026 - The Experience Economy Forum
  7. Fantasy Island Marks 10 Years Under Mellors Group With 2026 Brand Refresh
  8. Blackpool's Pleasure Beach Resort to Host the UK Theme Park Awards 2026

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