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TEA Announces Liseberg as New Host for SATE EME 2026 Conference

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Written by: Lawrence Roots
Published: 09 April 2026
TEA Announces Liseberg as New Host for SATE EME 2026

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has officially announced that its SATE EME 2026 conference has been rescheduled to take place at Liseberg in Gothenburg, Sweden, from 6–9 July 2026.

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Six Flags Completes Sale of Six US Parks to ERP Properties, Enchanted Parks to Operate

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Written by: Tom Faull
Published: 08 April 2026
Six Flags Completes Sale of Six US Theme Parks to ERP Properties, Enchanted Parks to Operate

In a definitive move to optimize its North American portfolio, Six Flags has officially completed the sale of six US parks to EPR Properties. This key deal marks a strategic shift for the industry giant, with Enchanted Parks USA taking over operations while maintaining the Six Flags brand through 2026.

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Acquisition of The Big Sheep: James Sinclair on Strategy, Scale and the Future of Farm Attractions

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Written by: Lawrence Roots
Published: 07 April 2026
Inside the Acquisition of The Big Sheep

When James Sinclair, the founder and CEO of the Partyman Group, acquired The Big Sheep, it marked more than just another addition to a growing portfolio of family attractions. It signaled a strategic move rooted in diversification, operational integration, and a clear-eyed view of the challenges facing the UK’s visitor economy.

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The Art of the Theme Park Prank: April Fools' Day 2026 Joke Round-Up

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Written by: Lawrence Roots
Published: 01 April 2026
The Art of the Theme Park Prank: A Global April Fool’s Round-Up

For many working in the attractions industry, April 1st has become an unofficial holiday for creative departments. From game-changing tech to absurd ride rebrands, theme parks use the day to test the limits of their fans' credulity and, often, to poke a bit of fun at themselves.

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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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  1. Experience UK and LDP Reveal the Global Attractions Market Report 2026
  2. Disney Experiences Reshuffles Leadership as Josh D’Amaro Completes CEO Transition
  3. Parks and Resorts Scandinavia Launches Search for New Group CEO
  4. IAAPA and TEA Cancel Events in Middle East Amid Conflict in the Region
  5. InnovateX 2026: Exclusive Global Insights and Final Speaker Line-up Revealed
  6. Leading the Way: Your Guide to International Women’s Day 2026 in the Theme Park Industry
  7. Strategic Pivot: Six Flags Divests Seven Parks to EPR Properties in $331M Optimization Move
  8. Abu Dhabi’s Harry Potter Land to Feature Both Hogwarts and Diagon Alley in Single Gate

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