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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.

Details: Written by: Lawrence Roots; Published: 26 January 2026

Welcome to the Theme Park Network, the essential industry hub for theme park professionals. New for 2026!

Details: Written by: Lawrence Roots; Published: 24 January 2026

A New Chapter for Lightwater Valley: An Interview with James Mellors

Mellors Group has acquired Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park, with Managing Director James Mellors outlining plans to broaden appeal, invest sustainably, and shape the park’s future from 2026.

Details: Written by: Lawrence Roots; Published: 22 January 2026

Universal Destinations & Experiences and The Pokémon Company Launch Global Pokémon Theme Park Partnership

Universal Destinations & Experiences has announced a major expansion of its collaboration with The Pokémon Company, unveiling plans to develop innovative, immersive, world-class Pokémon experiences that will debut at Universal Studios Japan before expanding across Universal’s global theme park portfolio.