The Theme Park Rundown

It always been the "in thing", a night ride! We have a discussion as to if night rides really make a difference on everything and why do we want them?! Or do we want them...

We have a fair selection of Theme Parks in the UK, but which one gives the BEST first impresions. The first impresion of diving in, to the then best first impression once you've walked through the gate.

We conclude our look at the Family thrill debate, withour actually coming to a agreed conclusion! The way forward seems to be better themed family thrill attractions, but who will just put the next big thrill coaster on a patch of grass in the UK?

Are we heading for a time where Family Thrill rides are the way forward for Theme Parks? Or are we still going to get a healthy mixture of each?Part 1 of a 3 part talk about family, thrill and family thrills rides from UK and beyond, asking the question is this all we expect now?

We touched on a previous episode some of the UK Theme Parks which had reopened. We now have them all! Some however were better than others... The question has to be do we expect to much? Is there an acceptable percentage of downtime you'd accept?

Are we heading for a time where Family Thrill rides are the way forward for Theme Parks? Or are we still going to get a healthy mixture of each?Part 1 of a 3 part talk about family, thrill and family thrills rides from UK and beyond, asking the question is this all we expect now?

The main season is now underway for A LOT of the UK Theme Parks. Whilst we wait for some to join the party, how has it gone so far...

Its a hot topic, but are IPs REALLY ruining Theme Parks? In the UK we have some great examples of IPs being used, and maybe some not so great...

We hear a lot of things whilst at the theme parks...! We talk about some of the mistakes and tips as we head into the main 2026 season.

We all love a good VIP experience right?! Do you think the parks could offer more VIP experiences? Behind the scenes, track walks, climbs?

With the start of the season out of the way, we take a look at what was a VERY busy week around the UK Theme Parks, were the parks prepared for it?

We look at some of the top parks in the UK and give our view about what ONE ride we would add, and why. Keeping it realistic what would you add to turn around your favourite park.

The season kicks off for 2026! February Half Term has arrived and a fair few parks up and down the country are opening in part (some in full!) so we can get back out and get on some rides. Here is our rundown on the February events.

We look forward to 2026 at the UK Theme Parks, with some big rides opening at Paultons Park and Blackpool Pleasure Beach, which one do we think will be the best? Let us know your thoughts on what you're looking forward too in 2026.

Animal Kingdom says goodbye to the Dinosaurs this week, and whilst we are a huge fan of DInosaur the ride, with the area really be missed? Indeed COULD Disney have kept the Dinosaur ride, updating it and scrapped Indiana Jones?

Hot on the heels of Hollywood Drift in, well Hollywood, Fast and teh Furious is coming to replace Rip Ricde Rocket, with a different layout and feel. Could this coaster type be the one coming to Great Britian?

Here we go...! Our hot takes and theme park over rated and under rated rides. We also through a couple of OVER hated rides in too... How much do you agree? What are yours?

But why does everyone think the UK Theme Parks have to, or will change? We take a look at possibilities for Universal, however also discuss why we think it won't have that much impact...

A bonus episode of the Theme Park Rundown, as its always a hot topic coming out of a year and into a new one... Is there too many theme park content creators in the UK?

How did the UK do in 2025? We have reviewed the Merlin parks for 2025 and now we wrap up last year with the rest of the parks in the UK. How do you think they did?

Who is actually visiting Six Flags Qiddiya City? The park with some cool record breakers including the unreal Falcons Flight opens TOMORROW but who actually is or is considering going...?

Merlins year was good right? The year is over and everyone has opinions on how it went for the UK Theme Parks. In this episode we take a look at the largest operator in the UK, and review how the year went for 4 of our big parks. Thorpe Park, Chessington, Legoland and Alton Towers.Was it really bad?

How good are our theme park operations? What do we think are the best parks, and which ones do slack behind... In addition, where do we think has the best and worst from world parks we have visited...! Join the conversation and let us know yours.

Are we heading to 365 opening for theme parks? Is Winter this year showing we can do it, or are some parks still phoning it in?

We love theme parks...! Welcome to The Theme Park Rundown, honest and personal views on the world of theme parks and riding roller coasters!In this first episode, we talk about who we are, how we have got into theme parks and what you can expect from the Rundown.