Welcome to Mark’s Parks, your ultimate destination for the latest news, reviews, and guides on theme parks around the globe!
Based in the UK, I’m excited to share my personal experiences from theme park adventures worldwide. My goal is to provide valuable advice to assist you in planning your own trips, along with the most up-to-date news from the theme park industry.
While this blog will primarily spotlight developments in UK and European parks, I’ll also occasionally explore exciting attractions beyond those borders!
Make sure to check back frequently for my latest posts!
By Mark’s Parks
Posted on 9th September 2025
In what is the worst kept secret in theme park history, Alton Towers confirmed yesterday that the replacement for the Postman Pat ride in CBeebies land will be a Bluey-themed roller coaster. Alton Towers has been busy working on this ride over the last few months including shortening Get Set Go and removing Postman Pat […]
By Mark’s Parks
Posted on 22nd August 2025
Rumba Rapids at Thorpe Park originally opened in 1987 as Thunder River and has been a staple at the park ever since, undergoing a rebrand to Ribera Rumba Rapids and eventually becoming known as Rumba Rapids as the sponsorship ended. However, over the last couple of years the ride has operated for less of the […]
Mark’s Parks
9th July 2025
I have been visiting theme parks for most of my life, starting with the tiny Fort Fun in Eastbourne back when it had a mine-train coaster and quickly moving onto like likes of Thorpe Park back when the Wicked Witches had a haunt and Chessington World of Adventures when Circus World still existed.
Family holidays were filled with adventures in our caravan as we explored various parks across the UK, including the now-closed American Adventure and Camelot theme parks, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Alton Towers, and even Oakwood in Wales.
Over the years, my passion for theme parks has only grown, leading me to visit attractions around the globe. With my background in web development, starting this blog felt like a natural progression!
While I don’t currently plan to vlog my trips, I will be sharing photos and offering tips for those looking to explore parks across Europe. My aim is to provide helpful insights as you plan your visits to places like Europa Park, Plopsaland De Panne, Phantasialand, Movie Park Germany, and more!
When I’m not conquering roller coasters or coding websites, I enjoy making music, creating tech reviews on YouTube, and savoring a good beer. Expect to see glimpses of these interests in my posts!
Thanks for stopping by! Feel free to connect with me on social media or shoot me an email—I’d love to hear from you!
