Theme parks

France confirms relaxation of testing rules

France drops testing requirement, but change comes too late for most half-term breaks

Disney sees ship and theme park income bounce back in Q1

Disney buoyed by bigger attendance and more spending at theme parks and on cruise ships

Disneyland Paris to feature first-ever drone show

The event, which will be the first of its kind at the park, will feature 200 drones as part of the resort’s 30th anniversary

Visit Orlando announces new experiences for 2022

It includes a new theme park, an immersive hotel, Michelin chef dining options and theatre shows

Disney makes ‘great strides’ as parks reopen and cruises resume

Entertainment giant benefits from opening of all worldwide theme parks and return of cruise ships

Attraction World reveals rebrand ahead of new offshoot launch

Attraction World creates group brand to incorporate new venture

Disneyland Paris sets out Christmas and New Year programme

New offerings include a festive parade, themed cuisine events and the return of the The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands show

Disney World Resort marks 50th anniversary with park additions

An 18-month event began on Friday (1 October) and ushers in a range of new attractions

Attraction World appoints Ella Sopp as new head of business development

She will be responsible for "building new relationships across the travel distribution sphere"

New theme park rides, attractions and shows

Theme parks and theatres worldwide have been preparing to entice visitors back with new rides, shows and attractions, plus enhanced safety measures. Debbie Ward reports.

Attraction World sold to Dutch investor

Attraction World to benefit from new ticketing platform following sale to investment firm

Disneyland Paris reopens with aim to 'reignite' tourism

Reopening comes days before Disney’s Hotel New York - The Art of Marvel launches for the first time

Visit Orlando release destination videos for travel agents

Agents can win prizes while learning about the Florida destination

Holiday Extras working on 'one-stop search platform' for agents

New chief operating officer Elizabeth Hogg promises ’big improvement’ in agent systems as ancillary specialist embarks on £1 million recruitment drive

Disneyland Paris to reopen next month

Paris theme park and hotels to welcome visitors again

Holiday Extras commits to £1 million recruitment drive

Add-ons specialist appoints Elizabeth Hogg to new chief operating officer role and commits to £1m+ recruitment drive for more than 50 roles

Disneyland Paris to re-theme flagship hotel

Five-star Disneyland Hotel to undergo refurbishment

Super Nintendo World theme park opens in Japan

Guests can ‘play inside their favourite video games’ at the theme park in Osaka, part of Universal Studios Japan

Disney's California theme parks to reopen next month

Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park will reopen from 30 April

Disneyland Paris postpones reopening

It had initially planned to reopen on 13 February.

The park said if "conditions permit" it will reopen on 2 April and will welcome reservations from that date forward.

Disney said its plans "continue to evolve".

Walt Disney World launches discounted 2021 Florida deal

New theme park deal includes up to four free nights in themed hotel

Florida boss on 'bullish' plans to increase market share post-pandemic

Dana Young, Visit Florida president and chief executive, says she wants to increase market share rather than simply regaining it

Visit Florida asserts commitment to UK trade with new tools

A new marketing toolkit aims to help the tourist board "rebound" from the coronavirus pandemic

Disney to lay off 28,000 US theme park employees

Cuts to entertainment giant’s parks, experiences and consumer products division could also impact Disney Cruise Line