Wait times Universal Epic Universe, Thorpe Park: Hyperia bites
Universal Epic Universe stayed heavy, but Thorpe Park’s Hyperia made the British side interesting. Plus: late-night gifts at SeaWorld, Volcano Bay and Knott’s.
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Wait times Thorpe Park, Epic Universe and Volcano Bay got weird
Thorpe Park flipped from oddly calm to seriously busy, Universal Epic Universe stayed spicy, and Volcano Bay handed late-stayers a lovely extra chunk of ride time.
Wait times Thorpe Park and Flamingo Land: Hyperia goes wild
Hyperia hit a huge 240-minute peak, Flamingo Land stayed lively until closing, and Paultons Park quietly delivered the happiest calm hour of the day.
Disneyland Paris outdoor attractions may stay closed until park close
The Disneyland Paris resort has 16 outdoor attractions down because of the weather. Comparable closure days point to very late or no useful reopening before park close (10:40 PM). Same pattern as 2026-07-14.
Wait times Blackpool, Thorpe Park and Epic Universe: so close!
Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Thorpe Park pushed Universal Epic Universe surprisingly hard, with ICON, Hyperia and Mine-Cart Madness turning into proper queue magnets.
Wait times Blackpool, Thorpe Park and Epic Universe: what happened?
Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Thorpe Park and Universal Epic Universe gave us a properly spicy wait-time day, with wild peaks, late-day dips and extra ride time.
Disneyland Paris outdoor attractions may stay closed until park close
The Disneyland Paris resort has 18 outdoor attractions down because of the weather. Comparable closure days point to very late or no useful reopening before park close (10:40 PM). Same pattern as 2026-07-13.
Wait times Ferrari Land and PortAventura: what happened?
Red Force stole the spotlight again, PortAventura enjoyed a lovely mid-afternoon dip and Parque Warner kept carrying a notable absence.
Wait times Universal Epic Universe, Thorpe Park: big swings
Universal Epic Universe went huge again, Thorpe Park had a proper lunchtime spike, and SeaWorld Orlando quietly handed late-stayers extra ride time.