Nick is joined by Adam for a packed episode of Nick's ERT, diving deep into the latest theme park news from the UK, Europe, and beyond.

Adam is gearing up for his second visit to Epic Universe, and the pair discuss what makes a return trip so exciting — and what Adam is most looking forward to experiencing again.

Back on home turf, they break down Paultons Park's brand-new Viking land, discuss the arrival of Paw Patrol at Chessington World of Adventures, and speculate on what the future might hold for Chessington — including rumours of a potential Minecraft-themed area.

Elsewhere in the UK, they chat about Bluey's continued theme park expansion at Alton Towers Resort, and take a look north to Blackpool, where a dramatic new Gyro Swing ride is set to change the skyline.

Internationally, Nick and Adam discuss the newly announced LEGO Space coaster planned for California and Florida, and ask the big question: should something similar come to Windsor to help compete with Universal's expected UK arrival around 2031?

They also touch on guest experience concerns at Busch Gardens, questioning locker charging policies, before finishing in Paris with thoughts on Disney Adventure World at Disneyland Paris — including excitement around its upcoming Frozen-themed ride.

Nick welcomes back return guest Mike for a timely and fascinating conversation about two huge pieces of Universal news. Fresh from a visit to Epic Universe, Mike shares his on-the-ground impressions of Universal's newest theme park and how it's shaping expectations for the future of immersive entertainment.

The discussion then turns much closer to home with the announcement of Universal Studios UK — a development that's especially personal for Mike, who lives within walking distance of the proposed site. Together, Nick and Mike unpack how the news broke, what the reaction from local residents has been like, and Mike's own evolving views on what the project could mean for the area, the UK theme park industry, and fans alike.

Mike also talks about his work covering the story in depth through his own shows, including his Universal-focused podcast BRICKING IT, and his YouTube channel Universal Studios Great Britain Updates, which tracks every rumour, update, and planning development surrounding the park.

A must-listen episode for anyone excited, curious, or cautiously optimistic about Universal's future in the UK — and what it feels like when a world-class theme park might be coming to your literal doorstep.

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Episode: Nathan Brine – The Path to Paddington

In this episode, Nick sits down with Nathan Brine, Director of Live Stage Productions at The Path Entertainment Group — the team behind immersive attractions such as Monopoly Lifesized, SAW Escape Experience London and other large-scale experiential productions.

Nathan takes us behind the scenes of Paddington: The Immersive Adventure at London's iconic County Hall. They discuss the extraordinary technology powering the production, the creative development that brings Paddington's world to life and what it takes to run a major immersive show day-to-day.

Nick also pitches a new idea for how the experience could evolve in the future… and Nathan responds!