Tanya Sweeney: Is six years old too young for The Talk? I had a feeling we were galloping way ahead of other parents
The big questions tend to come out of left-field, when you least expect it. Death, the afterlife, why your tummy jiggles so much when you laugh, why there's only one girl-dog in Paw Patrol. And now, as we were pootling up the N7, came the biggest of them all.
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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Irish Independent
Tanya Sweeney: Is six years old too young for The Talk? I had a feeling we were galloping way ahead of other parents
The big questions tend to come out of left-field, when you least expect it. Death, the afterlife, why your tummy jiggles so much when you laugh, why there's only one girl-dog in Paw Patrol. And now, as we were pootling up the N7, came the biggest of them all.
The Irish Sun
06-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
I took my family to the new Nickelodeon Land in Turkey with rides and character meets – here's how to get free entry
WHO lives in a pineapple under the sea? Not SpongeBob SquarePants any more. The yellow cartoon character has a new home on Turkey's southern coast at the impressive Land Of Legends theme park. 5 The fab new Nickelodeon Land in Turkey 5 Have endless fun at Antalya's Nickelodeon Hotel Credit: Supplied 5 Unwind in style at the Rixos Premium Belek Credit: Supplied He's brought along all his pals to its new Nickelodeon Land — and I was one of the first there to check them out. The themed area neighbours Adventure Land and the exotic Aqua Land in the vast entertainment complex in Nickelodeon Land consists of three areas — the underwater Bikini Bottom from SpongeBob SquarePants; intergalactic Star Trek: Wild Galaxy, based on Star Trek: Prodigy; and the open-air Adventure Bay from PAW Patrol. And just steps away is a plush new Nickelodeon hotel, featuring 238 themed bedrooms and its own waterpark-like outdoor pool where you can get 'slimed' for real, Nickelodeon style. Read More on Travel Sounds totally retro, right? There's a definite nod to the nostalgia of 90s Nickelodeon. Think Rugrats and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, as well as little ones' modern favourites, such as Chase from Paw Patrol, Dora The Explorer and Nickelodeon's cartoon reboot of Star Trek. I got stuck into the action at Bikini Bottom, my favourite area, which transports visitors to a neon, SpongeBob-themed underwater landscape. The standout attraction is the Fiery Fist O'Fun, a reference to a classic Most read in Family The ride is like a ferris wheel on steroids, fast-paced enough to make your stomach drop — in the best way. But if that is not your style, take a spin on the Jellyfish Jam swings. New Nickelodeon land to open in Brit-loved holiday hotspot next year - with Paw Patrol rides and Spongebob attractions Or you can pootle around the land in overhead blimps, dubbed Sandy's Rockets. Plankton's Plunge is another must for thrill-seekers. As the name suggests, it drops you from a squeamishly scary height. Then there's the Crazy Carnival Ride, where you can battle against your family in a virtual shoot-out. Aside from the rides, my highlight had to be meeting the chipper yellow sponge himself. At various points in the day, each of the characters pop up for meet-and-greet sessions, so you can snap a picture with Squidward or pose with Patrick. Giant pineapple Meanwhile, Chase and the gang from Paw Patrol can be found hanging out at Adventure Bay, where rides are aimed at the littlest of adventurers. It's not just about the kids, though. There's plenty of spaces that even Mum and Dad will enjoy. The Snick Lounge, a games room and sports bar, hosts live music where you can bop away while enjoying a tasty cocktail. For a proper place to unwind, head to the luscious Anjana Spa which is worlds away from the neon orange and splat motifs that adorn the rest of the hotel floors above. Although, you may spot There are even more character nods across the main Nickelodeon Hotel, where the rooms are as comfortable as they are vibrant. 5 Wild Galaxy is out of this world 5 Emily Downes meets SpongeBob at the new theme park Each floor is themed around a character — think jungle motifs for Dora The Explorer and industrial pipes for the adventures of the If all the Nickelodeon colours get too much, though, hotel guests can enjoy free transfers to Rixos Premium Belek, a sister hotel down the road that has its own private beach as well as pools, restaurants and bars. Likewise, any guests staying at a Rixos property in I was staying in a SpongeBob suite where a giant pineapple housed all the drinks and snacks I could dream of. After a tiring day on the roller-coasters, I would sink into the plush bedding and unwind with the TV (which, of course, has access to all your favourite Nick shows). Even GO: NICKELODEON LAND, TURKEY GETTING THERE: easyJet flies from Gatwick to Antalya from £24.99 each way. See STAYING THERE: A Themed Deluxe Room at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts costs from £296 per night, based on a family of four sharing and on a full-board basis. See
The Irish Sun
28-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Hugely popular UK theme park to open country's first Paw Patrol land next year – with four rides and themed hotel rooms
CHESSINGTON World of Adventures will be opening the UK's first Paw Patrol land next year. The new immersive experience will be the UK's first and only 3 The Paw Patrol land is set to open in spring 2026 3 In addition to the new land, five Paw Patrol-themed rooms will open at the Safari Hotel The London attraction will feature four rides, including an entry-level 'my first rollercoaster', play areas and an interactive character 'meet and greet'. The Messaging around emotional and social engagement will also be included throughout the land. The themed land will also have a food and drink outlet, a picnic space and a customised retail store. Read more on theme parks It will be targeted for families with two to five-year-olds. Spread across 1.4 acres, the new land will also be Chessignton's largest preschooler attraction. Families will not have to wait until 2026 to see Paw Patrol at Chessington though. From May 24, visitors can meet pups Chase, Skye and Rubble at the attraction. Most read in News Travel In addition, from this summer, fans can experience an exclusive collection of five themed rooms – the first and only PAW Patrol accommodation in the UK - at Chessington's Safari Hotel. Later in September, Marshall will also join his pals to launch the Paw Patrol Autumn Adventure, which includes a trail, opportunity to meet the characters and access to the 20 UK theme park reveals brand new themed hotel rooms for the summer The experience will run from September 3 to 26 mid-week during term time and will cost from £29 per person. Howard Ebison, divisional director of Chessington World of Adventures, said: "As one of the world's leading pre-school brands - delighting children across the globe with the stories of Adventure Bay - the power and appeal of Paw Patrol is unparalleled. "It's a great privilege to join forces with Paramount to create this immersive land – the UK's first and only Paw Patrol themed land - to provide magic and excitement for our young guests. "We can't wait to welcome the pups to Chessington World of Adventures. As the pups would say, Chessington is ready for action!" Marie Marks, SVP, global experiences at Paramount, said: "Chessington World of Adventures and Nickelodeon have a deep commitment to creating entertainment that families can enjoy together, and we are delighted that this new themed land will immerse young visitors in their very own The Sun's Sarah Barns recently headed to the theme park to test out 3 Launching in autumn, is also a new Paw Patrol Adventure where visitors can go on a trail and meet the characters
