There are few parks in the UK that sum up that seaside amusement park experience like Blackpool Pleasure Beach, and no wonder- in its 125 years of operation they’re sure to have picked up a few tricks. Since its opening in 1896, this beachside park has accumulated a lot of history, and has made itsContinue reading “Beauties of Blackpool: the Classic Attractions of Blackpool Pleasure Beach”
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Travels, Toys, Chocolate and Dungeons: The Magical History of the Alton Towers Dungeon
There’s only one theme park where you can be burned alive, hypnotised, and explore the meadow of In The Night Garden all in one day, and that’s Alton Towers. One of these things is not like the others, and that’s part of the reason we love this park so much- horror, thrills, calmness and magicContinue reading “Travels, Toys, Chocolate and Dungeons: The Magical History of the Alton Towers Dungeon”
Celebrating the Strange: The Weirdest Disney Theme Park Parades
If there’s one thing you can expect to find in many Disney theme parks, it’s parades. Since the first ever Disney daytime parade, the Character Parade, made its debut in 1971, these massive-scale street parties have been almost as iconic to Disney as castles and rides, and add an extra layer of musical magic toContinue reading “Celebrating the Strange: The Weirdest Disney Theme Park Parades”
No Ordinary Tour: the History of Hollywood Studios’ Great Movie Ride
Movies are amazing, there’s no doubt about that. In less than three or four hours you can travel the world, go backwards or forwards in time, or explore a completely different world altogether, meeting some incredible characters along the way. But what if you could really step inside some of your favourite films? Well, onceContinue reading “No Ordinary Tour: the History of Hollywood Studios’ Great Movie Ride”
We’re going to ride WHAT? Strange dark rides that will make you question the very fabric of reality
Dark rides have been a staple of theme and amusement parks from the beginning, so it’s no wonder that among the classic haunted houses and water-based pirate adventures, rides have popped up that put a completely new spin on the concept. From family rides and parks with not so family-friendly themes, to mesmerising sensory experiencesContinue reading “We’re going to ride WHAT? Strange dark rides that will make you question the very fabric of reality”
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Coasting Through the Hills- the best almost-mountain coasters across the world
When you think of classic theme park icons, what comes to mind is probably along the lines of old-timey streets leading to enchanting fairytale castles, pirate ships hinting at elaborate adventures, and runaway trains coursing through some kind of mountainous or rocky terrain. Sure, these towering mountains weren’t exactly created by Mother Nature, but theContinue reading “Coasting Through the Hills- the best almost-mountain coasters across the world”
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Herschend Family Entertainment: 26 Magical Experiences, One Family Company
When you think of the most famous theme park chains in North America, you likely think of the likes of Cedar Point or Six Flags, but in the theme park world, sometimes the best things come in small packages, and Herschend Family Entertainment, based in Atlanta, Georgia, is a prime example of this. Owning justContinue reading “Herschend Family Entertainment: 26 Magical Experiences, One Family Company”
X-Sector: a history of the sinister side of UK theme parks
The UK is home to some incredible family theme parks and attractions, offering tame thrills and immersive adventures for all ages. But the theme park scene here isn’t just for young families- there are some parks that offer themed lands that are a lot darker than you’d expect from a park with a Cbeebies LandContinue reading “X-Sector: a history of the sinister side of UK theme parks”
Jaws: the thrilling history of an iconic Universal attraction
In the 1990s and 2000s, few rides summed up the iconic Universal Studios experience like the classic opening day attraction Jaws. One of the first attractions a guest would see as they entered the park, Jaws combined exhilarating thrills with immersive theming and of course the very real possibility of getting soaked (it was aContinue reading “Jaws: the thrilling history of an iconic Universal attraction”
Horizons- The Dark Ride of Dreams
Let’s face it- there is a LOT of negative stuff going on in the world at the moment, and something we could all use right now is the promise of a bright, joyful future full of innovation and hope. When EPCOT Center opened to the public on the 1st October 1982, it let us experienceContinue reading “Horizons- The Dark Ride of Dreams”
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