Halloween has crept around once again, and if there’s one thing synonymous with theme parks at this time of year, its scare mazes. These are the sort of labyrinths that are absolutely spine-chilling whether you have a good sense of direction or not, and with themes of cannibalism, curses and even evil itself, some themeContinue reading “The Hair-Raising History of the Most Unique Scare Mazes”
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Don’t Look Down: the ups and downs in history for B & M Dive Coasters
All coaster fans know that feeling: when you’re up at the top of a lift hill and about to drop, and the ride layout stretches out before you and you’re questioning all of your life choices… and then you finally drop and it’s everything you ever imagined. And if you love this feeling as muchContinue reading “Don’t Look Down: the ups and downs in history for B & M Dive Coasters”
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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”
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”
Thrills and Views- the most picturesque theme parks around the world
Lush fields, enchanting gardens and sapphire seas likely aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think of theme parks, but among the thrills and spills of all your favourite rides and attractions, you can find some incredible landscapes and architecture in some parks. So today lets take a break from the rollercoasters,Continue reading “Thrills and Views- the most picturesque theme parks around the world”
Rides That Never Left The Drawing Board- Part 2 (Non-Disney)
If you read our previous post on Disney rides and attractions that were designed but never built, you’ll know that many attractions go through a few different drafts of an idea before finally building something. Parks outside of Disney (and maybe Universal) don’t do this as much, generally speaking, but it does still happen fromContinue reading “Rides That Never Left The Drawing Board- Part 2 (Non-Disney)”
Tall and Speedy: the story of the Intamin Accelerators
There was a time when lifthills were not just commonplace on coasters; they were compulsory for a working ride. A train travelling up a lifthill was the only way to gain enough momentum to complete the circuit- that was, until 1978 when Montezooma’s Revenge opened at Knotts Berry Farm in California, the first coaster toContinue reading “Tall and Speedy: the story of the Intamin Accelerators”
A Country of Innovation- The record-breaking and pioneering coasters of the UK
The UK: land of tea, history… and amazing coasters. Compared to many other countries across Europe, here in the UK we aren’t exactly known for our thrilling rides and rollercoasters, with many UK parks, particularly in the South and East, going for a more immersive, themed approach. However, British theme parks are home to manyContinue reading “A Country of Innovation- The record-breaking and pioneering coasters of the UK”
Breaking News: Alton Towers announces new ‘Gangsta Granny’ dark ride
Recently there has been a lot of speculation among the coaster enthusiast community on what Alton Towers’ next ride will be, with predictions ranging from a ground-up RMC hybrid to a new kiddy ride for Cbeebies Land. Earlier today however, when all hope for a new ride for 2020 seemed lost, the park announced theirContinue reading “Breaking News: Alton Towers announces new ‘Gangsta Granny’ dark ride”
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Alton Towers’ Secret Weapon Programme: what is it and how does it work?
Alton Towers is considered to be one of the most amazing theme parks in the UK and even in Europe, with many coaster enthusiasts making the park a bucket list location to get some awesome creds. Nestled among some beautiful scenery and historic locations in Staffordshire, England, Alton Towers is home to some incredible rides,Continue reading “Alton Towers’ Secret Weapon Programme: what is it and how does it work?”
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