Throughout its forty-three year history, Thorpe Park has been home to some pretty amazing rides. From petting farms to high-speed thrill rides, there has always been something for everyone, and some attractions leave more of a legacy than others. Among now defunct greats is X:/ No Way Out, which took riders on an adventure throughContinue reading “No Way Out: The History of Thorpe Park’s X and the Walking Dead”
Tag Archives: dark ride
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”
View post to subscribe to site newsletter.
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”
Europe’s Greatest Darkrides- one continent, many amazing worlds
Europe is home to many incredible darkrides, from the thrills of indoor rollercoasters, to the beauty of many of the scenes in some trackless and water-based darkrides. Not all rides are created equal however, and some parks go all out with creating the most immersively impressive darkride experiences for their guests, combining technology, story andContinue reading “Europe’s Greatest Darkrides- one continent, many amazing worlds”
View post to subscribe to site newsletter.
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”
View post to subscribe to site newsletter.
Coaster Dreamers 