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Storm Surge reopens at Thorpe Park following accident

Wednesday, October 17, 2012 14:11

Thorpe Park has reopened its Storm Surge water ride after an accident which reportedly saw a woman's foot crushed by a conveyor belt.

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Alton Towers confirms locations for Scarefest 2012 horror mazes

Friday, October 05, 2012 11:28

Alton Towers has confirmed the locations for its Scarefest 2012 horror mazes, as it gears up for the start of its annual Halloween celebrations.

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Alton Towers launches teaser website for 2013's SW7 roller coaster

Tuesday, October 02, 2012 11:09

Alton Towers has launched a teaser website for the new roller coaster, codenamed "Secret Weapon 7", that will open at the park in March 2013.

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Pleasure Island to replace Electric Monorail with tractor ride in 2013

Wednesday, September 26, 2012 10:41

Pleasure Island in Cleethorpes has announced that it will replace its existing Electic Monorail ride with a new tractor ride in March 2013.

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Thorpe Park introduces The Passing horror maze for Fright Nights 2012 Halloween events

Tuesday, September 18, 2012 08:17

Thorpe Park has revealed details of the new horror maze that will feature at its Fright Nights 2012 Halloween events, dubbing it "The Passing".

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Chessington World of Adventures to host Halloween Hocus Pocus 2012 events

Monday, September 17, 2012 08:22

The annual Halloween Hocus Pocus events at Chessington World of Adventures will kick off on October 26, 2012, running through to November 4.

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Drayton Manor to host fireworks events on November 3-4, 2012

Thursday, September 13, 2012 08:26

Drayton Manor has announced details of its annual fireworks events, which will take place on November 3-4, 2012.

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LEGOLAND Windsor to host "Brick or Treat 2012" Halloween events

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 08:10

LEGOLAND Windsor will host its annual "Brick or Treat" Halloween celebrations from October 13 - November 5, 2012, featuring a range of special attractions and events.

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Alton Towers Hotel to offer "Altonville Motel" Scare Rooms during Scarefest 2012

Thursday, September 06, 2012 08:35

The Alton Towers Hotel will host a special "Scare Room" experience during the Scarefest 2012 Halloween events, with guests being invited to stay in the "Altonville Motel".

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Thorpe Park confirms return of The Curse for Fright Nights 2012 Halloween events

Wednesday, September 05, 2012 08:19

Thorpe Park has confirmed that horror maze The Curse will return as part of the line-up of temporary attractions for its Fright Nights 2012 Halloween events.

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Thorpe Park extends Fright Nights 2012 dates, plans new Halloween horror attraction

Monday, September 03, 2012 08:33

Thorpe Park has extended the dates for Fright Nights 2012, as well as promising a brand new horror attraction for the annual Halloween events.

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Confirmed: Paultons Park to open 4D cinema attraction in 2013

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 08:16

Paultons Park has confirmed that its new attraction for the 2013 season will be a 4D cinema, although details of the content that will be shown in it are yet to be revealed.

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