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Images: Alton Towers' new ride for 2012 to send guests underground

Tuesday, September 06, 2011 08:35

Images of the planned exterior for Alton Tower's new indoor dark ride have been revealed, as the park prepares its headline addition for 2012.

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Tickets go on sale for Scarefest 2011 Halloween events at Alton Towers

Monday, August 29, 2011 17:01

Alton Towers has begun to sell tickets for the two horror mazes at its Scarefest 2011 Halloween events, with a combined ticket available for £12.

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Alton Towers submits planning application for new indoor ride for 2012

Wednesday, August 24, 2011 21:17

Alton Towers has submitted a planning application for a new indoor ride, which is expected to open in time for the 2012 season.

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Alton Towers confirms ZOMBIES! Scare Zone for Scarefest 2011 Halloween events

Thursday, August 18, 2011 22:36

Alton Towers has confirmed that a new zombie-themed scare zone will feature at Scarefest 2011, as well as releasing further plot details for the other attractions at the Halloween events.

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Alton Towers announces dates, details of Scarefest 2011 Halloween events

Monday, August 15, 2011 22:54

Alton Towers has confirmed the dates of its Scarefest 2011 Halloween events, as well as announcing details of the horror attractions that will be featured this year.

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Thorpe Park to tease fans with plot details for The Swarm rollercoaster through viral campaign

Friday, August 12, 2011 22:04

Thorpe Park is planning to build anticipation amongst fans to boiling point ahead of the opening of The Swarm rollercoaster in spring 2012.

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Drayton Manor opens The Grill Inn restaurant

Tuesday, August 09, 2011 22:59

Drayton Manor has opened a new restaurant, The Grill Inn, which offers a range of lunch and dinner options for theme park visitors and guests at the park's new hotel.

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Skyride reopens at Alton Towers as cable replacement is completed

Monday, August 08, 2011 20:19

The Skyride attraction at Alton Towers has reopened following a lengthy closure, restoring a vital transportation link between the park's disparate lands.

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Blue Mountain Engines ride opens at Drayton Manor's Thomas Land

Thursday, August 04, 2011 19:12

Drayton Manor has officially opened the new Blue Mountain Engines attraction, which is the latest addition to the park's popular Thomas Land children's area.

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Thorpe Park to host fireworks events in November 2011

Tuesday, August 02, 2011 21:15

Thorpe Park has confirmed that November 2011 will see the return of its annual firework displays, which were previously discontinued following the 2008 event.

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Video: Thorpe Park names new winged rollercoaster for 2012 as The Swarm

Tuesday, August 02, 2011 21:04

Thorpe Park has officially confirmed that it will open the UK's first winged rollercoaster in spring 2012, naming the new ride as The Swarm.

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