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Confirmed: Whirlwind to return to Lightwater Valley in 2011

Monday, January 17, 2011 09:34

Lightwater Valley has confirmed that it will install a permanent Mondial Topscan in 2011, with the ride set to retain the Whirlwind name that was used for a temporary version during the 2010 season.

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Alton Towers reveals opening dates and hours for 2011 season

Thursday, January 06, 2011 09:43

Alton Towers has confirmed its operating dates and opening hours for 2011, with the first day of the full season set to be Saturday, March 26.

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Blackpool Pleasure Beach in talks over Wallace & Gromit ride for 2012

Friday, December 24, 2010 09:01

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is in talks with the creator of the popular Wallace & Gromit animated films, with a ride based on the characters claimed to be due to open in 2012.

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Thorpe Park reveals teaser image for "LC12" 2012 rollercoaster

Thursday, December 23, 2010 20:52

Thorpe Park has released a teaser image for its planned new rollercoaster for 2012, while also revealing the project name for the ride as "LC12".

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Drayton Manor to add Europe's first Ben 10 rollercoaster in 2011

Wednesday, December 15, 2010 21:13

Drayton Manor has confirmed plans to add a new rollercoaster for the 2011 season, with the ride set to be the first in Europe themed around the popular Ben 10 children's cartoon show.

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Merlin clarifies changes to parking charges for Annual Passholders at UK parks

Wednesday, December 15, 2010 09:46

Merlin Entertainments Group has moved to clarify issues raised by its decision to introduce parking charges for Annual Passholders across its range of UK theme parks.

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Merlin plans parking charge for Annual Passholders

Tuesday, December 14, 2010 09:37

Merlin Entertainments Group plans to introduce a parking charge for Annual Passholders across its range of UK theme parks, including Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, LEGOLAND Windsor and Chessington World of Adventures.

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Rumour: Lightwater Valley to add permanent Mondial Topscan attraction in 2011

Thursday, December 09, 2010 09:33

Lightwater Valley is rumoured to be installing a permanent Mondial Topscan in 2011, replacing the temporary ride which operated during the 2010 season.

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Rumor: Dreamworks dispute forces Alton Towers to drop plans for Shrek 4-D in 2011

Friday, December 03, 2010 09:10

Plans to add a version of the popular Shrek 4-D attraction to Alton Towers have been scrapped, according to the latest rumour on the park's plans for 2011.

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Drayton Manor to add Vekoma "Junior Boomerang" coaster in 2011

Tuesday, November 23, 2010 09:41

Drayton Manor will add a Vekoma "Junior Boomerang" coaster in 2011, according to an interview with one of the ride manufacturer's executives.

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Power cut at LEGOLAND Windsor causes traffic chaos, fireworks cancellation

Monday, November 01, 2010 09:38

A park-wide power cut hit LEGOLAND Windsor on Friday (October 29) forcing the park to close temporarily and leading to the postponement of a highly-anticipated fireworks display.

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Video: Construction work begins on Blackpool Pleasure Beach's Nickelodeon Land

Friday, October 29, 2010 08:44

Work is underway to construct the £10 million Nickelodeon Land at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, with the park's owners predicting a 20% surge in attendance after its opening in April 2011.

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