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The Smiler expected to reopen on June 5, 2013 at Alton Towers following stall

Wednesday, June 05, 2013 10:18

Alton Towers' new roller coaster, The Smiler, is expected to return to action on June 5, 2013 having been forced to close after a train "stalled" on the track.

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Images: Woody Bear parachutes in to celebrate 30 years of Pleasurewood Hills

Tuesday, June 04, 2013 08:26

Pleasurewood Hills celebrated its 30th anniversary on June 2, 2013, with mascot Woody Bear parachuting in from 13,000 feet to mark the occasion.

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Universal Studios Hollywood challenges guests to design Halloween Horror Nights 2013 monster

Tuesday, June 04, 2013 08:25

Universal Studios Hollywood has offered fans of its Halloween Horror Nights the chance to design their very own monster to be featured at the 2013 events.

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A Pirate's Adventure interactive game debuts at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom

Monday, June 03, 2013 10:20

Walt Disney World has debuted its latest interactive game, with A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas now up-and-running at the Magic Kingdom.

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Video: "Simpsons"-themed Springfield food outlets open at Universal Studios Florida

Monday, June 03, 2013 10:19

The Fast Food Boulevard area of the new Simpsons-themed Springfield land at Universal Studios Florida has opened to guests for the first time.

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Walt Disney World and Disneyland increase ticket prices for summer 2013

Monday, June 03, 2013 10:17

Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort have increased ticket prices for the summer 2013 season, following in the footsteps of rival Universal Orlando.

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Confirmed: Sandstorm closed for good at Busch Gardens Tampa

Monday, June 03, 2013 10:16

Busch Gardens Tampa has confirmed that its Sandstorm attraction has closed for good, with the space expected to be used for a new drop tower that is likely to open in 2014.

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Park of the Month, June 2013: Alton Towers

Monday, June 03, 2013 10:00

This month, we'll be focusing on Alton Towers, with a number of in-depth features, top 5 lists and forum discussions.

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The Big Debate: Should theme park rides come with age restrictions?

Saturday, June 01, 2013 09:00

In this week's poll, we ask whether theme park rides should come with movie-style age ratings.

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The Smiler roller coaster finally opens at Alton Towers

Friday, May 31, 2013 14:28

Alton Towers has finally opened its new £18 million roller coaster, The Smiler, following months of delays and last-minute teething problems.

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Video: Transformers: The Ride - 3D "soft opening" begins at Universal Studios Florida

Friday, May 31, 2013 09:15

Members of the public have been to experience Transformers: The Ride - 3D at Universal Studios Florida for the first time, after the park began a "soft opening" period on May 30, 2013.

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