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Mask wearing, Disney
Natalie Sim
Wednesday, April 28, 2021

IAAPA Report Suggests Social Distancing Can Be Reduced to 3ft at Theme Parks IF Face Coverings Are Still Worn

IAPPA and The University of Central Florida (UCF) have released their findings regarding social distancing...

Wickerman, Alton Towers
Natalie Sim
Thursday, April 15, 2021

New 'imagic' Now Available At Alton Towers

Will imagic take off at Alton Towers this year? The new way to capture all your digital memories from your day...

Image: Disney
Natalie Sim
Wednesday, April 14, 2021

44% Said 'Yes' To Vaccine Passports For Theme Parks In Latest Big Debate

Here are the results from our latest Big Debate on COVID-19 Vaccine Passports and theme parks...

Funk'n'Fly, Alton Towers
Natalie Sim
Saturday, April 10, 2021

Alton Towers Opening 12th April With Three NEW Retro Flat Rides

Alton Towers are installing three fairground rides for the 2021 season, marketed as the 'Retro Squad'...

Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney
Natalie Sim
Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Big Debate - COVID-19 Vaccine Passports For Theme Parks, Yes or No?

Let us know what you think about Vaccine passports by voting in our latest Big Debate...

Gangsta Granny, Alton Towers
Natalie Sim
Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Gangsta Granny: The Ride Opening On 17th May at Alton Towers

The news has arrived, Gangsta Granny: The Ride will officially open at Alton Towers on 17th May...

Gangsta Granny: The Ride, Alton Towers
Natalie Sim
Wednesday, March 3, 2021

'Behind The Scenes' Video Of New Gangsta Granny: The Ride At Alton Towers Released

Gangsta Granny: The Ride will open this Spring at Alton Towers, check out this 'Behind the scenes' video of the new attraction...

Alton Towers Logo, Merlin
Natalie Sim
Thursday, February 25, 2021

Alton Towers Theme Park Will Open 12th April With Waterpark Opening 17th May

Alton Towers has just announced that it will open on 12th April with its Waterpark opening on 17th May...
Wickerman, Alton Towers
Natalie Sim
Monday, February 22, 2021

Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures and LEGOLAND Windsor Can Open From 12th April

UK theme parks can open from 12th April according to the "roadmap" but hotels have to wait until May 17th...

Green Lantern, B&M
Natalie Sim
Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Big Debate - Would You Want To Ride The New Patented Stand-Up B&M Coaster?

Have your say about the newly patented B&M Stand-up coaster in our latest Big Debate...

Magic Kingdom, Disney
Natalie Sim
Friday, November 13, 2020

Big Debate RESULTS: Should On-Site COVID-19 Testing Be Mandatory at Theme Parks in 2021?

Here are the results of our latest Big Debate regarding on-site COVID-19 testing at theme parks in 2021...

Alton Towers, Top Gear / Merlin Entertainments
Natalie Sim
Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Have You Ever Seen A Three Car Race Around An Empty Theme Park?

Don't miss this very entertaining race around Alton Towers in the UK...

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