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Hyperia, Thorpe Park
Natalie Sim
Thursday, April 18, 2024

Hyperia Continues TESTING At Thorpe Park, Opening May 24th!

Hyperia is continuing to test at Thorpe Park. It completed its first test run on April 16 and here you can see it in action for yourself on the second day of testing...
Universal
Natalie Sim
Monday, April 15, 2024

Public Events Are Taking Place For The Potential Universal Studios Great Britain Resort, Public Consultation Period Concludes May 3rd!

The public consultation period is well underway for the Universal Studios Great Britain project and the first public event has taken place with the second happening Tuesday 16th April...
Nemesis Reborn, Alton Towers
Natalie Sim
Sunday, March 17, 2024

Nemesis Reborn Is Now OPEN At Alton Towers, Do You Dare To Ride?

Nemesis Reborn is now open at Alton Towers. The first reactions and reviews are being posted online, do you dare to ride?
Shockwave, Drayton Manor
Natalie Sim
Monday, March 11, 2024

The Wave Will Replace SHOCKWAVE, UK's Iconic Stand Up Roller Coaster At Drayton Manor, Coming 2024!

It is the end of a 29 year era at Drayton Manor, Shockwave the UK's only stand up coaster is no more but the new sit down version, The Wave is opening this spring...
Alton Towers new flat ride
Natalie Sim
Sunday, February 11, 2024

Plans Submitted For New Permanent Flat Ride For Forbidden Valley At Alton Towers, Could We See Ripsaw Returning?

A new permanent flat ride is coming to Alton Towers, could we see a return of the popular Ripsaw?
Universal Horror Unleashed, Universal
Natalie Sim
Sunday, January 7, 2024

Could Universal Be Bringing "Universal Horror Unleashed" To London Prior To Universal Studios Great Britain?

Could Universal be bringing "Universal Horror Unleashed" to London prior to proposed Universal Studios Great Britain? Let's explore...
The Big One, Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Natalie Sim
Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Hyperia At Thorpe Park Will Be The Tallest At 236ft But Can It Ever Truly Take The Crown From The Big One At Blackpool Pleasure Beach?

All eyes will be on Hyperia and Thorpe Park in Spring 2024 but does Blackpool Pleasure Beach really need to worry?
Oblivion, Alton Towers
Natalie Sim
Monday, October 30, 2023

Alton Towers Has A Serious Maintenance Problem: Our Nightmare Scarefest Experience

Alton Towers needs to seriously address its maintenance issues before next years Scarefest event...
Hyperia, Thorpe Park
Natalie Sim
Friday, October 6, 2023

Project Exodus Becomes "HYPERIA", Official Name And Theme Announced For UK's Tallest And Fastest Roller Coaster Coming To Thorpe Park In 2024

The new name, slogan and theme have just been announced for the UK's tallest and fastest roller coaster coming to Thorpe Park in 2024...
Viking River Splash, LEGOLAND
Natalie Sim
Thursday, August 31, 2023

Iconic Water Ride To Close Permanently At LEGOLAND Windsor, What Will Replace It?

This will likely come as surprising news for LEGOLAND fans, the important question is what will replace it?
Wild Moose, RMC
Natalie Sim
Saturday, August 19, 2023

Wild MOOSE Coaster Just Announced By Rocky Mountain Construction Will Transform The Classic Wild Mouse Coaster!

This new offering from Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) is set to reinvent the classic Wild Mouse coaster, where will it debut?
Nemesis Sub Terra, Alton Towers
Natalie Sim
Sunday, May 28, 2023

Nemesis Sub-Terra Has Reopened At Alton Towers After 8 Years, Here Are The Changes!

"Your worst nightmare underground" has reopened at Alton Towers after 8 years! Here are the changes...

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