In this episode we take a look at two of England’s most noteworthy family parks – the historic Drayton Manor and the blossoming Paultons Park. These parks have unique backgrounds and different plans for the future, but right now they have a lot in common – particularly the two biggest and most lucrative kiddie areas in the country.
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Sean and Alex kick off the Great British Road Trip at Alton Towers, a truly iconic destination for theme park and roller coaster fans. But with Sean visiting for the first time, did it live up to the expectations? We take a tour around the park and talk about the coasters, dark rides, and gardens that have made Alton Towers so famous and discuss our recent 3 days at the park.
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Sean, Alex and Sven come together to celebrate 50 years of Europe’s 2nd busiest theme park resort! From limit-pushing rides to resort hotels and a water park, we take a look at the resort’s history and discuss its future. This episode also includes a quick look at SeaWorld Orlando’s new Expedition Odyssey flying theater attraction!
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Yesterday we got a sneak preview of the winter season at Bellewaerde Park which starts this year on December 7th. 4 new unique Christmas themed areas and a giant covered rollerrink! Have a look at the different lights that bring to life the park during the colder months and go for a cozy day at Bellewaerde Park.
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Isla Mágica is preparing for a revolutionary change, according to reports from several Spanish media outlets, including Diario de Sevilla and Sevilla Actualidad. The park has just announced its most exciting project to date, a new roller coaster that will soar over its iconic lake. But that’s not all, there’s also a major expansion planned for its water park, Agua Mágica. Get to know all the details in this article!
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Sean boarded Alex’ train in Utrecht, and they ended up at Efteling for a relaxed, beautiful summer evening at one of the world’s most picturesque theme parks. From exhilarating coasters to whimsical dark rides, this was another park visit to remember. In this episode we talk about rides like Baron 1898, De Vliegende Hollander, Python, Pirana, Vogel Rok, Gondoletta, Pagode, Carnaval Festival, Droomvlucht, Symbolica, and Fata Morgana. We also discuss the new-for-2024 Danse Macabre!
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The internet has burst in the last week with what could be the biggest theme park news to hit the UK in decades. Enthusiasts all across the world are brainstorming ideas for what could be Universal’s most anticipated project yet. Let’s go over what we know and what we’d like to see in the park.
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Bobbejaanland kindly invited us to experience their newest scare maze Wrecked along with the rest of the park all decked out for the spooky season! A full review of one of Belgium’s best Halloween event!
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Halloween at Walibi Belgium 2023
Pumpkins, scary mazes, and the circus – Halloween is back at Walibi Belgium with 10 extended evenings this year. We visited the park and got to discover all the mazes and scare zones during a frightening event. But also families can enjoy the family days!
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It is that time of the year again! Monsters and ghouls prepare for this Halloween season, and the Spanish scream park Horrorland is now celebrating its 5th Anniversary. Let’s take a closer look!
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With the Halloween season in full swing, theme parks around the world are putting on thrilling haunts and running their attractions well into the wee hours of the morning. While most guests are there to enjoy the unique haunted houses, scare zones, and live entertainment, it’s also a great opportunity to get night rides on coasters! Join us for a night at Parque Warners Madrid’s Halloween Scary Nights as we enjoy some of Europe’s best coasters in the dead of night.
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It seems the rumours were true! A new operator may in fact be coming to PortAventura World!
Continue reading “InvestIndustrial and KKR to sell PortAventura World”A closer look at Project Exodus, which is set to become the tallest roller coaster in the United Kingdom.
MACK Rides’ Project Exodus will stand 72 meters (236 feet) tall and is scheduled to open in 2024.
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Energylandia’s newest themed area is still under construction. Originally, the park intended to debut the new themed section in 2022. Sweet Valley is a candy-themed land with two new roller coasters.
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Walibi Belgium desires to expand by adding a tenth roller coaster. The amusement park has recently applied for permits for the new roller coaster, which will be part of a revitalization of the area containing the Psyké Underground (indoor shuttle loop coaster) and Flash Back (log flume) rides.
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On June 16th, 2023, we were invited to attend the grand opening of the highly anticipated indoor roller coaster, “Uncharted: El Enigma de Penitence,” at PortAventura World Resort. Here’s a full review of the experience.
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Want to know all about Energylandia in Poland? How to get there, how much things cost, and most importantly how good rides are? Then you’ve come to the right place. Read all about my trip to the park and what I thought on my first visit.
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It’s already been a year since our team headed to Farup Sommerland to rise with Fonix. Last year we flew on the wings of the firebird. We were completely in awe with this coaster and its beautiful landscaping. If you’d like to read more about the premiere of Fonix, please click here to be taken to our previous article all about it.
A year later our team member James headed back to North Jutland to experience the park again and stay in the local area. Today I will tell you all about the trip, where I stayed and my day in Farup Sommerland. Let’s get started!
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Last Friday, May 12th, Parque Warner Madrid invited us to the opening event of their new roller coaster “Batman Gotham City Escape”. It was an exclusive event filled with surprises, excitement, and anticipation that we had the opportunity to experience firsthand. Below, I will share all the details of my experience.
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With our serial attendance of Disneyland Paris, a detour to for Toutatis was inevitable. There was groveling (what if I told you that the worst person you’ve ever met is actually every single person at Parc Astérix? Not the staff though. The staff are great). Despite this, we nevertheless set sail for France’s new Intamin booty.
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