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October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

Groundbreaking expansion with a stunning new roller coaster at Isla Mágica in Spain

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!

December 24, 2023December 24, 2023

Universal UK Project – All we know!

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.

October 22, 2023October 22, 2023

Horrorland Review 2023

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!

October 16, 2023October 17, 2023

Parque Warner Madrid and the Quest for Night Rides!

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.

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023

InvestIndustrial and KKR to sell PortAventura World

It seems the rumours were true! A new operator may in fact be coming to PortAventura World!

August 9, 2023August 9, 2023

Sweet Valley in Energylandia has been postponed for another year.

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.

August 2, 2023August 2, 2023

Walibi Belgium submits permit applications for a new roller coaster.

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.

July 19, 2023July 19, 2023

Unveiling of “Uncharted” New Roller Coaster at PortAventura World in Spain

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.

June 18, 2023June 18, 2023

Trip Report – Energylandia, Poland

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.

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023

Farup Sommerland Season Start 2023 & stay at Blokhus Strand

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!

May 19, 2023May 19, 2023

BATMAN GOTHAM CITY ESCAPE OPENING NIGHT EVENT & EXPERIENCE REVIEW (WITH PHOTOS AND VIDEOS)

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.

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023

PARQUE WARNER WILL OPEN THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ROLLER COASTER “BATMAN: GOTHAM CITY ESCAPE” ON MAY 13, 2023

With a 45-meter top hat and a track length of more than 1,010 meters, adrenaline lovers will enjoy 111 seconds of 3 launches that will reach a speed of over 100 km/h in just seconds, airtime, 4 inversions, theming, and storytelling.

March 30, 2023March 30, 2023

Djurs Sommerland in 2023- What’s New & Where to Stay

We had an amazing time at Djurs Sommerland during the 2022 season with 2 incredible visits and are amazed at just how quickly the time has flown by! Today we’ll take you through quick look back through Djurs Sommerland’s biggest season ever. This included the introduction of a huge new themed world and expansion and a crazy halloween event. They’re doing it all again for 2023 as well with 3 new attractions! Keep on reading to find out the brand new attractions for 2023 including concept artwork! We’ll also be sharing our personal tip on where to stay while making a visit to the park.

October 22, 2022October 22, 2022

Pützchens Markt 2022- Trying out one of Germany’s largest funfairs

Germany is really well known for it’s overwhelming and magnificent funfairs- including the world famous Oktoberfest- the biggest funfair in the world. The country is also home to some of the largest travelling rides in the world. In September I headed to one of the biggest fairs in the west of Germany – Pützchens Markt – and I thought that it would be exciting to share my experience.

October 2, 2022October 2, 2022

Why we love Parque Warner Madrid so much.

As a child, I frequented Warner Bros. Movie World Germany, now known as Movie Park Germany, and it left a lasting impression on me. Six years after the opening of the German park, Six Flags and Warner Bros. continued their partnership with the opening of a new park in Madrid. This park has since been on my radar, also due to the fact that it’s home to a Vekoma Giant Inverted Boomerang.

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022

Adventure Trail- Phantasialand’s Newest Addition

Phantasialand has blown our socks off again and created another mind-blowing, space-saving attraction for 2022. The Adventure Trail offers a brand new walkthrough experience through the Africa themed area of the park and here you can find all you need to know about the latest invention from the masterminds at Phantasialand.

September 18, 2022September 23, 2022

Horrorland: “Dignity is something we try to give to terror”

Halloween is just around the corner, and parks are preparing for the new season. The Spanish scream park Horrorland, awarded “Best Scream Park Event in Europe” by ScareCon Scare Awards, is hosting auditions to find new people to incarnate into the monsters that will inhabit their haunted houses.

This week, we visited the park to check the auditions for their fourth season and chat with directors David and Cristina about the pandemic, their creative process, the scare attractions industry and more!

September 7, 2022September 23, 2022

A Closer Look at Parque Warner Madrid’s Batman Intamin Coaster + Construction Update – September 7, 2022

A few days ago, we traveled to Parque Warner Madrid and delivered a brand-new construction update on their new roller coaster. A few days later, we returned to take a closer look at the layout, station, construction, and more!

September 4, 2022September 4, 2022

Secret Weapon Nine? Is Alton Towers Building a New Roller Coaster?

Residents of the area surrounding Alton Towers are being consulted about a proposed indoor attraction. Here is the latest news and rumors about Alton Towers’ next big project.

August 26, 2022August 26, 2022

Fantasiana- A World of Magic Awaits

Fantasiana is one of Austria’s leading theme parks including a whole variety of dark rides, a stunningly themed log flume and 2 family rollercoasters. The park is Austria’s second most well known theme park and is located only 30 minutes away from Salzburg- which makes it perfect to combine with a city break in one of Austria’s most famous and historical cities. Thanks very much to Fantasiana for letting us visit and let’s have a virtual explore through this park together!