How do Merlin’s reopening plans compare to Asia?
Michael Mander examines how Asian theme parks have reopened after COVID-19 peaks, and asks what lessons the UK can learn.
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COVID-19: Merlin outlines plans to reopen parks
Merlin Entertainments has outlined how its UK theme parks will reopen when it is allowed to by the government.
Lightwater Valley to be prosecuted after fall
Lightwater Valley is to be prosecuted after a boy fell from the Twister rollercoaster last year.
Hull Fair cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
Hull Fair will not go ahead in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the city’s council has confirmed.
Coaster Bot raises money for NHS charities
Theme park YouTube channel Coaster Bot has raised more than £2,000 for National Health Service charities in an 8-hour live broadcast.
What was the point of Galactica?
We take a look at the re-working of Alton Towers’ Air rollercoaster into the space-themed Galactica.
Picsolve: Photo provider enters administration
Picsolve, the company behind many of the on-ride souvenir photographs at UK theme parks has entered administration amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus ‘may influence future ride design’
A former director of Merlin Entertainments has said that theme parks may need to consider coronavirus in the design of future rides.