Merlin defends operational cutbacks
Merlin Entertainments has moved to defend the operational cutbacks seen at its theme parks this season. Shorter opening periods for the parks and some rides as well as closures of…
Fantasy proving an island of prosperity in hard times
Recession and poor weather have failed to damped the spirits of those running Fantasy Island on the Lincolnshire coast. The amusement park, with its large market and entertainment bars, attracted…
Alton Towers reverses later ride openings
Alton Towers has reversed the previously-announced decision to open some of its rides an hour later in the morning. Air and Thirteen were among a selection of rides which were…
Monty Lunde: One of the Valhalla magic makers
We talk to Monty Lunde, whose company Technifex is behind many of the spectacular effects in Blackpool Pleasure Beach's the dark water ride Valhalla.
‘Sea Life’ observation tower opens in Weymouth
Merlin Entertainments today opened its latest visitor attraction in the form of a 174-foot observation tower in Weymouth. Previously dubbed the ‘Weymouth Eye’, the attraction has opened as the Weymouth…
Merlin teams up with Moto service stations
Merlin Annual Pass holders can now claim a 20% discount on food and drink at Moto service stations around the country. Burger King, Eat & Drink Co (EDC) and Costa…
Blackpool Pleasure Beach seeks investment loan
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is seeking a loan to fund an as-yet unknown development. The Thompson family owners have applied to access the Growing Places Fund, which is part of the…
London Eye to open until midnight during Olympics
The London Eye will be open until midnight during the Olympic Games being held in the capital this summer. The 32-capsule ferris wheel will operate for the prolonged stints daily…