Why Blackpool is the UK’s best value theme park
Although we recently advertised the fact that Blackpool Pleasure Beach can be the most expensive theme park to leave a car at, we’ve decided that it is actually Britain’s best-value…
Stoke to Alton Towers railway re-opening opposed
The proposed re-opening of the railway line between Stoke-on-Trent and Alton Towers is being opposed by a Staffordshire conservation group. A disused railway line exists between the theme park and…
Nemesis named UK number one in Hawker poll
Nemesis at Alton Towers is the highest-placed British steel rollercoaster in the results of the acclaimed Mitch Hawker poll. The results were revealed today, and ranked Bizarro at Six Flags…
Vote for the next sponsored ride using AV and FPTP
In a topical bit of fun, we’re asking you to vote for which Alton Towers ride you would prefer to see next receive theme-destroying, irrelevant sponsorship. Obviously I’m sure most…
Oblivion ‘Lord of Darkness’ on Fanta sponsorship
For those of you not aware, Oblivion at Alton Towers has become something of a talking point this season after the decision was taken to have the ride sponsored by…
Legoland submarine ride launching next week
Legoland Windsor’s new Sea Life-based ride Atlantis Submarine Voyage will open on Friday 20 May, it was revealed today. The £8 million attraction, being built by Mack Rides, will feature…
Annual Pass holders to get one-off ERT on Thirteen
Merlin Annual Pass holders will be able to ride Thirteen during early ride time (ERT) at Alton Towers on Friday. In a special perk for this Friday the 13th only,…
Merlin sued by Universal over US attraction name
Merlin Entertainments are facing legal action over the name of a planned development in the United States. Universal Orlando Resort claim that the name I-Walk too closely impacts on the…