Reviews

We review the recently-reopened Valhalla ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Closed for “reimagining” in 2019, it now open for so-called “technical rehearsals”.

We review the new YouTube documentary ‘The Making of the Haunted House’ based on the Alton Towers ride. It has been produced by Euro Theme Park Archive.

We review Twistatron – the newest member of Alton Towers ‘Retro Squad’ of temporary travelling flat rides. It is on the site of the former Enterprise ride.

We review the Curse at Alton Manor, the newly re-imagined dark ride at Alton Towers. It was originally the Haunted House from 1992, and later became Duel.

We review the Sea Life Hunstanton Sanctuary and Aquarium Centre, access to which is included in the Merlin Annual Pass. Otters were added in 2022.

We review the virtual reality ride experience Dr. Archbald: Master of time. It has returned to Hyde Park Winter Wonderland with new VR footage for 2022.

We review the Chamber of Horrors at Madame Tussauds London. The scare attraction has returned after a five-year break and features new scenes.

We review the Absolute Efficiency book, a self-described guide to theme park operational efficiency.