Opened in 1992, the Haunted House at Alton Towers was a hugely popular ghost train style ride. An instant hit for the park, the ride was incredibly well-received and still to this day, is fondly remembered. It was growing a bit tired by the early 2000s and was in need of some repairs, so with... Continue Reading →
In 1994, Blackpool Pleasure Beach opened what was at the time the tallest and steepest roller coaster in the world and the fastest in Europe. The Big One, known as the Pepsi Max Big One until 2011, transformed the landscape of the beach front amusement park to create what is one of the most iconic... Continue Reading →
Theme parks are my favourite places in the world and always have been. I love the roller coasters and the rides. I love the scenery and the theming. I love the atmosphere and the pure buzz of it all. That being said, a day at the theme park can be stressful, expensive and tiring. From... Continue Reading →
Thirteen, stylised as Th13teen, opened in 2010 at Alton Towers Resort, replacing the much-loved classic that had put the park on the map – Corkscrew. With some huge boots to fill, the ride was hyped up to the max with PR stunts, marketing campaigns and a massive presence at the 2009 Scarefest, Alton Towers’ annual... Continue Reading →
Alton Towers is one of the UK's biggest theme parks, nestled in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside. Though the park is a lot of fun with great rides, world class thrill coasters and nicely themed areas for the little ones, the biggest problem with UK theme parks is that there is a lot of... Continue Reading →
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