Last time, we looked at Germany, the roller coaster capital of Europe by number of coasters. This week, we aren't venturing too far and looking at France, another big contender for Europe's roller coaster crown! (map by Coast2Coaster) A lot of you told me that you'd consider France to have Germany beat when taking the... Continue Reading →
Today, we are marking the 25th birthday of Space Mountain at Disneyland Paris, a ride that has been through a multitude of changes during its quarter of a century lifetime. I rode Space Mountain in its second iteration as Space Mountain: Mission 2 and loved it. Let's talk about the history of the Paris version... Continue Reading →
As a kid, I absolutely bloody adored Wallace and Gromit and I still do. From a Grand Day Out to the Wrong Trousers, I have a huge soft spot for Wallace and Gromit. When I found out that there was a ride themed to the loveable pair at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, I'm sure you can... Continue Reading →
Last time, we looked at the coaster landscape of the UK...this time, we are hopping over to mainland Europe to the European roller coaster capital: Germany! (Map by Coast2Coaster) Germany is home to some really incredible theme parks that are world renowned as well as plenty of innovative coasters. Filled to the brim with nearly... Continue Reading →
This week's This or That comes from you! I've had a few people ask me their own this or that's since the first post so I thought I'd put together some of your questions. Enjoy! @keziamcdonald The Smiler is in my top 5 favourite rides ever. The vertical lift hill is a sensation like nothing... Continue Reading →
There's a lot to love about a fast roller coaster. The acceleration, the wind in your face, the way you're pushed against your seat. The UK has some pretty speedy coasters in its line up so we're going to look at the top 5 fastest coasters in the UK. 5. Rita - Alton Towers -... Continue Reading →
There's roller coasters all over the world and so I thought this would be an interesting series for the blog to look at the coaster landscape of different places across the globe! (map by Coast2Coaster) It would be wrong for me to start this series with anything other than the UK! Made up of England,... Continue Reading →
I recently was on the Joy Sequence podcast (which you should 100% listen to if you want a really interesting look into the history of his attractions - Spotify|Apple|SoundCloud), asking the lovely Adam a few this or that questions. This has inspired me to create a little this or that series here, all theme park... Continue Reading →
Last week was a big day for our favourite theme park PortAventura as it turned quarter of a century old. We adore this park and cannot wait until we can head back to experience all our favourites again. There's so many reasons to love this park but we'll keep it short and go for just... Continue Reading →
The theme park industry is struggling right now. The 2020 season should be well under way. Last week's gorgeous weather would have seen so many flock to parks across the country. I was supposed to have been visiting Thorpe Park, Legoland and Chessington for my birthday holiday this year. We've already seen one park go... Continue Reading →
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