A new year and a new me as I’ve bit my lip about this piece of news for months now (since IAAPA) as a Megafobia retrack is in full flow for 2023 and has been officially announced today on their website. In the summer of 2022 The Gravity Group began work on a $2M programme…
Alton Towers has announced the name of their brand-new Duel Haunted House refurbishment. Welcome to The Curse of Alton Manor. Families will be trembling in anticipation as Alton Towers Resort has released the first details of its exciting new attraction coming to the theme park this Spring. The Curse at Alton Manor is the official…
As part of the Efteling climate positive goals to achieve climate neutrality by 2030 the park has announced that it will be installing an additional solar array adding another 12,000 solar panels to the park. The park hopes to become climate positive by 2032 and preserve the park for future generations, the fairytale theme park…
In a recent interview, Drayton Manor Resort‘s managing director Victoria Lynn has revealed plans to open “one of the best coasters in the UK” in 2024. Is the UK’s best coaster just around the corner? This year see’s the introduction of a new ride in Thomas Land for Drayton Manor and a ‘top secret’ project…
Goo Goo Dolls, Maren Morris and Sean Paul headline live concerts for Universal Orlando Mardi Gras 2023 celebration. Universal Orlando Resort invites guests to go beyond the bayou and let the good times roll from February 4 through April 16, 2023 with the return of Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavours of Carnaval – featuring a…
Chessington World of Adventures Resort has today announced World of Jumanji – set to open in spring at the Surrey Theme Park and Zoo – will include the World’s ONLY Jumanji rollercoaster. The World’s first Jumanji-themed land will also feature two further rides and much more, as Chessington brings the box office hit film franchise…
A brand new Blackpool Merlin attraction is opening this year in Blackpool beneath the Sea Life aquarium. Merlin Entertainments has submitted a revised planning application for a new £2.3m attraction in the council-owned Golden Mile Centre on Blackpool’s promenade. The original plans were revealed in 2021 and approved in May 2022 but the plan has…
A brand new event, a billion years in the making has been announced as Dinosaur Breakout Drayton Manor delivers some roarsome entertainment this February Half Term. Are you ready for an epic adventure?! Step into our dinoverse this Half Term from 18th – 26th February for Dinosaur Breakout! Are you brave enough to come face to face with…
Duel is currently undergoing a revamp as a senior member of Merlin staff confirms that the ride will be taken back to its Haunted House roots. The Haunted House will return! Whilst this information isn’t new to enthusiasts (especially with the hints towards Emily Alton and her backstory in some of the closing down marketing)…
To celebrate one hell of a year here on Lift Hills and Thrills we’re giving one lucky subscriber a free Merlin Annual Platinum Pass worth £300 in our latest competition. The Merlin Platinum Pass allows guests absolutely no restriction dates to visit all Merlin attractions, x6 £5 off fastrack vouchers, x3 share the fun vouchers,…
