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We sat down with the Creative Lead of Merlin Entertainments John Burton to discuss the brand new World of Jumanji area at Chessington World of Adventures in this World of Jumanji interview. After a behind-the-scenes look at The World of Jumanji, we headed back to the Chessington Hotel to sit down with John to discuss…

Fly with the elves at Efteling Droomvlucht this March as refurbishment is complete and the park has shared some behind-the-scenes updates for us ahead of its reopening. Droomvlucht has been closed for major maintenance since October 31, 2022. An enormous amount of work has been done in the past four months. A large part of…

This March, the UK’s oldest amusement park, Blackgang Chine, will launch its first- ever 360-degree rotation ride. Extinction launches on Saturday 25 March 2023 with a press preview week taking place from Monday 13 March 2023. The Blackgang Chine Extinction ride will be a Zamperla Frisbee swing ride similar to the one located at Great…

The Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse in Blackpool has been announced by Merlin Entertainments as this brand new £2.3 million attraction will be opening its doors in May 2023. In a world-first, The Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse will bring together six of the best-loved stories to create an indoor play adventure like no other. The £2.3…

Did you know that only 11% of Efteling’s 72 hectares belong to its rides? It’s completely true! The other 89% is filled with sweeping lakes, open spaces, forests and places to sit and relax with the family. Efteling has stated that it will never go above its set 11%, meaning it is the antithesis to…

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD grand opening ceremony took place yesterday at Universal Studios Hollywood, and it is “game on” as enthusiastic guests enter the giant green pipe into the Mushroom Kingdom to experience the highly immersive and interactive land to become an integral part of Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach’s exhilarating universe. Representative Director and Fellow of…

Today the wonderful Thorpe Park Passholders group revealed the first glimpse at some 2023 Ghost Train merchandise. The newly released merchandise comes as part of a complete refurb that the ride is currently undertaking as Derren Brown’s Ghost Train is no more and the brand new ride titled ‘Ghost Train’ will open in 2023 with…

Could this be the world’s best job? Become a ride tester at Blackpool Pleasure Beach with this brand-new position available at the park. In a clever marketing stunt that is getting some great attention in the media and on the TV, Blackpool Pleasure Beach are looking for a rollercoaster test rider to join the team…

Parque Warner Madrid kicks off its new season with the Month of Superheroes as the park reopens in DC style. The park returns with its DC Superheroes in training show where little ones will learn all the skills they need to defend Gotham City alongside Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. The park is also gearing…