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2nd Jul 2023

Chessington submit plans for ‘Africa Falls’ waterpark adventure development

By |2023-07-02T14:37:35+01:002nd July 2023|Chessington World of Adventures Resort|

Following a public consultation in late 2022, Chessington World of Adventures Resort have now submitted the full planning application for their proposed Waterpark Adventure development, codenamed Project Bruce. Representing an investment of £38 million, the waterpark will be constructed as an extension to the northern wing of the [...]

14th May 2023

Chessington launch World of Jumanji with new Mandrill Mayhem rollercoaster

By |2023-05-14T21:48:48+01:0014th May 2023|Chessington World of Adventures Resort|

Ahead of the official opening of World of Jumanji on Monday 15th May, Chessington World of Adventures Resort invited Attraction Source and others to preview the adventures that await guests! We round-up everything that this new land has to offer. Entry to World of Jumanji is via an [...]

12th May 2023

Valhalla officially reopens at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

By |2023-11-10T10:36:55+00:0012th May 2023|Pleasure Beach Resort|

Valhalla has now officially reopened at Blackpool Pleasure Beach and we were lucky enough to attend the official media day on Wednesday 10th May for the relaunch of the park's iconic water-based dark ride. Having first opened to the public back in June of 2000, Valhalla has become [...]

4th May 2023

Thorpe Park Resort submit details of external materials for Project Exodus

By |2023-05-04T21:30:48+01:004th May 2023|Thorpe Park|

Thorpe Park Resort has today submitted further details regarding the external materials due to be used for Project Exodus, which is set to be the tallest roller coaster in the UK when it opens in 2024. This comes following the decision by Runnymede Borough Council to unanimously approve the planning [...]

15th Mar 2023

Blackpool Pleasure Beach confirms Valhalla to reopen from April 2023

By |2023-03-15T21:37:32+00:0015th March 2023|Pleasure Beach Resort|

Blackpool Pleasure Beach have today put an end to the speculation, with the announcement that Valhalla is set to reopen for technical rehearsals after Friday 7th April, following a £4m overhaul. Whilst still featuring many of the elements that made the ride popular when it first opened, Blackpool [...]

1st Mar 2023

Chessington hold Meet the Maker event for World of Jumanji ahead of 15th May opening

By |2023-03-01T22:41:58+00:001st March 2023|Chessington World of Adventures Resort|

Chessington World of Adventures Resort have confirmed that World of Jumanji, their new for 2023 land, will officially open on Monday 15th May. With construction continuing on-site, the Resort invited Attraction Source and others for a hard hat tour, along with the opportunity to ‘meet the makers’ behind the development. [...]

1st Feb 2023

Derren Brown’s Ghost Train to be replaced by Ghost Train for 2023 at Thorpe Park Resort

By |2023-02-02T16:38:15+00:001st February 2023|Thorpe Park|

Thorpe Park Resort have today announced that a new ride experience, Ghost Train, will replace Derren Brown's Ghost Train for 2023. Following the rumours that significant changes would be coming to Derren Brown's Ghost Train in the 2023 season, Thorpe Park have today confirmed the end of the [...]

17th Jan 2023

Chessington unveil full details of World of Jumanji and new rollercoaster

By |2023-01-17T09:29:58+00:0017th January 2023|Chessington World of Adventures Resort|

Chessington World of Adventures Resort have today unveiled full details of what will await in World of Jumanji, when it opens later this spring, with families set to follow in the footsteps of Dr. Bravestone to locate the Jaguar’s Eye Jewel, lift the curse and save Jumanji! [...]

4th Jan 2023

Plans for Adventure Golf attraction at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort receive approval

By |2023-01-04T20:37:18+00:004th January 2023|LEGOLAND Windsor Resort|

Following the submission of the planning application back in June 2022, LEGOLAND Windsor Resort's proposals to add an Adventure Golf attraction have been unanimously approved by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM). The attraction, codenamed ‘Project Birdie’, is planned to be located to the west of [...]

29th Nov 2022

Magical Christmas brings festive cheer to Drayton Manor Resort

By |2022-11-29T23:04:16+00:0029th November 2022|Drayton Manor Resort|

Magical Christmas throws open the doors to Drayton Manor Resort on selected dates this winter. With a fantastic line-up of the park's family attractions, including the much loved Thomas Land, and a brilliant Christmas grotto experience, Magical Christmas is really showcasing how you can successfully run a limited offering during [...]

25th Nov 2022

Thorpe Park Resort submit information to discharge Project Exodus planning conditions

By |2022-11-25T21:15:11+00:0025th November 2022|Thorpe Park|

Following the long-awaited approval for Thorpe Park Resort's proposals to build the UK's tallest rollercoaster, Project Exodus, at the start of this month, the Resort have now started to submit the information to address a number of the conditions attached to the approval that need to be satisfied before development [...]

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