Europe has recently seen the introduction of its first ever Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) Raptors. Known as YOY, this new attraction has opened at Walibi Holland in the Netherlands. Unlike other roller coasters of this type which have already opened, YOY features a less compact twister [...]
Over the Easter weekend of 2025, I had the pleasure of visiting Liseberg in Gothenburg, Sweden, for their opening day of the season. This was my first time visiting both the park and the city, and I travelled with a friend from London Heathrow to Gothenburg Landvetter Airport, arriving just [...]
As the theme parks in the UK continue to increase their VIP offerings, from lift hill climbs through to garden tours, LEGOLAND Windsor are no exception. This year has seen the launch of the first behind the scenes tour on the park’s most iconic attraction: The Dragon. Of course, when [...]
Of all the thrilling additions to the European roller coaster line-up in 2024, one of the most exciting is also the easiest to get to! A short flight away in Ireland, Emerald Park has recently opened Tír na nÓg, the land of eternal youth. The first fully themed land in [...]
Eatrenalin at Europa-Park, Germany describes itself as ‘the world’s most exciting gastronomic experience.’ For many theme park fans, it has simply become known as ‘the dark ride restaurant’, famous for the fact that in this restaurant, you sit atop a moving chair. Opening in November 2022, the restaurant has maintained [...]
Dollywood, located in Tennessee on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains, is one of the USA’s most beautiful and exciting theme park resorts, especially in the Autumn. Throughout September and October, the park hosts a special event to celebrate the changing of the seasons called Harvest Festival, featuring the [...]
It may still be a short while before Drayton Manor Resort transforms into 'The Haunted Manor' (28th - 31st October), but the spooky festivities are well underway at the resort with 'Spooky Family Fun' running from 5th October through until 5th November! The event features an almost completely altered line-up [...]
Many people growing up in the north of England will be familiar with the phrase: "It's like Blackpool Illuminations in here!" (probably used when someone's left the lights on in a room....) but when was the last time you visited the "greatest free light show on Earth"? Let's take a [...]
For over a decade, LEGOLAND Windsor has transformed every October into a frightfully fun destination for the whole family as their Brick or Treat event takes over the resort. The tradition continues in 2023, with the event running from 28th September until 5th November. Come along with me, team member [...]
If you're a roller coaster fan, it's highly unlikely that Norway is at the top of your to-do list, if it's on it at all. With just 17 coasters in the country, travelers are far more likely to be drawn to the land's stunning fjords and mountains, than to its [...]
Dreamland Margate is one of the oldest surviving amusement parks in the United Kingdom and, amongst enthusiasts, is best known for hosting the oldest rollercoaster in the country, The Scenic Railway. When the park was kind enough to invite us down to visit, it was undoubtedly this classic that I [...]
Liseberg celebrated the grand opening of their new hotel, Grand Curiosa, on Saturday 22nd April. Members of the Attraction Source team were recently able to preview this outstanding new hotel at the recent European Coaster Club 'Limited Edition Liseberg' event. Here we'd have the opportunity to try out everything the [...]
