Over on TowersTimes, more details have emerged regarding the possible Shrek addition for Alton Towers in 2011. The latest rumours do indeed suggest that the Ice Rink over in StoryBook Land shall be the new home for a Shrek 4D experience. Even more intriguing is that apparently a full re-theme ofboth StoryBook Land and Old McDonalds farm is being planned, and shall be renamed to 'Far Far Away'. TowersTimes h ...

Introduction Gullivers is a chain of theme parks within the UK consisting of three main parks; Matlock Bath, Milton Keynes & Warrington. The theme parks are aimed at the younger market; 12 years and under, and unlike most theme parks, Gullivers will only admit adults into the park when accompanied by children within this age range. With the parks being specifically aimed at children, this works well, as ...

Following a major power failure throughout the park today, Legoland Windsor have announced that their fireworks event that was originally due to take place today, has now been postponed until Sunday 7th November. This was incredibly short notice (published at 14:43), so we can only be left to assume that guests will be left disappointed if they've made a special journey to the park today. However, these kin ...

Morwenna Angrove, Sales and Marketing Director at the Alton Towers Resort is leaving her job today; but not before she bids a final farewell to us fans of the Park. In a rather personal message, sent to the Admins for everyone over at TowersTimes, she had this to say: "Dear Alton Towers Resort fans, Today is my last day so I thought I would take the opportunity to thank you for all your support and feedback ...

Lightwater Valley have published photographs via their Official Facebook page showing some of their preparations for this weekend's Frightwater Valley event. The event takes place on both Saturday & Sunday. The park will be hosting a Fireworks event on both days alongside Raptor Attack Live & eerie magic shows, an enchanted walk and a frightening ghost train, plus a chance to meet Dracula in his dun ...

Drayton Manor have confirmed with UK Park News that their Pandemonium ride is to remain closed for the rest of the 2010 season. The ride has a problem with its gearbox, and the park is waiting for the replacement part to be delivered, it will then need to be fitted and tested. The turnaround for this means it will not be ready in time to open before the end of this season. ...

Drayton Manor Park consistently attracts over 1 million visitors each year with its wide variety of attractions which have broad appeal amongst young children, thrill seekers & families alike. The annual gate figures fluctuate as you'd expect according to external factors such as weather, and indeed the recent recession. Read More ...

UK Park News would like to congratulate... TRACEY ROLLINGS who is the winner of our Lightwater Valley Family Ticket Giveaway Competition! Tracey will receive a family ticket (admits 4) to Lightwater Valley's Frightwater Event - tickets valid on either Saturday 30th or Sunday 31st October 2010. We have emailed the winner with details how to claim the tickets. The winning answer was: b. Raptor Attack Well don ...