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Gullivers Announce Christmas Festivities

The Gullivers Theme Park chain have just issued UK Park News with this Press Release, outlining details of their events taking place during the Christmas period! "Yuletide visitors to the family-run park will find a multitude of festive treats, including Santa’s winter wonderland – lined with talking trees – and an early Christmas present for well-behaved children." "Festive fun kicks off with a celebration ...

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Alton Towers Open Ice Rink

Today; via their Facebook Page, Alton Towers have announce that they have installed a temporary Ice Skating Rink behind the Alton Towers Hotel. A much welcomed addition to their winter line-up, the Ice Rink is expected to draw in customers, and provide a little more to do for Resort guests. "Nestled at the back of the Alton Towers Hotel, our brand new ice rink is a fabulous addition to our Winter Wonderland ...

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Nickelodeon Land Construction Update

Over on Pleasure Beach Blackpool's Facebook page, they have just posted a few new images showing construction progress on Nickelodeon Land; which is to be open in 2011. Nickelodeon Land is to be a brand new area for the Pleasure Beach, a result of a £10million investment. The area is to feature 14 rides; 5 new rides, and 9 that shall be re-themed.   Gallery: ...

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Drayton Manor to Install Junior Boomerang

A recent video from Theme Park Review; covering everything at the IAAPA Expo (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions), reveals that Drayton Manor Theme Park are to be installing a Vekoma Junior Boomerang Coaster for their 2011 season. In a short interview, Peter Van Bilsen of Vekoma Rides says: "2010 was quite a busy year, but I think, we are in the Rollercoaster Market, so every year ...

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Lightwater Valley 2011

The 2009 closed season was awash with speculation and theories over Alton Tower's new Secret Weapon coaster Thi3teen. As we came to the end of 2010, it looked as though 2011 wasn't going to offer anything for us to talk about and speculate over. However, who'd have thought that the growing North Yorkshire theme Park Lightwater Valley would provide us with so much to talk about! Here's what information we ca ...

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Adventure Island Confirm Two New Rides!

Today, via their official Facebook page, Adventure Island have announced their 2 brand new rides for 2011! Details are scarce at the moment, however, the park has confirmed that they will be installing a new Junior Coaster, that will fall under the 'Mini Band' category. This will be suitable for the whole family. The second confirmed ride, is to be a 'One-of-a-Kind'Spinning Ride, that is being built by the ...

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The Wave To Leave Lightwater Valley

Over on Valley Mania, it has been revealed that Lightwater Valley have placed their popular Swinging Ship ride; The Wave, up for sale. No word has, as of yet, been said regarding the reason behind this decision; but we can assume that funds raised from this shall go towards additions in the forthcoming seasons. We shall keep you updated once further information has been released. ...

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