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Nemesis Voted Best Inverting Coaster on Earth

You heard that right! In the most recent Mitch Hawker poll, Nemesis ranked as the best inverting Rollercoaster on earth. It placed 5th in the overall poll, being surpassed only by Kawasemi, I305, Expedition GeForce and Bizzaro. Of which none feature any Inversions. Being the only UK ride within the top 70, Nemesis is also the highest ranked Bolliger & Mabillard Rollercoaster on the planet. Alton Towers' ...

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Scouts Recreate Iconic Rollercoaster Stunt

This week, Ormskirk Scouts groups gathered at Pleasureland Southport to attempt to recreate an iconic stunt from 1980's TV show, Jim'll Fix It. The group of 8 were challenged to eat a variety of food whilst riding the parks 'Wildcat' Rollercoaster. “We jumped at the chance to be involved in recreating such a legendary event", says Scout Leader, Dave Redwood. “The scouts didn’t need any persuasion to get the ...

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Atlantis Submarine Voyage Opening Date Announced – Updated!

The opening date for LEGOLAND Windsor's brand new attraction, Atlantis Submarine Voyage has been announced. The ride, which transports riders into a fascinating ocean world, plays home to over 2500 aquatic animals. Atlantis Submarine Voyage shall be opening it's doors to the General Public on Friday, 20th of May. Aquarium curator Iain Grieves said: "The fish and sharks are settling well into their new marin ...

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Alton Towers Announce Th13teen ERT

For one day only, Alton Towers are opening their latest rollercoaster, Th13teen for Early Ride Time. ERT on Friday the 13th, which is available to Merlin Annual Pass holders, shall enable guests to ride Th13teen an hour before the park opens to the general public. Alton Towers have released the following statement: "Known for bringing bad luck to people across the country, Britain’s Greatest Escape is aimin ...

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Drayton Manor Fail to Beat ‘Morphsuit’ Record.

Today, Drayton Manor Theme Park attempted to break the world record for the most number of people wearing Morphsuits gathered in any one place. The current record, which stands at 250, was unfortunately not broken, with 114 people attending Drayton Manor in Morphsuits. The Theme Park were offering free entry for those who turned up wearing either a Blue, Red or Yellow suit (Representing the parks' logo), wh ...

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Thorpe Park Releases New LC12 Viral Videos

Thorpe Park have released various videos showing a 'protester' in the park, warning guests of forthcoming apocolyptic events that will occur. Seemingly acting alongside security, the bearded man tells us all that further information can be found at LC12.net; Thorpe's promotional site for the upcoming new ride, due to open in 2012 (which is also the year the Mayans predict the World will end, and basis of th ...

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The Mirror Newspaper Giving Free Tickets Away For Commenting On Their Facebook Fanpage

The Mirror.co.uk have previously announced that for commenting on their Facebook fanpage, you could be in with a chance of winning tickets to the follow: Alton Towers, Sea Life Centre, Thorpe Park, Madame Tussads, Legoland Discovery Centre, Warick Castle, Sea Life Sanctuaries, Legoland Windsor, Chessington World of Adventures, The Dungeons and The Blackpool Tower. Anyone who 'Likes' or comments on the posts ...

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Pleasure Beach Blasted for Food & Drink Ban

Pleasure Beach Blackpool have recently been criticised for their ban on bringing food and drink purchased elsewhere, into the park. The ban now means that guests planning to bring food and drink into the resort must leave it in 'storage', or consume it before entering. Pleasure Beach have decided to enforce this rule due the lack of space within the park, due to rides being within such close proximity to on ...

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