Originally introduced for the 1990 season, Lightwater Valley's original Swinging Ship, The Wave, has now been sold. After over a year and a half on the market, the ride, which was located in a rather secluded area of the park, is set to be removed from the Valley following acquisition by a currently unknown purchaser. The Wave was replaced by The Flying Cutlass ride, which is located in their latest themed ...

Today it was reported via our sister site, which is dedicated to following the construction of SW7 at Alton Towers Resort, that construction work has now picked up pace. Following the installation of boundary fences a couple of weeks ago, the Black Hole Tent has now started to be removed, making way for a clear construction site so that ground works can begin. View exclusive photographs here via SW7 Heaven. ...

Introduced in 2010 to complement 2009's addition, Saw The Ride, Saw Alive promised to be the worlds most intense live action Horror Maze. Over the past 2 seasons however, visitor numbers have slowly dwindled, leading to the decision to only open the maze during busy times this season. This plan has today however, been drastically altered in a move that is sure to disappoint many wishing to experience the at ...

Drayton Manor Theme Park’s 4-star 150-bedroom hotel has increased the number of its Thomas & Friends™ themed family rooms following high demand from guests. The Drayton Manor Hotel already has 11 Thomas & Friends rooms, but has now transformed four existing deluxe bedrooms to accommodate demand from guests. These new rooms are larger than the existing rooms, and can accommodate families with up to f ...

Oakwood Theme Park has adopted a new ‘mascot’ in the shape of a rooster - and they want to enlist the help of visitors to name him. The Wyandotte cockerel is settling in to his new surroundings amidst the Pembrokeshire park’s rollercoasters and rides after being donated to the park. “Before he came here the lady who had him kept him as a pet and he’s certainly very friendly,” said Oakwood’s Anthony Crowdie. ...

Recently, the Alton Towers Resort have released a Sub-domain Minisite promoting their upcoming Rollercoaster. The Rollercoaster, codenamed SW7 (Secret Weapon 7), is expected to launch in time for the 2013 Theme Park Season, adding to the Resort's already impressive selection of rides. Currently bare, the minisite features only an Email sign up form, asking for visitors name and email address to provide upda ...

Recently, plans have been discovered outlining the proposed move of the London Dungeons from it's current site. The proposed move would see the attraction relocated from it's current site on Tooley Street, where it has operated for 38 years, to County Hall, London. County Hall, which is a Grade II listed building, currently houses two other Merlin Entertainments operated attractions, The EDF Energy London E ...

Oakwood Theme Park opened its doors for its 25th anniversary season on Saturday and there was a special ‘birthday’ treat for the first 25 people through the gates of the Pembrokeshire attraction in the shape of goody bags. The early birds also helped Park Director Andy Hygate officially open the park and then had the opportunity to be the first to ride on Megafobia – the park’s iconic wooden rollercoaster. ...