After many months of puzzling, Alton Towers have revealed more details of the upcoming thrill ride destined for the park in 2012. Find out more info here..
Yearly Archive: 2011
Dec 30 2011
Amanda Thompson to receive New Years Honour
Amanda Thompson has been awarded the OBE for her services to tourism in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list.
Keeping up a long family tradition, Amanda has followed in the footsteps of her father, grandfather and great-grandfather to continue building on the success of Britain’s top tourist attraction.
Dec 25 2011
Airgates’ Christmas Message
It’s nearly the end of 2011, so grab yourself a mince pie and some eggnog to read our special Christmas message.
Within nine months we’ve come quite far, and there are some special people to thank for our progress in 2011.
Dec 23 2011
New ‘Secret Weapon’ coaster rumoured for X-Sector
Alton Towers have placed two planning applications – both rumoured to be for an upcoming ‘Secret Weapon’ rollercoaster on the current site of the Black Hole tent structure. Click ‘View full post’ below for the latest update.
Dec 16 2011
Out of this world models set to be new Star attraction
Legoland Windsor have today announced that an indoor Miniland, based on the popular Star Wars series of films is set to be the major new addition to the park for 2012.
Dec 14 2011
Merlin decrease Annual Pass restrictions
Merlin Entertainments have removed some restrictions from their standard annual pass, allowing holders to access some attractions during peak times in 2012.
Dec 12 2011
Rumours boil over for hot new Paultons attraction
Paulton’s Park have recently commenced viral promotion for what appears to be a smokin’ new ride coming to the Hampshire-based family park.
Dec 03 2011
Chessington toying with area re-theme
A planning application has been placed by Chessington World of Adventures for a re-theme of one of the family park’s classic areas. Currently, the Toytown area has attractions aimed mostly at young children, such as Toadie’s Crazy Cars , Tiny Truckers and Flying Jumbos – a picture of which was posted by the park’s social …
Dec 01 2011
Pleasure Beach classic set for a ‘Ho Ho Ho’ new look
Pleasure Beach Blackpool are today auditioning for a new voice for their Laughing Man display, which is being transformed into a festive Santa this festive period.
Nov 22 2011
Dreamland en route to become Reality
The Heritage Lottery fund has awarded the Dreamland Trust £3million, in anticipation of opening a unique heritage amusement park in the seaside resort of Margate during 2013.