Having had the opportunity to try Jungle Escape yesterday I have to say it was a lot of fun. The games are well designed and did very much remind me of some of the games you'd see in The Crystal Maze. The group I experienced the attraction with didn't manage to solve the first room, but did manage t...

At the moment I'm not sure what to make of this decision from Merlin. In some ways I was half expecting either this or a significant price increase for this year, but it is sad to see they've gone with the option of removing it altogether. I do think the pass has been a somewhat troubled product fro...

If it is the case that Fin's is no longer going to be open for lunch then that is really disappointing. It was always my go to place to eat on the Resort as it generally offered a nice range of food options from lighter bites, to a more substantial meal. However, I do like the look of the new menu a...

Was it listed under this before? I have a feeling it did, but in no way should it be classified as a theme park! When Merlin bought the Tussaud's Group back in 2007 (or may have been 2008), Warwick Castle was initially placed within the Midway category of attractions. I was working at the Castle at...

I really love the Power of the Towers pin badge , I've always thought the staff badges are much better and this definitely looks like one. I think I used to want to collect every badge, but now Merlin are producing more, I'm treating it more like Disney pins so I will only buy the ones I really lik...

Although the colours do look a little out of place in those photos, I think that we do need to wait to see the finished product - as Justin said, it's unlikely everything is in place. I think they could get away with the colours if they tie into the wider look of the furniture in the Tipi. Even if t...

I really like the Power of the Towers pin and do agree it does very much seem like it may have been originally intended as a staff pin badge. It is good to see the range of pins expanded and although they're not all to my taste (which is actually a good thing as there is no way I could afford to buy...

With Walibi Holland opening for the new season, there have been a few more details released about Untamed. All details and photos taken from an article on Theme Park Inc. First of all, we finally know what Untamed's trains will look like thanks to th below image revealed to invited press and enthusi...

Following on from the re-build of the Scandinavian area, Europa Park have now also released details of the new Piraten in Batavia, confirming on their Facebook page that the ride will re-open in 2020. They have also released the concept art below: https://scontent.flhr2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/5625...

Just come across this really nice article from Coaster 101 detailing some of the Easter Eggs in Carowinds' new Blue Ridge juction area. I really love how Cedar Fair seem to be building so many references to other attractions and parks in their new areas. Whilst they may not be noticed by many guests...

That is interesting about Saw: Alive. Wonder if that means the maze is being retired? If it is it would be a shame to lose it with how detailed the sets are inside, however at the same time it has been there a long time and is probably due retirement. The other couple of things I've noticed is that ...

Ultimately I think removing the VR is the right decision. It was a nice concept, but unfortunately it just didn't work in the long run and operationally the ride suffered for it with it having far longer queues that it actually should. What we have gained however is a great theming feature in the fo...

Following the release of the POV earlier this month, Carowinds have now released a new, multi POV, video showing both a forward and backward POV in the same frame: SfLqZEbCHcQ This ride just keeps looking better with every new bit of coverage which comes out! Carowinds opens for the new season on Sa...

As much as the VR did attempt to add something different to the ride, if it has been totally removed then in my opinion that will be the right decision. The VR just slowed down operations far too much. Hopefully, if the VR has gone, the ride will be able to return to decent throughput levels like it...

Having been able to take a look at these on Tuesday I have to say they are better than I was expecting. I genuinely like the idea of having the 'Village Green' in the centre of the site, and I love the Tipi and feel that in summer the Tipi will be a really nice venue for people staying in both the P...

Liseberg have announced they are constructing their first dark ride for 40 years. Theme Park Insider have reported that the new ride will be located in the Kaninlandet (the Rabbit Land) on the site of the old Children's Theatre. Liseberg's President is quoted as saying that the ride is partly to mak...

Can I go back to Carowinds please? That ride looks awesome, a good mix of elements, and I'm sure the theming that will only enhance the experience event further. I've been really impressed with how Carowinds have marketed and built up this ride. It looks like it's going to be a great addition to the...

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SouthParks News now has a full summary of what we know so far for Thorpe Park Resort's 'Seaon of experiences like no other'. I will be honest and say that my initial reaction was on the negative side, especially given that it also means that there is not going to be a new ride this season. Game FX i...

This looks amazing! I love that Busch Gardens are going all out to transform Gwazi into something that should be absolutely incredible. Whilst we don't know the whole layout yet, there is this photo published by various accounts on Twitter showing the first drop: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D0nIvHKW...