Category: Articles
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The History of The Haunted House & Duel at Alton Towers
The idea of building a Haunted House attraction at Alton Towers came about, in 1990, when Alton Towers realised that the perception of the park was that it was a place for teens and young adults. Park management wanted to come up with a way of attracting more families to the park, aware of the…
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History of Knoebels Haunted Mansion
The Haunted Mansion is an important part of Knoebels history. Following the flood of 1972, Knoebels repair efforts left them with a spare building. It is this building which became the Haunted Mansion. I invite you to watch my video and learn the history of this iconic attraction. Thank you for watching! Let me know…
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The History of Marvel at Halloween Horror Nights
Halloween Horror Nights Orlando is the world’s premier Halloween event and Marvel is one of the most widely recognisable brands out there, but did you know that at one point in time, in the year 2002 to be precise, these two worlds collided. In this video, I’m going to explore the most ambitious crossover ever……
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Does The Weeknd belong at Halloween Horror Nights? (The Weeknd After Hours Nightmare)
Many fans of Halloween Horror Nights were confused why The Weeknd had his own house at the event in 2022, and to that I said…you don’t know The Weeknd. I think it’s clear to see for those who got to experience this house, just how well The Weeknd worked at Halloween Horror Nights. Before the…
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Top 5 Rides at Isla Magica
Located in Seville, Spain, Isla Magica opened in 1997 and was built on the former grounds of the 1992 World’s Fair. The park itself is built around a large lake and is split into six themed areas based on the discoveries of the 16th and 17th centuries. Although not a particularly huge park, its beautiful…
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Top 5 Rides at Ferrari Land
Ferrari Land opened at PortAventura World in 2017 and cost more than 100 million euros. Located on the Costa Daurada in Catalonia, Spain, this park offers a fun mix of indoor simulators and outdoor attractions. Themed of course to Ferrari cars, Ferrari Land doesn’t have too many attractions to pick from, however what it lacks…
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Top 5 Rides at PortAventura
PortAventura is located on the Costa Daurada in Catalonia, Spain. PortAventura is the most visited theme park in Spain, attracting, on average, 3.5 million guests a year. The resort also includes a water park, five hotels, an RV Park and a convention centre. The park originally opened in 1995. The Tussauds group, which owned 40%…
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Top 5 Rides at Paultons Park
Paultons Park is a family theme park located in the New Forest National Park in England, near the coastal city of Southampton. The park has received a large number of new additions in recent years such as Tornado Springs and the Lost Kingdom. The park mainly caters for families with young children but there is…
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Top 5 Rides at Chessington World of Adventures
Chessington World of Adventures is both a theme park and a zoo. The park is split into a variety of themed lands which are all loosely based on a range of world cultures. It’s attractions are family focussed, providing fun for everyone. Even as an adult, the park has a bunch of attractions I love.…
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Top 5 Rides at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool Pleasure Beach opened in 1896 by A.W.G. Bean and his partner John Outhwaite. The park has remained family owned ever since and the current managing director, Amanda Thompson, is Bean’s great-granddaughter. The original park was built on the sand dunes along the promenade and consisted of a few roundabouts, a bicycle railway and several…