UK Attractions

So our resident trolley dolley linked this rather awesome, drool-worthy video in chat and it had to be shared! Look at how red the blood is on Nemesis! And how colourful Corky looks! Enjoy

There seems to be a massive lack of decent waterparks here in the UK. The only one I've ever been to here that was not basically a normal pool with a couple of flumes attached was called 'fantaseas' in Dartford. It was just amazing, a full continental style water park but mainly inside. As it closed sometime in the early 90's I don't expect anyone here to remember it, you'll have to take my word for it, it really was something else. The only other decent experience pools I've come across, although definitely not actual waterparks, are the domes at Centre Parcs. The one at Elveden especially is great fun with, the spectacularly rough and dangerous outdoor rapids the h…

I have to say that I'm not quite as happy as many other people seem to be about Madagascar (based on reading comments across the web and forums). I think it is "not bad" but on balance preferred the Dragon's Theatre for the following reasons: 1) Huge space being taken up by Madagascar 2) You could watch Dragons even in rain / poor weather 3) You could safely leave very little ones in Dragons whilst having a coffee 4) Based on the feedback from my daughter and her friends who are very regular visitors (ages 3-6) they liked Madagascar but didn't want to watch it again. Compared to Dragons, when they even wanted to go and watch repeat performances on the same day. Int…

Hello there. I applied for my first job last week, a Guest Experience Assistant Weekend role at SEA LIFE. Was very pleased to receive an email today saying I've been invited to the assessment centre. Does anyone have any idea what sort of things they will ask in the interview? I'm pretty confident with the team working exercises, just not too sure how to prepare for the interview as it'll be the first I've ever had. Any help people could give would be greatly appriciated.

You may not of heard because of all the hype for Sub Terra, but there's another "cool" new attraction opening at Alton Towers this year!Post your reviews and thoughts here in the brand spanking new, Ice age: the 4D Experience topic!

The Phalanx Control research centre is now open! Do you dare to explore what lies under the depths of forbidden valley?Please use Spoilers in all posts made about the nature of the ride.Discuss!

With Chessington officially opening tomorrow, I thought it'd be interesting to start a topic based on Chessington's media coverage- after seeing some interesting pictures yesterday/today aimed at promoting Madagascar Live ^^Very nice way of getting the word about and creating attention, and the idea of the animals in the city even fits in with the story of Madagascar itself! :DAround 5.20pm today I also heard the end of a Chessington television advert downstairs but didn't see any of the advert itself! :(It is very nice to see that despite their low investment in Chessington, Merlin are still serious about getting people through the gates and that they're giving CWoAR som…

Plans have been released for the new Safari Trail coming in 2013 to Chessington!Full plans here http://maps.kingston...008&strHeader=Y

Does anyone have any pictures of plans from old rides at Alton Towers?

Does anyone know where old planning applications are for some of the rides at Chessington? If you do have them could you post them on here please.

Does anyone remember the Spaceboat???

Hi,I'm currently in year 10 and am interested to know what age you have to be to do work experience at legoland. Also if anyone has done it before what was it like?Thanks

Broadditch Farm plays host to an array of seasonal events. It is best known, however, for its amazing Halloween Event, Broadwitch Hauntfest. Nominated on numerous occasions for Screamie Awards, this humble farm near Bluewater, Kent is seriously making a name for itself in the Scare Industry.2010's Spooky Castle was arguably the best Scare Attraction in the UK, with amazing attention to detail in set, props, actors and their make-up. Michael Bolton- respected figure within the scare industry and also the man behind Scare Tour, stated that Spooky Castle was his personal favourite Scare Attraction of 2010, calling it, "perfect". As well as four, unique, intense "haunts" …

Today I saw a really old video in physics about mechanics that was set in Alton Towers! The presenter was Carol Vordemane and the film contained corkscrew (new at the time), the Beast, chairoplanes and some spinning ride. There was also a log flume from Wickstead park! It looked pretty dated, anyone seen this or got any idea about when it was?

I dont know if this has been answered anywhere else but in quite a few of chessies old maps there is a tiny mark next to Black Buccanear saying Peg Leg Pete, who was this Pete and did he have a story around him. I am guessing its like the Dragon outside dragons Fury that lived around Dragon Falls for a while. Is Pete still at the park??

Who remembes the Action Man Assault Course thing. I never got to expirience it myself but I found it in the old maps and wondered what it was all about! Discuss here!

The new Alton Towers App is now able to buy.http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/alton-towers-resort-official/id449134484?mt=8Whats your thoughts on it? Better than Thorpe Park's?

So, to coincide with the marketing thingy at towers for the top 5 rides, write here what you score them out of 5 - and if you want to put a reason, state why! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1Mp6jl5i7A My vote is for nemesis, with 5/5.Air - 2/5Oblivion 4/5Thirteen - 3/5Rita 3/5What is yours?

I was wondering if anybody else could remember the old Virtual Reality Theatre that was at Chessington in the early 2000's?I remember on one visit with my family and Girlfriend (now Wife) we gave this new attraction in Mexicana a go. It consisted of a number of large seats arranged in rows facing out into the park and you had to pay to use the attraction.The attraction basically involved a number of members of the public making fools of themselves for the entertainment of nearby spectators. With the 'players' wearing immersive VR goggles they were kind of cut off from the outside world and it was very easy to caught up in the game and forget that you were in full show to …

Londons Death Trap is the newest of all the horror maze/shows, things.And I was wondering is it different from any of the other horror mazes? Reviews online suggest you really get into the action by putting your hands into holes and searching for missing keys an so on and so forth.Has anyone visited? If so please share reviews and comments.

Not seen a topic about this yetE-lockers are coming (or open) at Alton Towers! what your thoughts on this?http://www.ukparknews.co.uk/entry/cms/?p=5169

Topic for any random old pictures you might have of Chessington.I've just found a few from what must be 1994ish of me in a pram with my family. On ride photo from Dragons falls, pictures from truckers with railway in the background, bubbleworks.I will upload eventually lol

I remember this ride really well despite being so young when I went on it. I used to cry in the spike scene and the final scene was epic.Dicuss rly.

Just found this on Youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPD4CAa61V0It's labelled as 1980s but the Vampire opened in 1990 of course Very interesting footage - including a bit of the 5th Dimension. The Runaway Mine Train is noticably faster, and it's amazing how exposed the Vampire looks compared to how integral it looks now, 21 years on! Also shown is Dragon Falls, and you can see they have the "year" sign on the drop so that it shows in the photo - remember those days?

Rumours going around about a Harry Potter theme park in the UK.Harry Potter theme park Here's just one of the news articles..