Theme Park Junkies News Feed http://www.themeparkjunkies.co.uk/ The Theme Park Junkies News Feed brings you the latest Theme Park News straight from the Theme Park Junkies website. en-us Alton Towers Sky Ride Reopens http://www.themeparkjunkies.co.uk/index.php?act=news&year=2008&nid=140 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Alton Tower's Sky Ride attraction has reopened after if suffered during the Halloween Event "Alton Towers Scarefest" last year. New Coasters at New Pleasureland Southport http://www.themeparkjunkies.co.uk/index.php?act=news&year=2008&nid=139 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 For the 2008 season New Pleasureland Southport have opened Storm a Pinfari ZL42 and Mad Mouse, a Spinning Madness ride from Fabbri Group. Drayton Manor continuing plans for Hotel and Water Park http://www.themeparkjunkies.co.uk/index.php?act=news&year=2008&nid=138 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 According to an article in Express & Star Drayton Manor are pushing forward with plans to build a Water Park and Hotel. Thorpe Park replaces Pirates 4D with Time Voyagers http://www.themeparkjunkies.co.uk/index.php?act=news&year=2008&nid=137 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Thorpe Park have changed their 4D cinema film from Pirates 4D to Time Voyagers which is currently already used at Gardaland, another Merlin park. Alton Towers submit plans for new entrance sign http://www.themeparkjunkies.co.uk/index.php?act=news&year=2008&nid=136 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Alton Towers have submitted a planning application for a new entrance sign to the resort. Chessington World of Adventures new park map http://www.themeparkjunkies.co.uk/index.php?act=news&year=2008&nid=135 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Chessington World of Adventures have released their 2008 park map coinciding with the start of the season. New Thorpe Park Park Map http://www.themeparkjunkies.co.uk/index.php?act=news&year=2008&nid=134 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Now Thorpe Park is opened they have released their new park map for 2008. Alton Towers new site and new map http://www.themeparkjunkies.co.uk/index.php?act=news&year=2008&nid=133 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Alton Towers have released a new website and park map to mark the start of their 2008 season. Alton Towers world record attempt http://www.themeparkjunkies.co.uk/index.php?act=news&year=2008&nid=132 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Alton Towers is going to attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of pirates in costume on Saturday 15th March. Judge criticizes Alton Towers level of security http://www.themeparkjunkies.co.uk/index.php?act=news&year=2008&nid=131 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 A district judge a said Alton Towers customers were greatly let down by the park when they must have known what was going on as he sentenced a man to 224 days in prison after he stole bags from security cages at the park. Lightwater Valley new ride, park map, website and ticket info http://www.themeparkjunkies.co.uk/index.php?act=news&year=2008&nid=130 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Lightwater Valley's new ride for 2008 is to be the Lightwater Wheel, it will stand at 82ft tall and be located in the center of the park.
2008 ticket information is now also available and we have a copy of their 2008 park map. Lo-Q to supply Queue Management System to Legoland http://www.themeparkjunkies.co.uk/index.php?act=news&year=2008&nid=129 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Lo-Q has won a contract with Legoland Windsor to supply them with there queue line management system for 2 years. Thorpe Park Ticket Prices http://www.themeparkjunkies.co.uk/index.php?act=news&year=2008&nid=128 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Thorpe Park have released their 2008 main season ticket prices which are surprisingly low. Adult tickets are £31 while a child is £21. Alton Towers Ticket Prices http://www.themeparkjunkies.co.uk/index.php?act=news&year=2008&nid=127 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Alton Towers have released their main season tickets prices. Adult tickets are £34.00 and Child are £24.00. Thorpe Park Gets Approval For 2009 Coaster http://www.themeparkjunkies.co.uk/index.php?act=news&year=2008&nid=126 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Thorpe Park has been given approval on their planning application to build a Gerstlauer Euro Fighter coaster for 2009. The ride will feature a 'beyond vertical' drop of 97 degrees from a height of 100ft. Merlin Annual Pass Announced http://www.themeparkjunkies.co.uk/index.php?act=news&year=2008&nid=125 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 The new Merlin annual pass that replaced the Tussauds annual pass has been released. It contains all the old attractions plus Legoland Windsor, the Dungeons and Seal Life. Alton Towers - Further Mutiny Bay Details http://www.themeparkjunkies.co.uk/index.php?act=news&year=2008&nid=124 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 More details of Alton Towers new Mutiny Bay have emerged as the 27 meter long pirate ship is lowered into place. Drayton Manor - Thomas Land Update http://www.themeparkjunkies.co.uk/index.php?act=news&year=2008&nid=123 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Track for the Troublesome Trucks Coaster (made by Gerstlauer) has been completed. Work on a train ride is also continueing with the station looking like something right out of Thomas the Tank Engine. Longboat Invader new for 2008 at Legoland http://www.themeparkjunkies.co.uk/index.php?act=news&year=2008&nid=122 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 The Zemperla Rockin Tug ride that was meant to open last year has now been announced to open this year. It will accompany Vikings River Splash and Loki's Labyrinth in Land of the Vikings. Thorpe Park 2009 Coaster No Limits recreation http://www.themeparkjunkies.co.uk/index.php?act=news&year=2007&nid=121 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Here is a No Limits recreation someone has made of Thorpe Park's new coaster due to open in 2009. The ride is to be a Gerstlauer Euro Fighter.