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Haunted House at LEGOLAND in 2019
Spring 2019 will see the opening of a spooktacular new ride at LEGOLAND Windsor: The Haunted House - Monster Party.
Guests will be invited to join the frightfully friendly Vampire for a monster party at his spooky new haunted home to celebrate his arrival in the LEGOLAND neighbourhood.
Young party guests will be greeted by joke-telling LEGO gargoyles and talking statues, LEGO bunting, banners and balloons.
Dreamland to add 9 new rides in 2018
Plans for 9 new rides at Dreamland in Margate have been revealed, including a 39 metre high 'shoot and drop' tower, and other additions from the ride manufacturer Zamperla.
The new rides from Zamperla are to be a Flash Tower called The Dreamland Drop, Twister Coaster, Midi Discovery, Samba Balloon, Magic Bikes, Endeavour, Air Race and Rockin’ Tug. A restored 1920's ride, the Vintage Caterpillar, will also be new.
The Walking Dead arrive at Thorpe Park
The Walking Dead: The Ride is the world’s first roller coaster themed around the global TV phenomenon and Thorpe Park invited us along to the launch event on 29th March.
It is a complete transformation of the former roller coaster X with all new theming and effects throughout, including a pre-show, walkthrough and live actors.
Here's our review of the new experience, with some spoilers!
Ice Age 4D at Drayton Manor in 2018
New for 2018 at Drayton Manor, their latest 4D Cinema experience, Ice Age: No Time for Nuts.
The 4D film features all of your favourite Ice Age characters so be prepared to face the elements and be thrown into the world of Ice Age as you sit in your seat.
Ice Age: No Time For Nuts opens on 28th March 2018.
Dodgems Ahoy
This classic fairground ride is a permanent fixture at Drayton Manor, where you can take the wheel and drive at full speed ahead.
Jump into one of 23 cars, put your foot on the accelerator, and try to drive without bumping into anyone else - easier said than done! (Minimum Height: 1.2m)
Rise of the Wicker Man at Alton Towers
The UK’s first new wooden roller coaster in 21 years opens at Alton Towers this year, and we were invited to the press event on 16th March to experience it for the very first time.
Alton Towers has invested £16 million into the creation of Wicker Man, which has been in development for the last 4 years. Here's our review of the new ride...
New for 2018: Tiger Rock in Land of the Tiger
Chessington World of Adventures has now announced the opening date for new multi-million pound Land of the Tiger, featuring an innovative enclosure and Europe’s first overhead trails, all set to welcome the four endangered Amur Tigers.
The foursome – currently living in Sweden – will soon be making the big move to Land of the Tiger at the Surrey park, where their new specially designed home awaits that will allow the world’s largest tiger species freedom to roam with a cat’s-eye view of the whole area.
New for 2018: Wicker Man
Alton Towers has confirmed that Secret Weapon 8 will be a new wooden roller coaster called WICKER MAN and is set to open in Spring 2018.
The ground-breaking new ride development is a world class wooden roller coaster built by Great Coasters International.
Galactica
The exhilarating new ride experience uniquely combines the physical exertion and adrenaline rush of the iconic flying roller coaster Air, with the breathtaking emotive experience of travelling through space. Cutting edge technology launches riders in a different world, complete with virtual space suits, stunning visuals and an exciting space adventure. The visuals have been perfectly synchronised to the thrilling twists, turns and loops of the roller coaster to recreate the sensation of hurtling through space.
Heave Ho
Heave Ho and off we go! Rocking and twisting on top of the waves across Mutiny Bay. A classic 'rock-n-tug' boat ride.