Adventures close to home: weightlessness, adventure, fun and terror. Just a few of the promises UK parks are making to their guests this season

Article Abstract:

New concepts at UK theme parks include Pendragon's Plunge at the Camelot Theme park in Chorley, and two new exhibitions at Cornwall's Exploratorium. The Millennium Coaster, a new rollercoaster at the Magical World of Fantasy Island, will be opened during 1999, and Legoland Windsor is spending 3.5 million pounds sterling on new developments. Other new concepts include the new Space Shot ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, and the development of an 11 million pounds sterling holiday village at Lightwater Valley in Ripon. Zoos and wildlife parks have also invested in new animal enclosures and other animal themed concepts.

---

Park and ride

Article Abstract:

UK theme parks are offering additional attractions in 1996. Alton Towers has opened a hotel as part of a 20 million pounds sterling enhancement budget. Blackpool Pleasure Beach is spending 2 million pounds sterling in revamps as part of its 100th anniversary celebrations. Among other parks investing in new attractions are Chessington World of Adventures, Drayton Manor, Dreamland, Fantasy Island, Flambards Village Theme Park, Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach, Lightwater Valley Theme Park and Thorpe Park.

Recreation

---

Scream team

Article Abstract:

The Oblivion amusement ride at Alton Towers theme park offers passengers a thrilling and enjoyable ride, according to concept designer John Wardley. It operates at a maximum speed of 110 kilometers per hour and has a height drop of 50 meters. An emergency stop procedure is rigorously adhered to at the park. The ride is one of the most advanced in the world.

Analysis, Amusement rides

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Bread alone: a growing number of chefs are making specialty breads the stuff of lively menus and tasty starters
• Abstracts: Arena showpiece: Manchester's Olympic indoor stadium, the Victoria Arena has been handed over to the management team
• Abstracts: Wisconsin is a world away from all the glitz. Cars are the stars at latest visitor draws. Kentucky glories in its past and out of doors activities
• Abstracts: Mind over matter: networking, themeing and games which appeal to different emotions are central to the future success of virtual reality
• Abstracts: Mind over matter: networking, themeing and games which appeal to different emotions are central to the future success of virtual reality. part 2

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.