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UK Park News

• Skyride to Operate During Peak Days Only at Alton Towers
  In a move that is likely to cause much controversy, TowersTimes have today announced that from tomorrow, Alton Towers’ popular transportation system, Skyride, shall remain open only on ‘Peak’ days during the 2012 season. Used by a vast amount of guests daily, Skyride transports visitors between three areas of the park, Towers Street, Forbidden Valley    [ Read More......
  
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• Man Ventures Into Oblivion
  Today saw a guest at the Alton Towers Resort venture into Oblivion’s underground section. Occurring at around 2:20pm, the man is reported to have clambered over a fence at the point at which the ride’s trains re-emerge, before making his way down into the tunnel. Fortunately neither the man, nor guests on the ride were    [ Read More... ]
  
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• Lightwater Valley Sell Swinging Ship
  Originally introduced for the 1990 season, Lightwater Valley’s original Swinging Ship, The Wave, has now been sold. After over a year and a half on the market, the ride, which was located in a rather secluded area of the park, is set to be removed from the Valley following acquisition by a currently unknown purchaser.    [ Read More... ]
  
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• SW7 Construction Picks Up Pace
  Today it was reported via our sister site, which is dedicated to following the construction of SW7 at Alton Towers Resort, that construction work has now picked up pace. Following the installation of boundary fences a couple of weeks ago, the Black Hole Tent has now started to be removed, making way for a clear    [ Read More... ]
  
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• Saw Alive to Become Halloween Attraction
  Introduced in 2010 to complement 2009′s addition, Saw The Ride, Saw Alive promised to be the worlds most intense live action Horror Maze. Over the past 2 seasons however, visitor numbers have slowly dwindled, leading to the decision to only open the maze during busy times this season. This plan has today however, been drastically    [ Read More... ]
  
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• More Thomas Rooms Come to Drayton Manor Hotel
  Drayton Manor Theme Park’s 4-star 150-bedroom hotel has increased the number of its Thomas & Friends™ themed family rooms following high demand from guests. The Drayton Manor Hotel already has 11 Thomas & Friends rooms, but has now transformed four existing deluxe bedrooms to accommodate demand from guests. These new rooms are larger than the    [ Read More... ]
  
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• Win an Annual Pass to Oakwood Theme Park!
  Oakwood Theme Park has adopted a new ‘mascot’ in the shape of a rooster – and they want to enlist the help of visitors to name him. The Wyandotte cockerel is settling in to his new surroundings amidst the Pembrokeshire park’s rollercoasters and rides after being donated to the park. “Before he came here the lady    [ Read More... ]
  
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• Alton Towers 2013 Rollercoaster Minisite Launched
  Recently, the Alton Towers Resort have released a Sub-domain Minisite promoting their upcoming Rollercoaster. The Rollercoaster, codenamed SW7 (Secret Weapon 7), is expected to launch in time for the 2013 Theme Park Season, adding to the Resort’s already impressive selection of rides. Currently bare, the minisite features only an Email sign up form, asking for    [ Read More... ]
  
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• London Dungeons to be Relocated
  Recently, plans have been discovered outlining the proposed move of the London Dungeons from it’s current site. The proposed move would see the attraction relocated from it’s current site on Tooley Street, where it has operated for 38 years, to County Hall, London. County Hall, which is a Grade II listed building, currently houses two    [ Read More... ]
  
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• Birthday Treat for Oakwood’s First 2012 Visitors
  Oakwood Theme Park opened its doors for its 25th anniversary season on Saturday and there was a special ‘birthday’ treat for the first 25 people through the gates of the Pembrokeshire attraction in the shape of goody bags. The early birds also helped Park Director Andy Hygate officially open the park and then had the opportunity to    [ Read More... ]
  
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