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HYPERIA: Thorpe Park's Masterpiece Coaster Approaches Completion
Wednesday, 17. January 2024, 07:59
HYPERIA promises to set standards even before its opening. A recent update by the renowned YouTuber Jack Silkstone, dated January 15, 2024, offers thrilling insights into the current progress of this ambitious project.
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“Kali River Rapids” at Disney Animal Kingdom: Resuming Operation on March 16th
Tuesday, 16. January 2024, 15:21
The “Kali River Rapids” in Disney Animal Kingdom is gearing up for reopening after its annual maintenance break. Fans of the thrilling raft ride can rejoice: Starting March 16, 2024, the attraction will be open to the public again.
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“Blue Light Card Day” at Alton Towers Cancelled for 2024: Nemesis Reborn Takes Center Stage
Tuesday, 16. January 2024, 13:59
In an unexpected turn of events, Alton Towers has announced the cancellation of this year's much-anticipated “Blue Light Card Day.” Traditionally dedicated to British emergency services, NHS staff, social sector workers, and armed forces, the event is being put on hold due to extensive maintenance work and the ambitious restoration of one of the park's iconic roller coasters.
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Toverland 2023: Record Visitor Numbers Mark a New High
Tuesday, 16. January 2024, 13:34
Toverland welcomed almost 1.17 million visitors in 2023. This remarkable increase of 13 percent compared to the previous year brings the park closer to the top of the most-visited leisure destinations in the Netherlands.
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Audiogazer's Masterpiece: Nostalgic Sound for Europa-Park's Newest Attractions
Tuesday, 16. January 2024, 12:08
On January 16, 2024, the renowned composer trio Audiogazer announced their engagement to score three newly designed attractions at Europa-Park. Their musical journey includes the sonorous design of Yomis' Magical World of Diamond, the Tirol Log Flume, and the Alpine Coaster 'Enzian'.
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Toverland's Expansion Meets Traffic Challenges – Pathways to Solutions in Sight?
Tuesday, 16. January 2024, 11:14
In North Limburg, the Toverland amusement park is poised for an exciting phase of expansion, but this brings not only anticipation but also concerns, particularly regarding the traffic situation on the provincial road N277. This challenge has recently caught the attention of the road manager Rijkswaterstaat.
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Europa-Park Experience Resort: A Multifaceted Award-Winning Gem in the Leisure Industry
Tuesday, 16. January 2024, 10:59
In 2023, Europa-Park Experience Resort in Rust established itself as a paragon of excellence in the leisure park industry, as evidenced by its impressive array of awards in hospitality and gastronomy. The resort stood out with several prestigious honors, affirming its superiority in various domains.
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Rulantica Tops the Charts: Unbroken Triumph in 2023
Tuesday, 16. January 2024, 10:48
Rulantica garnered an impressive collection of awards in 2023, emphatically confirming its superior standing in the world of amusement parks.
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Efteling's “De Stoomtrein”: A Lone Historic Locomotive on the Tracks
Tuesday, 16. January 2024, 05:04
Efteling faces a challenge at the heart of its historical railway attraction, “De Stoomtrein”. Three locomotives, Aagje, Moortje, and Trijntje, once stood as the proud workhorses of this ride. Today, however, only Trijntje runs on the tracks, with the other two locomotives sidelined due to technical difficulties.
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Disney Dreamers Academy 2024: Where Dreams Become Reality
Monday, 15. January 2024, 18:57
In a display of ambition and inspiration, Walt Disney World Resort has unveiled the latest class of the Disney Dreamers Academy. This group of 100 outstanding students from across America embodies immense potential and bold ambitions. Introduced on Martin Luther King Day, the program provides a unique opportunity to broaden participants' horizons and inspires young people from black and underrepresented communities to go beyond the ordinary.
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