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Is the World of Jumanji fit for purpose? Chessington World of Adventures Resort. A park I adored visiting growing up, yet a park that now almost feels like it‘s losing its sense of identity. This statement might seem a little hyperbolic, …

Join me in my new blog post about the World of Jumanji, discussing whether I think it was a good investment, if it fits in with the park, and if it indicates a positive direction for Chessington going forward!

Hope you enjoy if you have a read below! 👇🏻

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Was Toxicator the right move for Alton Towers? It’s finally that time of the year again… Theme Parks are back (which makes my job as a Theme Park blogger much easier)! A new season brings along with it new installations and changes to our belov…

Following the recent opening of Toxicator at Alton Towers, join me in my new blog post to review the 'new' attraction... and to also discuss some wider issues at the resort - is this the right fit for them?

Hope you enjoy if you have a read below! 👇🏻

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My first article for @attractionsource.com has just gone live, covering the promising proposal from Paultons Park for their first on-site accommodation! A Holiday Village style resort seems perfect for this park in my opinion, and will inevitably look amazing!

Do have a read below👇

Everybody has a plan until a cat falls asleep in their lap

Welcome to the club 😎

Thanks! Definitely not, both will coexist :)

Very excited to have been accepted onto the @attractionsource.com & @towerstimes.co.uk team!

Stepping into a content creator role is an opportunity I’m grateful for and proud of, and I can’t wait to start working alongside this amazing bunch of people 🥰

erm wts i don’t want it anymore

Thanks! Yeah definitely seems weird for a flying coaster… wonder what you think of Taron as well though? 😅

omg PLEASE

My issue with Rookburgh at Phantasialand When it comes to Phantasialand, I think it’s fair to say that the collective opinion is pretty unanimous: it’s gorgeous, with high-quality presentation being at the forefront of its design, some of…

New blog post is now live! It's time to, controversially, look into Rookburgh at Phantasialand and do a deep dive into my issues with it...

Hope you enjoy it if you take the time to read!

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How have you managed this again?! 😭

There’s something new in the valley!⚠️

One of two toxicator posters to come!
After completing a bunch of long term projects, you’ll be seeing a lot more of these in then future! 🦀

So RIP to one of my favourite Theme Park events. It’s a shame to see the effects of the cuts currently ongoing within Merlin that’ll ultimately make the experiences at their parks much less interesting - entertainments really are key to a good time at a park!

One of my favourite park days last year was Alton Towers Oktoberfest. Being able to take a break from rides and chill on the lawns with brilliant live music and actors creating a really lovely atmosphere is exactly what parks need sometimes, & I’m absolutely gutted that’s gone :(

So so gutted that this is the way our parks are going 🥲

Some of my favourite moments of 2024 were heading to Thorpe or Towers during their events, specifically Towers Oktoberfest, and watching shows just to take a break from the rides and soak up the atmosphere! It makes such a difference

This is so cool 😍

Why Voltron is a must-do attraction Europa-Park is a resort that’s always interested me and been in the back of my mind. It looked stunning to say the least, and it’s one of the parks I first looked into when I became an …

My first blog post of 2025 is now live! This one is all about what makes Voltron such a standout attraction to me, including my full in-depth review of it and the reasons why I rank this coaster so highly. Hope you enjoy if you take the time to read it!

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The best 4 days at Europa-Park have come and gone 🥲

Never been so sad leaving a Theme Park before which I think says a lot about how much I adored my time here. I’ve left with a new Number 1 Coaster and plenty of memories made with the best company 🥰

"From The Party" merch collection is out now 🥳

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It was really good to see you again, glad you enjoyed yourself!

Just had a 4 hour nap, which is almost definitely more sleep than the last two nights combined…

a very successful closing weekend ❤️

So good to see you again!

A group selfie enshrouded in smoke

Photobombed by the smoke machine.

hope you’re doing okay now and i hope you still had a good weekend!!

😎

How has it been 6 months since Hyperia opened already?? 🤯

been playing a lot of planet coaster 2 since i got it yesterday and, as much as the bugs are quite annoying, it’s really fun! the new coaster builder is sooo good and making smooth coasters has honestly never been easier which definitely improves the overall experience a lot

bring on Blackpool (I will be bringing more 2p coins) 😎