A huge metal structure is currently being installed over the final break run of Dragons Fury. When it begins to rain Dragons Fury is known to have issues with wetness. It's hoped that when this structure is completed that the ride's availability during wetter days will be improved.
To celebrate 20 years of Colossus at Thorpe Park, the park has given the hashtag Thorpe Park sign a makeover! New stickers have been placed over the sign to celebrate the ride turning 20, we would love to busy a shirt with this lunar design on it.
Construction work on Project Amazon at Chessington appears to be progressing well. Since our last visit to the park, a time-lapse camera has been set up on the site office shipping container in the corner of the site and further site preparation has happened.
Early work on Project Anchor at Chessington appears to have begun, this expansion of Pirates Cove will see two new flat rides installed as the resort continues to expand its ride lineup.
Merlin Annual Pass has launched a new range of merchandise showing off the pass brand.
Old Town is no more, Project Exodus has taken over! Our last visit to the park was only a week ago and we've already seen some major changes to the appearance of Old Town!
After years of being missing, Tidal Wave has finally got its fire effect back! The fire effect is still yet to be seen in action however the fact it's been reinstalled is a big moment for the ride. We cant wait to see it one day soon.
Work on reinstalling High Striker continues at Thorpe Park. The gondola for the ride has now been reinstalled on the drop tower and the ride has been seen testing. Music for the ride was also heard testing during our visit.
Now the park has been given approval on plans to refresh the Lodge Gate, heavy construction can now begin! Work on the retheme has already begun with the canopy covering the turnstiles being removed along with most of the entrance turnstiles!
King Pigs Wild Hog Dodgems has reopened after storm Eunice caused some damage to the attraction.
Chessington has been given the green light to officially start work on the Lodge Gate retheme! Over the next few weeks works on the entrance gate will ramp up and we should hopefully see this new entrance ready and open for the busy summer season.