Staying at LEGOLAND’s Newest Accommodation: LEGOLAND Woodland Village

LEGOLAND Woodland Village is a new for 2024 resort at LEGOLAND Windsor. Similar in style to the Enchanted Village at Alton Towers Resort, Woodland Village features two accommodation options: a lodge or a barrel. The barrels form the ‘glamping’ portion of the resort, with shared bathroom facilities and a small sleeping area, whereas the lodges […]

Let’s Talk D23 2024

So, you know when I say ‘D23’ I mean specifically the Horizons parks panel, right? That’s what we’re all here for! After more than a few disappointing years of parks panels and a promise of solid announcements this time, there was more than a little hype in the lead up to this panel, so did […]

Escaping Gotham City at Parque Warner Madrid

It feels a lifetime ago now since I was in sunny Spain, perhaps mostly due to the decided lack of any sunshine as I write this. In July. In the UK. I’ve already covered all of my thoughts on the miraculous PortAventura and its not-so-grand neighbour, but those parks weren’t even the reason for the […]

Catching The Wave at Drayton Manor

Hands up if you thought putting a sit-down train on Shockwave was the worst idea you’d ever heard! Yeah, me too. Shockwave was not a long roller coaster. Its layout didn’t offer anything particularly unique. Its selling point was all in those trains, those stand-up trains. Whilst they may not have been comfortable, they were […]

The Case Against Second Gates: Ferrari Land

What exactly is it that makes a theme park a theme park? Themed experiences, attractions… rides? It’s rides mostly, right? Sure, theme parks exist without them, most notably Puy du Fou who excel predominantly in shows, but even Ghibli Park in Japan is adding rides. So, how many rides do you need for a theme […]

The Rebirth of Nemesis: Nemesis Reborn Opening Day

I love a good opening day. I’ve been to a few now, and despite all of my worst fears, they’ve never been nearly as chaotic as I imagined. In fact, before March 16th 2024, I’d not actually been to an opening day where I’d ended up in an excessive queue line. But, of course, that […]

My 2023 Highlights

I’ve thought a lot about how to do an end-of-year post. A month-by-month run-down? Best and worst? But in the end, I’ve settled on pure joy. So, without further ado, here are the absolute highlights of my 2023 season, the very best of the rides and parks I’ve experienced! And it was one heck of […]

A Phantom of the Opera VR Experience?

(Or: The Phantom of the Opera is here, inside my eyes) Well, it’s time for another short post I absolutely did not plan to write, but I just couldn’t resist talking a little about my experience with YULLBE Go at Europa Park! I apologise in advance for the lack of photos here, as my phone […]

Beautifully Unhinged: Halloween at Bellewaerde

With just four rollercoasters, only one of which manages to achieve ‘Extreme’ status on RCDB, Bellewaerde might not be a park to catch the eye of coaster enthusiasts. Located in Ypres, Belgium, just under a two-hour drive from the Eurotunnel, there are certainly better options nearby if thrilling rollercoasters are your main draw to a […]

Platypuses and Pumpkins at Hallowed Peak – The Lunar Festival

Phantom Peak opened in London back in August 2022, which means I’ve been planning to visit this attraction for approximately 14 months. Finally, with the launch of Hallowed Peak: The Lunar Festival for this year’s Halloween season, I’ve made the trip out to the far western town of Phantom Peak, and I’m here to tell […]