Opening date of Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s ‘Icon’ announced
Blackpool Pleasure Beach has announced the official opening date of its new rollercoaster, Icon, which will open to guests on Friday, May 25.
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Aardman and Land’s End to open new family experience in England this month
A new, interactive family attraction is coming to Cornwall, England this February, featuring characters from Aardman, the Oscar-winning animation studio.
Wicker Man coaster announced for spring 2018 at Alton Towers Resort
After years of being in development, Alton Towers Resort has announced its latest thrill experience set to open in spring 2018 – Wicker Man.
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Star Wars VR to open in London alongside Disney Springs this December
As previously reported by Blooloop, “Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire,” the hyper-reality experience created by Lucasfilm and ILMxLAB, is set to open in Westfield, London alongside Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort this December.
New ‘Peter Rabbit’ attractions to open in the UK after successful TV series
Silvergate Media, which co-owns and manages the licensing for the animated “Peter Rabbit” TV series in the UK, has announced that the show will expand into new live events and attractions after the success of their programming.
Costumes from ‘Harry Potter’ films to be displayed at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Over the course of its ten years on set, the “Harry Potter” films had over 25,000 costume pieces created for the eight productions. Beginning with over 600 Hogwarts school uniforms, the costumes eventually developed into more extravagant pieces like Hermione’s Yule Ball gown, Professor Slughorn’s lilac pajamas, and Gilderoy Lockhart’s professor’s robes.
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Video: Disney World's UK sister city honored at the Magic Kingdom
The city of Swindon, England was officially honored yesterday at Walt Disney World when a plaque marking the twinning of the Wiltshire town with the popular Florida resort was unveiled at the Magic Kingdom. The twinning ceremony was attended by Cllr David Wren, the mayor of Swindon; Angellica Bell, television presenter and competition judge; Duncan…