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  • Is Galactica at Alton Towers finally getting a re-theme?
    6th November 2024

    Is Galactica at Alton Towers finally getting a re-theme?

    It’s pretty widely known that Alton Towers is not doing well at the moment, ride availability this season hasn’t been great, Nemesis Reborn has spent some of the busiest days of the year over Scarefest with only one train running and earlier this year Wickerman shut for several weeks after a foreign object caused smoke […]

  • My Top 5 Coasters
    6th November 2024

    My Top 5 Coasters

    I might be one of the few enthusiasts who don’t count their creds…I did try downloading an app and working it out and got to around 150 but as someone who has been riding coasters for over 30 years it would be near impossible to get an accurate number and, I’d rather enjoy myself rather […]

  • Is Voltron’s Single Rider queue worth it?
    5th November 2024

    Is Voltron’s Single Rider queue worth it?

    The stunning Voltron at Europa Park is the first Mack rides striker coaster and with fun twists and turns, great airtime and punchy launches this 3 minute experience is a world-class roller coaster. There are three ways you can queue for Voltron: What is a single rider queue? A single rider queue is a way […]

  • Voltron Nevera – Review of Europa Park’s Latest Coaster
    4th November 2024

    Voltron Nevera – Review of Europa Park’s Latest Coaster

    In April 2024 Europa Park in Germany opened their latest roller coaster, the first Mack Striker coaster. I was lucky enough to finally get to ride this incredible new coaster in October this year and in this post I’ll be sharing my thoughts on it. Voltron – The Design Firstly, Voltron is absolutely stunning. It’s […]

  • Flambards Theme Park in Cornwall Closes with Immediate Effect
    4th November 2024

    Flambards Theme Park in Cornwall Closes with Immediate Effect

    Following the permanent closure of several of its thrill rides earlier this year, Flambards Theme Park in Cornwall has today announced that the park will permanently close with immediate effect. The park website states that this decision was made after all avenues had been exhausted and that it follows rising costs and a decline in […]

  • Storing Luggage at Europa Park
    4th November 2024

    Storing Luggage at Europa Park

    In my previous post I shared how you can travel to Europa Park using public transport from the UK however, once there, what do you do with your luggage whilst at the park? This is a big thing to consider especially on check-in and check-out days. In this post I share the ways you can […]

  • Travelling to Europa Park from the UK using public transport
    3rd November 2024

    Travelling to Europa Park from the UK using public transport

    Europa Park is one of the best theme parks in the world with a fantastic mix of family-friendly attractions and some incredible roller coasters for those seeking a bigger thrill (including the new multi-launch coaster Voltron). In this post I’ll share how to travel to Europa Park from the UK using public transport, breaking down […]

  • Welcome to the Blog
    2nd November 2024

    Welcome to the Blog

    This is the very first post of what will become many posts on Mark’s Parks. My aim for this site is to create a blog that shares useful information if you’re planning trips to theme parks (especially across Europe), bring you the latest updates on developments for parks across the UK and Europe (and occasionally […]

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