More modern dark rides tend to depend quite heavily on the elements of screens and projection mapping a lot more than the ones we remember that opened up when we were children. But are these effects just an easy way out to enrich and create an “immersive” experience for guests? Or do they truly make…
Tag: Dark Rides
Most Anticipated Rides For 2023
It’s set to be another extraordinary year here in the UK. There’s something so rejuvenating about heading into a new theme park season in the UK where there’s something fresh to look forward to! So, here are my most anticipated rides for this year. The Curse at Alton Manor – Alton Towers: So, last September…
Is Valhalla Open Yet? – Blackpool Pleasure Beach Chat
The short answer is no, it ain’t. Am I super impatient about this, yes, yes I am! But let’s talk about some reasons why we’re so hyped for the reopening… Improvements: Right, Valhalla has always been good. But the general special effects were everything other than reliable. We had one ride in the complete darkness…
The Love Of My Life Kind Of Rides
Happy Valentine’s Day all! I thought today I’d commit my time to discuss those rides which will always hold an important place in my heart. After all, today is all about love, right? Pirates of the Caribbean – Disneyland Paris: I wrote a full love letter for this ride, I think you guys are well-aware…
Rides Which I Hold Dearly To My Heart & Why?
If you haven’t guessed already I adore theme parks. But it’s a lot more than just an easy I love theme parks. I tend to find I connect with selected rides on a much deeper level as they’ve helped me at some stage of my life or they hold a special memory for me. So,…
My 5 Least Favourite Dark Rides
I feel as if I often rave about dark rides but don’t really acknowledge the ones which I think are quite meh. As with anything amongst theme parks you’re going to love some and dislike others. So I thought I’d sit and have a chat about those dark rides that don’t quite do it for…