{"id":10491,"date":"2023-03-07T08:00:04","date_gmt":"2023-03-07T08:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/?p=10491"},"modified":"2025-06-12T20:04:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T20:04:54","slug":"most-anticipated-rides-for-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coastersonthecoast.co.uk\/?p=10491","title":{"rendered":"Most Anticipated Rides For 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s set to be another extraordinary year here in the UK. There\u2019s something so rejuvenating about heading into a new theme park season in the UK where there\u2019s something fresh to look forward to! So, here are my most anticipated rides for this year. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Curse at Alton Manor – Alton Towers:<\/span><\/h3>\n

So, last September we saw Duel close its doors ahead of a revamp. It has now turned out to be that this is becoming The Curse at Alton Manor. From what they have teased us with so far it appears to be themed around a doll’s house. It looks very spooky a lot spookier than Duel was. I\u2019m really fascinated and eager to see what comes from this ride and the changes made inside. In all honesty, I have big expectations.\"\" <\/span><\/p>\n

Valhalla – Blackpool Pleasure Beach:<\/span><\/h3>\n

No date has been verified but I\u2019d assume or at least hope to see this reopen for this season. I don\u2019t particularly anticipate big things from inside but either way, it\u2019ll be delightful to see it back open. I have truly missed this ride and can\u2019t wait to get back on board once again.\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Mandrill Mayhem – Chessington World of Adventures:<\/span><\/h3>\n

A B&M winged shuttle launch rollercoaster with an inversion about to open at Chessington World of Adventures. Bizarre, right? Quite honestly I\u2019m very excited about it. A tad is unsure regarding how big the queues will get given I\u2019m not entirely sure on the throughputs front. But it looks beautifully themed and after all, it\u2019s a new rollercoaster!!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Megafobia – Oakwood:<\/span><\/h3>\n

After riding Megafobia back in 2020 it\u2019s safe to say I really wasn\u2019t fond of the thing. But this year it\u2019s receiving a 40% re-track from Gravity Group which gets me incredibly excited. I\u2019m sure it\u2019ll be a huge improvement regardless.\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Ostrich Stampede – Chessington World of Adventures:<\/span><\/h3>\n

I truly love these sorts of rides. It\u2019s odd to think there\u2019ll be one at Chessington as I usually associate them with being an amusement park kind of ride. But nevertheless, it\u2019s exciting and again it looks stunning in regards to the theming.\"\" <\/span><\/p>\n

Ride To Happiness – Plopsaland De Panne:<\/span><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s on my little to do list given how close it is to the tunnel & not entirely that far away. After all the hype I\u2019ve heard about this coaster I\u2019m eager to experience it for myself! So, hopefully this happens this summer!<\/span><\/p>\n

Ghost Train – Thorpe Park:<\/span><\/h3>\n

At last we are seen the Derren Browns Ghost Train IP removed as well as the dreaded VR. To then have our in-house Ghost Train with live actors and sensory effects. It\u2019s safe to say I am so excited to see what Thorpe Park have come up with for this attraction. It already sounds like precisely what I had wished for them to do for years!\"\" <\/span><\/p>\n

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What are you most hyped for this season?<\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you so much for reading!\"\"<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s set to be another extraordinary year here in the UK. There\u2019s something so rejuvenating about heading into a new theme park season in the UK where there\u2019s 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 we saw Duel close its doors ahead of a revamp. It has now turned out to be that this is becoming The Curse at Alton Manor. From what they have teased us with so far it appears to be themed around a doll’s house. It looks very spooky a lot spookier than Duel was. I\u2019m really fascinated and eager to see what comes from this ride and the changes made inside. In all honesty, I have big expectations. Valhalla – Blackpool Pleasure Beach: No date has been verified but I\u2019d assume or at least hope to see this reopen for this season. I don\u2019t particularly anticipate big things from inside but either way, it\u2019ll be delightful to see it back open. I have truly missed this ride and can\u2019t wait to get back on board once again. Mandrill Mayhem – Chessington World of Adventures: A B&M winged shuttle launch rollercoaster with an inversion about to open at Chessington World of Adventures. Bizarre, right? Quite honestly I\u2019m very excited about it. A tad is unsure regarding how big the queues will get given I\u2019m not entirely sure on the throughputs front. But it looks beautifully themed and after all, it\u2019s a new rollercoaster!! Megafobia – Oakwood: After riding Megafobia back in 2020 it\u2019s safe to say I really wasn\u2019t fond of the thing. But this year it\u2019s receiving a 40% re-track from Gravity Group which gets me incredibly excited. I\u2019m sure it\u2019ll be a huge improvement regardless. Ostrich Stampede – Chessington World of Adventures: I truly love these sorts of rides. It\u2019s odd to think there\u2019ll be one at Chessington as I usually associate them with being an amusement park kind of ride. But nevertheless, it\u2019s exciting and again it looks stunning in regards to the theming. Ride To Happiness – Plopsaland De Panne: It\u2019s on my little to do list given how close it is to the tunnel & not entirely that far away. After all the hype I\u2019ve heard about this coaster I\u2019m eager to experience it for myself! So, hopefully this happens this summer! Ghost Train – Thorpe Park: At last we are seen the Derren Browns Ghost Train IP removed as well as the dreaded VR. To then have our in-house Ghost Train with live actors and sensory effects. It\u2019s safe to say I am so excited to see what Thorpe Park have come up with for this attraction. It already sounds like precisely what I had wished for them to do for years! \u2014- What are you most hyped for this season? 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