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Ride Until 9PM at Thorpe Park Lates This May – Tickets from £39

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Could Cedar Point’s “Morning Rush” Concept Work at UK Theme Parks?

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Could Cedar Point’s “Morning Rush” work in the UK? We explore Thorpe Park, Alton Towers, and Blackpool Pleasure Beach possibilities.

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Could Cedar Point’s “Morning Rush” Concept Work at UK Theme Parks?

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Could Cedar Point’s “Morning Rush” work in the UK? We explore Thorpe Park, Alton Towers, and Blackpool Pleasure Beach possibilities.

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Merlin Entertainments Partners with Sainsbury’s Nectar360 to Offer Families Bigger Savings on UK Attractions

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Roller Coasters Near London: The Best Thrill Rides Within Easy Reach of the Capital

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Gulliver’s Theme Parks Launch New Froneri Ice Cream Partnership Across UK Resorts

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Drakon at Paultons Park: Ride Guide, Height Restrictions & Accessibility

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Ride Drakon at Paultons Park – discover height restrictions, accessibility info, ride details and what to expect.

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Ride Until 9PM at Thorpe Park Lates This May – Tickets from £39

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Twilight Thrills Returns with AVIKTAS – 23rd May at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

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Thorpe Park Lates tickets from just £39

From 23–25 May, the park stays open until 9pm, giving you extra hours to ride your favourite coasters, enjoy the electric evening atmosphere, and experience the UK’s most thrilling rides under the golden evening sky.