Airgates Magazine March 2014 | Page 3

Hannah-Rose Jarvis

Hannah currently studies Primary Education at the University of Bedfordshire with a high interest in theme parks all over the world.

Favourite ride: Saw

Meet the writers

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Michael Mander

Michael Studies English and Spanish. He loves UK Attractions, especially theme parks (of course!).

Favourite ride: The Swarm.

Alex Dunne

Alex has grown up with Theme Parks and over the years he's become quite a big fan of Blackpool Pleasure Beach. He has found other friends with keen interest in the Amusement Park industry.

Favourite ride: Flying Machines

Guest Writer: Simon Dabell

Simon Dabell is the founder of Attraction Advisor and has over 30 years experience in the attraction industry.

2011 - Storm Surge opens at Thorpe Park

2010 - Dark Forest opens in Alton Towers, replacing Ug Land

2010 - Paultons Park is allowed to keep Edge in its current position.

2008 - Oakwood Theme Park sold to Aspro Ocio S.A.

2007 - Tussauds Group bought by Merlin for £1 billion

2006 - Stealth opens

2005 - Slammer opens at Thorpe Park

1996 - Legoland Windsor opens