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Rollercoaster riders forced to walk down 180ft from Blackpool’s Big One after sudden stop

High winds led theme park staff to pull the switch as passengers made ascent

The Independent UK

Disneyland California's Splash Mountain ride to close FOREVER after being branded racist

The iconic Splash Mountain ride at Disneyland California will make a splash for the final time at the end of May after the Disney World Orlando attraction closed in January 2023 with both set to be rebranded as 'Tiana's Bayou Adventure'

Daily Mirror

Blackpool's The Big One rollercoaster breaks down as riders forced to walk down slope

The Big One at Blackpool Pleasure Beach had to be closed for the day on Tuesday after a change in weather conditions caused it to grind to a halt with passengers having to evacuate

Daily Mirror

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Rockrider Slim-Fit Softshell Mountain Biking Jacket review – great value jacket with plenty of features

The Rockrider Slim-Fit Softshell Mountain Biking Jacket is Decathlon’s take on a winter jacket aimed at the cross-country crowd. Can this relatively inexpensive jacket keep you warm and toasty through a UK winter?

Bike Perfect

Jet2 passengers describe feeling 'a big drop' minutes before landing in Storm Noa

Those on board said "even the cabin crew looked unnerved" at the "scary" conditions

Bristol Post

Disneyland sets Splash Mountain closing date, releases new concept art for Tiana's Bayou Adventure

LOS ANGELES — Disneyland's Splash Mountain — the famed log flume ride whose imagery is rooted in the dated and racist 1946 film "Song of the South" — has an end date. Guests will have their final chance to plunge a five-story drop through a briar patch on May 30,…

Los Angeles Times

As Disneyland's Splash Mountain Gets A Closing Date, Tiana's Bayou Adventure Has Just Landed Another Returning Princess And The Frog Actor

Disneyland's version of Splash Mountain has a closing date, but that's not all.

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Woman gives Hinge date 'F for effort' after inviting her to bar near his flat

A woman has divided opinions after calling out her Hinge match for being so 'inconsiderate' when arranging their date, as she claims he was only thinking about himself

Daily Mirror

Plane passengers 'heard engine kick and felt big drop' during journey

They had to abort landing at Manchester Airport

Nottingham Post

Google Maps update is perfect for your next trip to a US national park

Google is introducing a number of new features to Maps to improve navigation in U.S. national parks.

Android Central

Planes seen 'tilting' in strong winds as Jet2 flights to Manchester forced to abort landing and divert

Pilots heading towards Manchester Airport had to divert amid the conditions

Manchester Evening News

Make green space, walkability a priority for DuSable Lake Shore Drive

By creating a more livable, sustainable, and enjoyable DLSD, we can enhance the quality of life for all Chicagoans.

Chicago Sun-Times

Coachella 2023: What you need to know about this year's fest

LOS ANGELES — The 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is only a few days away.

Los Angeles Times

Nine injured as fairground ride collapses leaving some trapped 'dangling in the air'

Nine people, including three children, were injured when a fairground ride in Colombia came away from its base, leaving several people trapped in the caged pods - two were taken to hospital

Daily Mirror

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Cinemablend

Disney Parks Needed A Win With Fans. Why I Think Annual Pass Changes Are It

The return of Annual Passes at Disneyland and Walt Disney World are a big step in the right direction.

Cinemablend

The History Of Disneyland's America Sings: How The Patriotic Show Inspired Splash Mountain

How a largely forgotten Disneyland attraction led to the creation of Splash Mountain.

The Orange County Register

Coachella 2023: Where to go for breakfast, lunch or late-night snacks pre-and post-festival

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Before it became home to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the desert city of Indio was known for its date groves.

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Going to Disneyland isn’t just a splurge. It’s like buying a timeshare

In early May 1992, as much of Los Angeles smoldered in an uprising known as the L.A. riots, my mother, brother and I took an impulse trip down the 5 Freeway to Disneyland. It’s a memory I recall vividly, with mixed emotions because of the events that consumed the city…

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Tribune News Service

Hawaiian government working on details of new tourism fee

Hawaii’s state government is considering a new law that would require tourists to pay for a yearlong pass to visit parks and trails as part of an effort to offset the damage done by travelers to the coral reefs, dolphin habitats and other environmentally sensitive areas.

Orlando Sentinel

Fun Spot goes even more huge with new roller coaster at Atlanta park

ORLANDO, Fla. — John Arie Jr., owner and CEO of Fun Spot America parks, doesn’t hold back about his expectations for ArieForce One, the roller coaster opening this week at his attraction near Atlanta.

Tribune News Service

Kayaking among whales and bears in Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park

GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK, Alaska – A giant, hollow breath, deep as a crevasse, breaks the predawn quiet.

Tribune News Service

It's easy to see wildlife when visiting Alaska's Glacier Bay

GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK, Alaska — Visiting zoos and aquariums can make that connection to wild animals, but immersing oneself in their natural habitats in the vast and pristine wilderness is even better.

Tribune News Service

3 beautiful places in Georgia you might not know about

ATLANTA — The temperature is rising, beckoning you to go back outside. Instead of heading to the same places you went during winter, why not explore some new places in Georgia?

Edinburgh Live

The real reason some Edinburgh New Town tenements have their windows boarded up

If you walk around the New Town for long enough, and watch with an eagle eye, past all the upmarket shops and restaurants, and focus on the intriguing architecture, you may notice something rather peculiar.

Edinburgh Live

Incredible interactive new website brings parts of Edinburgh back to life

Interactive website brings Leith as it was in 1892 back to life using historic street map data interlaced with old photographs, newspaper clippings, post office directory listings and people's own memories.

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