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The park is now open!

Park News
Saturday, 12th March 2005 • By Dan Ketteringham

The long Winter wait is now over… the 2005 open season has kicked off in spectacular style.

The newest attraction, however, isn't even open yet. Rita - Queen of Speed, the new launched coaster that will propel riders from 0 - 60mph in under 2.5 seconds, won't open until Friday, April 1st 2005.

There's still plenty to do and see until then, however, as the current management team have done a fantastic job of bringing the park back up to scratch. Many rides have been given a spruce-up, with many previously defunct effects now up and running again.

Here's to the new season, one that promises to be the best in a long while…

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