Michael Mander
I am a journalist from Essex, England. I enjoy travelling, and love exploring attractions around the world. I graduated from Lancaster University in 2018. Twitter @michael_mander.
Record breaking spinning coaster announced for Silver Dollar City
17th August 2017
The Missouri theme park has announced that "Time Traveler" will be a record breaking spinning...
Dive Coaster to debut at Knott’s Berry Farm
18th August 2017
Southern California's most popular theme park will open the West Coast's first Dive Coaster in...
5 Pinellas County, Florida, projects receive $40m funding
21st August 2017
Five projects in Pinellas County, Florida, will receive nearly $40 million in funding.
The County...
Record attendance at Le PAL amusement park France
21st August 2017
Le PAL attracted record attendance on Monday, August 14th.
The amusement and animal park in the...
Aberdeen Science Centre revamp receives £4.7m funding
21st August 2017
The Aberdeen Science Centre is set to receive a £4.7 million revamp to double the size of its...
New Zealand’s Cadbury World expansion to go ahead
21st August 2017
Mondelez International, owner of Cadbury, has announced that a $7 million redevelopment of Dunedin...
Minnesota Zoo reveals plans for treetop walk and camping
21st August 2017
Minnesota Zoo director John Frawley has proposed plans for the 500 acre attraction in Apple Valley,...
Niagara Speedway multi-storey go-kart race track under construction
21st August 2017
Construction is now underway on the Niagara Speedway - a multi-storey, spiralling, Mario Kart-like...
Dubai Parks and Resorts reveal plans for Lionsgate zone
21st August 2017
Dubai Parks and Resorts has announced their new season line-up, including a Lionsgate zone...
“Record breaking” VR coaster opens at Huis Ten Bosch
21st August 2017
A new VR attraction at Huis Ten Bosch theme park, Japan, uses VR technology to simulate a coaster...
Recent blog posts
Attractions news: Opening dates for Rise of the Resistance and...
Welcome to the blooloop briefing; a roundup of attractions news from the last seven days.
In the news this week – opening dates have been announced for American...
13th July 2019
