RollerCoaster Tycoon at 25 inspired real coaster designers

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Game creator Chris Sawyer and real-life designers talk about the icon 1999 game.

Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and Legoland Windsor close their water rides after death at Drayton Manor

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Closure described as a cautionary measure.

Kids break into Thorpe Park at night, climb 205-foot Stealth roller coaster

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Police and firefighters called to the scene as the kids climb back down.

Ghost Train at Thorpe Park gets VR upgrade

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The horror thriller uses VR headsets in tandem with physical sets.

Thorpe Park engineers have cake after a 200-foot climb to celebrate the 200th birthday of roller coasters

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The workers ascended to the top of Stealth and enjoyed refreshments there.

Thorpe Park introduces Old Aged Coaster pass for people over 65

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One retiree describes the program as "brilliant."

Thorpe Park announces Derren Brown's Ghost Train

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New attraction will be a mix of live action, 4D effects and new technology.

Measuring fear of scare zones and roller coasters with an Apple Watch

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An Ars Technica author takes his device to Thorpe Park to measure his heart rate.

Some UK attractions have doubled price in the last decade

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Thorpe Park's family ticket price has increased 207% in the last ten years.

Merlin closes four rides across its properties after Smiler accident

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Company says it's reviewing safety protocols.