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The Sun
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Shrek's Adventure is the best family day out – and you can get two tickets with Sun Superdays
IF the stress of the looming school holidays has left you feeling ogreish, it might be time to ship the kids off to a land Far Far Away. The brilliantly bonkers Shrek's Adventure! London, located on the buzzing South Bank, is celebrating its tenth anniversary this summer. 4 4 4 This immersive, family attraction has ten fairytale-themed live shows to explore, featuring real-life actors, special effects and DreamWorks Animation, in search of The BGG (that's Big Green Guy). Excited squeals My sons, George, five, and three-year-old Olly, were enchanted as we boarded the 4D flying bus driven, erratically, by their favourite character, Donkey. Water was squirted at us as we veered too close to a river, and the wind whipped our hair as we zoomed into the clouds. Cue lots of excited squeals. Hundreds of thousands of Shrek fans, including celeb mums Myleene Klass and Amy Childs, pay a visit to Shrek's Adventure! London every year. No wonder it is a TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice. On our visit, we 'crashed' the bus and bumped off one of Rumpelstiltskin's favourite witches, and were then tasked with collecting ingredients to make an escape potion. Audience participation, especially getting grown-ups to do silly things, is at the heart of this hilarious experience. Cinderella persuaded my husband Patrick, 39, to put his hand down the loo in search of gold. The kids went wild as loud fart noises filled the room. A fortune teller then directed us to the Poison Apple Pub, where we danced with barmaid Doris and bumped into Puss in Boots. Shrek fans stunned as Hollywood A-lister makes shock appearance in new teaser as ogre's teenage daughter 4 George delighted in being given one of the cat's (gross) furballs — necessary for our magic brew, apparently. We got lost in the Mirror Maze — Olly was in awe, 'Mummy, there are loads of us!' — before Sleeping Beauty saved us. Despite the fact she kept dozing off, to much amusement, we reached The Bakery, where the Muffin Man helped us mix the elixir, spurred on by 'Gingy' The Gingerbread. The kids gasped as the cauldron bubbled. Just when we thought it was all over, we were thrown in prison. Plot twist. Fortunately, Princess Fiona was there to help us make our getaway. We were then congratulated on our heroism by Shrek, who greeted us with high-fives, before we headed back into the real world. Shrek's Adventure! London is far far and away the best day out. If only we could spend all summer there.
Bloomberg
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Bloomberg
Where the Wild Children's Museums Are
Hiding behind a deceptively boring name lies one of the strangest and most unique family attractions in the US — City Museum in St. Louis. Sited in a 600,000-square-foot former shoe warehouse and built using salvaged objects like baking pans, bowling balls, and conveyor belt rollers, the museum looks more like a giant outsider art installation than a family-friendly attraction in a Midwest city. There's a real school bus hanging halfway off the roof, a decommissioned airplane atop a crane accessible only by clambering through scaffolding, and paths, tunnels and slides leading in all directions.
Thrill Geek
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Thrill Geek
The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf's Revenge Opens at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Busch Gardens Williamsburg is unleashing its newest and most immersive family attraction – The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf's Revenge – opening today to all guests. North America's longest family inverted coaster delivers a highly immersive and thematic experience, where families are swept into a world of unparalleled excitement. Set in a bustling Bavarian village, the celebration quickly turns into chaos as glowing red eyes and bone-chilling howls signal the return of a terrifying creature. Riders dash through more than 2,500 feet of track at speeds up to 40 miles per hour. With its thrilling yet accessible design, this ride is perfect for kids, with a minimum height of 42 inches when accompanied by a supervising companion and 48 inches without, ensuring everyone can enjoy this coaster together. Members had the exclusive opportunity to be the first to ride over this past week, and the reviews were enthusiastic, with many eager to ride again and share the experience. Now, the park is excited to open the ride to all guests so everyone can see what the buzz is about. The Virginia park celebrated with a Grand Opening Ceremony, complete with a ribbon cutting, ceremonial first ride, and a DJ dance party. Wolf Scouts from the Colonial Virginia Council of Scouting America joined local dignitaries and Busch Gardens leadership for the inaugural ride. 'Last weekend, we gave our Members the opportunity to preview The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf's Revenge during our 50th anniversary celebration, and they loved it,' said Kevin Lembke, President of Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA. 'The return of the iconic wolf, paired with the nostalgia of our park's history, struck a real chord with guests, and the early reactions have been enthusiastic across the board. It's the perfect opportunity for thrill seekers of all ages to create new memories together.' LIMITED-TIME MEMORIAL DAY SALE! For a limited time, save up to 35% on Fun Cards and Memberships: Fun Card : Unlimited visits to rides, shows, and seasonal events throughout 2025. : Unlimited visits to rides, shows, and seasonal events throughout 2025. Membership: Unlimited visits for 12 months, plus FREE parking, up to 8 FREE guest tickets, VIP events, and exclusive discounts on merchandise, Quick Queu,e and more! For more information on The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf's Revenge and Membership, visit Clint Gamache is the owner of ThrillGeek. He started ThrillGeek to share his love of theme/amusement parks and pop culture with the world. You can find him at Halloween Horror Nights. Also, be sure to follow him on Twitter/X, Instagram @iamcg83
