The amazing new Angry Birds themed land is preparing to nest on 24 May at THORPE PARK Resort, promising a world first experience for families and fans of all ages of the feathered flocks and piggy characters.

Bringing the Angry Birds world alive, THORPE PARK Resort will premiere the world's first ANGRY BIRDS 4D Experience. Sit back and enjoy high tech movie theatre surrounding and be part of the action as rumbling chairs catapult you through a fast-paced adventure as the Angry Birds attempt to get their precious eggs back from the dastardly King Pig. Timed air gusts, water jets, leg ticklers, flashing lights, bubbles and smoke blasts will be sure to get pulses racing from start to finish!

It doesn't finish there; the new land also features the much loved Angry Birds characters coming home to roost on Detonator: Bombs Away – the Resort's 100ft rapid drop tower ride - while 'Red Bird' and the 'Bad Piggies' go bump to bump on a brand new dodgems attraction, alongside themed retail and catering outlets. 

Or join the birds and sleepover with a night at the NEW for 2014 THORPE SHARK Hotel – just steps away from all the fun. 

PLUS there's plenty more across the Resort with over 30 rides and attractions to enjoy, families and friends can laugh louder, scream longer and experience THORPE PARK Resort's world-class coasters* including THE SWARM, the UK's first winged rollercoaster, which guests can now brave backwards, Stealth, one of Europe's fastest and tallest rollercoasters, Colossus, a ten loop rollercoaster and Nemesis Inferno, a feet-free, legs-dangling coaster experience, as well as SAW – The Ride.

Younger theme park fans** can grab their adrenaline apprenticeship as they ride on a wave of light and sound on X, before enjoying rides like the gravity defying Zodiac and manic carpet ride of Quantum. There are also five water rides to excite the whole family including Tidal Wave, Storm Surge and Logger's Leap.

*Older Thrill Seekers – at least 1.4m tall

** Younger Thrill Seekers – at least 1m tall

For more information visit THORPEPARK.com

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For further information please contact Seema at exposure on +44 (0) 207 907 7233 seema.parmar@exposure.net or Daniel on +44 (0) 207 907 7224 daniel.defreitas@exposure.net

Alternatively email press.office@thorpe-park.co.uk or call 01932 577130

 About THORPE PARK Resort

With over 30 thrilling rides, attractions and live events to enjoy, THORPE PARK Resort is the 'must do' destination for thrill and chill seeking families and friends – located just 10 miles from Greater London.  NEW for 2014, fans can experience ANGRY BIRDS Land and 4D experience before settling down for a night in the Resort's uniquely themed accommodation, THORPE SHARK Hotel, situated in the heart of the action.  Brave iconic rides such as the UK's first winged rollercoaster THE SWARM, SAW – The Ride, the world's first horror movie themed rollercoaster, STEALTH, one of Europe's fastest and tallest roller coasters and COLOSSUS, the world's first ten inversion rollercoaster, as well as attractions such as RUSH, the world's largest Speed Swing.  Younger theme park fans can grab their adrenaline apprenticeship as they ride on junior coasters X and The Flying Fish, before enjoying rides like the gravity defying ZODIAC and magic carpet ride QUANTUM.  There are also FIVE water rides to excite the whole family, including the ultimate super-soaker TIDAL WAVE, STORM SURGE and LOGGER'S LEAP.

• THORPE PARK Resort is open for the full season from 20 March to 9 November 2014. Visit THORPEPARK.com for more information
• Advance online booking rates available from £24.99 adults, £19.99 children (under 12 years) – over 40% saving when you book 2 days in advance
• For year-round group savings and benefits, including free group leader tickets, go to Merlin Groups (merlingroups.com). Group sizes start at just 10 people and bookings can be made online or by calling 0871 663 1673 (calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras)
• Fastrack tickets, VIP experiences and special event offers are available online when booking in advance at THORPEPARK.com
• Height restrictions apply on certain rides
• Download the THORPE PARK Resort iOS and Android Official App for FREE from the App Store.  http://www.thorpepark.com/plan-your-visit/thorpe-park-official-app.aspx
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• Nearest Train Station: Staines – just 32 minutes from London Waterloo
• Buses: 950 shuttle link between Staines Station and THORPE PARK Resort runs every 12 – 15 minutes
• THORPE PARK Resort – Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8PN

About MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS PLC

MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS plc is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment. Europe's Number 1 and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 100 attractions, 10 hotels/3 holiday villages in 22 countries and across 4 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its almost 60 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and more than 20,000 + employees. 

Among Merlin's attractions are - SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, The EDF Energy London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, Alton Towers Resort, Warwick Castle, THORPE PARK Resort, Blackpool Tower, Heide Park Resort, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Sydney Tower Eye and SKYWALK, Siam Ocean World and Busan Aquarium.  All brands which are distinctive, challenging and innovative – and which have great potential for growth in the future. Visit www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.