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'Rush' Launches At Thorpe Park
By Ben Mills
May 28, 2005:
For their latest addition, Thorpe Park has gone back to the basics of the playground and opened Rush – the largest swing in the world. With ride video
5 responses. Last at 11:08 AM (MST) on October 23, 2005

10 Reasons To Love The Walt Disney Studios, Paris
By Ben Mills
April 18, 2005:
It might not have been the easiest list to compile, but Ben presents ten reasons to love Disneyland Paris' much-mailgned second park.
3 responses. Last at 8:59 AM (MST) on May 31, 2005

ETPCA: THE WINNERS
By Ben Mills
March 27, 2005:
The winners of all eleven categories are announced, as the judges throw up a few surprises along with some inevitable results.

ETPCA: A Hand In Something Special
By Ben Mills
March 26, 2005:
Just before Monday's announcement of the ETPCA 2005 winners, Ben Mills spares a few inches to thank the unsung heroes of the Awards.
1 response. Last at 12:18 AM (MST) on March 27, 2005

ETPCA Insight: Entertainment vs Rides
By Dirk van Diringshofen
March 21, 2005:
Dirk van Diringshofen rounds up the series with a little backstory on the recent changes in the European theme park industry.
6 responses. Last at 3:07 PM (MST) on March 27, 2005

ETPCA Insight: It's Tough To Be A European
By Ben Mills
March 18, 2005:
European expert MickeyFantasmic clues us in on why he's grateful for the theme park gems of our continent - even if we do tend to overlook them.

ETPCA Insight: A Worm's Eye View Of Europe
By Alex Smith
March 14, 2005:
TwoSwords founder Alex Smith gives us the highlights of Europe from a slightly different perspective.

ETPCA Insight: The Battle Of Britain
By Jamie Shoesmith
March 11, 2005:
UK expert Jamie Shoesmith gives us the low-down on why Britain is unlikely to come away empty-handed from the Awards.

ETPCA Insight: From Hollywood To The Caribbean
By Marcus Sheen
March 7, 2005:
Sit back and relax as ETPCA board member Marcus Sheen delivers a tour around the best Europe has to offer.

ETPCA: The Nominees
By Ben Mills
March 5, 2005:
Want to find out who's up for the Awards? The categories and full nominee list is revealed.
1 response. Last at 2:17 PM (MST) on March 6, 2005

The Wonderful Thing About Europe...
By Ben Mills
March 2, 2005:
Ben Mills explains why Europe is the perfect place to host this month's European Theme Park Critics Awards, for more than just the obvious reasons.
1 response. Last at 2:38 PM (MST) on March 7, 2005

Here Are the Judges of the ETPCA
By Ben Mills
February 28, 2005:
Great minds from several websites come together on TPI to choose the best of Europe's theme parks.
2 responses. Last at 1:31 AM (MST) on March 9, 2005

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