Stage 1
Following the closure of the international port, Southmouth City Council are desperate to regenerate the local seafront, which currently consists of a large abandoned dockyard, a muddy duck pond and some underutilized green space. A mysterious businessperson has offered to help revitalise Southmouth by building a large amusement park with world class attractions, but the cautious council, who are loathe to upset their uptight residents, have provisionally offered planning permission for a small mini golf course and some gardens. However, if the mini golf attraction proves to be successful, the park may get the opportunity to expand and create something truly special…



Stage 2
It is still early days for Southmouth Pleasure Gardens, but the signs are looking positive. Skull Rock Crazy Golf has proven to be a big hit with the locals and has started to bring a modest number of tourists back to the city. 

Naturally, the businessperson behind the new attraction is keen to capitalise on the success of the park and is hopeful of attracting more guests to the attraction. However, the planned multi-million pound expansion is not able to happen just yet, as the locals have objected to the big expansion provisionally lined up and are adamant that the local duck pond shall not be removed (for now)! The plans have had to be scaled back drastically, due to the objections, but the park owner is determined to provide a high quality range of attractions in the compact area granted to the park by the council. 

For now, the park owner has settled on a fantasy-themed family area, as part of the latest expansion. It is home to a custom Vekoma Family Boomerang coaster, a carousel and a ferris wheel, in addition to more beautiful gardens and a small restaurant. With attendance expected to shoot up at the Pleasure Gardens, the fussy locals will not be able to stand in the way of the park's expansion plans for much longer…



Stage 3
Attendance has sky-rocketed at Southmouth Pleasure Gardens, following the opening of the exciting shuttle coaster and the other new family rides. Even some of the more elderly residents of Southmouth have become enamoured with the well-maintained gardens. However, there was a clear message from the guests of the park during the previous season that the five attractions in the park did not yet constitute a full day's entertainment. Naturally, the park's backer has had no choice, but to negotiate an expansion with the city council to continue to grow the up-and-coming park. 

After a heated debate in the city council chamber, the little park has managed to claim a new plot of land, at the expense of the muddy duck pond, with the promise of even more land to be made available to the park over the coming years. Local ornithologists were initially outraged, but as a gesture of goodwill, the park owner has kindly excavated and filled a new duck pond in a much more secluded area so the birds will thrive. Additionally, the marketing team have decided to name the park's latest attraction with a moniker honouring the local waterfowl: Swan Dive!

Swan Dive is a high capacity shoot-the-chute attraction which is guaranteed to get you soaked! If that doesn't get you wet enough, then you can always head to the Splash Zone to play in the dancing fountains. Although the park's recent water features have proven to be expensive investments, the owner has continued to fund improvements to the park's infrastructure. The park entrance has been moved to entice more guests to the recently developed lakeside area, which in addition to Swan Dive is home to a myriad of guest facilities and a substantial souvenir store. This new entrance area has coincided with the refurbishment of the old park entrance hub, which is now a coffee shop.

Finally, the park has also erected a colourful, cartoonish Rathaus-type building in the south-east corner of the park. Although empty at the moment, the grey shutter doors at either end of the building suggest that a new ride may be opening there shortly…



Stage 4
Swan Dive has proven to be a modest success for Southmouth Pleasure Gardens, although it has not managed to take the park to the next level, as some theme park enthusiasts had hoped. The cutesy new main street area which was developed in last year's off-season has a certain charm to it, but the park's unorthodox t-shaped layout did not enable guests to fully admire the mighty splash of the park's big water ride. What was needed for the next season was clear: an improved layout and a means of observing the big attractions in all their splendour. 

Taking the guests feedback on board, the park's backer has invested heavily in developing the park's layout, incorporating a system of spacious paths with great vistas and plenty of foliage. In addition, the Rathaus building has been turned into a station for a new monorail ride, which tours the park, as well as the City's grassy clifftop area. The new ride offers stunning views of Southmouth Harbour, as well as a bird's eye view of the park's major attractions. 

However, the biggest investment by far is the park's new Intamin Family Launch Coaster: Sunset Speedway! This racing-themed ride sends riders hurtling round a tropical bay at high speeds. In spite of being a family coaster first and foremost, the impressive acceleration (0-49mph in less than 3 seconds!) could mark a possible move towards more thrilling attractions moving forward, if it proves to be popular.

Rumour has it the park is also considering a redevelopment of the mini golf attraction, as it no longer has the same pulling power that it used to, in spite of its favourable location near the park entrance. Tune in next time to find out if the park updates the old attraction or if a new exciting ride is developed in its place!



Stage 5
A turbulent season has passed at Southmouth Pleasure Gardens. The spring and summer consisted of attendance records being broken day to day, as people flocked to the park to ride the fantastic new launched coaster. However, by the autumn a succession of large storms hit the south coast of England, which caused a landslip at the clifftop. Thankfully, the new monorail remained undamaged, due to its study foundations, but countless rocks littered the beach by November. The park knew they had to do something to fix this mess... 
With so many rocks at the park's disposal, the only logical next step was for the park to build a big rocky volcano to house one of the park's new attractions. The new thrill-orientated clientèle demanded more thrilling attractions to accompany Sunset Speedway, and a S&S Space Shot, situated in the aforementioned volcano seemed like the perfect solution. Gugurang (named after a Filipino volcano god, who spews lava when angry!) rockets guests high into the sky, offering stunning views of the harbour, as well as some big thrills. Additionally, the park have also invested in a small second-hand Huss Top Spin, named Sacrifice. Impressive landscaping and thick foliage have helped to breathe life back into this old ride, which is sure to give guests the fright of their life. 
The rainy end to last season led the park owner's to make the difficult decision to retire the crazy golf course and construct a new high-capacity indoor attraction in its place. Sorcerer's Shack is a family friendly dark ride filled with whimsical illusions and colourful sets. The magical ride sits at the front of the park in the expanded fantastical family area. 
The park is also preparing for the future. A new car park has become a necessity and it is thought that a second entrance may be built soon to cater to the rapidly expanding park. Additionally, the park must look to secure the clifftop to avoid any further landslips which could jeopardise the park's future.



Stage 6
Following another impressive season, which saw the park nominated for a wide variety of awards, the creative team of the park were tasked with formulating a five year plan to turn Southmouth Pleasure Gardens from an up-and-coming theme park to a world class resort-style Park. 
A skyline-altering statement rollercoaster at the front of the park is high on the agenda and some impressively themed family attractions are also on the cards, but first the park have had to deal with some other more pressing issues this year. The park's backers have had to undertake vital work to secure the cliffs to prevent future landslips. The cliffs are now reinforced with wooden walls and the rocks at the bottom of the cliffs have been rearranged to reduce erosion. This has enabled the monorail to be rerouted closer to the clifftop. The park's owner has also realised that the park's east-facing entrance is ill-equipped to withstand the high number of guests projected over the next few years. 
A new entrance area has been created on the west side of the park, beside the park's new multi-storey car park. Alongside appropriately wide paths to accommodate the ever-increasing number of park-goers, a huge fountain and a substantial 'Main Street' area of the park have been built. A large restaurant, a souvenir shop and necessary guest services fill out the street, whilst a new monorail station serves as the backdrop to the new area. 
Owing to the huge outlay on the multi-storey car park and the Main Street, unfortunately, no new rides have been completed this season (although construction sites dotted around the park would suggest more rides are coming soon!). To tide guests over until the new rides are opened, the park have opted to build a small stage which hosts family-oriented shows during the daytime and performances from rock bands in the evening. It's not the huge rollercoaster the guests have been dreaming of, but it will have to do for now…



Stage 7
Although not the most profitable season in the park's history, the previous season sent a clear message to the general public that Southmouth Pleasure Gardens mean business. The new entrance area wowed guests and the fun animal show kept the younger guests entertained too, but by far the most intriguing thing for the guests was the huge construction sites, which hinted at some major new attractions on the horizon. 
By far the most impressive addition for this season is the giant new-generation Vekoma rollercoaster, Firebreather. After ascending a lift hill, which stands at over 100ft tall, guests swoop down to the ground, before twisting and turning through the charred remains of a fantastical kingdom, decimated by dragons. This airtime-laden, forceful rollercoaster is sure to put the Pleasure Gardens on the map for coaster enthusiasts across the globe. 
Believe it or not, Firebreather is in fact not the tallest attraction that has opened in the park this year. A large observation tower close to the Main Street area has been erected, so that guests can take in the spectacular views of the bay (and the wonderful amusement park, of course!). Elsewhere, the park has also expanded the jungle area of the park and has constructed a fun bumper car attraction named Tribal Warfare. 
Meanwhile, the fusty locals have recently aired their views in the city forum that the park offers little to do for the more elderly members of the community. With that in mind, the park has attempted to create more relaxing green spaces for guests for this season, including a picnic area and a sculpture garden.
The final development for this season has been improved road access for the purpose of deliveries to the park. With more big attractions on the cards, a warehouse has been built in the centre of the park, so that parts for new rides can be stored in secret away from the prying eyes of the guests.



Stage 8
The previous season was very much a tale of mixed fortunes for Southmouth Pleasure Gardens. Firebreather was met with rave reviews from thrillseekers across the globe, which caused attendance records to be broken yet again. However, by late October a freak windstorm caused extensive damage to the brand new observation tower, as sand was blown into the lift mechanism. The sandstorm was so bad that even the paintwork was weathered on the new rollercoaster.

The damage sustained to the park meant that plans for a large expansion had to be scaled back, as there was now a hefty bill to repair the recently installed tower. The park bosses felt that the best approach with the observation tower was a complete re-do, so they set to work building a much more sturdy, thoroughly reinforced tower, which was unlikely to be damaged in adverse weather.

The park also have been clearing the old port area, as part of the planned large expansion to the south-west of the park. The park have managed to cobble together a small new Wild West area named Colorado Creek, which features a large S&S Screaming Swing in a picturesque waterside setting. Elsewhere in the new area, the park's old ferris wheel has been relocated, as it was felt that its previous location on the very edge of the park was not particularly immersive. 

Regrettably, the new area still features a handful of construction sites, as the area was not totally completed during the off season. With that said though, guests are already excited for whatever exciting new attractions will be built in the future here though.



Stage 9
After a truly torrid time a couple of seasons ago, Southmouth Pleasure Gardens is remarkably back on track. The replacement observation tower has been a modest success and is certainly much more robust than the previous, even if it is not quite so sleek. However, the main success story from last season has been the opening of the themed area Colorado Creek. Guests were impressed with the level of immersion and enjoyed the new rides. With an increased attendance last year, the ambitious plan for the popular themed area could be fully realised this season.

Two major rides have been built: a large, pacy GCI wooden coaster called Bighorn (named after the famous mountaineering sheep of Colorado!) and Roarin' Rapids which is a fun water ride designed to get guests absolutely soaked. Both rides feature some of the park's best landscaping yet with impressive rock formations and thick flora both being highlights. To help further the park's family offerings, the park has also set up another funny show - this time featuring a cowboy and a sheriff. Yeehaw! 

Although the majority of the old port area has now been built upon, a smallish plot of land remains in the middle of this corner of the park. The management team as always are keen to maximise what little space they have and have optimistically promised guests yet another themed land. However, the design team have got a huge task on their hands to create a whole new themed area with more great rides in such a tiny space.



Stage 10
The expansion to the Wild West area was a huge success. The rapid ride proved to be incredibly popular with families, and in spite of not being the tallest or fastest wooden coaster around, the new rollercoaster drew huge crowds to the park. The trouble was the city of Southmouth could not handle the swathes of people flocking to their lowly city to visit the ever-growing theme park.

For the current season, the Pleasure Gardens have invested in a massive new resort-style hotel, located on the old entrance and car park area to the east of the park. Named Harbour Heights, the gigantic modern building offers stunning vistas of both the amusement park and the bay and should help solve the overcrowding issue in Southmouth. Additionally, the park has invested in facilities for the staff, including a large staff room, as well as more offices.

However, the main investment for this season has been the new themed area: Haunted Hollow. Located on a narrow strip of land on the old port, guests find themselves in a gloomy, forested village with a desolate church and a creepy mansion being two of the main focal points. The main attraction of the new area is Gargoyle - a terrain-hugging Vekoma family suspended coaster. Although not the tallest or fastest ride, the swooping turns and dark tunnels are sure to thrill the family clientele of the park. Meanwhile, the park has also opened a scare maze named The Haunting - just in time for Halloween! 

With space now in short supply, the owners are keen to make the most of the final available space in the harbour area. The management team have promised yet another big coaster and are keen for the general public to help choose the next big ride. Should the park build:

A) A Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster
B) A Mack Mega Coaster 
or C) A B&M Flying Coaster?



Stage 11
Last year's new coaster, Gargoyle, furthered Southmouth's burgeoning reputation as one of the coaster capitals of Europe. Theme park enthusiasts from far and wide were in awe of the new terrain-conforming coaster and the new scare maze was similarly popular. Naturally, excitement was at fever pitch for the major new rollercoaster promised for this season by Southmouth Pleasure Gardens. 

An executive decision was taken to build a massive new inversion-heavy Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster to wow thrill-seekers and rival some of the UK's other legendary looping coasters. Inspired by the famous Greek myth, Icarus sees riders launched towards the sun at over 60mph before hurtling back to earth with countless twists and turns along the way. 

Once again, the park bosses were keen to make the park as immersive as possible, so a new land had to be built to house the new coaster. The park have fully embraced the myth of Icarus and have designed a compact ancient Mediterranean city for the new coaster to whizz around. Additionally, the park have built a Huss Enterprise to draw even more guests towards the new area. Indeed, a further family attraction has also been promised, but the park have become preoccupied with the turbulent British weather once again... 

A harsh storm is approaching the coastline and the park are doing all they can to protect the park. The park is hurriedly reinforcing the cliffs with thick brick walls and more rocks than ever to prevent erosion. Will the park be able to protect themselves in time? Tune in next time to find out!



Stage 12
After a tense off-season, the park managed to successfully protect themselves from the harsh weather. The park had thoroughly supported the coastline and also had time and money left over to further develop the clifftop area of the park. As a counterpoint to the thrilling attractions from last season which had proven to be popular, the management team concluded that additional family-friendly offerings in a garden setting would help raise attendance further. 

The main new attraction was the scenic family ride Kefalonian Cats which takes guests around the beautiful landscapes of the popular Greek island of Kefalonia. Additionally, the park developed a beautiful sunken hedge maze and a quirky crooked house attraction too. Finally, the park also added a spectacular new restaurant, which offers stunning vistas of the harbour. 

It was at times like this when the workers of the park realised just how far the park had come in the 12 years of its operation so far. Although the gardens still took a prominent role in the park, the park had changed so much over the years, developing from a tiny pretty seaside park to a giant immersively-themed resort park with almost 25 attractions, including 6 awesome rollercoasters. 

Although the park's available land was now fully-developed, the park's creative team had plenty of ideas of how to further improve the park heading forward. However, the management team desired a new challenge and are going to lay the foundations of a new amusement park in an exciting new location... 
See y'all in 2022!
