Isn’t real life more fun? A brand new Universal theme park is set to give a boost to British fun-seekers as well as the economy. But some say that the best things in life are free.
UK plans Europe’s biggest theme park
Universal appeal: The new attraction is set to be one of the largest and most advanced theme park resorts in Europe, with 8.5 million visitors expected in its first year. Glossary
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Intoxicating - Exciting.
Phantasmagoria - A sequence of real or imaginary images like that seen in a dream.
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Bonanza - A large amount of something desirable.
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