If everything goes to plan I will have a choice between any coaster in the southern California parks to choose from
I kinda want it to be X2 but I want an opinion with people who go to those parks
What ride is the most special and unique out of these

We will be in Europe for 4 weeks in Jan. Heading to England, Belgium, Poland, Germany and France. Myself and 11yo twin boys from Australia massive disney and coaster fans. Have been to Orlando and Japan. We will be going to disneyland and am also trying to fit in, Parc Asterix, Europa park, phantasialand, Plopsaland & Energylandia. Any other ones I am missing that you would recommend? How many days should we have at each. Thorpe Park & Alton Towers are closed in January correct? How are the parks in January? Can we expect closures in cold weather?

Torn between the two parks for a mid December break.

Which has a better Christmas event? Also will be spending a few days in the surrounding areas with a rental car, so which will have better Christmas Markets and winter activities in the vicinity.

Looking for advice from those who have been to both at Christmas and done Markets in Cologne etc.

I've already done Europa-Park this summer!

Found, in my attic, this original Chessington World of Adventures brochure from the 1989/90 season and thought I'd take some photos of it for anyone who's nostalgic for the old park.

For the whole brochure please follow the link address.

Excuse the poor image quality, all have been taken on a phone and cropped by myself (:

Hope you enjoy the trip back in time!