For the thrillseekers amongst you or those who simply love theme parks, you can now land a dream job as a professional ride tester – and we’re not just talking about a domestic fairground…
Don’t get us wrong, Alton Towers and Thorpe Park are great, but how do you fancy an all-expenses paid trip to Florida?
As too good to be true as it might sound, we’re not having you on with this one: the role of ‘Professional Theme Park Tester’ is currently up for grabs and, if successful, it’ll see you flown out to Orlando to try Universal’s newest addition, the upcoming ‘Epic Universe Park’ (EUP).
Being offered by theme park specialists and package retailer, Attraction Tickets, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will see you spend a full week at the world-famous resort and essentially cram in as many rides and amusements as possible. So what’s the deal?
What does the role of an official theme park tester entail?
Well, for starters, you’ll be spending plenty of time on every ride there is to try at the soon-to-open Universal Epic Universe, and indeed all the other attractions at the wider Universal Orlando Resort.
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As well as reviewing each ride and getting lots of pictures and videos for social media whilst sampling the amusements, you’ll also be tasked with rating the best snacks, the best places for a photo op and the very best of the other entertainment offerings around the parks.
Oh, and if you’re wondering how much all of this will cost and whether you can afford it, don’t spare another thought: the company will not only be paying for your flights and transfers, as well as stay at the onsite hotel, but they’ll also be giving you a tasty £1,000 spending money during your time in Florida.
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Literally sounds like the perfect week if you ask us.
What are the requirements?
Now, to be shortlisted for the chance to become a theme park tester for a week, you’ll need to demonstrate that you’re willing to try all the rides and give detailed reviews of each, be camera-ready and get plenty of footage that may be used on Attraction Tickets’ social media channels and the website.
Oh, and you’ll also obviously need to be willing to fly – to Florida, specifically, meaning you’ll also need to take time off work to spend the full week in Orlando; have an up-to-date passport, ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization – essential for US travel) and valid travel insurance valid for 2025.
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Basically, so long as you’re eligible to fly to America and are willing to fully immerse yourself in the experience, you stand as good a chance as anyone else.
The ‘Dark Universe’ is part of the resort’s new EUPUniversal Helios Grand HotelCredit: Supplied (via Attraction Tickets/Loews Hotels)
What is the application process?
To apply for this role, all you need to do is film a short video (no longer than three minutes) explaining why you think you’d be a great Theme Park Tester. Send it via email to [email protected].
Please note: applications will close on Friday, 15 November 2024 and anyone applying after this date will not be considered, so don’t miss out on this golden opportunity.
Applications will be reviewed by a panel of internal experts at Attraction Tickets, who will then decide who will be chosen as a professional Theme Park Tester by Friday, 10 January 2025.
You can begin your application process and find the full terms and conditions HERE.
Featured Images — Drew Hastings (via Unsplash)/Supplied
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Aldi is looking for curious kids to become its first-ever ‘toy tester’
Emily Sergeant
Curious kids, this one’s for you… Aldi is currently looking for little ones to become its first-ever wooden toy tester.
With the sun showing its face more regularly now, and the temperatures heating up by the day, summer is very much on its way, and it won’t be long before the mini Mancs are getting to spend more time playing outdoors than in – which is why Aldi is now on the lookout for one lucky child to become its official Wooden Toy Tester.
The supermarket retailer is calling on children across the country – including here in Greater Manchester – to apply by explaining why they should be chosen and what make-believe dish they would cook up in their very own toy kitchen.
The successful winner will receive a selection of Aldi’s latest wooden toys for free to make sure they have everything they need to feel like they’re the head chef of their own garden.
Aldi is looking for curious kids to become its first-ever ‘toy tester’ / Credit: Aldi
All Aldi is asking in return is a short review of each of the toys, rating them on performance and fun factor to help guide the supermarket’s Buying Team on future product development.
In previous years, Aldi’s wooden toy launches have been so popular that the retailer has had to put a ‘two per shopper’ limit on purchases, so as you can imagine, this makes this adorable new job role even more in-demand.
“The nation’s love for our wooden toy range is undeniable, and our littlest shoppers are our most important critics,” commented Julie Ashfield, who is the Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK.
“We’re excited to appoint our first ever Wooden Toy Tester, to capture their experience and find out what makes the perfect playtime set-up, guaranteeing lots of giggles and fun.”
Fancy it then? For a chance to win the role of a lifetime, little hopefuls simply need to send a one-minute-long video to [email protected] with their name, age, location, what makes them the perfect fit for the role, and what dish they wood make in their wooden kitchen.
Applications close on 5 May, and Aldi’s Summer Wooden Toy range will be available in stores from 17 May.
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UK’s biggest property show is coming to Manchester and needs house hunters for new series
Emily Sergeant
Are you looking to move but finding the house hunting process a lot harder than you thought it would be?
Well, this could be the helping hand you need.
The UK’s biggest property show, Location, Location, Location – which has been a fixture in Channel 4’s schedule for more than 20 years at this point – is looking for house hunters from across Manchester for the new series.
First airing all the way back in 2000, if you’ve never seen Location, Location, Location, it’s fronted by presenters and property experts Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer who head all across the UK to help buyers in search for their dream home.
Despite being on our TV screens for 26 years at this point, Kirstie and Phil have never tired in their efforts to match the nation’s hopeful house hunters with their perfect home.
For its next series being filmed this May, Channel 4 are now looking for individuals, families, and couples from Greater Manchester who need Kirstie and Phil’s expertise to find their next home.
The UK’s biggest property show is coming to Manchester and needs house hunters for its new series / Credit: James Feaver (via Unsplash)
Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, first timer buyers, or looking for a forever home, Channel 4 wants to hear from you.
“We are casting for the new series, and we are interested in hearing from chain free (or SSTC) house hunters who would be ready to buy in May this year,” a spokesperson for Channel 4 said as the casting call was announced.
“Applications are now open and we’re looking for individuals, families and couples who need Kirstie and Phil’s expertise to buy their dream home.”
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28th October 2024 
