Themed Entertainment and Attractions art / creative director. ‘views are my own’ Instagram: @creativejohnb
Joined April 2017
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18 Mar 2023
We did it. An original storyline of Emily Alton, creative set design, & SFX with synergy with marketing, today we launched The Curse at Alton Manor. My favourite project to date. Thank you to everyone who has worked magic on this and to all the support and positivity!🧸🪡🧵🃏🎀
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10 Oct 2025
Gonna miss this legend! 👏🏼 🪽 You’re going to do great things! 💫
10 Oct 2025
Attention to all those in Fearless Valley, after 12 years, I’ve officially completed my last day in Merlin 🥹
And I got to have a wonderful farewell tour at projects old and new and see so many of my favourite people this week to finish!
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16 Aug 2025
Happy National Roller Coaster Day!
16 Aug 2025
This National Roller Coaster Day, we’re honouring the icons that made us fall in love with incredible coasters 🌟
Every heartbeat tells a story ❤️
Where will yours take you? 🎢
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27 Jun 2025
Things are about to get…🧪💦
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16 Mar 2025
Phalanx scientists have forcefully extracted the chemical composition of Nemesis’ saliva ☢️🧪
Their latest machine, Toxicator, applies a spinning centrifugal force, turning it into a chemical solution, melting anything it touches.
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13 Mar 2025
Are you ready to submit to the spin? 🧪
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21 Feb 2025
🧪 Not long to go
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Congratulations to @THORPEPARK – Hyperia from Merlin Entertainments 🎉
1st place in the blooloop #InnovationAwards Thrills category.
tinyurl.com/59aj3585
Thanks to our friends at @AREA15official
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Live: Lora Sauls from @UniversalORL, and @CreativeJohnB from Merlin Entertainments share the latest trends in thrilling attractions and experiences.
Join us at the #FestivalOfInnovation 25 here tinyurl.com/mtahettw ⚡️
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13 Jan 2025
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13 Jan 2025
Get ready to submit to the spin in Spring 2025 with our brand-new ride, Toxicator.
Ready to face the ultimate thrill?
🔗altontowers.visitlink.me/YCa…
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21 Nov 2024
So grateful to be listed amongst some
of the most inspiring people in the industry . Thank you !
Congratulations! 🎉 Merlin Magic Making's John Burton is in the #blooloop50 Theme Park Influencer list for 2024.
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See the full list here: tinyurl.com/3vnuccs7
Thanks to our friends at Storibox
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19 Nov 2024
It’s happening ! 🟩
19 Nov 2024
We're teaming up with Mojang Studios and @Minecraft for a global partnership that will see adventures brought to life like never before through immersive and interactive experiences 🎮👾
Are you ready to play? ➡️ merlinentertainments.biz/new…
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11 Nov 2024
First PC2 workshop upload - Miss Tilly! Code: 84RTJCX7Q
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11 Nov 2024
Just getting started with #PlanetCoaster2?
📝 Check out these 5 top tips to building a successful park with @CreativeJohnB - the mastermind behind Hyperia at @THORPEPARK
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21 Oct 2024
A memorable event! @PlanetCoaster can’t wait for release day!
21 Oct 2024
See some familiar faces conquering Hyperia @THORPEPARK 🎢 and putting their memories to the test in Planet Coaster 2!
Pre-order now and experience the thrill for yourself on November 6th!
🔗fron.dev/pc2-memorable-ride
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19 Oct 2024
🤩 what a shot !
19 Oct 2024
I'm not going to act like the stars aligned for the timing of this pic but I liked the composition so I made it anyway! 😂📸
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13 Oct 2024
Backstory is a design tool, just like character preparation for an actor. It makes for a rich believable performance, but, like character prep…it’s for the artist. The audience sees the result. Folks love Venice, Italy. Almost no one knows the backstory of how it got that way.
13 Oct 2024
I have asked something like this with people, where can there be too much theming/backstory?
As @robjyeo said to me, does a popcorn cart need a huge backstory of the owner of the stand's great great great grandfather found a mystical city of corn?
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10 Oct 2024
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25 Sep 2024
Hyperia Win 🙌🏻🏆🪽 @THORPEPARK @mackridescom
25 Sep 2024
We have our first winners of the night, Congratulations! @THORPEPARK Hyperia- supplied by @mackridescom #MackRides #ThorpePark #PWEA2024
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25 Sep 2024
Quite the achievement, really proud of the entire team @altontowers and @MerlinEntsNews 🏆
25 Sep 2024
Best use of theming goes to Nemesis Reborn- @altontowers supplied by Merlin Magic Making and Bolliger & Mabillard #Bolliger&Mabillard@MerlinEntsNews #PWEA2024
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