The ride system is fine, it's been super reliable since forever and the company who made it are still in business so no issues with support or spare parts. I do agree the scenery needs updating, a Version 2 as such. Same idea, just using modern technology. Similar to Gruffalo at Chessington but with...

Definitely a smart move reintroducing Single Rider. Made no sense to remove it in the first place. Makes me wonder what else (if anything) they might reintroduce it to. At a guess: Thirteen. The B&Ms don't really need it, RITA would be nice but if I remember correctly that was removed before th...

It's flown slightly under the radar but the renewal sale has now started:  https://www.merlinannualpass.co.uk/compare-passes/renewal-passes?utm_source=google&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=jan_renewals_2019 Seems weird to run 2 different sales at 2 different times, one for new and one for re...

They used the template from the Thorpe videos but they didn't pull it off as well. Still, it's good to see a little bit behind the scenes and also to reassure people that they take ride safety seriously. They were pretty vague about the work going on with Big Bob though, I hope that's covered in a f...

Did you find a copy of my shift pattern or something? All of them fall on my free weekends so I should be able to attend all of them!

According to their website Balder is open but Helix isn't (https://www.liseberg.com/rides-attractions/). I'm not surprised really, I've ridden Blue Fire during the Europa winter season (~5c-7c) and it CRAWLED around the track. Honestly it was so close to rolling back or stalling around the layout I'...

The second launch acts as a block brake, if the computer thinks the next section isn't clear then it'll stop the train there. Despite being short the second launch straight can accelerate the train fast enough to clear the second half of the circuit. All double launch coasters have this feature, it'...

My educated guess is that shareholders have lost (or are losing trust) in Merlin Management. On paper they seem to be doing pretty well but, really, they aren't. Visits to all the theme parks (apart from Legoland I understand) are down when they should have recovered. Midways aren't doing that well ...

It only ever had 1 train, it just had space/blocking for 2. It's a real shame assuming it's true, not the best coaster in the world but pretty fun and unique. Drayton are plainly struggling despite Thomas Land. Hopefully the rapids can be reopened next year although I'm not holding my breath.

Swarm Chris wrote:

Bag drop is no more.

Was it on one train operation? They generally don't open bag drop on one train operation.

Spotted this by the shed on the exit of Nemesis Inferno today, like a flash Thorpe responded to it https://twitter.com/SimonStirrat/status/1035973992144953345 (It says '27?' in black spraypaint, '0?' overlapping in yellow spray paint for those unable to read it) I'm 33/33/34 that it's Thorpe teasing...

I do. Yes it has taken a long time to plan out, but let’s just think.. this isn’t just a theme park, it’s a resort.. the park, hotels, shops, parking, transportation, etc. This all has to be planned out, because come opening day and it all flops.. then what’s the point in that massive investment? I...

It's sad when we're coming to expect rubbish like this from the nations biggest (and best) theme park. They are so far away from meeting even an acceptable standard anymore. Just goes to show really. I fear we're past the point of no return, can we really expect anything to improve... ever? I have ...

Expected but still disappointing. Are staggered openings still expected to return after the summer holidays?

I'm still feeling 'delicate' from the weekend (I went back to Towers on the Sunday and I'm so regretting it right now) but it was such an amazing event! Thank you to everyone involved. The ERTs were amazing, especially the unexpected Wicker Man one. The talk was very open and frank. The ride takeov...

I'm still feeling 'delicate' from the weekend (I went back to Towers on the Sunday and I'm so regretting it right now) but it was such an amazing event! Thank you to everyone involved. The ERTs were amazing, especially the unexpected Wicker Man one. The talk was very open and frank. The ride takeove...

Bad news peeps: my post room and/or Amazon have seemingly lost my Hawaiian shirt I'll try and fit a suitably loud t-shirt instead unless they find it before tomorrow.

I'm planning to get a taxi there on Saturday morning from Stoke, PM me if you want to split it.

I'm assuming they haven't reopened bag drop for Th13teen during the peak period. It currently has a 150 minute queue, double what Wicker Man is currently stating at 75 minutes. Almost certainly not.  At Thorpe (which could be different from Towers) the people in the bag drop are also fully trained ...

Everything (apart from Inferno which was down to 1 train) was basically walk on from 9pm. I did 3 rides on Saw, Inferno back row, and 6 or 7 cycles on Rush in just over an hour. I'm certainly not complaining!

I was thinking that too, they could have signs thats say 'Maximum, minimum, average' for any eventuality.