I just see it as a bit of lighthearted fun, not to be taken seriously. :)). If LWV or any other of the smaller parks wish to capitalise on a competitors current issues by bigging up their own credentials Then good luck to them. I don't see it is a problem, they are simply using social networking to ...

I don't really see the complaint behind Merlin not mentioning the price increases earlier than they have done. There is no legal obligation too, they are more than entitled to simply publish the new prices on the day of the increase. No different to any other company selling a product in that respec...

Indeed, I have seen the place closed a couple of times this season, so it is probably a bit to early to speak of it's demise (again :P !), just yet. :D

Hasn't the same thing happened once before on RITA, with the straps being too short? IT seemingly rings a bell anyway.

Well, good news (or maybe bad? :P ), we all made it out alive from The Crocky Trail. Things didn't get off to the best of starts with Alex managing a rather large graze on his leg that drew some blood within about 5 minutes of arriving. This was following Jude, who failed to stop at the bottom of a ...

Shame you can't make it John. Anyway, final update for tomorrow :- Attendees :- Vik, Mattmash, Alex, Stu, Jordan, DanB, Jude, Badger, Russell, Russell's Sister, Rob, Dave, Dagan. Total 13 people. There is also the possibility, yet to be confirmed of a special guest appearance. :shock: Everyone, barr...

Speaking to friend today who took his wife and two children there over the Easter Holidays. I will run through a few of the comments he made, which pretty much sums up everything that has already been said, but comes from somebody who is certainly not an enthusiast. He visits twice a year, and has d...

There seemed to be so much promise when Merlin took over the reigns. Early signs were promising, and we could reflect on the dark days of the latter Tussauds era which included unthemed installations, 4.30pm closing, Monorail being closed on non peak days (Though that was a very brief affair :P ), a...

Update :- Crocky Trail inform me we will be able to get the group discount of £8 even though we will be in separate cars. However, to ensure we arrive at about the same time, there will be a rendezvous point at the car park for the One Stop store in Waverton, (Thanks to Matt.C for the suggestion) wh...

Will be visiting Europa Park in August as well. I would recommend 3 days on park. 3 day tickets can be purchased from Attractiontix for £87. Unfortunately there are very very few discounts available for Europa Park tickets, and tickets similar to Alton Towers bounceback tickets do not exist. One day...

Apologies for lack of updates regarding this, unfortunately other things have got in the way of late. Anyway, it is still going ahead as planned. I believe the list of confirmed people below is correct :- Vik Jordan DanB Antneee Alex Stu MattMash Dagan Nora Jude Badger Russell Rob Possibly John So w...

The Cross Valley path is a pussy cat compared to a treck around Hawkstone Park, and you are charged £8 for that. Not that I want to give Alton any ideas of course. :0. Had some nice walks through the Gardens and the Valley. Certainly better to take an hour out and having a gentle amble round rather ...

Oblivion remains one of the most incredibly designed rollercoasters ever created. For such a simple, yet ingenious concept, the way that the ride was put together, marketed and delivered was a revolution at that time. The TV screens and messages played out to guests, the way the drop has excellent ...

I don't think many people can say that public transport works better for them than car in this case. Public transport may not be ideal for most, but it is an option. Yes, it probably will take longer and most likely more planning, but it's not impossible. You have to consider how much longer the jo...

For me, using public transport to get to Alton Towers is not really an option. It involves 3 changes of train and a change in to a bus. Total cost is £20.00, an journey time would be in excess of 4 hours. 4 hours to travel 60 miles? Even getting the first train of the day at 6am, I would not get to ...

You can get advanced fares by using the split ticket method of Sheffield to Derby then Derby to Uttoxeter. Though no advanced fares between Derby and Uttox (though you can still pre-book tickets) there are plenty available between Sheffield and Derby, for as little as £3.95 one way.

The Entrance to Oblivion looks a bit garish, but the rest doesn't seem all that bad. Whilst it may not be a full refurbishment, at least it is an attempt to liven up an area, which most would agree, looks and feels very run down, and has little to no atmosphere what so ever. If only it had been spon...

"Jordan" wrote:

I'll be there - this sounds a really fun place without the H&S :P

Vik, please could I have the extra space in your car from Chester Station? [-o<

Indeed you can :D

Great to see it looking so good. In the final years of life inside the Black Hole, it really was looking a sorry state, with all the spot weldings covering the track. The only saving grace being all this was normally hidden from view. Looked almost certain to be destined for the scrap heap, having a...

Myself and Hark are planning on taking a jolly to a lovely little place called The Crocky Trail. Based in the village of Waverton, just off the A41 outside Chester, The Crocky Trail is an outdoor adventure trail one mile in length with loads of activities along the way, such as mazes, swings, slides...