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Didn't really know whether to put this here or in the Inferno topic. Last week I had my first instance of being "stuck" on a coaster during a shutdown (Inferno) in 20 years of regular trips, it left me a bit perplexed in how these things are handled. We stopped about half way up the lift, only for about 15-20 minutes but it was restarted rather than evacuated. When the train was dispatched from the station there was a weird clunky noise I didn't recognise from above the train, it caught my attention as weird but not enough to be concerned. Came round to the lift and it felt like the train hadn't quite caught onto the chain and jolted repeatedly backwards and forwards with a clunking noise again before just stopping dead. Once we'd got back to the station a few trains ran round empty then it reopened. Couple of observations. Guest welfare - I've always felt like nothing would bother me on a coaster but actually it isn't a nice feeling to be trapped on an invert at that angle, I didn't realise how quickly your feet become uncomfortable without a floor. A girl in the row in front of us starting having a panic attack and when we got back to the station was in tears (and still was all the way to the shop). Should the staff not check on how everyone is when the train returns to the station? I realise 99% of answers would probably just be "yeah good" but there was no concern shown at all, just get off and get out like normal. Is it not standard practice that a ride host is supposed to walk up the lift to the train? Presumably knowing it's a quick restart job would be why they don't. Restarting - Given the noises heard and the clunking, I was a bit taken back by the whole restarting within 10 minutes thing? I'm not an engineer and have no idea what I actually heard but I didn't see any form of even a cursory glance at the train or the lift? Again I assume the ride tells the engineers / Ops what's actually wrong but restarting so quickly seemed odd. Is this specific scenario actually something that happens regularly on Inferno that the park are used to, and I've just never seen it? I also thought after the Smiler incident, coaster / block restarts weren't done with guests still on the ride?

I did 6 hours of driving today to get back on Stealth. (3 hours each way and going around the theme park). She really did well. I managed to get 8 rides on her whilst doing the other coasters. No fast track. Really so chuffed with engineering 😀. Great job Thorpe 😀 Just about managed it all in a day. Knackered myself but worth it. It's always a massive gamble with the cost of fuel and getting up at 4am to be home for 9pm.

Bit of positive news having visited Hyperia Yesterday is just how good the operations are, the ride took 15 min to open after park open, which is ok as u can tell the ride is running slow in the cold (makes you wonder if wheel heaters are worth investing in) But such a great ride team, it was the same as when I visited last year, they will fly through the queue. It gets to the point where the ride barely stacks on the brake run (though obviously the brake run is relatively slow) Interesting observation is how many people where re joining the queue and how many asked for front row (and how a front row queue would become so overwhelming on this ride) Single rider is good though like Smiler at Towers, you wonder how many people in that queue are on there own ;p

We have the first piece of marketing, earlier than usual...

It’s rare I say much positive about Towers but they’ve just announced Twilight Towers from 22nd - 31st May with extended hours until 8pm, which covers the whole half term. Good to see and I hope it’s successful.

Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts and personal experiences with family-friendly destinations around the world. it is greatly appreciated by me today here

Hello everyone. I'm planning a trip to a family theme park and would love to hear your experiences and advice. There are so many options out there, from large international parks to smaller local attractions, and it's hard to decide what makes one worth visiting with kids of different ages. For those of you who have been to popular family theme parks, what stood out the most during your visit? Was it the rides, the shows, the food, or the overall atmosphere? Also, how do you manage long queues and keep children entertained throughout the day without them getting exhausted or bored? Do you have any tips for saving money on tickets, food, or accommodation when visiting these parks? I'm especially interested in hearing whether you think themed areas and character experiences really add value to the trip, or if simple rides and open spaces are enough for a good family day out. Any recommendations for must-visit parks or hidden gems would also be appreciated. Your insights will really help in planning a fun and stress-free family adventure.

Parm Pap's weather reports are more insightful than an endoscopy.

It's a cable replacement and nothing crazy. The previous prolonged closure is not ideal, but if history is anything to go by, it should be okay now.

for now, it May be okay but tomorrow is another day costing money, it's not funny we all like the launch, but the expense is... staunch?

Nice to see work actively happening. I guess wirh bank holiday coming. Really under pressure

Yeah they did a hiccup. App said opening 31st April. Then within 30 mins updatee to 1st may. The engineers are doing a bloody brilliant job getting her open. Goes to show how great Merlin parks do at maintaining there hydraulic launch coasters. I live local to Rita so managed to lap her 3 times today. Not the same as Stealth but just enough to get a that hydraulic kick

App says it’ll be reopening this Friday 1st May, which is in line with how long it takes them to do a cable change. They regularly do them a little faster than scheduled so wouldn’t surprise me to see it open Thursday afternoon.

They definitely have parts below image Jax. Also updated on the app to closed until 31st april. Although we don't have a 31st this month.

Saying that, they're all related in one way or another so it's best to replace all of them.

I believe they're replacing all of them today; launch cable(s) and return cable

I hope so. Hopefully there not stripping it down. Really hope it's not anything serious Jax. Not sure why they've took all 3 cables off

It's because they decided to replace the cable now whilst its having catch car issues, best to rectify all the issues now in one go..

They have pulled all 3 cables off. Not looking good

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grumpy grouchy grumpy grouchy grumpy grouchy

assessments have to take place but it's a high possibility swamp of the volcano, anyone?

some days low wind, some days medium, and some days high

let's come together, right now, oh yeah, in sweet harmony this ride is in trouble but fixes will not be rapid

Whoa! Poor Stealth, get better soon 😭