To be honest, a fast track is a free win for merlin, it costs the company no money as a form of compensation. But ads to further problems. To be honest, a ticket to come back at park close for that ride (or equivalent announced ride) would be a more beneficial perk. As there is no knock on effect for other customers/operations.
The first cycle was always really bad though. It just gave you a massive head rush and was super painful.
Id much rather they skip straight to the five flip cycle (which they now do) and save the ride for a few more years.
Very good atmosphere on park tonight and nice to see a good crowd level well into the evening. I hope that this continues and the event deemed a success to make it continue into future seasons.
The park wide dance/pop music worked really well for the event and made it good fun.
During last hour both Stealth and Swarm were delayed 15 - 20 mins while second trains removed (not sure about other coasters), but most rides stayed open from what I saw.
Samurai, quantum and old town kids rides unavailable all evening and I'm a celeb/zombie hunt/living nightmare advertised as closing at 6pm.