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This may sound like a stupid answer, but I believe it is simply down to rollbacks being a rarer occurrence. In the past, rollbacks would happen semi-regularly. They were almost an expected part of an operational fortnight or something, for example. It was just 'one of those things'; a routine thing. Following work and upgrades to the ride's system, a Stealth rollback is, by and large, a much rarer occurrence. Yes, it still happens, and it's not a *major* concern. But it's rarer. So that usually means the park's engineering team can identify why it's happened and rectify it. In the long run, it means the ride is open for longer as a result. On top of that, following the Smiler incident, Merlin have internally made reopening an even more rigorous process in recent years. Those extra checks probably add time to it too.

We will look into potentially meeting up in the summer time and possibly Fright Nights, early on in the event. Any meets we plan will be posted in similar fashion to before. Keep an eye out in the next month or two. In the mean time If you are interested in meets resuming please let me know here so I can gauge interest.

Thorpe Park and Fright Nights have been nominated for five awards at this year's ScareCON event, which they are hosting next month. These are... Best Theme Park Event Best Entertainment Best Set & Design (for Trailers) Best Costume & Makeup (for Trailers) Best Scare Zone & Roamers (for The Crows of Mawkin Meadow) Thorpe usually get a nomination or two every year, but to hit five is impressive. Wouldn't be surprised to see them get at least one award too..

Yes, his shows are still popular, but the peak of his popularity has passed. I don't think think the Disney comparison is even close though.