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  2. Thorpe Park 2022

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    19 hours ago, Matt Creek said:

    I mean, they might cannibalize parts that can be used in similar attractions in their portfolio. But otherwise, no! 
     

    Rocky is dead and won’t be returning ever. 

    Your words, they cut me to the soul. 

     

    Hopefully they incorporate it into theming but I can't see a move as it was realistically an extreme kids ride so not family friendly in the 2020's compared to the 90's

  3. Most relaxed and most stressful theme parks

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I'm going to ignore, crowd levels etc and go with disability friendly.

     

    Least stressful

    Disneyland Paris

    Blackpool (this has apparently changed recently)

    Flamingoland (Only stressful part was I forgot to take my walking stick so got painful)

     

    Most stressful

    Drayton Manor

    Alton Towers

    Chessington (Gets nerve wracking leaving a wheelchair/walking stick not close to ride platform)

     

    Fire depths of hell

    Thorpe Park

     

    Never will I go to Thorpe Park again assuming that I can have an ounce of independance with just a stick and end up still standing in a queue for Colosuss for 30+ minutes just because I felt that I was good enough to do without a wheelchair. Which defeated the point of I am using the disability pass due to mobility not because I HAVE to be in a wheelchair the whole time. 

    @Benin can confirm most these stories hopefully!

  5. 2022 Trip Plans

    in Your Planned Trips and Reports

    Posted

    On 2/17/2022 at 10:08 AM, Benin said:

    Mingoland whenever I can be bothered to after/if the new coaster opens.

     

    That aside. It's going to be a quiet year for parks. Malta unfortunately doesn't have anything interesting. 

     

    I better be invited. 

     

    My plans will be whatever Benin has planned as he is my wheels. 

  7. Introduce Yourself

    in The Real World

    Posted

    Hi, I'm Holly, I've only been banned once or twice and I keep introducing myself here saying that I'm back. 

     

    I like trains.

    Football

    Serial killers

    I have a Business Degree that I don't use. 

     

    I also like to annoy @Benin frequently and sometimes @Mark9.

     

    Toodles, see you in another year or so 

  8. The Breakdown thread.

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    @Han30 honestly same with Det, I just can't in case it gets stuck. 

     

    I'm proud to say coaster wise, basically been on no breakdowns, RNR at Paris was alright as the music kept playing. 

    Water rides however, just don't go on one with me. Most my breakdowns have been water rides, lift hills, boats piling up and all that. 

     

    Best flat was Rocky, 40+ rides in one day, get on one and it jerks forward and stops. We waited for the engineers and kept the ride host company. No point in trying to get on anything else, capacity day and 30+ heat so nah. 

  9. 2019 Season

    in The Past

    Posted

    Went for the first time in years, most of what you guys have covered I agree with. It's all just a bit run down and looks dirty.

     

    The most shocking thing for me is not being able to stand for long periods of time and having to join the fastrack queue for Colossus and having to wait for 20 mins. I understand why they have changed the RAP to minimise waiting times for people who physically need to use it but basically saying to me that I need to physically be in a wheelchair to use it to the full is ridiculous. Plus a £50 deposit for a wheelchair is fantastic for people who can afford it. I won't be going back for a while, wanted a nice pain free day out and ended up pissed off and in a lot of pain. 

     

    Might seem like a stupid thing to moan about but I use the RAP because I am unable to stand for long periods of time, I shouldn't have to rely on someone to wheel me around the park. 

     

    Best part of the day was seeing a staff member shoot down another guest who was complaining that we got let up Infernos volcano first. 

  11. The Crealy Way Adventure Park

    in Your Planned Trips and Reports

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Mega-Lite said:

    All of you got out of my trip report (on a coaster forum), was that Reading's Pizza Hut sucks? Priorities dammit...

     

    Last went in 2016, was a bit of a war zone! I'm blessed to say I won't be returning anytime soon, but if I do I'll let you know.

     

    Crealy was what it was and exactly that, no regrets.

     

    I'm far too old to be throwing "shade" at anyone and I'd never disrespect Mark intentionally, perhaps you misjudged my comment. Context dammit...

    I was joking, I promise. I have a dry sense of humour and I find not everyone get it! Absolutely shout me if you are Reading way, I'll let you know when the best times to go anywhere, not even just pizzahut.

     

    The thing with Crealy is that when you have small children then it's a great park for just that, families and creds really. 

  13. The Crealy Way Adventure Park

    in Your Planned Trips and Reports

    Posted

    13 hours ago, Mega-Lite said:

    I don't think so...

     

    Would you like to be the first?

    Ngl all I got out of your report was that Readings PizzaHut is bad, when did you last go? Cause I think you will find it's a lot better. 

     

    Glad you enjoyed Crealy(ish). Always went to one of them as a kid and it's good little fun family park. 

     

    Plus no shade to my Mr 9 :P

  18. Jobs..

    in The Real World

    Posted

    ^ it's interesting to see where people are after so many years, really happy you're doing well!

     

    I on the other hand pull pints and live off my student loan for my food and drink needs. Catch me in a few years hopefully I'll be a solicitor by then. 

  19. Rant

    in The Real World

    Posted

    I forgot living in student halls that I live with students, who get drunk, scream and make loads of noise.

    I have a room that is in the courtyard.

     

     

    I need a decent night sleep. 

  23. Alton Towers General Discussion

    in Alton Towers

    Posted

    See I disagree with you about the general public, from a marketing point of view it's actually genius and is most likely working. Show the GP that improvements are being made, however small, to cover up the fact that nothing major is going on other than general maintenance. It's simple psychology, show them that something is happening and they are more likely to believe that it's all major happenings and want to visit. From our point of view I can see how frustrating it is and we know the state of disrepair a lot of rides and scenery are in but it's intstalling public confidence in the fact that they are doing something. After the past few years they've had I agree with the strategy, instead of making a big deal out of loads of things it's just focusing on the little things. 

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