Pickles
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The land behind Stealth needs to settle for another couple of years before building on it. Swarms was complete about 6 years before. You really don’t want shifting foundations so that’s out the question for the next development.
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On 10/9/2024 at 9:58 PM, Mattgwise said:
Regardless of thoughts, we can't deny Thorpe has by far been the best run Merlin park this year. It has been a disaster at Towers and CWoA most the year!
LEGOLAND 2024 all the way, bar Miniland looking dilapidated it was fab.
Hyperia with a third train would be the biggest money waste they’ve done in a while. That’s saying something…
On a plus side, surely they’ve got to a point now where they will listen to Mack and run it with dummies for at least an hour before open. Hassle and burden? Sure but reward outweighs the risk.
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22 hours ago, Inferno said:
Also why on earth is Hex of all things opening at 11? I thought that would be quite popular given it’s been closed for all this time.
Honestly, went over around 2 and it was walk on. Stayed at 5 minutes on app for most of the day after that.
Overall, going again tomorrow however the lack of Sky Ride is telling for my poor friends arms having to push my wheelchair around. As much as I understand the complex engineering of it. It’s just not good enough from an accessible aspect anymore.
It’s 2024, time to catch up.
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Well it is a new era! So what is the safest way people would like to hold a meet up? Shoot some ideas at me and I'm sure we can all work something out.
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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
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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!
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I thought this would open in my mid twenties, now I'm 30 and its looking like mid 30's.... #
Theories are welcome as it seems like this is a fever dream.
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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.
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18 hours ago, JoshC. said:
Hasn't logged on since 2014, last post before this May 2015...
I call hacks, ban him!
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@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.
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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.
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On 9/27/2018 at 12:26 PM, Benin said:
Construction is certainly soaring...
1 point for bad pun.
I for one am looking forward to visiting next year to see all the new win things being built.
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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.
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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
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On 24/11/2017 at 2:20 PM, Benin said:
It's funny because their opinion is wrong...
Like most of yours
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Posts one hell of a lot in this topic
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^ 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.
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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.
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Mmmm yummy water facts.
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Alton Towers General Discussion
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Posted · Edited by Pickles
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Speaking goon to guest assistant this year with Lego. Madhouses in general are problematic. When they run, they run fab but when they go wrong it’s expensive. Like a Volkswagen Golf, the older model the less likely parts will be around for the older ones.
If it counts, most of all of it is the same.
Love to Mr Carson always