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http://www.halloweenattractions.co.uk/locations/crawley/shocktoberfest The page has been updated and mentions coming dressed as a clown for preview night. Wonder if this will be their world record attempt this year?

Yeah that's what I'm assuming, plus I imagine it'll be pretty quiet

I'm surprised this hasn't already been mentioned - this year the event is 4-9pm, which is not only annoying for people who can't get there for 4 due to work etc (so probably the majority of people!) but is surely more hassle for the park as it closes at 4? It doesn't give them much time to clear the non-passholders from the park

I take it you'll be holding the bags for the celebs? (Are you actually going/what did you doooooo to get this, erm, privelage? )

Adverse weather usually means trains running at reduced speeds, short notice delays and cancellations... I hope they offer Delay Repay to Ghost Train customers

This is why it concerns me that Colossus has been on one train for months now. The slowest coaster to load at the best of times, and it's surrounded by mazes... (Although I'm assuming given how long it's been on one train, it's beyond the park's control/something to do with Intamin.)

On my last few visits, I've actually noticed that Inferno's dispatches have seemed quick, with the train barely stopping in the brake run (like as soon as it stops, it moves again) - which is apparently how it used to be years ago, when they used to try and smash throughputs

Yes I will be there

THIS!

Saw this on the FAQs on the MAP website:

Yep, it's still on one train I'm pretty sure this must be the case

Going to Forp tomorrow... Is it back on 2 trains yet, or shall I just keep my expectations lowered?

What are these cards? Not heard of them before Sorry being nosey! And @MattyMoo - didn't you go on preview night last time? Was it still busy/did you get all the haunts done?

Honestly, I don't find Colossus painful or even that rough If anything it doesn't seem as bad as it used to be! Sure, the restraints can feel a bit heavy on your legs by the end, and I'd say it "vibrates" a lot But that's why you need to keep your head forward, otherwise it can be uncomfortable. In fact, I think it's my favourite coaster at the park

I actually like that the actors don't touch you and think it's far more effective I met someone a few years ago who was an actor at Shocktober Fest - can't remember word for word what he said, and if it was just his opinion or the opinion of Tulleys - but he basically said that the problem with actors touching you is that it breaks that feeling of suspense/apprehension that they're going to touch you. I wasn't sure I agreed at first, but having been to Tulleys since, I definitely do agree! I see their mazes as far more theatrical and immersive, and you can't appreciate that if you're being grabbed and stroked! I much prefer a proper experience, where the maze is well-themed, has a story/at least makes some kind of sense, lasts long enough, and where the actors can focus on their role instead of groping and jump scares I don't normally find horror things in general that scary and I can get bored quite quickly (with anything), but at Tulleys, I had so much fun and felt quite scared and apprehensive at times! Plus, no offence to any actors in mazes where they do touch you as they're just doing their job...but I sometimes find it quite annoying and invasive Aah I definitely need to go back this year! Do they still have the dancing nuns at the end of the hayride?

Thank you to Ryan and everyone for a fun meet Didn't get many pics but I've got some random stills from my videos Oh and Stealth in the rain was just...

Just booked my ticket Really can't wait for this!

I've become increasingly puzzled at who Thorpe decides to invite for these events! I mean, I've noticed that it seems that anyone who owns a fansite or whatever gets invited to press events these days Along with "famous YouTubers" and Z-list celebs. I'm sure it used to be literally just the press (news reporters etc) and actual, famous celebrities!

Aaah I remember the good ol' power cuts when I worked there Fun times, especially on Vortex, where you'd have to just sit and wait for it to lose momentum before getting people off If I remember correctly, some of the park is powered by a generator in Chertsey, and the rest from one in the park? Hence why only some rides are affected.

Do they make this noise when they log off?

That fist punch after he hits the kid square in the face with water

Will the auditions be held in X? Hurr hurr.

Yeah I was there today, the amount of times I saw it go down on the app was ridiculous Didn't even attempt going on!