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We also heard rumours that it would start today :PDave

^^ It was pretty much exactly where the Stealth Diner is now. I know what I'd rather be in that spot...Dave

The operator is not the person you need permission from, nor ride hosts.As far as I'm aware (and please correct me if I'm wrong) the park management's stance is that no onride photography is allowed during regular park operation.Anyway, nice to see the piling is continuing, That'll add a little more interaction to FF. It needs a bit more love, I think Neil is right about getting more footfall next year!

Maintaining the lights shouldn't be a problem. It's a decent sized rig but nothing more complicated than a medium sized touring show or a big nightclub. Those things are designed very we and I've never seen one "written off". They're modular, so it's pretty easy to fix them.That's a shame to hear, That was my favourite ride at the resort because of the light show. Sucks.Screw you DLRP!!Dave

Why would they place final theming at this stage? It would just get destroyed during construction (not to mention cause headaches when installing the track). If they have the theming at the park already, it will probably be well off the site.The station is pretty impressively sized! Is there a separate maintenance shed for the ride or will it all be integrated?Dave

They don't need to do any more groundwork, they needed to allow longer for settlement, but that's all fine as far as I'm aware and it shouldn't have any impact on the schedule.Dave

Not when I read it you didn't!

^ Their :closedeyes:They're good and all, but 'indie britpop' stuff all sounds pretty similar to me.

Guys, I'm pretty sure they're on top of the schedule. Lets not armchair speculate about them being late with etc. when all we can see is superficial site pictures :closedeyes:Nice to see all of this trundling along, shame we won't get to see the theming being put in. Honestly that's the stuff I really want to see getting built!Dave

Hard fi? Haven't heard about them since about 2008!They're from round these parts aren't they?

^ I would assume that's slightly harder to get casual photos of

^ Facepalm.I'm not sure it's worth even starting on that one.Nice topic guys, I've never seen some of the more obscure ones before!

Woo!I've been away for a while and missed the announcement, but was pleasantly surprised by it to be honest. I'm still looking forward to quite a few new rides next year over this, but I was expecting a monumental cock up from Merlin. As long as no external sponsors get involved I will be happy. This is possibly the greatest post I've seen on any forum. Ever.

Is this the Sea Life that Paul the Octopus lived at?Dave

I don't know if the building was still there, but they have grand plans to re-theme the place. If it all turns out like the concept it will be amazing!Did you go on the huge trampoline things? That was probably the most fun I had all day :)Dave