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I actually read all of Mikey's post cause it is all true imo.I look at theme parks in America and see the potential that some of the parks in the UK could do but don't.I think I remember seeing some parks have the same type of rides, and they are cheaper?? - dont know how long ago this was but I remember it.I think Merlin make a lot of money as it is and they must be as they are offering to go back to Thorpe Park for free on certain dates. As well as things like Fastrack / Express Passes being increased in price - Surely they could losen their belts a bit!

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Vampire re-opened today around 12

Have wanted to go but I am now thinking will I survive?!

Nice pictures James! ;)I think I prefer the green overall but the organist looks amazing!

Apparently, they are being fixed Tuesday

For some reason - The more it pissed people off - The more satisfaction I got from it

I have only put the apostrophies in as if you don't - it will go to 'Chessington' from what you wrote. - So I ain't a grammatical boob!

I think that the whole 'normal' music for Stealth and Tidal Wave works extremely well.However, I think the other themes that usually play should be back in place...

My mum got the Friday Ad and it was advertising the park and I purposely looked and it says..."Win 3 family tickets to Chessington World of Adventure's".That is a new ad and it has nothing to do with 'Chessington Resort' in any small print, information etc...Josh - Yeah Chessington World of Adventure's & Zoo is now Chessington World of Adventure's

^ Did I say it was 'actually' an 130 mins queue? ;)I said what I saw - Not what I thought it was ;)I did hear someone say they queued over an hour and a half though so it is still busy

So need to know those dates where the music changes so I can NOT go then!It is the music that creates the atmosphere of a theme park!hense the term 'theme park' and not a 'fun fair'I really do feel strongly towards themeing at a theme park and 'normal' music just ruins the atmosphere completely!!!

I would say there is definately a need for the 3rd train!!And it was out of the queue line by the Express Pass entrance but not right up the path Dragon's Fury opened at 3pm.

Yesterday = Vampire 130 mins on 2 trains...

Chessington Resort?It still says on the LED boards in the park - Chessington World of Adventure's so I am sticking with that ;)edit- added comma so it would stay what I wanted. Hate you Marc for that....

I have never felt so welcomed on my first visit and if the meets have gone down hill like this, then I am glad I didn't attend today.From what I have heard - I feel ashamed to be considered apart of the Mania Hub team after comments like this!!Ryan - Everything you have said is true!

I will see you tomorrow then

Vampire has had a re-vamp in the station!The lighting has gone from green to red. I don't know if I prefer the green though... :PThe organist - This is looking 'fangtastic' as the lighting on this is fenominal! It is hard to describe what they have done but worth a closer inspection on your next adventure

^ Depends on planning permission I would imagine

60 mins?! Then again, I suppose it is like Hocus Pocus Hall: Bewitched!Does Duel: Live open from when the park is open or later in the day?

You don't attack anything on Duel: Live?!Wow! I have never researched Due: Live before so I didn't have a clue :PSounds very interesting!

I rarely get to visit Alton Towers and out of all the times I visited, I only ever went on Duel once about 6 years ago.I went on it a few weeks a go and it seriously kicks ass!!!The whole theme of the ride is amazing! I can't believe I am saying this, but I think it beats Tomb Blaster for me!I even went on it again and didn't shoot to admire the themes which is something I never do. I have never jumped on a shooting ride neither :PFor an amazing ride - I am very shocked of its short queues too.

Glad you enjoyed it!! :PAlso glad you picked Team Perseus again - Good choice

I still saw people going around the Zoo areas by Lodge Gate at 6pm last week when closed at 5pm. I have done it myself too

^ There is so much I could say to that but I would probably be banned for life :Pso please exit to your left instead