Ryan

That's that confirmed then, DBGT is just CCR in the dark with VR goggles!

We don't know it's actor heavy, that's just a guess to fit the "MERLIN IS SO CRAP" agenda that half of this forum seems to have.

This post made me sad, poor Baco

Might as well close the topic now then. I'll send Thorpe an email and tell them not to bother with any marketing as this is just going to be crap anyway.

Simworx van has been spotted at Thorpe according to Thrill Nation's Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/ThrillNation/posts/1033756840031407 There's also a Severn lamb vehicle and they specialize in people movers.

Seaworld have announced today that they are to end all orca breeding and will be phasing out the shows. Brilliant news!

The Swarm is open and fully forwards!

https://www.facebook.com/thorpeparkmania/posts/10156744555270624 Choo choo!

Well done Thorpe for getting Swarm open a day before expected (apparently opening later).

They didn't specifically say on Thursday 17th March, the letter says "from when we officially open for the 2016 season". Key word being 'from'.

Buying online would be quicker. It depends what day you go and how early you get there as to how busy it'll be. If you get there early enough (I'd suggest around 9) you should be fine.

It doesn't matter if you consider it adequate compensation, you didn't go.

They are looking at it in a very short term way though, they want to try get lots of people in the park this year. To them, Galactica will bring in more guests this year than no new attraction but all rides open.

If it's a Thorpe pass it'll have to be collected at Thorpe.

Slammer is beating Swarm for ride reliability, I repeat, Slammer is beating Swarm for ride reliability.....

Universal are getting a Steampunk Chocolate factory restaurant. http://orlandounited.com/2016/03/toothsome-chocolate-factory-coming-universal-orlandos-citywalk/

I don't see a problem with them handing out priority passes this weekend. There were 5 rides due to be closed, so they have given each person (not everyone got a letter though) a letter worth 5 priority passes for each of the closed rides. Also like Marc said, they can be used all year round, if they were only valid on one day then yes you could say there'd be a problem. A lot of people were renewing their passes yesterday. So by handing out priority passes at the beginning of the day, and admitting their mistakes/apologizing for rides being closed, they are potentially saving customers who would be put off from renewing after yesterday. Regarding them dishing out priority passes, wasn't it said that they've been a lot stricter on this in the past season?

Slammer is clearly the best ride at the park. On a day when it was a struggle to find a ride not on the verge of dying, Slammer seemed to run beautifully!

The shed really doesn't look so bad in person, I can think of much bigger dark rides with sheds sticking out.

Yes there were a few problems with rides today, but there was always lots of friendly helpful staff around!

Yeah prints are £10 now, the voucher says you get them for £5 instead of £10.

Have to agree with James there, had really good fun on Tomb Blaster today!

Bump.... I got an annual digipass today. This weekend only its £40 and gets you unlimited digital ride photo downloads all year at the parks. Used it on a few rides and it is a very quick process, just tell them your photo number they scan your card and it's done. Looking forward to getting lots of photos this year now! Oh and you also get £5 off the physical photos if you'd like them.

Ride areas are back

From Marc