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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-32315904 I wonder if Thorpe have ever paid a visit to Merstham?

Baggage rooms are an odd one. They're not universally good and they're not universally bad. Some don't work very well (see Swarm, due to its awful positioning), some do work well (I've found Stealth's and Saw's to usually be fine, for example). I don't think one would work on Vampire though, simply due to the fact you fit it in anywhere nicely without having to do some changes to the ride queue and the exit. Bags not allowed in the queue line is a not a good idea in my opinion.

It's kind of sad when people see this as a positive (same thing for Slammer and Thorpe). This is just a negative in disguise really. As a positive, this feels a bit forced to me. Yes, having a new / good hotel is fabulous for the resort as a whole. But for people who don't stay at the hotel or use its facilities (which is presumably the majority of guests), it means nothing. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying a new hotel is a negative thing - it is a very good thing - but I wouldn't see it as an 'on-the-whole' positive.

I haven't heard of any of these... Does this mean I've become a boring old fart out-of-touch with the kids already? :/

As someone who's been in a boat that's scrapped along the bottom during the ride circuit, it feels very worrying! Why there's low water level should be a bit of a concern, but I imagine it's not an uncommon occurrence to be fair.

Warwick Castle are hosting a 'Sounds in the Grounds' music event in July: https://www.warwick-castle.com/explore/summer-concerts-at-warwick-castle.aspx Surprised they've been allowed to do it to be honest! Given that some of the acts are also performing for Island Beats at Thorpe, I wonder if this gives an indication to some of the other big acts performing at Thorpe (Kaiser Chiefs would be great for example!)

This information all comes from a public screening, of which a document from the council can be found here: http://publicaccess.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/portal/servlets/AttachmentShowServlet?ImageName=101930

Dare I say launched woodie? We know Merlin's obsession with a killer image and tagline and Towers' history of world firsts. Would make sense with the 'sound tunnels' too. I guess only time will tell, but that certainly does indicate wood is on its way...

The joke was more aimed at that infamous sign that came around when Falls' theming (in 2012?) was taken down and said it would be replaced in 2014. Looking back, it's rather stupid of them to have even given a time frame for it. Hopefully it will be sorted out one day, but it is one of those things where I'll only believe it when I see it.

The only refurb that's happening is of Dragon Falls, and that should be ready by last year. I personally can't wait for it.

That music is just Having a >62mph launch as well as at last one other launch well make this coaster pretty darn intense. How do other Intamin multilaunches ride in terms of comfort and intensity?

One thing I absolutely hate about the one train operation at the moment is how on social media, they say they will add second trains "when there's demand". In most cases, there is always demand - anything above a 15-20 minute queue, and they really should start whacking out a second train. It surely must be a smokescreen behind the actual reason (they can't be serious in saying a ride with an hour long queue doesn't have enough demand, for example?), but it makes matters seem worse to be honest.. In fairness though, when I've visited this year, the number of trains has rarely been a problem (on the one weekend I went, all coasters except Saw were on maximum capacity I believe). So it does happen, just not enough as it should.

I've seen on some other forums people comment that the quality of food at the Foodloop at Europa isn't the best. So hopefully that's not a negative to this. Nice to see something a bit different and quirky come along mind.

Diggerland - The Ride confirmed.

Assuming my graduation date isn't moved to this date, I'll be there for all the non-MOS stuff.

2015 dates have been released and tickets are now on sale: https://www.thorpepark.com/events-experiences/events/ministry-of-sound/ Dates include: 16th May, 18th July, 26th September and 7th November, which seems to be a fair fewer than previous years.

Placing a bet on the codename being HC20. Nothing constructive to add though. Thorpe will presumably want their next (next) big thing to be a coaster at heart. But what and where seem to be anyone's guess.

But then you can say look at Dragon Falls, Tomb Blaster, Land of the Dragons, Vampire, Bubbleworks, Rattlesnake, Safari Skyway... The list goes on equally as long at Chessington as it does for other parks and it includes many of the major rides on park! I want to add a lot more to the conversation than that (but don't really have the time unfortunately), as you do make a good point when you talk of the upkeep of other rides at other parks, but I personally find there's something 'off' with Chessington. They're clearly doing something right to be getting people to keep coming, but doing something right and doing something well and different things. If I have a bit more time sometime soon, I'll try and elaborate a bit more on what I'm saying. Also, the £8 million investment into the park last year really doesn't show to me - Thorpe got Inferno for that price!

Those two plus Slammer are closed still.

Blimey, that looks stunning! And all for a set of Tea Cups! Is there any indication when all that theming will be finished? Visiting here in June, and mostly can't wait for Anubis which looks fab Also, can we expect a trip report for yesterday's trip in the near future Benin?

Just because they're a staff member, it doesn't mean what they say will happen. In all likelihood, they either won't know, or will know but wouldn't (be allowed to) say.

Some seats in Rows 4 and 5 have two belts attached; these are for the 'larger' guests I believe.

It's not a roller coaster simulation game! Despite how that video makes it seem, it's more a puzzle-esque game, where you have to destroy things and achieve certain scores to move onto the next level (think Angry Birds, but with roller coasters instead of birds!) This game is completely different to RCT3 and NoLimits - RCT is a mixture of being able to create your own theme park whilst having that ridiculous edge, whilst NoLimits is all about realism. This game was for a different market.

Going to the Monkey Puzzle will be a nail biting end to the day Hope everyone has fun tomorrow; large numbers should make it a great meet!