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I agree about the space issue (and I think that's the same problem for Creek Freak's pre show as well). The issue with a small group is that it was easier to notice what was going to happen; it depends on a large group to be successful.

My experience... If it goes down like that regularly, it'll go down well. It's probably the least bad ending Platform has had, but not my personal favourite.

People on here are pretty good fortunately - as soon as a spoilers thread is set up, people respect that! Link to spoilers

All things spoilers for Fright Nights 2019 are discussed here! --- I attended Press Night tonight, and I'll give some brief spoilery thoughts about the mazes. However, it's very hard to judge the mazes based on run-throughs of tonight; I experienced them in such small groups (and on more than one occasion, alone), making it unfair to judge. Creek Freak Massacre This will get a very good reaction from the masses. It's very well themed, has lots of good effects, good opportunities for the actors to scare you, and of course chainsaws. There's some multi-route aspects and I encountered 3 chainsaws during my goes. And, importantly, this doesn't feel like a Thorpe's attempt at Chop Shop; it feels original. The maze is quite long (probably the second longest, behind Platform) which is good too. I have concerns about the reliability of the effects (not that these detract from the experience in fairness), the reliability of chainsaws (they require regular petrol changes) and how this will cope when the park is busy. I hope those fears are unfounded, but for now, the jury is out. Terror at Amity High Just a flash mob/dance routine, with actors interacting with the crowd in between performances. However, this is really well done, and a refreshing change from all of Thorpe's angsty characters in the past. Do or Die Seen some changes this year, and the theming within the 3 containers you go in is largely very good. Outside them is basically the same as last year and doesn't feel great. There's a very cool sequence in one of the containers. However, I don't know how it will work in the long run with larger groups. So again, I'll wait and see. Blair Witch Very dense forestry and very good layout given the space, but the actors' script is a bit weak. Fun and different, but nothing special. Platform 15 Has a new ending, which I'm sure will go down well in big groups and be a hit with the public. I wasn't a fan of it though. Actor numbers felt a bit sparse but I hear they will improve. Living Nightmare Same as last year but with a slightly different ending. Probably the best themed ending they've done, but not all that scary. Containment Rooms 1 and 2 are different this year. I hadn't done this for a couple of years, so had forgotten that it's pretty decent. Would recommend if you haven't done it for a while. Parkwide Theming, Audio and Lighting Minimal. Didn't notice anything aside from a couple of hanging bodybags and some zombies. Colossus apparently has some stuff but I hate Colossus so didn't pay attention. Verdict For now, it's safe to say that this year's Fright Nights is significantly better than last year. Though that was not very hard to achieve. Every attraction has seen work to try and improve it, though some attractions have missed the mark for now. As ever, I can't give a fairer review until I've done the mazes in a more normal condition. Creek Freak will hit the spot it needs to for the park are it'll go down well. I enjoy aspects of it, though in reality it's not completely my cup of tea. I just hope my operational fears are unfounded.

In fairness, you don't have to watch any of the videos released. However, I do agree about how artificial light in these things detracts from the experience. On a more mod-like note, as people have experienced the mazes spoilers will no doubt come out soon. Please do not post or discuss spoilers here - a spoiler thread is set up for that.

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As much as I think it's a silly decision personally, it should be noted and commended that Rumba Rapids will be open throughout Fright Nights this season, after being closed for the event over the past couple of years. It'll close at dusk as has been standard. I guess with Quantum dead and other rides struggling, they don't want to have to have too many rides SBNO. But the sheer lack of popularity the ride has over Fright Nights, coupled with the large number of staff it takes to operate, I question the worth of actually having it open.

And it's confirmed!! Okay, not officially official, but they're getting a big coaster, have used a picture of a Mack Xtreme Spinner and have been rumoured to get one. All but official. They're getting their new kiddie area and kiddie cred in 2022 now (instead of next year), and accomodation stuff in 2020 and 2023. Really great investment from the park, and a huge coaster in 2021 puts them in direct competition with Walibi Belgium. Exciting times for Belgium! The next Netherlands?

Thorpe actually have lots of room for expansion. They've got the island behind Swarm/Stealth just sitting there waiting. The Shark Hotel area was once earmarked as a place for an attraction, and if they ever build the proper hotel on the other side of the lake, they can use that. They've then got the Loggers site, Slammer site, the bit next to Jungle Escape, etc as all dead areas which they could work on before going for out and out replacements. Of course, there's plenty of rides which will need replacing sooner rather than later, but the park aren't really short on space. Curious why you think Tidal Wave and Rush? Tidal Wave is fine really; can't think of anything wrong with it? And Rush is like any other Screaming Swing when it comes to reliability, but again, seems fine! Colossus needs major work tbh. I expect when the time comes, that'll be cheaper than a replacement, so they'll likely opt for that.

Really glad to see them expanding! Both of their current escape rooms, and the Christmas one they did, are amazingly well themed, very well done and just generally brilliant! I'd strongly recommend doing them if you haven't already! They're also doing a live-action version of one of their rooms in the last week of October, which is exciting. Intrigued to see what this new location will offer.

After the plans were withdrawn due to tree issues, they were resubmitted and approved. Construction for this is beginning now and the ride should open in Spring 2020. Still very confused by this so will be interesting to see it come to life...

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Wipes dust off thread.. Tripsdrill have celebrated their 90th anniversary this year, and had plans to open a new coaster to celebrate. These plans didn't materialise for whatever reason, but were pushed back to next year. All that is known is that it was set to be a Vekoma family coaster. The latest rumour, however, suggests it will be two coasters: a junior boomerang and a Vekoma Suspended Thrill Coaster (STC). What's more, this rumour suggests that both coasters will have the same layout as the ones planned for Tayto Park, which have yet to have permission granted. It's believed that, if this is the case, this is some sort of stock version offered by Vekoma. And in any case, Tripsdrill were the first buyers of this (indeed true, as Tayto's new investment was long-thought to be an RMC until plans were submitted). Below is a mock up from Tobi (infamous theme park enthusiast who did the models of Klugheim whilst that was being built) showing roughly the plan. Will be a nice investment for the park and help diversify their line up quite a lot! However, as I said when Tayto revealed their plans, I'm still unconvinced by a sprawling boomerang layout; part of their charm is their compactness!

Removed ride gets demolished? Shock horror. Did people expect it to be taken down piece by piece like a loved Lego model?

*clears throat*

Please do not try and film in any mazes. During normal maze operation, at any time, if an actor sees you they'll try and stop you and, if necessary, break character, ruining the experience for everyone. Please just don't try it.

Work on Aqualantis has, unsurprisingly, begun...

Press Night is this Thursday. I believe the event has been made more exclusive this year and there will be significantly less people there - both from fan sites and mainstream media. TPM will be there - be sure to keep an eye on our social media channels and website for all views and the latest updates.

It's changed to Screamplexx for Fright Nights, yes, with shows starting from 3pm. I can't remember what happened last year, but I assume this year they're planning to run shows of Angry Birds at 12pm, 1pm and 2pm? Which is confusing, since the signage for Screamplexx will be up, putting people off. Unless, of course, they're simply planning on running this on 28th September (a non-FN day), and be done with it. That's my concern with this. All well and good offering this, but if people don't use it, they'll end up retracting it. And given the time of year, I don't see anyone really using it..

Such Clever Very marketing? So Nope.

More parks = more new creds Just double checked: unless things have changed, if the park don't want to upset the EU funding people, this should open by 6th April next year

Only if you're planning on visiting before next Spring I'd imagine!

Jora Vision have been confirmed to be doing the theming and such for the Vekoma, which will be called Aqualantis. Jora Vision do a lot of theming projects in Europe, and should mean this ends up being Energylandia's best themed investment (though that isn't exactly hard!)

Angry Birds will have a 'relaxed' performance at 12pm daily...from the 28th September A nice idea, but odd to start to trial when Fright Nights starts (when people with additional sensory needs are less likely to want to visit).