Mattgwise

It's already being discussed in the future "new for 2018" thread.

Great blog Martin, having not been can't wait to try this out next year! Will 100% have it on the agenda!

Add me to the list. Should be able to make any of these dates.

I'm just intrigued to see what is meant to be happening on the other side of Mystic East. The plans only show modifications to the area around the drop and Peeking Heights location

Wouldn't surprise me. Such a disappointing move in my opinion if it turns out to be this. They have a VR attraction and don't need another! Plus it will make what's currently (most of the time) the ride with awesome throughput and quick dispatches suddenly become dreadful.

£60

Yep I did it last year and got on most, but arrive at 5 to make use of the evening as they shut at 9 sharp. I worked out that I got £130 worth of rides in the time I was there including three on Munich Looping. Wristbands are sent in the post so no faffing in a long queue to collect them. I am booking with my friend on weds morning when the tickets go on sale.

I am looking forward to that as well, probably more than anything, That said Samurai (although still not Chessie intense) has been performing well this year and I have had some intense cycles. Hopefully all it's previous issues have finally after years been resolved as this is the first season in quite a few it has not died for a prolonged amount of time, during open season.

That's a shame, because those problems were not present the previous week at the TPM meet, just shows inconsistency.

So Wild Maus xxl is going to have VR this year at winter wonderland... Information can be seen on the rides Facebook page. Peoples thoughts???

Yes that jungle track is pretty good I agree. I'm a fan of all the new music just not liking the new Colossus and lost city track playing through Colossus when the previous track was miles better. I feel so much more of the old track could have been utilised in its new track and maybe I'd have liked it more. The previous track would literally have people humming to it at most sections of the track, even the non enthusiast guests. I don't think I've seen a soul do that with the new one, except for maybe the one main section of old Colossus theme that was kept.

I agree, it doesn't suit the ride. The previous theme was perfect. I think the new track worked well for the Lost city area, just not Colossus.

Yep - I hope this could end up being a positive. Upon reading your comments, some very valid points there, and if it could strengthen the theme park division as a whole then it could mean more investment. Time will tell (if this even goes ahead)

This is not a good idea in my view and apologies for those pro merlin but this is just my opinion which is what the forum is about after all. Busch Gardens currently is well looked after and maintained. If Merlin get there hands on the place. Landscaping will become poor and overgrown with weeds, rides and infrastructure will never get cleaned or painted regularly, effects will become broken etc. Just my view. Maybe I'm wrong (and would like to be) and hopefully due to the sheer competition out there I could well be.

Extremely unlikely/near impossible as lumber jump has been placed where the track would have to run and part of that area also turfed over.

As Han30 has said defo come just need to get over that initial nerve wracking hurdle. I only started out this year back in March and already feel a regular member of the group having now been on 4 meets this year and getting to know a fair number of the crew quite well. I wish I'd had the bottle to meet up sooner and regret not doing.

Awesome trip Ryan. Thanks for organising. Still recovering from sleep deprivation now haha.

Let's complain at the false advertising haha

Sounds good I will tag along if you don't mind

Put me down please.

Yes agreed Ryan. I am very much looking forward to this and have high hopes for once.

Slow dispatches really with the train sitting/stacking in the brake run for considerable amounts of time a lot of the year. I don't like the new system where you are told which bay to go to in the station either.

I am pretty sure the old trains didn't have seat belts on the restraints which would have been a factor into slowing down loading since the current trains were put in place.

Steel Vengeance announced at Cedar Point, looks awesome. Some facts mentioned in the live video on Cedar Points FB page: 205ft Tall with 200ft drop making it the only hyper hybrid 90 degree drop 74mph 5,740ft long 4 inversions. A phenomenal 27.2 seconds of airtime making it have more airtime than any other coaster The ride breaks many records for the park as a whole as well including: Most coaster track in 1 park: 11.4 miles Most steel track in 1 park: 11 miles Most coasters over 200ft: 6 Most rides in 1 park: 71 Most coasters in 1 park with 90 degree or more drops: 5 Really hope I can get out to Cedar Point next year. The park have partnered with Planet Coaster and there will be an update at 5:30 containing the Steel Vengeance coaster.

Chessington are just laughable sometimes. Post on their FB page to celebrate national rollercoaster day says: "did you know in 2002 Vampire became the WORLD’s first floorless rollercoaster?!"