Kevin

Iphone. Hands down.

I think they were all meant to go to SL Weymouth?

I would tend to side with the argument of saying that Piston Slip Rings are loose as being false - if it was then the ride would surely not pass it's functional test with LTC - especially after the amount of modifications that TP have had to make the the bloody ride.When swing A turned up on site back in 2005, they found the thing wouldn't mate up at all with the two supports that hang it off of the top of the ride. A lot of welding work had to be done to make sure it fitted up; so I presume LTC then went an inspected everything to make sure it's up for S&S guidelines.

Rodeo was removed simply because an arm had a minor shear on one of the welds, without anyone realising with the exception of the ride operator on duty who quietly closed it at the time for inspection.It was then decided by some mad hatter engineering area manager that it would be cheaper to get rid of as it would cost too much to replace and run, and get new parts.Some people eh!

Strange you say that, the whole queue line and ride area has been cleaned up and cut back for some strange reason..

Possibly but can anyone vouch for my feelings that they did this a few years ago - the part about saying that they're looking into developing it?

Neptunes nearly always closes this time anyway...

Yup Peg Leg Pete was destroyed partially in the heavy snow but was cleaned up but I think it was going to take too much than was worth to clean up.

And who are you to judge?

1000pph on 5 trains.

My personal opinion of the rides is little of what I'm including, I'm saying the effort put in was pisspoor.And apologies if it wasn't well worder - my words meant to read if investment slowed down, it would be a massive white elephant.Inferno smoke fixed? For how long? The noun you are looking for them to achieve is maintain. Which doesn't happen.

But they also have to compete with each other. And how many of them actually are there? Lets be honest - it's not TP that has put the effort in, they've been told they have this much and they want to do this. The marketing is effectively a carbon copy of Raptor, let alone the ride actually itself. Yeah, it could have been themed a lot better and it would have enhanced it originally however it would simply add little 'sex appeal' to the ride now. As ever; 'last impressions really count' - Stealth, AIR, Rita, Bubbleworks v2, Vampire v2, turned TP into a white elephant that means it cannot continue operating unless money is launched in great amounts at the park. Yes it's a legal money press but that's not to say it's a solid state.Thoughts?

If you've seen the quality of Merlin Studios handiwork, you'd know that it probably is a real tank.

Fantastic!Lets just hope that the tank is decommissioned, I can just see something slipping over inside, knocking a button and then putting an unwanted hole in the side of the dome..

It's a very subjective opinion, and to be fair I only demonstrate it as it's common sense.Things such as Colossus being painted more than definitely worth the cost, don't get me wrong. It has an absolute shedload of reasons you can justify it with, such as corrosion or damage to the track from adverse weather being put back is something of massive opportunity to save on downtime and costs. Exactly the same for Vampire. It has been costed at a mere £30,000 - how much do you think the park spends on welding, cleaning and upkeep on that track? More than that each year.I do enjoy having such a subjective opinion on here, as no one can justify their idea properly so my original point of 'what will it actually change to the guest experience?' - and all I've got in return is 'OMG makes me hate Merlin so much' or 'durgh it'll look nice'. That shark was smashed through the front of Amity Eatery three years ago but I don't see anyone appreciating it, do you?And Fred I totally agree with you - the old signs were awful, and as part of the brand focus they'e been changed which clearly has an advantage, as it fits in well with the brand and makes me people think 'cool a shop, that's branded it might have cool **** in it yeah' instead of the old signs which were as interesting as a dishwasher. Along with other brand leaks, such as Beano and park signage.My point still stands and is open to decent criticism - and I do apologise that Merlin is a company that wants to make money to reinvest in their attractions, not Disney who hope that throwing money at problems will help!And remember - AT LEAST IT'S NOT TUSSAUDS!

IMAGINE!

Silverstar operates with three trains most days, however still has the rolling maintenance programme like Stealth. Or should I say, Stealth is 'apparently' using the rolling maintenance programme however when is the third train not in bits..

What, there's nothing to look at except the whole of the park? Yeah it's plain but what would it actually change Fred? How would it affect them by seeing whatever the theming would be? It'd be fantastic if they'd costed in having a covered lift, ala Pirate Falls but that's going to cost silly amount. And even then, ROIC would be nil.And why are you going on a tangent about staff interaction? What are you arguing for or against Fred?

So in what sense are you arguing with my point? Can you at least refute the central point of my argument which is pretty obvious of 'a genuine waste of money'? Instead of just slanging insults?How would it affect guest experience? Oh how fantastic, that lift is themed so lets have an even better day.No. Ride availability, low queuing times and staff interaction are the key to smashing KPI scores out of the water. You probably couldn't even name them all, so don't try and give me that crap Fred.Yes it'd look nice if they got a huge orange net a chucked a few lifebuoys in it but past that - what would it actually add to guest experience?

Yes I totally agree because this will create pure return on investment won't it?It's going to bring in lots more guests that projected already?It's going to affect the business and experience how?Exactly. This won't happen.

Sorry for the Tomb evac.

Knee deep in it.

Can anyone tell me where the assessment centres at Thorpe are held?Is it still Green Offices?

There are plans to build a 'Monkey Kingdom' for 2012.Ground works are hopefully to start shortly.Building will be starting in Monkey and Bird Walk, reaching down over service road, round back of Runaway and occupy some of 22 acre field.Plans perhaps to follow.