MattyMoo

Is the default setting "Delayed" even before the park opens now, or would this suggest they've been working on it and don't expect it to open on time? Or is it a case of managing expectations? Answers on a postcard.

It really shouldn't be this difficult and stressful, should it?!

I don't get it. It's just a lift hill, all be it a big one. Truly odd, considering this wasn't an issue last year (I mean there were plenty of other issues mind you but still).

She's back, and she's got a 150 minute queue. ...temporary day 15 mins later... ...now open again. ....closed again 10 mins later ...queue evacuated at 4.30

No Hyperia action today either thus far it would seem. When do I start to get nervous for my visit on Wednesday? 🙃

So... Hyperia has been down all day. Twitter saying a drive wheel issue on the lift.

To be fair, just deleted and reinstalled the app and Hyperia has now appeared. Great stuff at the moment...

Hyperia seems to be having a cracking start to the season after having 5 months off. Inexcusable really. Also, love the trick of not having Hyperia on the app so they can pretend it doesn't exist 😶‍🌫️

There is always the point, that just because solar panels are there, doesn't mean they are actually working, of course.

Also have to wonder if/when the Galactica retheme is going to happen, as it was seemingly planned for this year... it sticks out just a tad now...

Yes, this decision troubles me greatly 🙃 Selfishly, am of course hoping Stealth is sorted for my visit in 2 weeks!

100%. You have to take a step back from being an enthusiast and see what the public see. Nemesis is still Nemesis, as good as it is.

I hope that being friends and family, they are understanding and caring today...

The SilkyBoi said it was a nice mix of woodchips and grass now, implying that the F&B side isn't getting anything else added imminently anyway. Odd that the stage bit has had nothing done to it at all, agreed - not sure what that is about, looks like a very dead bit of space.

WE HAVE A FENCE! 😮 Also - they might want to repaint that column again on the right considering the paint is already coming off after 1 year...

RIP to the Apple Fries. Underrated but apparently unloved. I rarely have a SWEET TREAT to quote Shawn Sandwich, but I did like those. I'm planning to visit THE ISLAND on 31st March as I'm neither a friend, nor family, nor influenza.

I fear for the HyperiaTurf if a fence isn't installed before park opening - but one would imagine a fence isn't coming because you probably wouldn't put the turf in first (although there is a gap where I guess one could be put in before start of the season. Hope so...) I will not allow any complaints about a lack of splashdown effect on Hyperia until the new fire effect on Tidal Wave is operational, as this should be Merlin's - as a whole company - number one priority at this moment in time. The 2025 season depends on it.

Going once, twice, 10 times and SOLD, auction has finished and there's money in the (paint) pot. That track is a right bobby dazzler. Orange? No, just rust.

Please don't say such things 😥 The only thing I want them to tack on is a proper fence around the "landscaping".

At what point in closed season is it safe to assume Colossus is going to stay half painted for 2025, so it will look even more out of place when the other half is (maybe) painted for 2026?

Things left behind = eAstEr EgG and definitely NOT laziness or cost cutting.

Very very bizarre if they have the money for this and not for other things. We shall see over closed season I suppose. Similarly, have fond memories of Slammer.... well, maybe not fond, it was intense AF but I very much enjoyed it. Remember getting my mates to go on it when it had reopened following rumours of it never re-opening, as I told them they may never get the chance again (and they didn't!) If Colossus stays half painted for 2025, that's a very sorry state of affairs. Bonkers.

Today must be the day of planning applications as the full planning application has gone in for Project Refresh & Renew. I think it's going to Minecraft themed.

Fingers crossed the locals don't oppose the removal and vote to keep it as a world heritage site. Now all we need is the Tidal fire effect fixed to confirm that 2025 will be a golden year.

That's mad. I don't even recall RAP being a thing on the Blue Light day I went to.