MattyMoo

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.

@Cal that's an incredible bargain, however I'm a fake fan and am MAP-less!

No bargain 2 day stay in non FN's October for me and my pal next year then

Do you reckon they'll bother to finish all the coaster boarding videos for those flash new TV screens they had installed for 2024? Splashdown on Hyperia - it'll be cleaned up and never turned back on (similar to the Tidal flame effect). Their number 1 priority has to be, and surely will be, finishing off the Hyperia plaza. More landscaping and plants, and edge fencing to stop it being a queue jumpers paradise (and also prevent aforementioned plants being trodden all over) As @Inferno said - a rename of Vibes is well overdue. Just don't know what to believe anymore.

If an Easter Egg is a put up in a forest and no one understands it correctly, is it still a Easter Egg?

....and everything open at 10.30, bar Saw The Ride but some could say that's a blessing.

Towers appears to be absolutely shocking today. Glad I haven't bothered to visit this year to be honest...

Selling Fasttrack when the queue is 240 minutes is just turning a problem into an even bigger problem.

Thanks for the in-depth review JoshC Thorpe Park Fan. Have to say.... I don't really feel too bad about not doing Fright Nights this year. I think I did the same thing when Trailers was new and then went the next year when SG was new so the effort and expense was worthwhile I know this is unlikely to change, and keep repeating myself, but the £10 a maze fee I just can't entertain when every FN seems to be busy now as there are purposefully no "quiet days" meaning the likelihood of a "busy" run through in a massive group is always a risk. Plus I still feel burned by paying out for all the mazes last year, and nearly not getting them all done (by mere minutes). Impressed that Lucifer's Lair is evidently so good when it's not an upcharge. Bit of a shame there's no Death's Doors either this year, that was a fun - free - addition.