MattyMoo

It's more than just a wooden rollercoaster, it's an experience - at least, it is for the first three years until we remove any live actors, or pre-shows

Some non-enthusiast friends rode DBGTROTD over fright nights and loved it. Genuinely. I know, I was shocked too Interested in this X removal, and like everyone else, I'm as intrigued as to just how they are going to get a top spin in there, but it's proof that Merlin are a determined bunch.

Any significance in 2018 going dark red/bloody at the end? #enthusiastthoughts

Yep that's the one! It was open on one of my very first rides - I sort of assumed it would be closed now anyway

I'm going to start the Fright Nights 2019 thread in a minute

Not until Jart appears to say otherwise.

DBGTROTD2 - world's first ride to have 2 extra endings tacked on in subsequent seasons after opening

Yes agree on IAC - queue times app says Returns 2018 (unfortunately ) As much as I'd like a Slammer replacement, thinking about it, that's unlikely as it would have to be a "world first" flat ride to replace it! All things really would point to Swarm VR or something changing on an existing ride to make it a "world first" so therefore I am putting the idea of making Rumba a world's first rapids ride with laser guns a la Tomb Blaster into the hat. You're welcome.

There's a new SW8 video out from Alton Towers.

Slammer replacement? Hope this isn't Swarm with VR but it would make sense as being a world first I suppose

STANDBY LADS WE'RE GOING VERTICAL.

Double post but sorry not sorry - are the photo point "decontamination" bits used in the queueline or are they shut off? I found one of the photo boarding passes from last year and was intrigued. I think I know the answer but will ask anyway

You should be fine I can't see it being a problem getting all the rides you want to done!

Yep free entry for WW. The rides... not so free!

Detty moving to Legoland CONFIRMED.

Queue line interaction is fantastic until they put up safety fences and nets

When does DBGTROTD get handed back to to Thorpe Park to be included in their budget? That'll save them a few quid when they scrap any actors There are indeed record numbers of tourists coming into the UK because of the weak pound at the moment so investors quite rightly won't buy that argument. Similarly, I don't believe terror attacks will have had any impact on visitor numbers - they have become (unfortunately) part of life in 21st century UK - and Europe.

Sorry lads for the disappointment. ToT says hai.

Is it safe to assume that Loggers won't be back for 2018? Or at least 2018 opening? I figure the amount of work that needs doing is not feasible over closed season with no visible changes on site so far this year...

I know it's totes early but I'm sure the entire community at large will be pleased to hear that in 2018 I shall be available far more often for all bag holding duties and Stealth breaking at meets.

I bet someone at Merlin HQ is kicking themselves for not getting ahead of the game and obtaining that Peppa Pig IP in the UK. But hey - Angry Birds... guys? Guys?

I'm gutted to miss the charity preview this year - it's definitely worth it. I'm in Japan so am sort of otherwise engaged. Disneyland and DisneySea though woop!

Hocus Pocus with VR headsets coming 2018.

Can't be bothered to dig it out but one of the Towers fan pages on FaceyB posted that Alton Towers had implied SW8 will open in April next year from one of their early bird booking deals for hotels. Now I've got that getting married lark out of the way, and going to Japan in a few weeks on honeymoon, I can finally get back to visiting Merlin parks again next year, hurrah! (I do miss The Smiler though, just sayin)

I spent all my money on Pop Badges on eBay, soz.