MikeyT

HQ Th13teen ITV Central<<< Very spoilery!A much better report. Completely shows the ride in a different light and the details on the scenery look great. I keep watching the inside building, that's going to pack a serious punch! Whoa.

Josh was referring to No Way Out, not Th13teen, in which you are right, is indeed manufactured by Intamin. I do agree with you Mark, and also Ste193. We're not talking about missing bits of themeing, we're talking about piles of dirt, construction fences and site offices still being there, and if it's in a similar state on Saturday, will not be acceptable. Although I very much doubt that it'll still be in that state.However if most things are complete, and it's just some minor cosmetic changes that need to be tweaked over the next few weeks, then that's fair enough. I know a lot of rides around the world where finishing touches are being done literally minutes before park opening.

Yet more evidence that the video didn't do the ride justice- my mum literally thought it was the runaway train.I think the ride will be fantastic though, when completed, you can see there's the foundations for it to be the UK's best themed attraction and I have no doubt it'll be one of the best experiences across the resort. Really can't wait to see all the special effects, audio, and the general area!

I felt the same at first. I don't think the segment conveyed the ride very well. Keep watching it and just look at the amount of air time though. Look at the reporter's hair. Just hope they get a move on and finish the area!

After watching it a few times I'm quite excited about this now. None of the effects were working for the filming, so in my book we still don't know the best part of the ride, as we've kinda known what happens inside the building for a good few months now.One thing does concern me is that nothing looks finished. QUICK!

Th13teen Station.Sneak peak of the station! Taken from Twitter and GMTV filming which happened this evening.

I keep looking over the pictures taken form the AP day. This is the first sponsorship where I've seen direct benefits. There is something about that roof on the bridge that I like, though that splash zone splat is tacky.I think I can live with it though if it means we get some of the effects fixed.

If you'd have looked at the previous page then you would be informed that she is in all three blips, as part of a subliminal flash in the second one.I think the girl is someone who has been taken by the living forest, I quite like the Rita idea, but I can't help but think we're reading too much into it. The blips are obviously doing their job well!

Really depends on the weather, if it's forecast to be warm then try and do it early on in the day. The thing I find with Loggers is that the queue does move quite quickly, and if you're in a group it tends to be quite fun with the music.

Awesome pictures Michaela! I loved the ones of Ashok and the tiger.... Kalinga? I can't remember.

Obviously here at Mania Hub, we would rather our younger members told their guardians the truth about attending these trips, that way if anything was to happen to you, then your parents would at least know where you were and who you were with.Of course, it really is up to you what you decide to do. The meet ups are really good fun and a good way to get to know other Mania Hub members, we're all relatively easy to get along with and love meeting new people!Shame to hear you're not attending Daniel, hope to see you and everyone else who can't make it at the next meet.

Perhaps show her the site and the meet photos. Also it should be reassuring for parents to know that there are several other 14-18 year olds attending the meet up.Keep pestering and they'll give in eventually

Basically it's the rush of blood to your feet after the high amount of G Force experienced on the ride. It will take a few seconds for the blood to get circulating properly again.I always just wiggle my feet and toes before I get off and it usually sorts things out for me. Don't get off too energetically

The signs do look good freshly painted. I've always loved Colossus' entrance, glad to see it's looking like it did 8 years ago now, can't believe where all that time has gone.

I love the little screws that kind of give it an industrial feel, supporting the 'distressed' look of the ride. I must stop with these little observations.

Can't sleep and have to be up in 6 hours. Haven't got anything ready that I need. Too tired. And round and round in circles we go..

Welsh boy is going to Orlando

Honestly though, I think it's important that everyone has something that makes them happy, it's good that people have deep interests with things because that's what makes us all different and interesting. All of us here have an interest in theme parks, whether that's specifically Thorpe or a more general interest in the industry.We all share the same interests here, we have all have something in common, yet we're not all the same. Whilst I personally wouldn't go down to Monk's Walk and drive past the park during closed season, it's people's choice whether they want to do that or not. I'm sure we've all looked at photos of people who have taken a visit, so I'm appreciative of people who have gone down there.I also think it's awesome that more people are wanting to join these forums, some of them will want to be more actively involved than others, I think it's important that we maintain a welcoming and fun environment to encourage members that perhaps don't post as much to start getting involved.

Haha Benin you beat me to it! :(Just had another look at this year's map, I actually think it's much improved, a lot greener, and the logo on the top right makes me want to eat it

Apparently there are three different ones, so hopefully!I've had many people ask me what all these little blipverts are actually about. Even my mum asked, "what are those weird flashes about.....Thirteeen? I've seen them about 10 times today!"I think it's working perfectly.

Keith is a pot who is about to meet a kettle

Well James6 looked adorable when he came and rode Rattlesnake with his Chessington uniform last year

Ahh, I love the current brand image. It feels so retro, with many nods back to the park's glory days of the 90's.

People who have rung up the hotels to book rooms who have enquired about the ride has been advised that Th13teen is subject to availability, although I'm sure they could be saying this to cover their backs as technology can be unpredictable at times, as we all know!I would imagine that they plan to open on the 20th, however from past experience things can change in a heartbeat.

I literally noticed this by luck, but on the second teaser ad with the branches, the girl from the first video appears, literally for about a millisecond. It's so creepy!And if anyone wants to watch the second blipvert, you can click HERE.