Benin
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0 minute queues are commonplace throughout the park midweek out of holiday season... Have been for years... 300 people days -
Of course, if a park were not to turn to the original manufacturers in a situation where they would need a part, they could void warranty (Slammer is not an issue as S&S realised how much of a headache design it is)... And of course, just because these external replacement parts are cheaper, doesn't mean it doesn't result in a bodge job... And cause massive amount of difference to how the ride runs (See Slammer's handbook covered in post-its and appendices)... Personally, I would not condone a park to just "go for cheap" unless it was the only viable option to getting a ride up and running, but as we can see with Slammer, this in turn can cause just as many problems... Because these universal components may not be designed to cope with the excessive work done by theme park rides (the state of Samurai is a good example here, as it was never meant to be a permenant attraction in the original design process, as such, after years of operating a high levels at Chessie, it was effectively buggered for the rest of its working life)...
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I wasn't aware mountains were yellow foam in real life...
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Probably because Colossus isn't just faded, it's covered in oil as well... Therefore looks filthier... Then again, Runaway could do with a repaint, when was the last time that happened?
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It also involves buying the Sun </3 Though it's not really a thing needed on an enthuisiast forum, as most of us here have an AP so get in for free anyways...
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>Offer to go to park for 'free'... >Involves purchasing numerous papers to get the desired amount of tokens... Creeky Cafe looks nice, shame it's just the same crappy benches the park is full of though... Facade of Burger Kitchen could be interesting too... An interesting year ahead for Chessie...
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GO DANISH VERSION OF CHEETAH HUNT! GO!
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Been a bit windy though, that'll cause some issues...
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Maverick is as much of a family coaster as Intimidator 305 is...
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Needs to be Thorpe's version of EuroRave
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Thorpe realising that shunning families is not exactly great for income (as seen in how crap it's done the last two years)... Families are THE target market to grab the most money out of, because of the disposable income, most teens don't exactly have that, so really, it's in Thorpe's best interest to have SOME stuff for younger/shorter families...
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Might be giving the staff a bit too much credit hun Problem is, they couldn't even do a front row queue right, and whilst they say it won't be an upcharge, you can bet your left arm they'll have a Fastrack for it... It'll be a logistical throughout lowering nightmare is my prediction...
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Unfortunately this only means that the already existing animals will be able to venture onto the safari grounds, nothing more...
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Is the correct answer... What's Storm Surge made out of? We can actually find the melting point of that and hey presto, we got ourselves a BBQ going!
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Thorpe doesn't deserve Tower of Terror...
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Not many parks have an online shop, Towers is actually one of the few that do... It's crap though yeah, hopefully the new season will bring about a revamp to it... Though I doubt they would be selling Smiler merch on there right now until it opens... Not much point really...
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Also, it was pretty crap... Water coaster wouldn't be a bad shout, and cold weather is a poor excuse when the park already had Tidal Wave (and Scandinavian countries have them)...
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There has never been a Huss Delirium built... Ever... And yay the annual Thorpe should build a TopSpin!
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Appalling is an understatement even then...
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You know it's closed season when....
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Nah you don't, I made friends with my flat-mates without the 'need' to be drunk... Indeed, I was never drunk at uni, and still made friends, there's hope for everyone!
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£33 equivalent... Such good value
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The portaloos in Wodan's queue
