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Just Disney no Pixar?That's the most interesting thing out of that trailer...

Looks like it will have a similar number of interactions to Raptor then...Must say though, Merlin seem to be bumming ride interaction like 90s Tussauds use to... Which can only be a good thing for all concerned...

In a perfect world we'd have this... But with the woods and Tower being unable to cut down trees willy-nilly, I'd say that the dream Gloomy Wood GCI that interacts with Flume, Haunted Hollow and beyond, is unlikely...

The station makes it look better...The framework is up there really only because that the American parks like having staff on the top of water rides to ensure everyone is seated, so what's the blue cover up there for? Shade...Shade won't make this ride fit in any better... Actually being themed and located in a sensible way would...

Nah, several cookie cutter bands are starting to really appear... YouMeAtSix (which is an AWFUL name) I think started this off... Now they're ALLLL at it...Hell, even most Metal bands can be considered similar, Evanesance, Nightwish, Lacuna Coil are all the same at the end of day near as dammit... I think it's just a music thing...

Skyhawk is also AWFUL...Bigger never does equal better... It just felt too big and forceless...

^John Williams

Good spot...It'll just have netting and hence be a decent bit of interaction...[/end discussion]

Best new ride of 2012...FACT

I can see the Flume at Towers lasting longer than both of those... Indeed, Depth Charge is completely out of place now at Thorpe, whilst if/when NWO gets removed and replaced by another coaster/rides, it will be similar to Corkscrew's removal...Log Flumes generally have a much longer life in comparison to coasters and flat rides, indeed, look at several American parks, and many still have log flumes that have lasted longer than Flume has even existed (Knott's for example opened in 1969 and still stands same goes for Magic Mountain's 1971 AND 1972 flumes)... So it goes to show that maintenance means a lot, and really, that's all that the Flume needs... Extra theming and a smoother ride... How? What? When?

I missed this post... But WHAT?How the HELL can Det paralyse you? Completely lost on this...

It would be kinda random (and in the end pointless) to replace the flume with another modern version of it... Unless they really focus on gimmicks such as backwards drops or other things, and that's not really secret weapon worthy is it?I dunno why they would replace Flume either... It might be old, but it's still popular and has been for years... It needs a refurb yes, and hence why I think it's more likely to be a retheme (with added refurb) than removal... Just have that feeling...

I would think the Flume will stay... Few of the recent rumours have mentioned it (read: none)...Would be a shame for it to go tbh, it has a lot of potential with a pirate theme, which is what I'm guessing is planned for it... A pirate takeover of the Flume rather than removal, the use of secret weapon being done to distract the enthusiasts from the REAL secret ride...Could be a good year next year if things go through...

Virgin Pendolinos are FAB <3

Proof?Look at the last inversion of Raptor... It has 3/4 close encounteres with scenery... There will be NO arm guards as both Merlin and B&M will know what the reach envelope will be, and considering past experiences, there will be no worry...The idea of the gap being too large and it hence looking fake? Is beyond me... Silly point indeed...

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McGonagall... Badass...

^Tbh, that ride DOES make you pull that face... Epic coaster(s)...

I thought this was taken at the riots last week...

I take your Heffalumps and Woozles and raise you Pink Elephants... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=944cPciN-kw

Swear (like Kevin) that it always shuts after summer...Tbh though, it needs to go as it really doesn't suit the park anymore... But really, I wouldn't like it to be replaced by a ride, but some form of general entrance type thing... Allowing a nice area to sit or sommat...Maybe get a fountain... Fountains would be good...

YOU'LL BE SEEING YOUR BREAKFAST AGAIN.... BLEH!!!