
Everything posted by Benin
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TEA 2015 Report
Billund doesn't exactly have the pull of being by London though... Plus most of the Danes probably visit the superior Djurs and Farup parks as well...
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Why are UK Theme Parks left to rot?
Not sure why the username matters when providing some criticism that is quite frankly deserved... Towers are only doing their stuff this year because the crash opened everyone's eyes to the place's flaws... Trying to fix them in an urgent manner overnight with this 'scheme' which is basically standard maintenance dressed up...
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Random Picture Thread.
Needs more context, though Alvey probably deleted all the negative comments and banned everyone... Again...
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Derren Brown's Ghost Train: Rise of the Demon
As I don't have a MAP does that entitle me to be more annoyed than those who do? Klugheim can't be delayed because it never had an opening date, it's smart thinking after the massive Intamin cock up on Chiapas... The issue here is that we cannot visibly see what the problem is... You could with Smiler, you could with Chiapas (testing videos of the first drop), I assume Ferrari Land's delay is because Spain as well... Because we actually don't know the reasoning (some say Derren isn't happy with the final result, which reminds me of when Merlin annoyed Dreamworks with the proposed Shrek area for Towers), it allows WILD SPECULATION and the like... Especially as we don't know exactly how long the delay is... The main problem is that perhaps the attempt to insert lots of new tech hasn't been fully considered, because as we all know, new technology can be buggy and tempermental... I assume that's why Lightning Rod is delayed... I do like how everyone is finding as many delayed rides historically to support Thorpe, perhaps technologically biting off more than they can chew (likely reasoning for delay) or not being able to please the IP (not as likely reasoning) means that they need to plan their projects better... Which they really never have done Merlin wise, otherwise Thirteen's fences wouldn't have been painted on opening day...
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Derren Brown's Ghost Train: Rise of the Demon
Is the correct answer, its impossible to change the schedule at such a late stage...
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Derren Brown's Ghost Train: Rise of the Demon
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I think it's a culture thing too, Movie Park Germany has an unlimited day fastpass for €30, yet very rarely did I queue with any more than 2-4 other groups... It's all about management prevention really, rather than dolling out to get the person to go away...- Derren Brown's Ghost Train: Rise of the Demon
Something something, can't rush perfection, something, should be patient, etc. Very poor show all around...- Video Game Music
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Drives me nuts that THORPE PARK RESORT AND RIDES insists on SHOUTING as their brand gimmick...- Derren Brown's Ghost Train: Rise of the Demon
That plot line is bloody hilarious... Like, trying to be so edgy and political and yet, it sounds daft as hell... Remember when theme parks were meant to be fun and escapism?- Why are UK Theme Parks left to rot?
I would say it's up to the parks to change this perception, much like Chessington did when it first opened, and it completely changed the idea of a theme park to the UK... It's not a big question of budget really, as smaller parks are able to keep up with repaints and keeping the parks generally tidy... It's an attitude thing, and whilst Towers have started that with TLC, I still think it's because of a reaction to the crash last year rather than an actual deliberate step forwards... They need to do things on a regular basis, reviewing everything come the end of year and actually push for a budget to fix it...- Why are UK Theme Parks left to rot?
Unfortunately, it would seem that as repainting things isn't something that will bring in guests, it is seemingly ignored over here... Why I'm not sure, as it does form part of a product that entices constant return visits... Look at Trip Advisor where a fair amount of comments are regarding the run down look of the parks and its something that guests DO notice... Why it's ignored I'll never understand, as its one of those things that's really noticeable when it is dilapidated and worn...- Football
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#prayforjammin- Derren Brown's Ghost Train: Rise of the Demon
I'm surprised Downfall parodies are still a thing more than anything...- Plopsaland de Panne
Looks fun, world beater? Nah, but certainly fun and perfect for Plopsa...- Rollercoaster Restaurant (FoodLoop) for 2016!
Yeah, majority of Merlin food ain't bad, for theme parks it's what you'd expect really... I can count on one hand the amount of parks that have amazing food on a constant basis (Dollywood), rather than just one standout restaurant (Efteling, and even then that's the Pancakes)... Also Wetherspoons- Drayton Manor
Swear there's a Buffalo Coaster at Twinlakes... I'm upset bat on a stick has gone from Haunting...- Rollercoaster Restaurant (FoodLoop) for 2016!
It's the ULTIMATE ice cream, all your ice creams in one, etc.- Political Discussion
I seriously struggle to see why people vote BNP, yet, they do... Unfortunately it seems that both campaigns cannot be bothered to focus on the positives of each (guess what, both sides have positives for them), which is why no one really can provide an accurate vote that would actually benefit the UK...- Football
Wonder if both teams will have to play their announced teams, otherwise United will just take the hit given they cant get Champions League (unless they win 18-0) and rest anyone important for the cup final... Luckily it seems that it wasn't an actual attack, it's stupid how many people shouting Conspiracy theory at this...- Political Discussion
Small businesses don't know what regulations they have to adhere to? Yeah, ok then...- Political Discussion
Since Boris has invoked Godwin's Law, does it mean we even need the referendum anymore?- Political Discussion
In reality, it'll just be a ban on the designs of those items that waste the most energy, but it'll be painted as "The EU will get rid of YOUR appliances"... It's like all the Euro 6 stuff on commercial vehicles, just methods to combat emissions and environmental stuff... It's not interesting at all, unless you really think such items would be flat out banned... - Park Operations