Benin

*has only just seen this* Well that will involve you actually going to Thorpe for one

Screw Lc12, go to the Gardaland topic and start commenting on their marvel of a ride. Because they've set the standard on the B&M wing-rider, so really, if you actually like rides (and not just Thorpe Park), go and discuss Raptor.

Bear in mind that Merlin bunch theming, landscaping and development all in the pot, so the ride itself is not going to be 18 million...

Why can smaller parks theme their rides better than Merlin though?They should have less budget, yet we get things like Fluch von Novgorod, Mystery Mine, Raptor Attack... Hell even Troublesome Trucks is more themed than Saw...

I think that advert underestimates how fun spinning around on a floor duster actually is...Especially if you're getting paid to do that...

NOM NOM NOM! I'll be sure to find this when in Hamburg... Looks AWESOME!

Boobies!

MEGA BUMPBut with good reason... BEHOLD!<3

I'm sorry to hear you had a disappointing trip Benin. I have to say, the three ex-Tussauds parks have really drawn a short straw this season compared with other Merlin attractions across the board. All three have disappointed me in some respects. Particularly Alton and Chessington, as I have high expectations from them both.When you see things the level of creativity going into attractions such as Raptor, it does make me feel kind of bitter, as we've yet to see that standard in any of our UK parks.Chessington in particular, need investment, not only to ease queues with higher capacity rides but also to create the buzz, excitement and brilliant atmosphere across the park. When I visited last year in April, the whole atmosphere of the place lifted and was buzzing, I put that mainly down to Wild Asia; quality investments rejuvenate older areas of the park. Plus it makes staff excited about their place of work and enthusiastic about working there.The effects of refurbishing some of the more worse for wear attractions are invaluable and will change they way staff and guests view the attraction as a whole.

Some children need their heads bashed together...I fully agree that people can be extremely **** and good at the same time... Such is life...As this is the rant thread, Michaela, is entirely in her right to bitch about people, regardless of what else has happened...

NOM NOM NOM! I'll be sure to find this when in Hamburg... Looks AWESOME!

Part Three in the 'Awesome Videos of Raptor' series! This time we see more testing, and... A close up on the seats and restraints! Enjoy!

Man, I can't wait for next year.

Hiding the shoes in the shadows or at the back of platform was also a constant source of fun.

But on the other hand, Oblivion is designed to do one thing and then that's it... And it does it's one thing extremely well...Cheetah Hunt in comparison seems to be a jack-of-all-trades, master of none...

Double post... MEHI have pretty pictures to show you all!

Double post... MEHI have pretty pictures to show you all!

How to Run a Theme Park 1011 - Get Customer Service Award 2 - Add Fast-track to rides that can't handle it3 - ???4 PROFIT!Nice advert though...

Urgh...Where the hell has Seastorm come from?Honestly, this is one ****ing stupid idea from Chessie... Who once actually had the best Fast-track deal, and have gone and thrown in their lot and will probably cause a lot of aggro in queues this year...Disgraceful...
Again with the bloody business excuse bollocks...If they were any decent they would find a way to make money AND prevent guests have unenjoyable days... Fast-track on Toytown rides is as much as good business as it is to throw your entire bank account amount off the top of a building...