Benin

Ban request.

Imagine being a massive company like Merlin and being so desperate for parts you'd rather take burnt ones than fork out for new stuff.
 
Europa have probably already binned all their old bits. Especially if they're putting new train and track type (a la Max & Moritz) on AlpenExpress. 
 
Either bin it or fork out on spending actual money on things. Sticking plasters do nothing but delay the inevitable. 

Was too hot, now it's too wet.
 
Construction people for you.

Let's hope this happens more than once like every other similar project akin to this at other parks.
 
Reverting back to old Samurai colours is a choice.
 
 
That's capitalism for you. And why half the infrastructure in the country is in the state it is.

Let's hope this happens more than once like every other similar project akin to this at other parks.
 
Reverting back to old Samurai colours is a choice.
 
 
That's capitalism for you. And why half the infrastructure in the country is in the state it is.

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I'm glad the giant red arrow pointed out the track otherwise I'd have never have seen it.

Every park should have a Chiapas equivalent. 

Every park should have a Chiapas equivalent. 

Someone should've nipped it all in the bud AGES ago. Reported it enough times.

That should be the standard response to a ride getting repainted. It shouldn't be treated like a big investment, should just be done on the regular.

All the effort when the trains are still the biggest issue.

Clearly for when they invite their vlogger mates to show off the "secrets" within behind a very brightly lit camera.

It's what happens when enthusiasts end up in high ranking positions within that side of the industry.
 
Though Disney have been doing such things for far longer.

Park not even closed beyond a week and got this sort of nonsense being posted. 
 
Whoever made that needs to practice Photoshop more.

Josh really needs to stop talking to himself in an attempt to drive discussion. 
 
Doubt anyone actually cares about Angry Birds going. Few cared when it arrived.

Chessie uses an online system.
 
However on our recent visit we had to split up the usage between the group as you can't use Parent Swap in conjunction with it. We had 2 people who qualified for it so used it separately in twos unless we could all ride together with baby. 
 
Not all who use it abuse it in the manner that many unfortunately do. However it is not helped by the poor implementation of the park's own rules by many staff members. Even at Chessie there were a number of times we weren't scanned for various reasons (including not having a scanner at one of the rides).
 
The system exists, and they'd be better off implementing it across all the parks asap. However I don't think it'd necessarily improve things due to the number of overall users. And any methods they'd use to alter things would no doubt result in an outcry (likely from those who've happily been abusing the "free fastrack" for years); be it max 1 carer, limiting use or being stricter with giving it out. Presumably Nimbus was meant to improve matters but don't think it's made much difference. 
 
End of the day majority who use it have to suffer with a daily issue that affects them constantly and living in an often inaccessible world. That's far more unfair than getting a slightly higher ride count over able-bodied persons. Its just a shame that many abuse the system so that those who need it often suffer and often get the "WeLl ThEy QuEuE fInE iN a HoUr RaP qUeUe" comments.

The contracted construction team saying it'll be more efficient for that building to have far more work done to it is some damn good business for them.

Tomb Blaster needs binning. What a horrible version it's been turned into. Shows how crap things are when certain sections were waxing lyrical about it.
 
I heard from a good source that they might be looking at car park stuff next year. Not that I used that one because Blue badge spaces but it's needed doing for decades.

Once the world realises that capitalism is evil.

Once the world realises that capitalism is evil.

Went today.
 
Mandrill is... fine. Rode it twice and its already bouncing along the track which is concerning.
 
The operations are meh. Wasn't especially busy today but I dread to think what the throughput was. Though ops across the park weren't that good so not the only one, but as the brand new addition comes under more strain.
 
The online thing borked up second go as the booking disappeared from the webpage. Fortunately the staff member could check and let us on.
 
As mentioned, the ride itself is fine. Floaty and the launches are fairly punchy. There's no fanfare to the ride kicking off which surprised me. The hangtime in the helix of forever was a bit uncomfortable as expected. 
 
If this hadn't been the first new coaster at Chessie in nearly 2 decades it would probably have a good role within the park. Its currently a very peculiar ride that doesn't really alleviate many of the current problems. 
 
The area doesn't look great. Might improve with the greenery but it just looks incredibly sparse. Though of course the focus feature of the jaguar head is a good element to centre around, but it just doesn't help set the scene much. The bazaar section is probably the best bit but is located in about 5 square foot of the entire area.
 
Didn't do the accompanying flats. 
 
Will pass more thoughts on the park later.

Went today.
 
Mandrill is... fine. Rode it twice and its already bouncing along the track which is concerning.
 
The operations are meh. Wasn't especially busy today but I dread to think what the throughput was. Though ops across the park weren't that good so not the only one, but as the brand new addition comes under more strain.
 
The online thing borked up second go as the booking disappeared from the webpage. Fortunately the staff member could check and let us on.
 
As mentioned, the ride itself is fine. Floaty and the launches are fairly punchy. There's no fanfare to the ride kicking off which surprised me. The hangtime in the helix of forever was a bit uncomfortable as expected. 
 
If this hadn't been the first new coaster at Chessie in nearly 2 decades it would probably have a good role within the park. Its currently a very peculiar ride that doesn't really alleviate many of the current problems. 
 
The area doesn't look great. Might improve with the greenery but it just looks incredibly sparse. Though of course the focus feature of the jaguar head is a good element to centre around, but it just doesn't help set the scene much. The bazaar section is probably the best bit but is located in about 5 square foot of the entire area.
 
Didn't do the accompanying flats. 
 
Will pass more thoughts on the park later.

Bring back the giant head branding.

Sadly I think this is the likely outcome. 
 
Just build filler rides, there's literally nothing wrong with it and certainly helped Thorpe's initial growth.