Benin

Bit slow etc.
 
Definitely will have a lot of wasted momentum going into the final brake run by looks of it. 
 
 

God the capacity is gonna be crap.
 
 

And I've worked in project management. Zero surprise that some projects really push the limit in terms of targeted handover dates. 
 
Purely depends on what Mack says the required testing hours needed are. Which none of us are privy to (and any of those who are won't be able to divulge such information).
 
Merlin have form for it too over the years. Even Nemesis is getting stuff added to it since opening officially.

Lady Di is riding it with Sir Capt. Tom & Baby P.

The distinct lack of filler rides was far more telling yesterday with 3 big coasters down (Thirteen, Galactica and Wickerman) for a considerable time. Fortunately Nemmie was on full capacity but the park need far more than the one they're getting next year. There's at least 2 spots free in X-Sector, and could definitely fit more elsewhere with some ingenuity. 
 
Meant lots of 50 minute plus queues across the board for the majority of the day (exacerbated by many school trips mind). Which severely limited our choices of ride due to the 4pm close. Granted we did spend a fair chunk of time in CBeebies Land though. I'll probably contact the park regarding not being able to combine RAP with Parent Swap as it is very much a killer to our day if we don't have 2 RAP users in the group currently.
 
Also a lack of decent eateries needs to be addressed. Not asking for much but there are so many Burgers & Hot Dogs across the park but few alternatives. Especially if you want a sit down inside. The prices are obscene too. Not visiting Pizza Pasta whilst it's £21 per person (plus baby isn't big on pizza. She's strange).
 
Alty Mans is fab. Dark and creepy as. Couple of iffy effects here and there but on the whole is a fantastic refurb. Between that and Nemmie the future could be bright. Does mean other areas look awful comparatively though. 
 
It was great to have Nemesis back. Had a good day overall but that was the only coaster we did due to the limited capacity and queues. There's still a lot of work to be done.

Back on fully loading 2 trains this morning.
 
She's back ❤️

Started on one then second added around midday.
 
Is very strange. Saw claims of overspeeding which might make sense with the new magnetic brakes and over sensitive modern day sensors. Would also explain the half filled trains.
 
However if on the weekend they revert back to full loading it'll make little sense.

She's back on Saturday.
 
 

Jeez this topic completely missed the MASSIVE fire that happened at the under construction waterpark.
 
In more positive news, the Helix music is now on Spotify. That's my listening sorted.

Jeez this topic completely missed the MASSIVE fire that happened at the under construction waterpark.
 
In more positive news, the Helix music is now on Spotify. That's my listening sorted.

Jeez this topic completely missed the MASSIVE fire that happened at the under construction waterpark.
 
In more positive news, the Helix music is now on Spotify. That's my listening sorted.

Lady Di is riding it with Sir Capt. Tom & Baby P.

Suppose it's easy to forget Drayton are getting a coaster this year. 
 
 
Just looks so weird. Current guessing is that will go forwards from station until the straight section by the hospitality building, before launching backwards to the lift hill, which you then stop and complete the rest of the circuit forwards.
 
Not sure, like with Mandrill Mayhem that this is the right choice in terms of throughput. Novel I guess.
 

The joke such as it is/was grated from day one. Now its just sad and probably far more off-putting to bother posting on here.

One would suggest that there's room for expansion. IOA didn't open with a massive number of attractions.
 
Besides that, I feel that Universal are now leaning into experience park with rides as a bonus. The way in which they've pushed this "portal" entranceway (although I fear for exit policies) to make each area completely immersive shows this is at the forefront.
 
Will be incredibly boring with the Universal and Disney fans pissing contest though. 

I don't think anyone on this forum cares to be honest.

Given that an image like this would be everywhere else right now I'm not exactly on the side of belief here.

Can we add a dislike reaction so I can dislike every post from Parm Pap?

Ban request.

Ban request.

Ban request.

Ban request.

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.