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I think the enough is enough. The park have spent too much time expanding in their Thomas Land area of the park to the degree that most of their recent investments are getting a little boring. At the rate their going, the park will just be Thomas Land in 5 years time. They do need to start focusing on other things like installing a major thrill coaster or brand new dark ride as the Thomas theme has been very overused there. That's where Paultons got it right.

I do think the park would greatly benefit from later closings as it would give people more time to get rides done. 10-5 should be the bare minimum and include all weekdays, 10-6 being the minimum for weekends and halfterm, 10-7 during easter holidays and 10-8 for summer holidays on top of 10-9 for scarefest. Having been to Disneyland Paris, the smaller studios park usually closes a few hours before the main park does, with most outdoor rides [bar big thunder] closing at dusk [8pm during my trip] and then giving two hours until the big show [which was at 10pm when I went]. As great a towers show could turn out to be, my only concern is how they could do it without making too much noise or light pollution due to the strict planning in that area and there's odd roper or two in the village who despise towers all over. Towers may never beat disney, but with better openings, increased food choices, more rides and improved upkeep they could be in the top 5 best parks in europe.

Once Upon A Time, in a land of Merlin empire lived a Creaky Themepark Fanatic who had a life long dream to visit Disneyland Paris. Living under the curse for 21 years, many attempts to break the spell in 2014 were unleashed, but none prevailed. However many months later in to 2015, The Creek encountered Buzz Lightyear & Remy who cooked together a magic plan. Joined by a Mickey Taking Sorcerer. And The Spell Was Broken!!! Matt Creek had made it to Disneyland Paris. Transformed back to his normal Creaky Disney Self, he was about to enter a world full of magic and one that was immune to horrendous staggered opening hours, budget cuts, Fastrack sales, One Train operations and very run down areas. The Car Train which takes you from England to France, the beginner of the magic. We stayed at the Aparthotels in Val'D Europe during our stay which was very cheap and nice to stay in too [ a bit like having your own little apartment really]. Day 1 After a few hours sleep and croissants for breakfast, it was off to the most magical place in Europe [although it;s probably second after Europa]. The Val'D Europe Shopping centre, a predrink to all the magic. The platform for the train that takes you to Disney. And for One Euro Seventy, that really is rather magic. Matt Creek wears a Mickey Mouse shirt [and socks], to prepare himself for the magic A Double Decker train. What is this magic? And with a few moments like that, you arrive at the gates as if by magic. The surroundings of the Disney Village, we will experience that magic later And it is here where we find the real magic starts to work it's way in, OMG WE HAVE ARRIVED AT DISNEYLAND PARIS, I REPEAT WE HAVE ARRIVED AT DISNEYLAND PARIS!!!!! Spring theming at the entrance to the park. It's touches like this which make the surroundings even more magical Main Street USA, the theming and attention to detail is just magic. This theming is magic, But it is this view here where it really is truly Magic. Creek In The Magic The attention to detail in Main Street is just superb and just amazing. Pictures can't justify how great the setting and the build up to the castle in distance is superb. It's an even better park entrance view to Towers Street which in comparison to the vibrant Main Street looks like a worn out town during the recession. Magic More Magic The attention to detail in that Castle is magic!!! Another view as if by magic! Discovery Land, this area is lacking the magic more from the rest of the park at the moment. This is because Space Mountain is currently closed part of a long refurbishment. And with the covered scaffolding, elements of the different facades have magically disappeared. Videopolis whilst closed is looking fresh as if given a lick of paint by magic. And now it's off to do our first magical ride of the day, Star Tours. And here's an arcade after the ride. Least it's more magical than the one in Oblivion. Star Tours was an amazing first ride. The queue line was heavily themed with different spaceship crafts and characters from Star Wars and built up to the attraction rather nicely. The ride itself [was just as good as you went around in a spaceship like craft passing different scenes and settings from the Star Wars films and it really did feel as if you were flying. Rating 8/10. Inside The Magic Buzz Lightyear Laser Blasters, this ride has a magic throughput It's just as magical from the outside Some people don't think this ride is magical, but I can't find a mark anywhere Even The Shop Is Magical Buzz Lightyear Laser Blasters was a ride I really enjoyed. It didn't beat Star Tours in terms of my favourites but I did like the ride very much. I don't know why it receives haters because it is really a good ride and much better than Laser Raiders & Tomb Blaster [at least in it's current state]. 7/10 More Spring theming. It's just magic More Magic The Lion King. It's like I'm reliving my child hood, the magic Words can't express this magic A mysterious magical structure lies in the distance Which even a big green fence cannot destroy this magic It's magic I tell you The reason why Disney beat Merlin is because things like this are often magically well kept The Big Magic Thunder Mountain No Matter where you look at it from, it's completely magic There's so many photos taken from the trip, If I were to comment on all them, there would be a shortage on Magic. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is an absolutely amazing ride. The high quality immersive theming [which is present at most of Disneyland Paris] makes this ride look visually stunning. But what makes the ride from good to great is the fun impressive layout on this ride, from the exciting dive undrground at the start and the end of the ride to it's interaction with other ride trains and plenty of fun twists, turns and hills on the way. Big Thunder is now officially my favourite family coaster and so far best ride at Disney. 10/10 Phantom Manor, this place is full of dark magical things Just make sure you don't use your flash on inside, otherwise you will receive a magical complaint from staff Phantom Manor was another good ride. Not my top favourite, but I still really enjoyed it. I love rides with a dark, spooky and Gothic style theme and this ride falls in there nicely. I liked all the effects they used such as the hollow dancers and singing heads amongst other things. 7.5/10 The most magical thing about this chandelier is it's still standing and hasn't been been removed and left empty like a certain park ;] Now for a magical relaxing break. Am I the only one to think that this rock used to be more magical? The views of Big Thunder you get from Thunder Messa are truly magical Thunder Messa is a loverly little boat ride that takes you on a relaxing journey on the rivers of Frontier Land. it's such a relaxing ride to do and escape from the crowds [if there's any] and with the light green colour of the river, heavy level of trees and big thunder nearby, it feels like a nice gentle boat ride in America during the early 1900's. Even the walkways in disney are magic [and not mishmash tarmaced paths]. And That ends Part 1 of my trip report, part 2 coming round shortly full of rough boulders, Caves that you can get lost in for 15 minutes and much more Mickey taking.

If it's happening on 20-21st weekend you won't get the creakyness (as I'm working 2x Sunday and have a party Saturday)

For anyone going in September, the misfortune or fortune [depending], that it's a small world will be closed for a four month refurbishment [reopening December].

I'm 50-50 at the moment of attending. Depends if I can sort out plans for the weekend and then find a lift. I do want to get drayton done afterall

Footnotes, I hate them, they're just so annoying having to do for an essay

6/10 another coaster dude variation

Looks very exciting, although the fourth one does remind me of Disneyland Paris somehow ;]

What I did was use a link to import my picture instead (Facebook. What kept happening was I imported numerous different photographs from my phone's photo album but for some reason, they ended upside down for some reason. Is there a way of rotating pictures of this happens again?

Ok, as most of you know I came back from Disneyland Paris recently which really impressed me, so here's the current standings of my top 10's Rollercoasters: 1 Nemesis 2 The Swarm 3 Megafobia 4 Big Thunder Mountain {new}- the ride's exciting layout, interaction with theming and beginnings of end make this a fantastic fun rill coaster. 5 Grand National 6 Rock N Rollercoaster {new}- I love this ride with all the synched audio, loops, lights and general music theme, it's a much better version of X 7 Thirteen 8 Big Dipper 9 Air 10 Speed Off the list Oblivion- it's too much of a one trick pony I hate to admit Inferno- it's good, but is it really good enough to be on the list, Dark rides 1/ Tower Of Terror- [new]everything about this ride is just true perfection 2/ Pirates Of The Caribbean- [new] amazingly themed scenic ride 3/ Hex 4/ Valhalla 5/ Ratatouiee (new) I've always liked the film and this ride's effects are truly excellent, 6/ Star Tours (new) Star Wars is one of my favourite film series and this ride reflects that universally to great standards 7/ Crush's Coaster- love the scenic ocean theme (shame about the throughput) 8/ Wallace & Gromit 9/ Bubbleworks 10/ Duel Off the list Dragon- there's better dark rides (and this one only half counts anyway) SpiritinOf London Sub Terra- it can't compete with the rest Tomb Blaster- this ride is in a dire state at the moment Safe to say my dark ride too 10 is now. Is toy filled with Disney rides (which is possibly a good thing) I won't bother listing water rides since nothing there has really changed, Top 10 parks 1/ Disneyland Paris 2/ Alton Towers 3/ Blackpool 4/ Thorpe Park 5/ Chessington 6/ Legoland 7/ Oakwood 8/ Adventure Island 9/ Tivoli World 10/ Brighton Pier

Storm surge logo Worst ride ever 1/10

Eighteen words later, Lez Cougan has been taken by Merlin PR team, because he was slightly loopy and smelt of fish! So he was disinfected with soap by Bubbleworks' ducks But that ended quickly when mother blew them up! Matt Creek returned from a wonderful holiday in Mogadishu...even though he wanted to go back to Disneyland After his amazing But overhyped trip, then there's Frozen You didn't keep it going btw

Eighteen words later, Lez Cougan has been taken by Merlin PR team, because he was slightly loopy and smelt of fish! So he was disinfected with soap by Bubbleworks' ducks But that ended quickly when mother blew them up! Matt Creek returned from a wonderful holiday in Mogadishu...even though he wanted to go back to Disneyland After his amazing

Don't know why, but for some reason my latest upload of profile pictures have uploaded upside down despite being the right way up in my library. Is there any way to resolve this?

Hope to make a return trip here (Speed & Megafobia are calling for rerides). I'm not too sure what I'm doing this month due to potential 'unconfirmed plans' but chose the last 2 as there is a smaller chance of these plans not falling then.

http://m.memegenerator.net/instance/61658265 Disneyland Paris was just amazing, had a great selection of rides, shows, entertainment and of course characters. Thanks Peaj for organising this and for Alpengeist, Jaymiee & Mr Fish for joining! Lots of videos, pictures and reports on the way latter this week. Can't wait for September!

Eighteen words later, Lez Cougan has been taken by Merlin PR team, because he was slightly loopy and smelt of fish! So he was disinfected with soap by Bubbleworks' ducks But that ended quickly when mother blew them up! Matt Creek returned

DISNEY is just amazing Love most of the rides and everything here is just brill. Dreams is outstanding and it wipes the floor and back with everything in the uk even towers. When the uk parks are closing, DISNEY still has a good 4 hours of life left and there's even done nightlife too. Top 5 so far are: 1 tower of terror 2/ Thunder Mountain 3/ Pirates 4/ Ratatouiee 5/ Rock n roller coaster

Double post, but part two is now here too, enjoy!

Ok, it's been a busy five days, but here's part one the [unofficial] meet video featuring one train operations, twirling tea cups and cheesy dribbles of fun!!!! Part 2 shall arrive eventually

This needs to happen, I love wooden coasters, they are just so much fun and would be great if the UK receives another one after nearly 20 years. With food loop and this type of coaster potentially happening, I'm hoping towers will start going up hill again.

Nemy is still the better of the two rides though [plus it's 9 years older].

To be honest, I will keep any judgment of excitement or development until I see from an official source [or the park itself]. I really want the ride to get a big refurbishment as it's one of my favourite rides at Chessington [even in it's fairly poor state currently], but I'm not too sure if looking into the past would be the way forward, but we shall have to see.