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Today saw the massive rise & fall off the Creeksauds group (owner of Adder Towers, Paige world of adventures, Alpe Park & Imatate Park) was brought up by the Equip coaster Entertainments group (soon brought up by Merstone group). Had a really good day and great seeing everyone there again, the new penguin show & Azteca hotel are superb and was a generally great day even with the few park flaws. Big thanks goes to Scarycoaster boy for providing taxi service for part of the journey & for Peaj for organising another excellent meet. celia Mae's newbie winning streak seems to be unstoppable so far, (but we shall see at Legoland)

I think we're going to the Monkeypuzzle (Beefeater) (which is mentioned on the going list I think). Sounds good to me though.

Well despite being at the end of the Easter holidays and two months in to season, Colossus still seems to be on one train and the park have made these signs within the ride area. Source- Theme Park Guide When will thisone train stuff be ome much less of a thing? It's not been a very good year for ride reliability in the UK and were barely a quarter in to the season.

Yeah, I think getting tickets for Vampire should be the first thing we do especially that there may be over 30 of us and don't want to cross hope that tomorrow will be a quiet at the park like last year (it won't be) A mate of mine went Chessie last Thursday and vampire tickets had all sold out by 11.

This will also be my 2nd anniversary of TPM meets.It was Chessington that kicked it off, with me walking up with my themepark lanyard and gear when I soon learned I had found TPM waiting outside the entrance.

Ooh, such a hard one. Peter Griffin Empires or spooning game?

The Smiler (bolts of fun) Octonauts coaster or Troublesome Trucks?

Freddy! Big one or shockwave?

Gromit ( I love dogs) Shorter open hours or staggered ride openings?

I'm very excited by the sound of all this, big acts, two stages, plus closing shift of up to 10pm and Summernights returning too. I think this could be a highly successful event and potentially wipe the floor other parks open hours (glares at Towers 5:30 Shame on you).

Hope everything works out in the end. I remember leaving 6th form and going to college (which a complete refresh) four years ago so I could strengthen my qualifications and get to uni (where I'm now), and whilst it was quite a scary experience to start off with (new location, new people, new teaching methods etc.) I gradually settled in after a couple of weeks or so. The tutors were very friendly & helpful, I got on well with the majority of the class and it also taught me to be independent (which for me has prepared me for uni better than 6th form in my opinion). I also think everybody has that time in life at least where they do feel alone. A similar thing happened to me around 2007 (year 9) where I'd just moved house and I didn't seem to get on well with many people (and even flipping out once or twice), but towards the end of the year things had become better and quite a few I'd fallen out with I was friends with again. Expanding on Amy"s post a little, you've got remember this: 1/ those who are your true friends will forgive & forget regardless what you do 2/ sometimes things happen for a reason, to take you to a better future for you 3/ not everyone in your present life are meant to be in your future life (that's the way it is) 4/ you will always gain something from everything you do. If you believe you got nothing from something it's either taught you what not to do or what you don't want out of something 5/ relax, things will get better!

I think Dreamland will be a great little park to visit and as far as I'm aware there's at least a good dozen rides going in there too including a big wheel & Caterpiller coaster too. There's also a phase two development too, but I'm too sure yet what it will entice. Scenic railway looks loverly. Apparently the park says it will also retain the original brakeman feature too which is nice. Judging by the amount of new track (which seems to be all if it), it's safe the Scenic could be described perhaps more as a new ride built in a traditional style.

( chuckle brothers meme omitted) Dear oh dear!!! The UK theme parks have just been so disappointing this year so far with their downtime, operations, budget cuts and everything in general. Everything needs a good shake up. Europe couldn't call any sooner!

Yet another reason why the ride needs replacing, Samurai's had its time, let it go!Hope detty gets back on its feet though Edit- I can confirm only three rides are closed now, one of those is slammer and the other two are above.

Sixth ones got my votes so far

Reading this was painful, very painful!

Looks like IAC don't be winning best 2015 ride (in the UK that's a hard battle between Red Arrows & Octonauts).

Since the Easter holidays are over, it should be relatively quiet. I've gone during school days in the past and I've even been able to deride without even leaving the ride platform.Just make sure you get boating school done first as that always get very busy even during the first hour of quiet days. Finally, have you checked the opening times on the park website? Whilst it's probably going to be ok. Just be aware the park is closed selected Tuesday's and Wednesdays usually during March,April, May, September & October.

Sure, I'm up for an email interview

I'm coming Are you not entertained?

The only hyper coaster ive done so far is The Big One (does that even count), which has an amazing first drop but the rest is rather force less and you only get 'some' airtime if you're towards the back. I'm still yet to do POrt Aventura currently, but Shambhala looks a fantastic ride (Khan looks decent too), though Baco, Diablo & Stampida sound rather concerning). The park is currently at number Six of places to visit behind Europa, DLP, Efteling, Liseberg & Phantasia and probably won't be done until midway next year due to graduating & Ferrari land.

Closing before closing time is definitely not on, even if the park is dead quiet. I'm thankful Merlin do far don't do this (yet).

Looks Amazing!

I'm bit of a shaky maybe for this one On the first weekend I'm supposed to be working on the Sunday (and have already taken one weekend off for chessie) On the second weekend I'm having a 21st college reunion and I might be working again, but we shall have to see. My preference would be week one, Hopefully I can make one or both of the days as I've never done Drayton ever [has not been Drayton Manor ) EDIT- Unvote 20-21st June please- It doesn't count now!