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I'll most certainly be going to this one to share the creaky Christmas spirit

Let's just hope the ip they go for also isn't one that's dead or dying I.e saw or Madagascar.

District 12, because it's unlucky and there's a ride at towers with the same name. Big thunder mountain or space mountain?

I know 2014 isn't quite over yet and there will be 'potential' discussions in chat tonight and tommorow, but incase I don't make either of these, I thought I would show my request in regards to 2015 meets snd how they would work. 2015 meet suggestions/requests January- Guildford (or somewhere equivalent) February- Thorpe park half term or Southend March- Thorpe Park open meet April 'potential' Europe (minibus) trip (location to be decided by vote) May- Paultons Park June DLP or Chessington July MOS August OAKWOOD September ALTON TOWERS & Drayton October- Fright Nights at the start Howl'oween at the end November- no meet (or another Thorpe meet) December the 'traditional' London meet If I make chat in addition I'll expand more on this preference.

Along with Vengeance appearing & Tidal Wave's fire

And another classic pre-Tussaud's ride bites the dust. Such a shame the ride is going as although it's not a particularly thrilling or exciting ride, it is very much a centrepiece of Thorpe's old days. Wonder if the ride is getting scrapped or going in storage as it would be nice to keep all the old original features it had. I actually wonder how long Mr Monkeys has left, considering it will be the last ranger ride left now?

Saw the ride has a 'dark ride' element which although short features effects, animatronics and the like. These are of ok, but not remarkable standard theming wise. Shame they aren't working well these days.

I'll try and join on at least one if these days to try and chat and also meet suggestions too .

The following IP's I would accept in Thorpe (should he dark need/have to have one) Doctor Who (not matt smith) Hunger Games Marvel/Disney (tot that it obvs will be) Anything zombie Anything else, no thanks.

And the spell may finally be broken I will finally GO THE DISTANCE to Disneyland Paris FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FOREVER, I SEE THE LIGHT and may no longer be a POOR UNFORTUNATE SOUL who hasn't been. In REFLECTION, OUT THERE, I let it go, this trip is Just Around The Riverbed. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Everest Maelstrom or Studio Tram Tour (Hollywood studio version)?

Tbh I'm not surprised Thorpe have stated this as the ride has been closed without life now for at least 3 weeks now and bad been doing very much the same the 2 previous too (I.E not making it to the last day of season). Very glad I rode it on preview night (as the ride died (completely) the Friday after. Can't see the ride having very long left if this happens next year and after (if it even survives that long).

Ronaldo Ratatouiee (ride) or Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Including Matt Creek

Used the Thorpe one a few times which is pretty helpful. Found what the queue times were plus plenty more hints and tips and information for those who aren't sure of where everything is too. Legoland's isn't too bad either.

Which was strange

Yeah, Valhalla is just the best water ride in the uk (and maybe one of the best in Europe) Pretty much wipes the floor with almost every other uk water ride currently, Falls, the flume and even Loggers to name a few.

Windows Dragon Falls The Flume?

Banned for being fangtastic (Happy Halloween)

In terms of this 'proposed' roller coaster plan, I'm just hoping they can creatively plan and work it out so that it doesn't have much obstruction to the park's landscape as the park seem pretty jammed up on building anything new/major currently. I reckon the following could happen at the park ( should things go to plan). 2015- new show & penguin update 2016- major ride-retheme (presumably bubbles or tombs) 2017 major animal area refurbishment and possible ride update 2018 brand new ride (if they can get planning permission) Just a guess, if falls isn't going to be touched for the foreseeable future, they may as well just build a new ride/s on the spot and area there.

Do the mazes in the following order Studio 13 My Bloody Valrntine Cabin Saw Queue up for Blair Witch 30 minutes before it opens or leave it until after 8pm Do rides (during the day) in the following order Saw (always gets the most queues Colossus X Stealth Inferno Swarm (I say Searm last because it started on one train when I headed to it at the start of the day first).

Despite everyone's hopes and intentions on seeing a re-enhanced Dragon Falls next year, part of me thinks this won't be happening now, especially with the suspected new penguin show, enclosure enhancement and the fact that Skyway will probably need a fair amount of work done to it as well. Also, the dragon tunnel is usually repainted every 2 years and as this was done last year, I reckon falls will be neglected for yet another year and won't be improved until 2016 (where we see the new improved falls).

The Swarm was a reliable investment but not overly successful, The Smiler was a successful investment but not overly reliable. Let's hope this attraction can be both successful and reliable.

Whilst the park has flaws (like most things) and many seem to moan and complain about Thorpe, there's lots of good aspects about the place. 1/ Two decent B&M's which seem to be only getting better through age 2/ Two good intamins, one which is only second in height to the big one and the other the one that put the place on the map. 3/ One of the best themeparks for special events, Summer Nights, MOS, Fright Nights (one of the best U.K. Halloween events) including the fantastic face it alone and potentially Easter special events on the increase. 4/ the best collection of flat rides in uk parks. 5/ the best uk indoor coaster (thhohgh thats not saying a,lot) 6/ one of the biggest water rides in the country 7/ an immersive 4D cinema With a park overhaul, loggers & Rumba TLC, I'm sure there would be even more good points for the park.