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Vampire Loggers Leap or Dragon Falls?

In terms of a new B&M coaster, I'm not sure what possibilities we have left, in regards of a new coaster at Thorpe. We've already got the inverter and wing rider. A hyper coaster (but on a smaller scale) could work A dive coaster may be a bit too similar to Saw, so it would need to have a more impressive layout and theming (plus they can't go underground at Thorpe) Flying coaster may be regarded to similar to Swarm, unless it has a completely unique and different layout Sit down and floor less are too similar to Colossus, even if they had different layouts Think that's about it. I would certainly love to see a woodie as the next big coaster as the new ones made by the likes of GCI, GG and the like in parks in the world look fantastic and having ridden Megafobia which is a fantastic coaster I can say it would suit the ride line up perfectly. If Merlin are still uncertain on the woodie idea, they need to see how popular and well acclaimed these new rides are, plus their own one in Heide,and if they're still not confident (dare I say it), just theme it around something like the Hunger Games as that would surely give them more faith. As for Derron Brown-the ride, I can't see this working, especially one a wooden coaster. Having watched one of his performances and the way it was executed and performed, I can say a Derron brown theme would work much better in a dark ride setting, something like an interactive scenic ride or the likes.

Banned for visiting Drayton Manor

I'll be a maybe for the Thorpe park one. Currently unsure about the others at the moment.

Kinda beat me too it, but agree with this and would love to see a meet abroad in the near future (maybe 2015) as there's so many fantastic themeparks out there in Europe.Really want to visit Europa or Liseberg. If that fails, DLP's just a Eurostar journey away.

Jet pack joyride Terror Tomb or the Haunted House?

Whilst I'd say thus soundtrack isn't quite on the standards of say Helix or Mystery of Hocus Pocus Hall, I still find this a very well mixed and nicely created soundtrack, which gives out the sense and atmosphere that reflects the ride's flight and demon theme very well. IMA's scores are simply masterpieces and the music they create and produce is the sort of standard I would expect to hear on film and television. They may well be the B&M' of themepark soundtracks.

Great report. The park certainly looks better than I expected. Alpina Blitz sounds like a very good ride and this looks to be another small theme park that's graduallly going on the map.

Brer Rabbit appears to be still standing at the moment (no idea whether it will be re-themed or completely removed). Play area looks ok and whilst it doesn't appeal to me, I'm sure it will be a very fun exciting place for the little ones. Wonder where this play area is being built?

Goosebumps, loved it as a child. Phantasialand or Efteling?

Maybe the reason the fountains are no longer working is due to the impacts of the fire which may have affected the power to the fountains. I seriously do hope the fountains are working again soon though, will be disappointed if they're lifeless on my visit next Sunday.

Dragons Fury DC or Marvel?

Another recycled Merlin coaster. Oblivion concept & logo + inferno background + thirteen marketing = standard new Merlin coaster at secondary park. Whilst I love B&M's this just sounds very samey. Efteling dive coaster for the win!

The above photo does show that what we will hopefully receive when the area opens opens will be SN improvement of that park area. Whilst there's a bit of contrast at the mo from the bright coloured building FFS and run down amity ones, it certainly adds more life to what's been a bit of a dead/lifeless area of the park since pirates closed. Angry birds land does look like it'll be quite nice when finished, obviously nothing spectacular plus it's a difficult area of the park to add much or enhance due to its complex layout (plus there's no way of those buildings being removed/rebuilt on Merlins watch at least) but it'll be a nice area which will appeal to most target groups. Angry birds land beats LEGOLAND's investments this year any way.

Chocolate eggs Thi3teen or Saw the ride?

Middle earth Old Chessington (pre 1998) or new Chessington (post 2010)?

Dark ride (we need more in the uk) Hex or Valhalla?

Hopefully this new Chessington that's appearing (post 2010) will add some new life to the park. I guess the following rides will likely be in line for major refurbishment/retheming or even replacement in the next 5 years. Dragon Falls Bubbleworks Skyway TombBlaster Toadies Pirates Cove Truckers

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I'll be doing this meet and if things work out, I'll crash at either the travelodge or shark as well.

I will try and make this one as I've never been to Blackpool and this trip sounds very exciting. Should have a final answer shortly to confirm my attendance. Edit- would it be possible for lift (pretty please) from someone? I'll give you petrol money etc. as otherwise, I probably won't be able to go.

Whilst Colossus currently looks a mess (with its dirty paint faded track and messy queue line), the ride has been running at its smoothest during the last couple of years. Apart from the cobra roll, I've found the ride pretty smooth on all my five rides this year.

Providing the bird models aren't exclusive to the signs, this makes expectations of the new area slightly better so far. Whilst I'll wait til the areas done, it does look a bit like Balamory around that area like some have mentioned. Also, still no citing of the dodgems yet, hopefully the approval gone through now.