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And here is the new evac platform for those wondering. Not the prettiest thing, but if it means the ride can continue operating for the foreseeable future, it's certainly a good thing. Hopefully Vampire still has several years of life left, especially considering the ride is almost 30 now, technically surpassed it's life expectancy in 2015 and loose rumours suggest it won't be around much longer due to mechanical struggles. Perhaps the new proposed Juvelin coaster is intended as a technical replacement.

Well, whatever they get I just hope it's comparatively better then Shockwave and G Force, which are the worst coaster duo I have ever ridden. I wont miss Buffalo if it's for the chop. In other news, Thomas Land is getting 'yet' anothe new attraction this year (whilst the rest of the park is stagnant). Still, I suppose it's their best asset right now and they need to. Compete against Beeb land and Peppa land.

Potentially good news! Disneyland Paris has been comparatively behind the other resorts whrn it compares to progressions. It's also the only resort without a major expansion plan in the present too. TBH prices are always going up at the resorts. Recently WDW rose prices for their parks, Magic Kingdom is now $115 in moderate season and $124 in peak.

I live in my home, which is next door to my neighbours house which is next door to mine. Second homes include: Chessington Legoland Inferno's cave The Chessington South Train Line The midlands TGI Fridays Disney Land Paris The Metropolitan Line

Well it's an improvement at least. Beats wandering around a half closed theme park I guess. Legoland Windsor apparently isn't going beyond 6pm for closing times, so Merlin problems galore continue again!

Unacceptable! They could've at least showed us the full extend of the damage they are doing to this once great attraction.

I always try to link or give citation when giving the source. Ketchup is my favourite!

The above status is probably just teasing us because the park will be open again next month. A giant Top Spin would perfectly compliment the line up, alongside a freshly repainted Colossus snd second Detonator tower with a tidal wave fire ball going off in the distance. What a show!

If you are intending to visit two days in a row, I would recommend getting the 2 day ticket Which is around £43 5 days in advance or £59. If you are not intending to visit within two consecutive days, your best option may be Towers 2 Tickets. This is the park's bounce back option but you can only buy on the day I believe.

This level of investment of receiving a major investment for a medium scale park is astonishing! Six Flags might still own this place or be secretely buying it out again, for all we know!

Drugs in Legoland? Now that's a new one! Train spotting in miniland will never be the same now.

Glad to see they learnt from the mistakes of the ghost train. I'll be there for it's opening in July even though it will probably be unavailable. I just hope the extension they add on next year won't be yet another scare maze!

Well at least the ride is in working order and had the adjustments to operate in present conditions. Still a shame and disappointment to see most of the original theming removed or delapidated as the drops look dull and naked without the faces and rockwork. Same can be said for the shortened tunnel and other pieces astound.

It may be a fallback. If I'm still not fully employed by 2018, I may have to resort to burning Paris! Hellfire!

Double standards

Job searching sucks. ive been searching for months and months for stuff and still haven't landed anywhere. Last week, applied last minute for Disney and was surprised to get invited to an interview, which I think went well. Sadlybdidnt get the job so still have nothing. Every time I apply and don't get offered, part of me dies!

Whilst I'm not a big fan of this ongoing VR trend, the theme and plot line does certainly sound an interesting one for this new attraction, especially that it's going to be a darker take on an already horror based theme.

The Rattlesnake is now officially dead! Source-Eastern Daily Press At 30, the attraction was one of the oldest and most iconic attractions for the park, undergoing many identities such as the ladybird, Rattlesnake and Snake In The Grass before reverting back to the Rattlesnake in it's final few years. It is believed to have closed due to the difficulty in finding replacement parts, which is slightly surprising given it's a Zierer and I'm pretty sure they still exist, however at the end of the day it was still a very old coaster. Prior to it's removal, it was the sixth oldest operating steel coaster in the UK, only surpassed by Little Dipper (Mack's Amusements)-1975, Steeplechase (BPB)-1977, Wild Cat (Southport)-1978, Revolution (BPB)-1979 and Skyways (Clarence Pier)-1980. The attraction is expected to be removed in the coming weeks with the main part of the coaster train to be auctioned off, with profits going towards a charitable cause. A replacement attraction is expected to be announced later in the season.

Fingers crossed this will be a 2017 addition as I'd like to see something along the lines of a new water/dark ride there one day. An interesting move the park are expanding the Peppa Pig area. Then again Beeb land has had two expansions and Thomas having four. Suppose it could rival these considering they're all getting new stuff this year.

As far as I'm aware sources seemed to have mentioned the Hyperspace Mountain as an overlay, much like the Californian one. Which were supposed to be temporary. Given I haven't ridden the Cali version, I can't comment much further here except I am excited and interested to see how they implement the theme into the Paris one. As for the rumoured Autopia closure, this is the first I've heard. However the rumour of a Star Wars Land incorporating Discovery Land has been around a while especially with the Jedi academy and Star Tours already existing. Then again, where would that place Buzz and Orbiter within the area? Given that the Tokyo and Hong Kong versions have closed/closing (rumoured with the Magic Kingdoms eventually), it's safe to say the Autopia type rides are on the way out which despite their quirky charm feel rather spacious and outdated, now much like the Skyway attractions were before removal.

As far as I'm aware it should be. Although whether it'll return to the standard mission two again or a different/upgraded version is largely unknown. I remember watching a documentary on the original a few years ago now and was amazed at how much attention to detail was put into the attraction including the music.

The official concept if you haven't seen it yet. The new trains certainly look an improvement on the old ones (which could be quite uncomfortable at times). In fairness as good as Mission 2 was, I hear many consider it inferior to the original (which shut in 2005). Whether you you love or loathe Star Wars, it should definitely be an impressive and interesting instalment for the resort. Especially with the Season Of The Force event and upgrade/reopening of Star Tours. At least it's only a one year overlay as opossed to something like GOTG TOT which we are stuck with for the foreseeable future.

There's certainly been a fair amount of progress there, especially on the foundations. I'm assuming the Pleasure Beach Express will be out of action for most/all of the season given it's close proximity?