Matt 236
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My views on the Smiler seem to vary these days. The appearance and state for a three year old ride, is rather poor. Not to mention faulty projectors not being fixed,flooding and the jolts on the last two inversions. That being said, the Smiler is definitely a twisted steel wonder to watch and look at and the ride can be enjoyable depending on which train your on (which varies all the time).
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Tulleys Shocktober Fest Scream Park 2015
Matt 236 replied to lewumbrajumbos's topic in UK Attractions
Visiting here for the first time on the 29th this month. which mazes should be given priority? -
Movie Park is perhaps one of Germanys lesser known parks, being home to a top quality indoor gerstlauer, a terrible woodie, marmite SLC amongst others. However for 2017, the park is set to gain another star attraction, in the form of A Mack launch coaster which will be themed around Star Trek. Source- Movie Park Facebook. Certainly looks an interesting and exciting coaster.
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Halloween Scare Attractions Reviews Preview!
Matt 236 commented on JoshuaA's blog entry in Josh's Kinda Sexy Scare Attraction Blog
I'll be doing all of those (except Screamland) plus Xtreme Scream Park and Legoland fireworks. It will be a first time for all of them for me (except Fright Nights. I think I'm most excited for Scarefest personally. -
Well I think I know what the wood for the trees is hinting here perfectly, Loggers Leap is for the chop. And how could they ruin that Train, least it fits the image of rundown like no other I guess.
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Yes, I think Blackpool probably have this one in the bag compared to SW8. In regards to theming, the ride here doesn't necessarily need one, but more so just some good styling. Helix for example is more styled than themed, but has no impact on the experience for me.
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1 sugar in my coffee. I don't drink tea-The End.
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Very excited by this now, loving those tight Helix turns. Certainly looks amazing and definitely the best new ride in the UK for a while. Definitely some Helix and Taron elements in there as already mentioned. Whilst theming may be difficult, hopefully some creative styling and the ride will be perfect. Pleasure Beach are clearly onto a winner here.
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Well that was awkward. I guess my beyond unacceptable pic was not enough. Chiapas is an absolutely stunning water attraction, which is something that's great to ride and just as great to look at. The attention to detail from it's signage and soundtrack also compliment this. The UK definitely needs something like this.
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Fantastic news! This is probably the most exciting thing to happen at Blackpool for a long time and perhaps the UK as well. If Helix and a Blue Fire are anything to go by, this ride could be absolutely outstanding and 'possibly' even a Nemy beater (big statement I know). Blackpool and Liseberg are certainly must do park's in 2018.
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Meanwhile at Efteling, more work takes place to further enhance the magic of Symbolica. The highest point of the ride has now been constructed and just like everything Efteling, looks beautiful. Pictures copyright of Loopings. Certainly can't wait for this to open next year and definitely plan to return to Efteling next year to experience this. Best looking new ride for 2017 in my books.
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I think Taron style trains with the new Intamin style restraints, would do wonders for this ride and make it considerably more comftable and enjoyable as a whole. unfortunately though, can't this happening anytime soon, which is a shame as the ride is remarkably rough in its current state, unless you are upfront.
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DIC I get the impression salted the park's once great atmosphere and setting. Unfortunately, Merlin seems to have continued this downward spiral through neglect, improper care and refurbishments, crippled throughputs, removal and neglect of theming, poor fastrack distribution and overbearing brand images. I regretibly missed the golden age of the park (not visiting until 2006), but have still noticed the park going downhill and mostly getting worse rather than better. There may have been some positive stuff like Wild Asia and Market Square, but the negatives outweigh I'm afraid.
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Removing Kanonen won't be a big loss really, considering it feels very redundant with Helix swooshing around the other side of the park. Despite packing a good punch despite it's tiny footprint, it was certainly the weakest coaster there and I'm sure would do wonders for a smaller park. Absolutely loving the sound of this new themed area, and it's great to see the park incorporate more immersive areas and experiences. Always thought the Balder section of the park felt a bit dry in atmosphere.
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If Thorpe should do anything for 2017, it should be a large park TLC scheme, and bring the park back upto scratch whilst continuing to advertise Derren Brown's Ghost Train. Much of the park including Colossus, Old Town, Rumba and even Inferno (in a way) are all in states that aren't really acceptable for a park of this prominence. knowing trends though, they'll probably slap bang a low capacity attraction with an IP and only TLC things to a very basic level.
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X in 2013 was actually surprisingly good. Now I think for some reason, that momentum feels less. Whether that be the change in music, lower volumes or the mandatory two person rule, which has crippled throughput. Compared to Vogel Rock and Eurosat, this ride is sadly inferior, although better than Night Hawk.
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The size of the fine does not surprise me at all. Hopefully with this out of the way we can move on from this terrible accident and ensure this never happens again. Had ad this been any other UK park that had received such a fine, bankruptcy round be happened surely.
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Yes, I a,ways thought Merlin didn't invest much in new rides when they built The Smiler, Derren Brown and Atlantis. kanonen on the other hand isn't a big loss for the park and would probably benefit a smaller park like Oakwood or something.
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Great, here comes Galactica 2. Cant say I'm a massive fan of this, but hopefully Sea World can do wonders and it won't cripple the throughout. Fingers crossed a non VR option will still be available.
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Inverts VS Dive coasters in Europe Dive Coasters: Oblivion Krake Oblivion The Black Hole Baron 1898 The one opening at Liseberg Inverts: Nemesis Katun Batman La Fuga Nemesis Inferno Black Mamba Monster Oziris So there are seven inverts verses four (soon to be five) dive machines. Could be a lot worse in all honesty. On the positive this ride does something different to the other coasters, considering Balder is wood, Lisebergbanen is Helixes and Helix has everything except a vertical drop.
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I'm really liking the look of the new afterburner. If the styling of Mechanica and Aerospin is anything to go, it will be excellently themed for a flat. not sure about the dive coaster as that ride type feels a little overdone lately with things like Baron and Valravan, but could still be something special. I'm guessing this is going on the newly purchased land beside the Fairy Tale ride?
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Edited for accuracy. Thats Merlin's Chessington for you I'm afraid. If it ain't Africa, Animals or hotels, they don't want to know about it.
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Fingers crossed this place can be saved/brought up. I know it probably isn't the best park out there, but it would be a massive shame to lose yet another park like we lost American Adventure, Camelot and Loudoun Castle. not to mention they have a Sweet Factory ride similar to the Bubbleworks and a half decent ghost train too.
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Me and Terror Tomb are coming to this meet. I will be doing face it alone too. Tomb is still deciding.
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Well, it was good whilst it lasted but Samurai has died again. (source Theme Park Guide) Glad to see it keep up it's tradition as a statue for Fright Nights.