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And shes back open! Fair play to them for getting it back open so quick. Will be interesting to see how they go about getting it back on 2 trains. Maybe open slightly later tomorrow with testing in the morning? But no idea how long it'll take them to get it back on the circuit and do relevant checks.

Seems the whole train has been removed from the track now (this tweet was posted at 3:21) so certainly possible to be open on 1 train tonight and tomorrow.

Oh dear. Pretty dreadful timing with press night tomorrow. Worryingly, it looks like the train has a full train of dummies? But they may have started to empty the water out of them I guess. They really need to get on top of this though for the remainder of Fright Nights, its only going to get colder. Was going to head over Friday afternoon but probably won't bother now 🤣

The queueline TVs have actually all been replaced/fixed earlier this season as I've seen a few photos of them working, hence why the news audio has also returned playing in the queue. However for some reason, they're never on? I've never seen them on since. Strange. I agree the area could do with some TLC, would be great to see all the effects return as it definitely makes a difference. Personally quite like the area music how it is, however it would great for the sound effects to return. There used to be loud sound effects as the train passed certain areas, such as the tower at the last inversion. Agree the station music is very dull and boring though, could definitely do with a change there.

It'll be interesting to see if they make any improvements to the area over closed season. I wonder if we'll ever see the return of the splashdown? I also really hope over closed season they can speed up the time it takes for the train to come in the station from the breakrun. Hopefully they'd be able to get closer to 1000 an hour rather than the 700-800 we're currently seeing.

Ghost train will be open from 3pm daily instead of 12pm during Fright Nights this year, the ride availability page has been update to confirm.

A poster has been seen which says 'the final beach party', interested to see what they do with this space!

Yeah it does, certainly worked on my visit last season and I've seen clips of it on this year. Don't think they have it on year round though. Also was quite surprised to see the decision to replace Wild Asia. Shame to lose that theme too its always been one of my favorite areas at the park.

Good news, very much needed. A new family coaster will be a great addition. I’m shocked but pleasantly surprised that Rattlesnake is staying. No monkey swinger is a great loss though. I know it’s a simple flat, but the water makes it good fun and is one of my favourites there.

Nice well rounded lineup for this year, good to see a 4th maze, and a good mix of everything else. Crows was great last year and lucifers lair was cool too. Creature Campus has never been my thing, I don't go to a scare event to watch people dance but I can see why its back as its extremely popular. My problem echos whats been said above though. I get enjoyment by having multiple run throughs on the mazes and getting to experience them properly. At the current price for mazes, I'm not really willing to do that. I will still go to Fright Nights this year but my experience last year with the queues and then getting a weak run through really puts me off the mazes. I'll probably just buy the odd 1 shot when they have small queues and try to go to one of the private events at the end of the year where I can have unlimited run throughs of the mazes.

A new flat would be cool but I imagine the Slammer site would be the preferred location. Having a permanent events location would be ideal, would be a much better location for things like Oktoberfest to take place. Would be quite happy to see the end of the beach to be honest. Eventually once depth charge has had its day the whole area could be a good spot for a new water ride of some kind.

Good to hear the closures aren't budget cut related. Thorpe seems to have avoided any noticeable cuts so far then which is good! I noticed the below has been added to the ride availability page too; 'Please note, some rides may open later than 10am due to planned maintenance. Please check the app and queue time boards on the day of your visit for the most up to date information.' Saw has also been updated to be closed on Mon 23rd. This is the day the Hyperia work starts so probably access related.

Its worth noting that the normal entrance through the bridge by croc drop has been closed for a while as they're doing maintenance to the bridge. You have to go a long way round to get to the ride, near the hotels I believe. Maybe this has had an impact on ridership and therefore isn't worth opening? I do agree the experience is crap though and it seems they've just given up with it, when is the last time anything in the cave has actually worked? Last few times I've been on you just drive through it nothing happens ... Will be interesting to see what happens next year.

Another cut... So it seems rather than being closed on off peak days, it looks like Zufari is now closed for the remainder of the season (or forever?) Its been updated on the ride availability page as just 'Closed' and has been removed from the app entirely

Hyperia is open now, they had to remove a train on Hyperia around 5:15 yesterday due to an issue, and it was also running late last night for FN promo filming so I imagine the late opening will be to do with that. All the ones that say 'opening later' have a scheduled opening time between 12:30 - 13:30, if you click on the individual ride it'll tell you what time.