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Inferno

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  6. How accurate are advertised ride queue times?: A statistical analysis using data from Alton Towers and the UK Merlin parks

    in Matt N’s Musings

    A blog by Matt N in General

    On 7/25/2024 at 1:32 PM, JoshC. said:

    I can give insight here.

    Thank you Josh!  I’m loving all the details behind the scenes!
    A proper nerdy enthusiast binge this thread.

     

    I kind of agree with that last comment there - I don’t think it matters at all if the queue times are slightly off. At the end of the day, the queue time board really only serves to help you decide “ok let’s do it” or “woah nope not this time” - it’s a nice to know, but an estimate really is enough.

  7. How accurate are advertised ride queue times?: A statistical analysis using data from Alton Towers and the UK Merlin parks

    in Matt N’s Musings

    A blog by Matt N in General

    Matt this is absolutely glorious.

     

    It’s a weirdly interesting topic that actually has a massive impact on a visit.

     

    I’d love to know how queue times are actually measured - or is it literally just a glance and an estimate?

    I remember some fanfare years ago about Saw the Ride having some sort of Bluetooth thing that tracks where people’s phones are, but that has always sounded like a lot of bs to me 🤷‍♂️ 

  9. Being an enthusiast isn't what it used to be - a nostalgic ramble

    in Blogisis Blogferno

    A blog by Inferno in General

    4 hours ago, Benin said:

    Also many who used them in the "heyday" have grown up, gotten jobs and lives that take precedent over forum times.

    Oh definitely.   The sort of period of time I'm reminiscing about was probably a good 15 years ago really...  Which is crazy, there are enthusiasts riding the coasters at Thorpe right now who weren't even born at the time I'm harking back to... 🫥 A lot has changed since then.

     

    4 hours ago, Benin said:

    I do think some places had some very unwelcoming "veterans" and often internal politics/cliques/issues that did not help matters for newcomers or regulars.

    Oh this is definitely true, and I think some of the forums were responsible for their own demise. 

  10. Being an enthusiast isn't what it used to be - a nostalgic ramble

    in Blogisis Blogferno

    A blog by Inferno in General

    5 hours ago, planenut said:

    Oddly enough, the improvements in technology and availability of the contact, has disintegrated some forums and clubs, with splinter groups becoming cliques no longer open to "all members"; I have seen it with aeroplane clubs as well as coaster clubs, no doubt this applies to many hobbies.

     

    We all have a variety of interests and levels of knowledge which, in the older formats, could and would be shared with wider audiences.

    It's such a shame isn't it!  I really do miss the way it used to be.

  19. Am I getting too old for theme parks? 🤔

    in Blogisis Blogferno

    A blog by Inferno in General

    Thank you so much everyone for replying! 🙏

     

    @JoshC. I took your advice - yesterday at Towers I reminded myself too look around to spot some “non teen groups” - and there were LOADS.

     

    @Martin Doyle That’s an interesting point about Efteling - abroad you do tend to notice more adults without kids visiting the parks. 

     

    I think you guys are right - it’s a Thorpe thing. Now I think of it, it’s generally at Thorpe that I feel too old, standing alongside all the teens!  I suppose other places (particularly Towers in the uk) don’t have that feeling so much (unless it’s school trip season!)

     

    You’re spot on there @Han30 - I completely agree, who bloody cares anyway!
     

    I can honestly see myself visiting the parks well in to my old age.  Thinking back to yesterday at the fireworks, I can’t see myself ever not wanting to return!

  20. Am I getting too old for theme parks? 🤔

    in Blogisis Blogferno

    A blog by Inferno in General

    Thank you everyone who’s responded!

    Some really interesting points.

     

    I agree with the point raised a couple of times here that visiting Thorpe specifically + half term was only ever going to exasperate it, and it’s true that it is Thorpe where I get the feeling of being “too old” the most. It’s not so much an issue elsewhere, especially abroad weirdly.

     

    Josh, that is utterly terrifying that a 15 year old joining the forum today would be younger than Stealth 😳 I too remember being on forums and at the park around that age watching the construction of Stealth. It doesn’t feel that long ago does it!

    I’ll be honest I still see Saw as “pretty new” 😂

     

    👨🏼‍🦳 I REMEMBER WHEN IT WAS ALL FIELDS 😂

     

    To be honest I agree with you all - I too don’t think you can be too old to visit and enjoy theme parks, and I have no plans to stop!

    This forum alone is evidence that there’s a keen following among a slightly older audience.

    Just interested to hear if others ever felt the same occasionally.

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