Inferno

I’m not sure about this cashless system... Even looking back 2 or 3 year’s ago, trying to even pay by card was a nightmare - when producing a card you got a roll of the eyes from the staff, and then got sent down to the other end of the counter where there was a single card machine... I've always made an effort to get cash out when I go to Thorpe because of this - and also so I can leave all my cards and wallet in the car (hate leaving valuables in the bag storage on the station)

This bodes well... usually when a Merlin attraction gets a year round horror maze it’s a sign of a very long and successful future..

? if I’m being honest I plan to spend as little time with Merlin as possible.... I am pretty sure it’s the lacklustre Merlin attitude of late that put me off theme parks for a while in the first place. But actually having a couple of new coasters being built in the UK, and seeing the potential of Fright Nights it has sparked my interest again ——————— Guys seriously thank you so much for all the tips This is all so useful to a novice like me. It’s likely to be Phantasialand this time, then Perhaps a combined Disney / Paris city break trip later in the year. Mixed thoughts on Phantasialand it seems though?!

Thank you guys - car hire seems to be a good tip even if it’s just to get to and from the park from the airports etc Will check out the various hotel options Is Disneyland Paris easily doable from staying in a hotel in central Paris?

Thank you so much

Hi guys, Been a long time lurker on here, thought I would show myself! Had a bit of a lull from theme parks over the last couple of years, but after following SW8 and going back to Fright Nights would like to start getting back in to it again, and thought maybe you guys could give me a hand to kick start it? So in the spring I'd like to go with Mrs Inferno on a theme park trip somewhere in Europe. I have done the UK and various US parks, but never Europe how ridiculous. Was wondering if I could ask some advice? Sooo... - Where's good to go? What's the best European theme park for adults? - Are the various resort hotels worth the money? - Where's the best places to stay for the best prices? - When's the best time to go? - ... any tips for a good europe theme park visit? Quite tempted by Phantasialand and the Matamba hotel... Any good?? Thank you all so much for your help!

"The end is here. It's time. Heads back and brace yourself. Nothing can stop the Swarm." Is it an American accent? or is it Scottish? A bit of an anticlimax considering this is supposed to be the apocalypse... Where's the sense of panic, urgency, suspense? Where's the imagination!

Varney' appearance is now on the Sky News article: http://news.sky.com/story/1494944/carriages-crash-on-alton-towers-smiler-ride

^ This I agree with this tbh... Yes, each ride has its own logo and entire 'brand' really, but the new branding kind of covers it all up. The website is just SO generic, there is absolutely no hint of theme on each ride's page at all, which is a massive shame. Don't get me wrong I love the new branding, but I hate that it's hiding the identity of the park and all the rides and events. It's just way too generic! Seems daft that they take the time coming up with brilliant logos and brand identity's for Fright Nights and The Swarm, and even buying in brands at huge expense (Saw), then not bother showing it all off around the park or on any of the marketing material.

Is it because they only have 4 barriers? That's what causes the bottleneck in my experience.

This sums up my opinion That looks pretty poor tbh. Thing is where does it stop? The lake is still open for morons to walk in to without looking - should that be fenced off too?

I'm sure it will be fun and a good laugh, but Shrek?? Seriously?!

Yeah they've been telling people on Facebook and Twitter that there will be 2 Passholder days on 15th and 16th March. There aren't any details yet though.

I've been stuck outside Air's station for 20 minutes looking down at the floor And stuck on the Smiler's final brake run for a good 20 mins. The worst I've had was when we were stuck on Slammer, way up in the air, and I'd stupidly pulled my restraint too right. Horrible experience.

So this is why they haven't got round to posting the Premium Pass Privilege Packs yet, as was promised would arrive before Feb half term... They've been too busy fooling around with the damn capsules again!

5 weeks is still a long time. Even if a lot of property is still seriously damaged the roads are bound to be clear by then, surely. The rain can't continue much more... Can it????

I'm having to wait til Friday to see it now too Seriously gutted Robocop is gonna have to do for tonight!

Aaww, that was so cool! <3 Amazing to see how much is really still exactly the same!

That's how you leave the station! This ride looks bloody epic.

I realise I've never actually introduced myself Hello! *waves* My name's Matt, I've been a lurker on here for years but have only recently started to get more involved. This is such a lovely forum compared with some of the others out there and it looks like you guys always have a blast at the meet-ups! Looking forward to what's to come

Cineworld are doing advanced screenings of the Lego Movie this weekend

Fingers crossed! Good luck

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=6RIq_9yrrOg