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  2. Universal Studios Florida

    in International Attractions

    Posted

    From what I saw of the pictures, they're not being resold :( 

     

    I really hoped someone would want to pick them up. I'm still curious as to what happened to the old Dueling entrance (the two dragons). Were they scrapped when the re-theme came along or are they sat in a warehouse somewhere? I'd love to see them return in some aspect with the new ride. Maybe an easter egg in the queue or somewhere in the area. 

  4. Universal Studios Florida

    in International Attractions

    Posted

    Personally, I hated the fingerprint scanners. They seemed to never pick up mine or my families prints, and the glass over the scanner would get mirky from everyone touching it etc. So it always took longer to get something in or out the locker. I feel like the ticket system might make the whole operation a bit smoother! 

  6. Thorpe Park Trip Reports

    in Your Planned Trips and Reports

    Posted

    Ref Friday 18th March 2016.

    I rode on Saw on Friday. It was closed until about 13:30. I was told this because of the weather been so cold.

    As for Swarm I was stood at the front of the queue line when it had to close. The reason it was closed was because somebody had been sick and this had to be cleaned up. Slammer closed early and this was despite the sign saying it had a 10 mins queue. I had some minor issues with digipass which was rectified later on. I could tell it was early season just from seeing how some things were done. Though nothing major. However it was not enough to spoil a good day out. I went on the last two Swarm rides back to back simultaneously and was a great finish to the day. I was back on Saturday to which was a lot more busy.

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    Don't get me wrong, I never said that it spoiled my day. It was still a great day out. There was just a few more negatives for me than positives. More so to do with the general up keep of the park than anything else.

  7. Thorpe Park Trip Reports

    in Your Planned Trips and Reports

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    Thorpe Park - Friday 18th March 2016

     

    Last friday, my friends and I decided to get our first trip of the season out the way by visiting Thorpe Park. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype I had built up in my own mind.

     

    Positive =

     

    + Very quiet, not much queuing was done

    + Double figure ride count

    + Derren Brown's Ghost Train looks amazing from the outside

     

    Negatives =

     

    - Colossus & Rush closed (warned before hand, so not so bad)

    - Saw closed, testing all day

    - Nemesis Inferno, Swarm and X, all shut multiple times due to "Essential Cleaning"

    - Not much "revamping" done over closed season

     

    Now, before I start getting told that I'm bashing Thorpe over silly little things, I am aware that maybe my expectations were too high for 2nd day of the season. HOWEVER, looking at the effort that has gone into sorting out Alton Towers resort, I couldn't help but feel Thorpe had been left in a poor state. Whilst I understand that Alton Towers has a complete nightmare to try and come back from with the Smiler, I feel like a bit more could have been invested in Thorpe Park's up keep too. A Colossus repaint is sorely over due, and has been for a few years now. It's looking so tired and rusty. Personally I think that in the next closed season, Thorpe Park needs to start making itself a "Theme" Park again. Colossus, Nemesis Inferno and Stealth all need something more immersive, because while they can sell themselves as great thrill rides, I feel like a bit more attention needs to be paid to the queuing areas to tell a story of some sort about the ride. 

  8. Theme Park "Floor Plans"

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Dear All, 

     

    This is a really random question, but I was wondering if anyone knows of any resources for Theme Park "Floor Plans" or "Ride Layouts". I must admit, I just love looking at these sorts of details when it comes to the theme park experience, and was hoping to find somewhere that shows the Merlin Parks, and maybe a few other places like PortAventura, Efteling etc. 

     

    I found this account on Flikr that has loads of Walt Disney World, and they are fascinating! - https://www.flickr.com/photos/63631877@N00/albums/

     

    Any others that you know of would be great to see!

     

    Thanks, 

     

    Jammy3112

  11. Nemesis

    in Alton Towers

    Posted

    I absolutely love all the care and attention that Alton Towers are putting into every area of their park this off season. Makes me look forward to going back! Will it go on a rotational basis around all their parks do you think? This year - AT, next year - TP, 2018 - Chessington?

  13. Port Aventura

    in International Attractions

    Posted

    Oh ok, that's some good advice haha! I haven't done a European theme park in a very long time, so not really sure what the general plan of action is. Plus I believe that we are going on 16th and 17th of June, so I think we go just before the Spanish kids go on Summer holidays. So, would I be right in assuming that it'll be relatively busy, but not heaving as much as it would do in the summer?

  15. Port Aventura

    in International Attractions

    Posted

    I recently booked a trip to Barcelona for the summer, and have decided to pop to Port Aventura for two days whilst there. I'll be taking the train along the coast both days to get to the park. As a new comer to PA, are there any helpful tips that any of you have? Things like bag storage on rides, best times to go for rides, shows etc. I would love to know as much as possible to be prepared as I want to make the most out of the two days that I have there. 

     

    Any help or advice is appreciated! 

  16. Legoland

    in UK Attractions

    Posted

    I'm 23 and my mate is 20. We went recently with no real issue. We were welcomed by the staff just as any guest is, and we honestly had a great time here. We were there to enjoy the park, and that was that. 

  19. The Big Bad Movie Topic

    in Stuff

    Posted

    By the new guys do you mean scarlet witch (the girl with the magical red stuff) and quicksilver (the fast one)?

    Those two, plus...

    The one that Ultron created that picked up Thor's hammer (I never got his name) and the dude with the wings at the end?

  20. The Big Bad Movie Topic

    in Stuff

    Posted

    Just watched The Avengers: Age of Ultron. A very good follow up to the first film. I loved that there was a lot of backstory telling with the "lesser" characters of the Avengers. Particularly Black Widow (Can never complain about too much ScarJo ;) )
    Although, not so sure who the new guys are, anyone who can enlighten me, would be greatly appreciated! :) 

  21. Legoland

    in UK Attractions

    Posted

    Since the Easter holidays are over, it should be relatively quiet. I've gone during school days in the past and I've even been able to deride without even leaving the ride platform.

    Just make sure you get boating school done first as that always get very busy even during the first hour of quiet days.

    Finally, have you checked the opening times on the park website? Whilst it's probably going to be ok. Just be aware the park is closed selected Tuesday's and Wednesdays usually during March,April, May, September & October.

    Ahhh ok. That's great to hear. I've looked at the opening hours, and it seems that it's open from 10-5. I can imagine as well that if this weather keeps up, that the Boating School will be quite busy.

    Thanks for the replies though :)

  22. Legoland

    in UK Attractions

    Posted

    Really random question - But managed to get really cheap tickets to go next Tuesday, will it be busy or relatively quiet?
    I haven't been since I was very small, and so thought it'd be nice to visit, see what it's like. I know it's aimed at Kids, but who says you can't spend a nice day strolling round a theme park? :P

  25. 'I'm a Celebrity' Attraction - 2015

    in The Future

    Posted

    When I was at Thorpe yesterday, I was somewhat confused when I entered an I'm A Celeb area leaving Inferno. It just wasn't right, IMO. Granted, it was themed really well, and I thought the flooring was great. It just seemed in the wrong place. Do any if you fountains of knowledge know if this will be changed?

    I also noticed today whilst I was there, that the exit of the maze appears to be a tube slide? There were a few maintenance guys testing it out after my ride on Nemesis around 1pm. Also, I have to say that whilst the maze building looks like it's ready for Friday, it looks like they have quite a bit of landscaping and tidying up to do around it!

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