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Welcome to the Club and thanks for trusting the members to offer guidance. As with any park, everybody will have their own way of answering your questions. From me, and perhaps it would help if you let people know if you'll be on your own, or with others, I would also suggest you deal with the Park in an anti-clockwise direction, I.e. left and then round. Darren Brown always seems to open after 11a.m., so don't fret on that one. Nemesis Inferno is always a low queue at the start of the day. If Stealth is not running, watch it as generally there are three test runs before start, but it should be available. SWARM always has a dead period around 1.30p.m., it seems that people are conditioned to take their lunch, at lunchtime. Don't miss Flying Fish as it's a nice little coaster with a surprise. Tidal Wave is brilliant, but if you were to do that, I'd suggest that either you have a change of clothes, or hope that the sun will dry you, it does leave one a little damp. Colossus queue can be viewed from on the bridge to assist you to make your mind up, and mind your ears if you ride it. Enjoy your trip and time in England. The weather is set to be more pleasant than the forecast for this weekend.

Sad incident - Vortex was closed all day today Thursday I suspect there would be some sort of investigation but nobody present.

Sorry for the delay in replying, was at TP until 6.30p.m.. Sure enough, and I knew from the website, Stealth was "not available" today. It was to be checking and possible replacement of the cable but there was a power cut across most of the park, and that put them back at least two hours. Ten test launches were required and on the ninth, there was a hiccup, so that meant, all went back to "go". Last point of the day involved eight test launches then I left as it was not going to be running. Whilst on SWARM today, just got the second break run and there was a power cut across most of the park. Luckily for us they released our train in about twelve minutes, alas, the train on the lift hill took over an hour and half to release. Had a great visit to Saw recognizing several members of the team who looked after me, my neck will ache in the morning. Good to meet and chat to member Josh today.

Whoops, I have intended for a week on attending TP tomorrow/today Thursday and now I find out that Stealth will not be operating, so it looks like I'll have to ride something else, and before the showers arrive.

I too questioned it, watch what happens! Schools week? I did ask one teacher yesterday if the pupils are expected to write a project based on their visit to Thorpe Park, but they appeared not to expect one.

Queues at Stealth were up to 90 minutes today, 9000 prebooked school visitors, but Thursday, wait for this, 12000 prebooked school slots, and the park expected to exceed capacity.

The new coaster at BPB has been designed to entwine with other existing rides, and I think that is a very positive thing as it is the way BPB has always built. Not such a fast one, but with the closeness of other structures it will add an interesting effect. DM has had so much success with Thomas, and there geographical location is ideal, they can only do well out of it.

That would certainly make swimming underwater difficult.

At TP today, on..........Stealth........... Guy announces to his mate "cor, five times on this would create havoc with your life 'cos of the adrenalin!" Then a chap seated next to me said "I opened my eyes last time and I couldn't breathe!" We all survived the day.

Oh My God, the end of the world............................. http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/people-stranded-upside-down-stalled-10722564 how melodramatic, and with " many thrill rides including rapids and roller coasters remain closed" being rather misleading as when I was there three weeks ago, the Rapids, Shockwave and Storm Force10 were the only rides closed.

Try to find out if they have any Bank Holidays during the period you're looking at as obviously there are more people in the parks, and check if school holidays are still on. These prices may change in the time, but I doubt it... http://www.internationaldriveorlando.com/iride-trolley/

Each to their own, but I would do Busch Gardens. You have plenty of time to research and organize, but if you have a prepaid ticket, there is a free bus service from Orlando to BG and return. The major parks do get busy over the weekends, so look for alternatives, one being the Science Center, and you have Kennedy. Merlin now have three attractions on I-Drive, I.e. Madame Tussauds, Sealife Centre and Orlando Eye, well worth doing, and all in the same complex. Depending on where you stay, and again, you have time to research, there are some free buses to Disney, and perhaps Universal will only be a walk away, the local bus service is cheap. You can judge how to feed yourself which may be a large buffet breakfast each day, therefore not needing lunch (more ride time), and a reasonable meal in the evening. Enjoy the planning stages.

I rarely hear of it opening before eleven, so just go and enjoy yourself and keep an eye on the displayed queue times.

Enjoy your visit. The queue for SWARM is always lowest about 1.30p.m., as said by Stuntman, people must eat at lunchtime, take advantage of it. If a ride is closed and you want to ride it, keep an eye on it from a distance, as normally three empty test runs are carried out prior to re-opening. Have a good day.

Today on Stealth, "the older I get the less I like roller coasters!" then the speaker completed the ride and got off, a twenty-four year old lady.

Saw that go off about ten days ago, not something I watch but noticed it.

but he's going to miss out on a half second view of London.

TP today whilst on Stealth, a lad around fifteen years old said to me just before the start "don't blink before the launch or you won't be able to open your eyes all the way round!" ?

I too am shocked and sickened that this has happened in Manchester. I had a great day at TP yesterday, being a single rider I ride alongside numerous people of varying origins and belonging to a wide variety of cultures and religions all out to enjoy themselves. Last nights incident reminds one that the loonies are out there, and will strike regardless of those aforementioned differences and having no compunction as to who may be affected.

I was surprised by the name as it will always be overshadowed by the Big One. However, Stealth is the most unstealthy thing at any park.

Today whilst on Stealth, having ridden with a lady to whom I was making comments during conversation about the speed and height she said to me, "you sound like a bit of an enthusiast, you know all the statins", I think she chose the wrong word.

Stealth had a great problem with the catch car last year, that's the slab that launches the train; it was repaired. There have now been a significant number of launches using this item. A new catch car is to be fitted, and actually will have a lower launch shelf life. Luckily, and this was the reason I attended today, the weather is taking a downturn and therefore I suspect, there will be considerably lower visitor numbers over this next five days, so probably a good call.

The parks will always be busier at the weekends, so that's a good time to go to Kennedy and especially the Orlando Science Center. You have to remember that the Orlando the tourist sees is quite remote from the city centre. If you are a Merlin pass holder they now have three new establishments, together off of I-Drive (International Drive). Busch Gardens is great and certainly didn't appear to cause unnecessary distress to the animals, and they are one of the oldest and largest "zoological" establishments in the States https://seaworldparks.com/en/buschgarde ... re-center/ . Great layout and fantastic rides. There is a free shuttle bus from Orlando with pre-paid tickets. The Disney parks are massive and each have their own major rides. Single rider queues operate in many different parks, and if only one or two of your group fancy trying a ride, this is a good way of dealing with that in a quicker way. There are some free links from around I-drive to Disney so make enquiries at other hotels, if your hotel doesn't do it. Enjoy your time.

I'm sure that they would try to dissuade clients from leaving the resort.

I certainly agree with some of those points, and the remarks from various members proves how different we all are, physically as well as emotionally. I've given up wearing earings so my six or so rides on it this year have proved fine, and I love the front and back as much.