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I'm really not happy that Chessington is becoming an IP dumping ground like the Disney parks. Sadly this is the future of theme park investment, and we all have the wizarding world to thank for it.

The organist and the lighting looks fantastic,, really nice job. However, that music sounds horrendous. It's incredibly generic and bland organ music, and completely lacks any of the impact the original score had. I don't want to be negative, but hearing these replacement tracks makes you realise just how phenomenal Graham Smart's music was. The guy was a genius

Is the new music going to be organ based still? Otherwise the organ and organist is going to look a bit out-of-place. I suppose they could just remove the whole scene, since the organist isn't going to ever move properly again anyway. I have a feeling they will make the station more cartoony and child friendly.

Where will this new music be going? Will it actually be new music or a restored lost track? The station was 'refurbished' during the Vekoma transfer, even though it did nothing but take away. It would be nice to have the 1990 station back again. But would Merlin want to spend that much on a 30 year old ride?

We finally have footage of the Black Forest Chateau organist. He pretty much looks like a human version of the one in the Vampire's station.

I just saw the stargazing pods for the first time and I couldn't help but laugh. How are they stargazing pods when the ceiling is completely solid with no glass? You're paying to stay in a utility shed with no toilet. Why do they keep wasting money on this pointless accommodation instead on spending it on the park?

Thanks for the reply. I was wondering, is the full 1990 track going to put on SoundCloud at some point? I remember something being said about updating it a few months ago. If I'm honest, finding the the true station soundtrack is the only reason I joined this forum 6 years ago.

Well the backing track is the one that was on SoundCloud right? That track was extremely bassy, especially with the drums and guitar during the rock part. That bass is completely absent from the station, and I don't think it's just a dodgy sound system either.

The organ track is being played on its own without the backing track, so you;re only getting half of the sound. Plus the backing track is the one that has all the bass, so the music sounds tinny. It also sounds like the speakers on the organ stage are only ones working.

I don't see the point of having a themed facade if you're just going to have the ride building behind so blatantly on show. At least Phantom Manor tries to hide the ugly ride building with a hill and trees.

So Merlin thinks they're above Universal do they? *Looks at Island of Adventure* LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL Not even close, at all.

I think a hyper coaster would be perfect for Thorpe Park. It would really give the park an iconic coaster like Nemesis is for Alton Towers. The problem is though, would the local planning authority allow it?

Can that entrance be any smaller.....? Also why is it in Cloud Cuckoo Land?

What is with this infestation of IPs at Merlin parks? Are original attractions a thing of the past now?

I actually enjoy Colossus, but only if I'm seated in the front end of the train. The back end, however, is absolutely brutal and not enjoyable at all. I find the vertical loop and cobra roll very uncomfortable no matter the seating though.