Zach

Some concept "art" Each big table has smaller tables coming off it, so I don't think lack of tables will be too much of a problem, it looks really big in this rendering.

If you get the day right you can win with 400,000, many of the top scorers have actually already won so the prize will be given to people further down the leaderboard.

Prize: Tickets to Paultons Park (You must place in the top 3 of game, leaderboard reset daily) Ends 11.59am on 15/03/2016 Link: https://paultonspark.co.uk/lost-kingdom/dinosaur-game-for-kids Terms: Terms and Conditions Listed below are the terms & conditions for the Lost Kingdom Game competition. This competition ("Promotion") is open to all UK residents aged 18 or over. IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 AND WANT TO TAKE PART, PLEASE ASK A PARENT OR GUARDIAN (WHO IS 18 OR OVER) TO ENTER ON YOUR BEHALF. Employees (or family members of employees) of any group company of the Promoter, companies associated with the Promotion and all affiliates of such companies may not enter this Promotion. Entrants will be deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions and agreed to be bound by them when entering this Promotion. To take part in this Promotion you can enter by playing the Lost Kingdom Game via your web browser at www.paultonspark.co.uk/lost-kingdom or downloading the game from the Apple App or Google Play Stores. You will need to register your details to play. Closing date: The promotion ends at 11.59am on 15/03/2016. The Promoter does not accept responsibility for network, computer, hardware or software failures or delays of any kind, which may restrict or delay the sending or receipt of your entry or the updating of the daily scoreboard. Entries must not be sent in through agents or third parties. Incomplete entries will be disqualified and will not be counted. Upon submission of entry, contestants will be ranked on a top 10 leader board that is determined by the highest points scored after playing the game. Players in the top 3 positions at the cut off time of 12:00 midnight each day will each win a family pass to Lost Kingdom at Paultons Park in 2016. All winning plays are subject to verification and in the event that a prize cannot be allocated, the next highest ranked player in the top 10 will be selected to win. Maximum of one winner is permitted per person and per household. Any attempt by any participant to win by using multiple/different email addresses, identities or other methods will void that participants' entries after the first entry. The winners will be notified by email. Prize: The winners of the competition will receive four (4) tickets, two (2) adult tickets and two (2) child tickets to Lost Kingdom at Paultons Park in 2016. Winners will be notified in writing of the exact date prior to the event. Photography and filming - the winners will be required to take part in photography and filming on the date of visit for use in press, internet and social media activities. The Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prizes if this is necessary for reasons beyond its control. There is no cash alternative to the prize(s) (or any part of them) and unless agreed otherwise in writing. The prizes are non-refundable and non-transferable. Third party terms and conditions apply to parts of the prize where applicable please note that some attractions may have height restrictions. The Promoter reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time. The Promoter will not be liable for prizes (or any part of any prize) which do not reach the winners for reasons beyond the Promoter's reasonable control. If any winners are not able, for whatever reason, to accept a prize, or cannot be contacted, the Promoter reserves the right to award the prize to another entrant. The Promoter's decision is final and binding in all respects on all entrants. No correspondence will be entered into and user screenshots of scoreboards cannot be used to attempt to claim or verify winning entries. 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Ah I won Paultons tickets as well in that same comp, I think there are a few other people on this forum as well. Shame about the Scarefest being cancelled .

Prize: Weekend at Alton Towers for a family Link: http://www.netmums.com/home/netmums-competitions-offers/win-a-short-break-at-the-alton-towers-resort-this-winter Terms: Terms and conditions: This prize is valid for a family of four or four adults to attend a theme weekend until March 2016 at the Alton Towers Resort. Prize includes one night standard accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis and also includes evening meals, plus entrance to the Alton Towers Waterpark. There is no cash alternative and prize is subject to availability. Entrance to the Alton Towers Theme Park, Spa and Extraordinary Golf is not included in the prize and all other chargeable items such as movies and phone calls must be paid for. Full terms at www.altontowers.com

Prize: 4 person merlin annual pass (west midlands only) Link: https://www.familiesonline.co.uk/locations/birmingham/places-to-go/leisure-attractions/win-12-magical-merlin-months-of-family-fun Answer: 20 years Terms: 1. Only one entrant from same e-mail address or household will be accepted. 2. Under 16s must obtain parental consent before entering. 3. Entries must be received by the closing date and proof of sending cannot be taken as proof of receipt. 4. All decisions of Families Magazine are final and no correspondence will be entered into. 5. No prize is exchangeable for cash or any other prize. 6. Winners’ details will be supplied to the Promoter of the competition. 7. Families Magazine is not liable for any delay or failure by the Promoter to deliver any prize or for the quality of the prize or for any loss or damage arising in connection with the competition. 8. By entering the competition, entrants will be deemed to have accepted and agreed to these terms and conditions. 9. Winning entries will be randomly drawn from all correct entries and contacted via the email address provided by the entrant. If the promoter does not obtain a response from the winner within 21 days, we reserve the right to select another winner at random. 10. This competition is restricted to residents of the West Midlands only.

There are loads of theme park competitions out there, so I thought it would be great if we could have a thread just for them. Post the name, link, terms and conditions, as well as expiry date for any you find.

I like how you say "reportedly". I mine, they might have faked this testing video https://www.facebook.com/ParksCoastersWorldwide/videos/952575664816993/

What happened to Farmer Studios, I found their site and it makes it sound like they are still a business.

Mack rides was on BBC a bit earlier on today http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34982728

BUY IT MERLIN! It will perfectly complement your other UK parks

Yeah, like the new google logo was due to a budget cut... The real reason is that there is a move to what is called "flat design", in my opinion the new chessington logo is clearer and more striking, it looks less dated than the old one.

So its gone from to

its http://tpmchat.slack.com, for those who don't have an account sign up here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OaihsJsALeGzGNm6070trI-FvvAwlXk7mYAanj3pAqc/viewform

Yeah https://status.slack.com/ is reporting that it is down, looks like we'll have to venture into the actual TPM chat

I guess log flumes don't have any type of restraint, maybe this could be why they are considered dangerous - merlin figures that if another person is hurt on one of their attractions then they will lose yet more customers. Maybe we will see them open again with individual lapbar restraints? For something like this its better for them to be safe than sorry, can you imagine what would happen to the parks if there is another high profile ride related incident?

I don't think people should immediately call it a bad idea, without at least trying it. I mean, I enjoy dragons fury and I love ble fire so maybe it would be great.

A few update photos

The point I was trying to make was who are you to judge someone else's enthusiast tendencies. You get a buzz out of getting the last train of the year on a ride and complaining about Thorpe, just as Benin does by trying to ride all the coasters in the world and having a great time doing it. Each to their own I guess.

Just as I don't understand why someone would be annoyed that they couldn't get the last train of the season on stealth.

Heavily rumored on this site yes, but like that means anything. And to answer your rhetorical question, I'm not an expert on log flumes and don't know the exact state of loggers leap so can't answer that (neither can anyone else on this forum AFAIK).

I don't understand why people are complaining about it being closed for maintenance and complaining that it isn't maintained at the same time. Surely we should be happy that it's getting the TLC it deserves? Rather than come up with speculatory bull**** why don't we just assume that merlin knows what is best for the ride.

Hey, welcome to TPM.

Thorpe: 1 Europa: 1 Gardaland: 1 Disneyland Paris: 2 Total (5) . So a tenth of the days you spent in parks.