wasn't it to do with a new control system allowing indivudual sets of restraints to be unlocked rathern than the entire front or back of the train if guest faff happened
Still think its kind of stupid that they scrapped the whole viewing area plaza, sure the ride isn't themed but at least it would've made a nice vibe around the area but no
Its dispatched like any other coaster iirc,( take it with a grain of salt) once the 'start ride' button is pressed after an all clear, (two buttons, I think)
it begins the sequence of whatever it does, catch car, brake fins, audio, lights, launch, (might not be in that order) all in one sequence, its all programmed in, however what I don't know is how the 'blind launch' works with no audio/lights
Crazy to think a few years ago it was constantly in pieces and everyone thinking it was the end of the road for it.
that being said it's only been open once in 8 times I've visited in the past 3 years.
Really do hope they make it virtually identical to Chessington, though, pure red would just look off.
pic from attraction source
My most relaxed would have to be Dollywood Or Cedar point (I visited both for multiple days and they were not busy at all.)
and most stresful would have to be Six flags over texas when it was packed packed.
but sadly with towers short opening hours even an off peak day feels like a rush to do everything. It sucks. such a big park and still 4pm closes? It's been going on for years and its an absolute joke, even in May/June time. Like why?
My best visit this year was In mid may on a week day, did everything multiple times by 2pm, then left.
That feels like the only way to do thorpe for me once a year, a one and done. Towers on the other hand I can stay there for days and not get bored.