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https://mobile.twitter.com/altontowers/status/845933478269108224 Looks like we'll never ride the great glass elevator again...

I'd rather be optimistic thanks.

But not on CD please! Who even owns one of those anymore I don't want to jump to conclusions (which I undoubtedly am by posting this) but it really does seem like Thorpe getting a new provisional director has started getting the park into shape a bit. New Soundtracks, additional theming (to partition areas) and what appears to be a more stable approach to marketing!

I really love that piece of music! It manages to provide a sense of grandure (as all entrance tracks should do) but at the same time uses subtle synth motifs and doesn't seem too high-brow for Thorpe's local market. Keep it up Thorpe and IMAscore!

Must admit, it looks better than I was expecting: There's something nice about seeing a new GCI just fly around the track!

Really? Not this again.

Episode 4 is now up: Hmmm ,'Volatus 2'!

I didn't know where to post this (Galactica?, The Smiler?, 2017 topic?) Either way, Alton Towers posted this on Twitter yesterday evening: https://mobile.twitter.com/altontowers/status/843190282229288960 Muy interesante!

Abandoned themes are certainly the least attractive kinds of theme. At least the Victorian take was slightly refreshing - not like this scrapheap. Come on thorpe.

Goodness, those carriages are beautiful. They move with such grace! I've also got to mention the soundtrack - which is as enchanting as it gets. Kudos to Efteling for this series - it really is fab. (Actually, kudos to Efteling's media team in general. The short film made before Baron 1898 was one of the best things I've seen on YouTube.)

Courtesy of The Theme Park Geek on Twitter. Of course, take the map with a pinch of salt but at least it's an indication. https://twitter.com/ThemeParkGeeks/status/840982377417588737?s=09

The new park map shows hat SW8 will be in the Gloomy Wood themed section.

All the rumours point towards project V being called (something along the lines of) 'Voletarium'. There's a leaked logo and Micheal Mack posted a picture of an original model last year with a cheeky hint. If you zoom in you can just about see Voletarium written through the main archway. If this is the name then I'm a fan. Sounds enchanting, grand and (dare I say) hi-brow!

No, absolutely, no.

A very small part of me hopes they give it Dragonfly trains (themed to broomsticks) but then I remember which park we're talking about and all my dreams disappear. So much for magic making. Do one Merlin.

Sorry for the double post but I thoroughly recommend watching This Country. Its a BBC3 comedy mockumentary following the life of 2 cousins in the Cotswolds. If you want some refreshing light comedy at these times of pain please give it a watch. The first 4 episodes are now available to be downloaded!

Just wait 3 or so years before they realise the coaster is totally forceless and they repaint it blue. Thinking ahead. #bluebore

I haven't really liked either episodes from the current series. Mind you, the Christmas special was very enjoyable as was the entirety of series 1. The first episode in the wardrobe (I believe was called sardines) was class!

3 episodes in and I still can't take him saying O.J Punctual seriously. I liked what I heard of the music though.

Cheers @Matt Creek @pluk Yes, I've got the EP app, I've had it for about half a year in fact (I've downloaded loads of theme park apps really for no reason - and most are for parks I'll never visit). The 2 days I'm going are predicted to close at 6, which is a good thing I suppose. I also know that at the time of my visit all of Germany and most of France are still at school - so fingers crossed!

Well then, I've just found out that I will be going to Europa Park for 2 days in early April. So could anyone tell me how busy you think it will be and also any tips would be greatly appreciated too!

It looks good so far in my opinion. I reckon the facade will end up similar to the promotion art as Disney don't tend to disappoint with exteriors. Very quirky and totally different from anything at Disneyland!

I'm already bored of DBGT's marketing. It just feels too repetitive. Cue a video of DB, some jars, a skull and a chalkboard - what the heck, throw in a model train too.

Crouch End, Haringey, Norf Landan. The most middle class yummy mummy area and I hate it. We are surrounded by Tottenham, Finsbury Park and Finchley though - so my school is incredibly diverse, which is great! Another positive is that it's a 15 minute walk from my house to the Emirates.

I still think the trains looks abnormally small. Though I must admit, the drop looks great - especially without the inline twist.