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  1. Now that drop is going to be a whippy transition!
  2. Thorpe released a somewhat embarrassing video explaining how their new Kelvinized Dafont logo was styled to include Stealth references. I bet the graphic designers were happy they were paid for it. At least they designed the o themselves. šŸ˜…
  3. Thereā€™s a new website that Universal has made for this project - https://universalukproject.co.uk/
  4. This potential new theme park has been confirmed by officials at Universal to the local press. https://www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/breaking-news-universal-studios-confirm-they-are-planning-a-theme-park-in-bedford-borough/?fbclid=IwAR2JMdC9eWlveZy8ooDXDpdm2Z_4ezS8HC2zLlaozOqm5_JHD7ATcBBznsk#
  5. The difference here is Comcast has the funding and experience the London Resort never had. With the right IP and not just US attraction clones they would have the potential to rival European parks and even Disneyland Paris, never mind Merlin.
  6. Hereā€™s some Google maps screenshots of the land Universal has acquired, including a large brownfield site, lakes and a train station on its doorstep.
  7. It looks like there is potential for a UK Universal attraction. Taken from Attraction Source: Universal have registered the domain names ā€œuniversalstudiosgreatbritain.comā€ & ā€œuniversalgreatbritain.comā€ using the same registrar as their other park website domains around the world In September. Comcast, the owner of Universal, recently acquired a construction and development company on 31st August called Cloud Wing UK Limited. Cloud Wing UK was itself already the parent company of two UK subsidiaries, Kempston Hardwick Developments Ltd and SC Collection Ltd, meaning Comcast indirectly acquired these companies and their assets. From Theme Park Stop's article (linked below): "With the acquisition of Cloud Wing, Comcast also received its land assets, which include a 240 acre (95 hectare) section of a parcel of land in Bedford, England. Known as the ā€œKempston Hardwick New Settlement,ā€ this former brickworks land is currently described as for agricultural uses, but has had multiple stalled proposals for future commercial use over the years." So where is the land that Universal have acquired? South west of Bedford, England, in a place called Kempston Hardwick - this is centrally located with a high catchment area, close links to the M1 motorway, and its own train station across the road from the land. Below is a Google Maps aerial view of the area, and absolute confirmation that the land has indeed been purchased by Universal's subsidiary. Explore the area on Google Maps - https://www.google.com/maps/@52.0947821,-0.4994712,4133m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu Still early days but exciting times - I have more faith in this actually happening than the London Resort. It would definitely bring competition to Merlin if itā€™s themed to the same standards of their other parks.
  8. WTF? This is almost a copy paste job by someone who probably spent a few days searching Dafont. Now I'm much less impressed. šŸ¤Ø
  9. I think more people will change their minds when they see the logo on merch and attractions. Hereā€™s some examples from their site - https://www.thorpepark.com/rebrand
  10. I like it. Playful & colourful but still clean & modern. It should be easier for them to use in different colours and themes. They mentioned Hyperia wonā€™t have a container shop too which will be nice. If theyā€™re dropping resort, does that confirm the permanent hotel plans have been shelved?
  11. In terms of theming, I'm not fussed if it's more like an amusement park than a theme park. Feels like Merlin's version of Icon. I'm just happy Merlin are actually building a Mack Produkt. šŸ˜ƒ
  12. Looking at arranging a trip to Alton Towers opening day as it is expected to see Nemesis reopening at the start of the season now the retrack is complete. I'll be getting a Merlin Annual Pass in the next sale for the "24 Season. *Update* Towers After Dark will be open until 8pm on opening Saturday. My current plan is to travel to a hotel around Derby on friday evening (15th Mar). Premier Inn looks like the best option currently. Then travel to the park to arrive at the corkscrew entrance plaza for 9:30 - 10:00. Plans may be subject to change but now's a good time to get a date in the calendar. Opening day has not been officially announced however it can be found through the Towers hotel booking site; Thorpe looks like it will be opening on the following weekend on Sunday 24th Mar
  13. All I will hope for is minimal trims. If we get some insane grey out bends and ejector hills Iā€™ll be happy.
  14. Itā€™s surprising how quick some of the new chain lifts are nowadays.
  15. Interesting to see RMC making dark rides. Maybe they have some new ride concepts?
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