Matt N

Calling it now, looking at Summer 2024 opening - really can't see them getting all that needs to be done, done in that reduced timeframe...

Ooooh, but seriously. I have an update.
 
Here's the current state of the Old Town area:

 
Lots of weeds growing up through the paving. That certainly indicates very little human movement and interaction in the area.
And yes, Rocky Express is equally untouched.
 
I believe that whilst the main construction period is due to start autumn / early winter this year (if all goes to plan), the park had planned to do some preliminary work this summer. This seems to have been bought to a pause, although is no real indication - and should not be read as such - as to whether the park think the planning application will be approved or not.

I agree with you both with the Entrance and Dome area alot better with Imascore music playing. Oktoberfest and parkvibes tracks are also personal favourite event tracks of mine. It was refreshing to hear the old nemesis inferno track when it came back and I like the current mix of old in the queue and the new in the station booming out and the jungle tracks should definitely be left for the surrounding area Mr Monkeys to Wilderness. I also prefer the old town imascore playing even if was a short loop to the old country music they play now. With Lost city I think the old track should of played since the start of the season for its 20th but unlike Nemesis I prefer the new lost city stuff more to its old track

TBF I agree with that. The newer station one is excellent, and as far as I am aware still exists. But the Jungle tracks that played around the Inferno queue were just too slow and calming, which didn't suit the ride IMO

I personally prefer Chessington. The place has done a lot of work over the years to bring rides back to scratch and we can argue for the hills whether Runaway Train with its mountain landscape is better then Scorpion Express is with its Mexican inspired surroundings, the fact is, a lot of rides are looking really nice right now. There's been a concentrated effort and I think the park is the best its looked for twenty years. 
 
For me, Chessington is the closest we have to a theme park with European sensibilities. Where theme parks have a sense of fun and discovery. 
 

Different colour flags and they rename the food stands 🙃

Even though I don’t often comment on these types of threads, I overheard a conversation between a ride host and a group of pre-teen boys on Maelstrom at Drayton Manor last week while I was waiting for my restraint to be checked.
Boy 1: *points excitedly at Shockwave* “That blue ting looks proper sick, bruv! It looks like a water ride; I bet you get proper wet on it!” Boy 1: *turns to ride host* “Is that one a water ride?” Ride Host: “No. Does it look like a water ride?” Boy 2: “Nah, bruv; that’s the one The Inbetweeners went on, init?” Ride Host: “No, we’re not even at the right park; The Inbetweeners went to Thorpe Park…” I felt a lot of second hand embarrassment for them… the ride host did not look very impressed.

Well, I’m not quite sure what to make of this, but by some absolute miracle, I somehow managed to get 91/100 on a university assignment!
 
This was even in a module I really struggled with and I didn’t think I would do very well in, which makes it even more surprising…
 
I’m not entirely sure that I deserve this grade, and a small part of me is worried it’s a joke, with the real feedback hidden somewhere else, but I’m certainly very happy to have attained this grade (well above the threshold for a First)!

To be honest, I don't think size has anything to do with quality of a ride. My two favourite B&M inverters for example are Katun and Nemesis. One is absolutely mahoosive and the other is tiny. Quality normally holds out so GCI for example, generally are a excellent manufacturer whether thats Wodan or Wicker Man. 
 
B&M Hypers, I think at the end of the day is personal preference. Not much separates any of them, in fact for me the only 300ft one I've done is Leviathan and that was nowhere as interesting as Behemoth in the same park. 
 
The highest ride I've done I hated. Much love Dragster, but I hate everything about you. 

I am often surprised by the differences between people. Our likes and dislikes are affected by our physical and emotional states, either temporary or permanent and has brought me to the conclusion that if we all liked the same thing, there'd be one heck of a queue for what we like.

Easily over 25 on stealth in a row on a mega dead day in september 2019, no queue, gate by unload platform open, straight back round.

I haven't counted rides for a good few years now but I'd say these are the top 3 I've done in a day.
 
Nemesis: Back when it had single rider and it was right next to the exit. It never had a queue and most of the time you got on the same train you came off if you were quick enough. Used to love lapping this. 
 
Inferno: On a very empty annual pass day a good few years ago we stayed on this for an afternoon. No idea on a number but easily 20+
 
Stealth: Quite a few times last year on offpeak weekdays they just left the gate in the station open so you could re-ride, most of the time getting on the train in front. Unsure on ride counts but easily 20+ a couple of times.
 
I've also rode Slammer for pretty much a whole day before but wouldn't have been a high ridecount due to how long it took to load. Used to do Detonator quite a bit in a day too.
 
 
They do yes. I find Thorpe are definitely the most lenient with re-rides out of the merlin parks. Alton isn't even worth asking.

POV looks good!
 
'Sik' though?  How strange.
Is this one of those Merlin-style weird marketing stunts from 15 years ago, to get people talking?

As it turns out, the "sik" from Flamingo Land's last tweet was not a jab at Merlin or a typo... it was actually a hint towards the ride's name, as the ride is being called Sik, in honour of local clothing brand SikSilk: https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/new-flamingo-land-roller-coaster-24104725
 
It's... original, I guess! I'm not a huge fan, if I'm being honest, but I'm sure it'll grow on me over time. Names tend to sound weird at first and then stick a bit more as time goes on.

Probably Helix. Ten times or something. 
 
 

I think I managed more than 8 on Ramases revenge a long time ago.
 
Stealth- 8 times I think is my record fairly recently (although I wasn't being that accurate with counting) and at the end of the day they allowed people to re-ride from the exit, partially because the front row queue was still fairly big.
 
Also, a bit different as its a waterpark, but recently at Siam park in one day I did the Kinnaree 10 times and Singha 8, having to go up the stairs is the main obstacle by the end!

If you like rollercoasters Cedar Point.
 
If you like everything else Europa Park. 
 
I chose Europa but will happily say both are fantastic places to visit. I just value immersion to loads of rollercoasters.

I think I agree with the others. Very different and both great for completely different reasons. If I had to pick though Cedar point slightly wins it. I agree with Doyle's last point! 

Cheers for that @JoshC. - re: the hanging carriage, you're completely right, bearing in mind it's a huge huge part of everything about the ride, you barely get time to even "appreciate" it to be honest!

It certainly is dependent on the access and length of the ride. A tiring day at Universal, Rip Ride Rocket using the single rider queue, therefore those stairs, and with permission, a staff gate, got me to 77 rides. 
Stealth is my favourite but though the team tried to count, they lost it and I know that days count won't be beaten. I consider myself lucky if I get a bonus ride. The ride will shut down if the sensors detect weight on the train between offload and load.
I did like Slammer, but a one off and for me, not re-rideable.
 
 

I honestly don’t think there’s a definite answer here. As others have mentioned it all depends on preference. 
 
If your someone who loves awesome thrilling roller coasters and white knuckle attractions, Cedar point will win. 
 
If you adore themed areas, random attractions/dark rides, Europa will win. 
 
I honestly adore both places, but I guess Europa has it for me, but only just. 

If you like roller coasters Cedar Point is better.
 
If you like theme parks Europa Park is better.
 
Taking the Golden Ticket Awards as serious is silly.

Two of the worlds best parks yet two very different parks so heres my two pennys worth.
 
I am a coaster over theming/experience person
 
Cedar Point has got FAR better coaster quality than what Europa has.
 
So therefore I personally go with Cedar Point. It is however the classic "amusement park vs theme park" debate. If you are somebody who likes theming and all that malarkey, Europa will probably be the better park in your eyes. I however find Cedar Point untouchable to ANY park on the planet.

Stealth 17 times
Saw 9 times one Summer Night event years ago - I had a wicked headache after that 🥳
And X around 10 times in a row also during Summer Night event