thorpeparkjack

Popped down to Chessie for the day on Wednesday and had a pretty good time. It was really nice to experience all of the Zoo and SEA LIFE without feeling the pressure to 'get to vampire' etc. This way I really experienced what they had to offer and was really impressed. Although us enthusiasts continually slate the lack of investment at Chessington, I never fail to enjoy my visits here - the park always has a nice atmosphere and there is always plently to do, even if only selected rides are open.The park was relatively busy for Zoo/SEA LIFE day, with bubbleworks getting a 45 minute queue at one point.Most of the day was spent filming, so I thought I would share a few cliips I have put together...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtGkTRMfKdIIt was nice to spend some time in the SEA LIFE centre, which continues to be an excellent support attraction.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnOzkvCWn2EThe Zoo was also on good form, with plently of animals out to see!Also wandered over to Wanyama which is such a great area of the park! Can't wait to see this side of the park expanded, here are my thoughts on the new attraction:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9bzm0RBHS8Chessington continues to deliver everything it possibly can with the reasources available, yet I can't help but think about how special the park could be with a new family coaster.

I wish I experienced more of the 90s!www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_zLBsRYD8w

Yes I have been hit on the arm by greenery on Colossus many a time...

Thanks to Jonathan Ross - a significiant percentage of the general public are now convinced that THE SWARM goes 100mph!

HANGOVER 2 ANYONE!?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0nD2wTrvKg

Does anyone know any discount codes for the Alton Towers Resort?Looking to stay over is there anything that enables a discount to be made apart form the 20% MAP?

For anyone who missed Jonathan talking about THE SWARM last night...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYNOwS9hWAg

Not sure the temperature up there tommorow is predicted to just peak above freezing, always other things to do though - Duel, Sealife, Waterpark etc

Maybe it is to do with construction for that Safari Ride?

This is shaping up to be world class.

But isn't this Colossus's 11th season, not tenth?

Massive attraction that should suit the family market perfecto...For those who can't be bothered to look at the individual plans, here is a video!

The fencing and paving is a little dissapointing so far but it is far from finished - can't wait to see the finished product.

a little plug of my youtube channel...

Pretty good investment from Paultons - the plans look fantastic, I never though the park would get permission for a ride this tall... OR HAVE THEY? :PHere is my take on things...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdvpb8uS6EI

God help us with this fastrack situation, its going to be hell.

Nice one, cheers Marc!

Something other then the HEAD RUSH, that event is now a non event as everyone expects it. Makes no sense from my POV.

Any chance of getting this forum on the Tapatalk application?

I have never been on DK, but from the POVs it looks a bit B&M middle of the road... Although I would love too ride it just too see if it lives up to the expectation...

Fair enough guys - For me its just a little too run down to make it into the world class bracket, close though. Most definitely European class though.

In the UK we have Nemesis - that is the only world class coaster.Oblivion, Stealth, Air and Colossus make it into European class.The Swarm may make Euro class, if THORPE pull everything off.

Okay that Inline twist video is incredible - wow.

We can't really judge from this video - it may look very slow but I reckon once you are on board it will be floaty with decent speedy sections - will have to see.

Plus there will be a Media day at some point - that will be the VIP launch.