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I also think its a case that it has loads of people visiting year on year, even without investment.. which makes it seem like.. no point.Apparently it was 4k - and all us chessie people know that they struggle to get 4k on offpeak days during the actual open season. So thats wonderful for them!

Well I did link around 300 people to it around that time.. so that might've been it..

James get a rep due to his funny report. Damn that haunted hallow.

Yes but once the rides are continually safe (which, in merlin, they are). Then they need to concentrate on other stuff

Spinball is bound to get a higher throughput - longer station, more cars, less chance of stacking before being dispatched.It's a case of oblivion, the more shuttles on the system, the higher the throughput, regardless that they all stack up behind station!As for DIC comment, don't give them so much credit. It was charterhouse through and through. DIC came in during 05 season after they opened.. and DIC installed almost ****all in all parks, apart from stuff already budgetted for.

Thought they weren't bringing it in til july? Meh.

Woo a first, completely agree with astroturf! It's crap compared to what was there before.

Apparently there's more rays in the ocean tunnel thing. But meh, it was far better where they used to be!

The park logos on the photo will help

Too quiet most days. I'd imagine it'd appear back, maybe via the disabled entrance or current exit so they skip entire queue.

Mmm London Eye style "Fast Track". How upmarket, putting the two words seperately. Mmm.Apparently they're going all out and adding loads of rides to it. Eurgh?

Dislike. Prolike.

Who's glad he don't go to these meets now?

Nice post. Only one thing to add - dual opping was a regular occurance in 2000s as well. It's always happened to the park.It is interesting how they treat the staff.. the end of season party seems the most silly thing to remove due to cuts - its there primarily to ensure a high returning rate next year cos it rubs off on them.Towers had budget cuts on pretty much entertainments only. It's unique that it has a welfare officer, ensuring benefits like the end of season party doesn't get removed - and the morning games remain!

You go join that clean team!!!

Does kinda show how big feb half term has kinda become though. Pretty much all the rides at full capacity.. for february. Madness.

It'd just be nice to properly do the brand strengthening. Two of my biggest bugbears last year were the toilets being old style, and sealife having old style logos everywhere.Well, they're doing the toilets and hopefully removing all the old signage with it... but the lack of sealife change is just annoying!

It's average. Tbf, the advert for it did advertise it well.. a sleepy flying sensation. Yaawwn.

It's average. Tbf, the advert for it did advertise it well.. a sleepy flying sensation. Yaawwn.

Bugger. That's the only time I was planning on visiting the forum and website tomorrow. In all seriousness, I mean it. Nah, good work Ian. I want you to be the inferno op again, cos announcements wouldn't matter anymore

Easier to tap into the exterior expertise - particularly on some things. Merlin love outside companies, they use loads of companies on PR, advertising, branding.. everything to make the places integral and stick to their routes - the companies themselves often need some help (it's the whole private equity way!)

LOL that is actual madness. Gerr.

Sorry for making this late post - passed first time, 7 minors.Three years on.. today(ish), still going with my same sexy car. Get in!

Noone ever noticed my paintings anywhere either.But it's not that it won't go unnoticed, its that it has to be done to remain fresh anyway, its expected..

Didn't realise thorpe only had particular rides on their list - now thats interesting.As for the other parks, as far as I know (for it may have changed since).Legoland - is purely for those with autism or mental health issues, so that they'd disrupt other guests in the queue. All queues are designed to take wheelchairs, so they do not get passes. The very few which cannot accomodate wheelchairs can use the exit! Though, like all systems, needs to be looked at.Chessington - had a timed based system so you couldn't ride another ride until that time. However that was only for main rides, any other they could just join it.Alton Towers - just has wristbands, each ride has an hour (or current queue time) to it, so they shouldn't be able to just reuse instantly, but can go on any ride.It's up to each individual park, and how they cope with the systems tbf. I think they should be there to improve peoples days, particularly if a queue has not been designed to be wheelchair friendly. But, it park adjusts it and tries to make it work, so hey ho!