Mark9

Bloody hell was it hot yesterday. Went to Alton and with the temperature hitting the 30's it certainly was a challenge yesterday. We rode lots apart from Rita because it kept breaking down a lot. Which is similar to my last Thorpe Park trip where Stealth was up and down like a fricking yo-yo. Aren't these Intamin launch coasters crap to be honest. They may be thrilling but they are so poor in reliability. Anywho park was quite busy (not 23,000 like my last Alton trip but enough), with 70 min queues at Air, 40 at Nemesis and... 5 minute waits on RMT and Battle Galleons.The Gardens at Alton are goregeous. I've never really taken the time to appreciate them but they really are stunningly beautiful and easy to get lost in. Whether Alton is the best British park is one of those arguements that could go on forever. In my opinion it is. It has the best rides in the country (Nemesis, Oblivion, RMT and Duel), beautiful surroundings (Katanga Canyon, the Gardens), the best themed rides (Hex, Nemesis, RMT), and the best variety of any park ranging from the intense, the fun and the pathetic (Charlie and the chocolate factory).Oh.. and a big shout out to Marauders Mayhem. I was shocked at how intense it is. Storm in a Teacup is loved but its pure crap compared to its Northern counterpart.... (Continuing the trend then )

At the moment Bash Street Bus and Vampire are closed.

The irony of Marc referring to someone as sad is to much for this Mark to take

It also never claimed to be a chav filled, unreliable hell hole but it is.(Although I kind of like Thorpe at the moment )

About the gate figure stuff you lot were commenting on. In 1990 Thorpe Park got 1 million people through its gate. That was back when its star attractions were Loggers Leap and Space Station Zero/Flying Fish (no idea which). So really in 15 years its gone up by 0.8 million. When you consider the sheer amount of money being thrown at it (and rides) its not doing *THAT* well in context.

Sorry, just noticed what you said here, nice choice for a (I presume) first car. Excellent quality and holds its value extremely well.This is the Mark-mobile, a really good car (well IMO anyway )

Very true. Failing a driving test is crushing, its an awful feeling. It means that when you do pass the test you know that you never want to drive badly and have to through all that again. I know plenty of people that have passed first time but I also know plenty of people (some the cleverest people I know) pass on their third attempt. It doesn't mean they are any worse at driving then the people that passed first time. Besides no one likes a show off. Passing first time doesn't make you any good, as I made it clear in your car Pete..

Really? I count far more then two...

YOU COULDN'T BE MORE SCUM IF YOU DEEP FRIED YOUR TRACK SUIT.

Well maybe you should

For the same reason Fury breaking down a lot was awful, but at Stealth was funny, you are happy to say that they cant be bothered to remove a few logos which are sparsely seen (in fact where are they :S), whereas the main part of Rumba has huge berries in it. Both parks are just as guilty as the last.

*sighs*Item 600 on the "how much better Thorpe is then Chessington"Skips logos still at Fury whereas no Ribena logos are at Rumba (although several blackcurrants still exist but they don't count as their are no logos on them)

I see those Ribena Berries are still living in Rumba's cave....

I think its called Clawdia. That bloody thing though, far better when its off instead of telling people off about touching its treasure. grr.

Yes but Danny, You've listed three of the parks worst rides....

The Dragons Fury is closed because the Dragon is currently not angry.

Just echoing what Marc said, it really was a good day. The combination of great staff (seriously efficient Colossus and Inferno staff particularly) and a full ride line-up really made it an excellent trip.. possibly my best trip in the last two years.

Every BLOODY year. Seriously I do wonder why people still watch BB, its such a predictable show.

As my Father is a Fulham supporter I have to side with Alex with this one. Not that this actually matters because I actually support Crystal Palace.. but thats another matter entirely.

I went to delete your post there, that can't be good. Withdrawal symptoms.

As opposed to them getting on free and increasing the chav related crimes

That and there was something about copyright.. or at least thats what he said.

On the postitive side that means all Chessington rides are open. I hope you've changed your sig on SP Marc

Wow its like a repeat of the Sp discussion all over again. Its fine to have this topic and people posting on whats available.