Mark9

Screw Lc12, go to the Gardaland topic and start commenting on their marvel of a ride. Because they've set the standard on the B&M wing-rider, so really, if you actually like rides (and not just Thorpe Park), go and discuss Raptor.

Merlin have a dartboard with loads of costs on it.

Speechless times...Picture Trip Report: Raptor OpeningThis ride gets even better with every new picture I see of it. I LOVED the plaque with all the designers and people involved with the project. Brilliant.I'm honestly jealous, amazed and just blown away by the beauty of this coaster and the themed environment Merlin have created for this ride. Excellent.

Professional POV from the right hand side:

The section of track after the second inversion looks brilliant.

No Ricky, evidently we only care about what Marc eats.

I dropped out of uni after 3 months.I realised that no matter how good my results are, I'm still going to die so may as well enjoy life..

I think we could close this topic for anothear year to be honest.

I can think of things worse then the tsunami.Like getting into cars where locks just disappear.

I can think of things worse then the tsunami.Like getting into cars where locks just disappear.

Thing is, in Merlins eyes, they had their years last year. The problem beingn this year, that yet again, Thorpe comes across as the favourite and gets another ride (regardless of how cheap or bad Storm Surge is), whilst Cwoa has to make do with two rethemed restraunts and Alton gets a sealife downgrade.I'm just tired of Chessington being a park that is constantly overlooked. There is absoultely no reason why, with significant investment, Chessington couldn't get 2 million visitors. With the right attractions and the right emphasis placed, Chessington could be a high flyer like Legoland. But Tussauds and now Merlin don't seem interested.If Chessington had looked like they;d had something done this year like new toilets or maybe if Skyway and Runaway train had significant work done to them then it would make sense. But no, Runaway still looks a disgrace and Skyway has the same old 80's rejects wobbling back and forth.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6jUguyENEE&feature=feeduKebabz' indirect response to the Rant topic arguments earlier.Sharing for teh lulz.

For all you doubters out there, the Amity Cove sign has returned.Oh and Tidal Wave IS the best water ride, if not the Uk then at Thorpe Park. It's fantastic !

A CHALLENGER APPEARS

Hiding the shoes in the shadows or at the back of platform was also a constant source of fun.

The worst day. The best people.What a contradiction.

Part Three in the 'Awesome Videos of Raptor' series! This time we see more testing, and... A close up on the seats and restraints! Enjoy!

Man, I can't wait for next year.

Ride cars are now being dragged along by cranes to check the track and rider clearence.

For all you doubters out there, the Amity Cove sign has returned.Oh and Tidal Wave IS the best water ride, if not the Uk then at Thorpe Park. It's fantastic !

For all you doubters out there, the Amity Cove sign has returned.Oh and Tidal Wave IS the best water ride, if not the Uk then at Thorpe Park. It's fantastic !

Thanks for posting!Ugh, Raptor, just take me, take me now! *Drools*