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I just thought of something rather interesting… with Apocalypse closing, Nemesis being retracked and Valhalla being refurbished, it would seem that (arguably) all 3 of the UK’s main world renowned rides among enthusiasts could be in some state of closure for at least part of 2023 (depending on when in 2023 Valhalla reopens)…
  • Nemesis will be shut for the whole 2023 season for its retrack.
  • Valhalla might be shut for part of 2023 depending on when it reopens. If it reopens for the start of the season in March, then this won’t apply, but if it opens in May as is traditional for Pleasure Beach, then it will spend part of the season closed.
  • Apocalypse is closing forever, never to reopen… therefore it will be closed for the entire 2023 season and for every season after that.
Interesting times…
 
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Just finished my shift. What a day! Was very lively but had a great day as a whole. Rising apocalypse for the last time was something I wasn't expecting to be so emotional over. Was gut wrenching. Apocalypse really was something special in this country...

Also, if anyone noticed the new additions to the Huanting today, well done for noticing, if you weren't there. Here:

1) new small gravestones placed around the facade garden and cobwebs over headless statue.

2) New stickers on the barrels outside near the house.

3) Pair of spooky hands clutching onto the door of the hut and some additional hazard tape on the hut.

4) New Tape and Stickers in the Preshow, such as no smoking signs, diamond stickers, including a little nod to the rides past as the Metaphysical Research once used plasma to destroy the evil forces of Nicholas Beaules.

5) Old Books placed on the table in the library, with cobwebs now covering the green desk lamp, just to make the room a little darker for a more grim ambience.

And thats that. Unfortunately, the gravestones excluding 1, the hands, and the books have been removed, but everything has retained. I know it's such a subtle change, but I hope to done it'd job, making the ride a little more spooky!

And Apocalypse, you will be missed. GREATLY Missed!
 
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I can’t believe that’s it for Apocalypse. I’ve said it before but what an iconic ride, it is going to be so strange not seeing it towering over the park anymore.

It’s bittersweet. On the one hand I’m looking forward to seeing what the park does next with that area, on the other im much sadder than I thought I would be about it’s closure. I feel like I’ve grown up with that ride. Must have been about 12/13 the first time I rode it and now I’m in my 30’s with kids of my own (one of whom had the privilege of riding it 3 times last week) I’m sure others feel similar.
 
Was it operating on all sides today? Anyway, great ride and a massive loss as people say.

Well done @Trooper Looper for adding those touches to the Haunting (if you were behind them), little things like that can add up to make a big difference to people's impressions.
 
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Was it operating on all sides today? Anyway, great ride and a massive loss as people say.

Well done @Trooper Looper for adding those touches to the Haunting (if you were behind them), little things like that can add up to make a big difference to people's impressions.
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It's been on one chute (sit down) for a long time now, they were trying to get the stand-up floorless back open but I don't think they did in the end.

By the way, in case anyone isn't aware, there's an Apocalypse simulation on ridesims.com;

Apocalypse | Ride Sims

www.ridesims.com www.ridesims.com
 
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