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I agree. This has been the first series in a very long time where I've enjoyed every single episode. It’s a shame that there are rumours that Disney will not renew their deal with BBC, and we’re likely looking at at least a two-year gap before any new Doctor Who. It feels like the show has...

The only thing I would note is that the Fireworks at Alton Towers are a yearly three/two-day event. They're grander in scale and a concentrated display. Disney and Universal fireworks are embedded as part of your daily (nightly) entertainment. They're entirely different things. - To stay on...

I have a soft spot for Sub-Terra, but I can't say I like the current iteration or the batching. Staff were very efficient on my rides last season, but when the batch host briefs you that you may be moved around, and in the chamber, there’s a game of musical chairs… It breaks away any immersion...

Both seasonal job adverts mention “during the Halloween and holiday seasons”, indicating they cover event-only entertainment. I'm not expecting anything beyond events at the moment. I think at worst we’ll see the same stuff from last year. Beyond that you're likely to see improvements. Scare...

Even if they had that many trains, the current batching procedures would lead to long stacks of trains, which would not benefit throughput.

Goose on SW9. Looks slow!

Is this greenhouse 200 feet in the air, moving, and has its windows open (because why are they closed)? - Skyride has operated in hot weather before. While these next few days are forecasted to be warm, it's not exactly a freak heatwave.

I remember the queue snaked up/down the length of the facade at the front (which CATCF did not due to the glass elevators/exit), maybe that's what you're thinking?

I've always assumed it's simply due to cost and ease of construction. You can likely rebuild far quicker and at a cheaper price with wood vs brick (or other materials). I could be wrong!

Merlin doesn't need to spend hundreds of millions, but it will need to invest to get its current parks back to an acceptable standard. Alton Towers probably needs the most work out of all the parks, with a severe lack of flat rides and multiple areas that need major work. I can see the primary...

Grafitti is not a new concept in theme parks. Guests have done it in the past, do it now, and will continue to do it in the future. It's more about how Towers/Merlin/other parks can put deterrents in place, punish those who are caught and keep on top of upkeep so areas always look fresh. As...

In the images above, the graffiti is etched into the concrete, so removing pens will not make a difference to Toxicator. I agree that theming, walls, etc., should be out of arm's reach, more so in an area where you're predicting guests will wait a long time. The indoor queue on Th13teen you can...

I think that will be a challenge for Universal, although I'm sure with some clever marketing, they will be able to push sales. This is where Merlin, being the 'cheaper' option, will be beneficial to them to continue to keep guests flowing in, with Universal being perceived more as a...

I wonder if they base prices on the MAP discount and inflate accordingly. The only problem with this, though, is that it might put off visitors without a MAP. Either way, all guests will judge food and drink at face value. Prices are extortionate for the quality of the food. At the very least...

Double post, whip me. The food vans are back open in X-Sector. Disclaimer: If you have any heart problems I suggest you do not look at the prices below. :grimacing: Pictures in spoiler tag for those unable to access Facebook:

Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach for me, but in conjuction with a visit to Joyland. Great Yarmouth was my yearly summer holiday when I was a kid/young teen, so perhaps a bit of a biased view. Great Yarmouth is probably my second favourite seaside town/front just behind Blackpool.

That unit looks well-themed and done. It's just a shame they cannot consistently create high-quality theming like this. It only looks good because Monster likely paid for it.

To be fair, operations at the end of last season were abysmal, arguably the worst they have ever been at Towers.

I thought we would never see the day. 😍 It’s a small change that makes all the difference.

I think Universal would only go as far as multilingual signage (English, French, and maybe Spanish). I highly doubt we will see multilingual rides and audio.