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One thing I, and a lot of others, are disappointed in, is the park's refusal to engage with the upcoming figure skating competition at the Arena. In previous years we could buy discounted tickets, including a week-long pass to cover the event, and the Big Blue offered discounted rates during...

Yep 100% agree with you, and due to many, many friends being neurodivergent that was actually my first thought. I think it threw me as every other similar experience I've had has been with people at a distance where I've just overheard the questioning etc. I'm not used to people running up to me...

Not specifically RAP but for any of you who use mobility aids or have obvious conditions, have you ever had a situation like this occur on park? Was walking through AT yesterday with my white cane, and was suddenly accosted by a child running up and getting VERY close to me, hand outstretched...

Another RAP user who was at AT yesterday. Was there with 4 friends, one of whom is a fellow RAP user. He has a red pass, mine's yellow, which I find funny as I'd probably need more physical help in an evac, although he'd need more emotional support, but I always ride with someone anyway as I'm...

I will 100% be feeding this back, don't worry. It's a new system as previously all RAP was via the exit, so there's bound to be teething problems and things they didn't anticipate. Getting this back on topic a bit (apologies for the tangent!) I feel like this is going to be one of those rides...

I did - I was told it's wheelchair users only.

Managed to get 2 rides in today - 1 on row 4, 1 on row 7. Still definitely a back row ride for me - it actually seemed more forceful in more places, but I don't know if that's because it's the start of season and I'm getting my ride legs back. Immense. They've done an amazing job, particularly...

I can only answer for myself obviously, but as my friends and I are local, if we're booking a day we know will be busy, we all go in with lowered expectations. We each pick 1 ride that's our top priority, and aim for those, but we understand even with our RAP there's no guarantees. If we get...

Booked passholder slots for opening day, along with a friend - us and our 2 carer passes. Tried from 6.30 this morning, due to issues with the barcodes on both our RAPs, we’ve not been able to book a RAP. His is red, mine yellow. We’re now having to cancel the day as we won’t cope with the...

So, as the title says, this was just a quick trip, that we were able to squeeze in after I competed in the Blackpool Ice Skating Festival earlier that week. Today's visitors were myself and my friend Mimi. I'm a more timid rider, although since my recent trip to Florida, this has improved. Mimi...

When I advised there were 5 of us, the staff at guest services said it would be up to staff discretion if we could all ride. They wrote 4 on both of our time cards. My pass is a yellow one and C’s is red, but neither of us have problems walking (mine are more depth perception and peripheral...

Thought I'd write up how my last couple of days have been, for anyone who may be interested in my ramblings :) The Cast (Initials used for privacy reasons): Me: 32, visually impaired, with some sensory processing issues and noise sensitivities, and love nothing more than spending time with...

Ooooh this could be interesting! I've not done back row yet and to be honest, I'm glad as it's taken me a few rides to get used to the airtime (I've not ridden a huge amount of coasters, so it's a lot for me!). Knowing my luck that'll happen this weekend with my new rider friend 😂

Possibly a daft question, but I'm not too clued up on how these things work. How does the heat affect Wicker Man? Heading on park this weekend for a couple of days and would be interested to know.

I disagree haha! But I'm super sensitive to that feeling, or maybe I'm just getting old and losing my tolerance for rides :( Back on topic though, despite feeling like I left my stomach at the top of the first drop, I loved the whole experience, and can't wait to take my friend on it in September.

Finally got on this today. First ride of the day, and I’ll be honest, I’ve not read much about the ride. But it’s a 1.2m coaster, I thought it’d be like Thirteen or a step up from the RMT. I was NOT expecting that ride! Lord, I was in tow 5 and I’m grateful I wasn’t on the back row, it was...

This ride is noisy, and the theme is odd and kind of clutching at straws, and yet, I love it. It never fails to make me laugh, especially if riding with a mate or two. Rode it in the dark once with a friend and oh my days, it was the most terrifying, disorientating ride I've ever had on it. I...

Oh I have a love hate relationship with this ride! Love the rush as you hit the banked turn coming up to the brakes, hate the climb up and the anticipation! Haven't ridden in a few years because I hate the butterflies in the stomach I get queuing and going up the lift. Must try and get back on...

Went on Rita when it first opened and haven't ridden since. I didn't enjoy the launch, I didn't like the feeling, it felt like I couldn't breathe after the launch! I'm not sure if that's just because it was my first ever launched coaster though. Trying to psych myself up to ride it again because...

Went yesterday with a friend - first Scarefest in years for both of us. Now, we're basically giant wimps so went for the family fun side of things, and it was great. I only have 2 issues. 1. Ride reliability seemed a bit hit and miss yesterday, but that's sort of to be expected near the end of...