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    The 5th Dimension

    The Fifth Dimension truly was a unique ride. It was designed in house originally by some big wigs at tussauds who had never designed an attraction before. John Wardley and a handful of other Tussauds designers were brought in after its first year of operation as the park openly admitted the...
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    Merlin Parks & Attractions: Quick Questions.

    Thanks Matt! Down to a 54’ chest at the moment so a few months yet before I purchase a MAP for the first time since 2010! Missed it too much!
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    Merlin Parks & Attractions: Quick Questions.

    Hi all, Long time lurker here with a random question! I’m quite a big guy so I wondered what the maximum chest size is permitted to be able to fit on rollercoasters? I understand it might be different between coasters but I’ve lost a few stone since being rejected from Shambhala in...
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    Thorpe Park: General Discussion

    Interesting to see if anyone has an update on the current TLC state of Loggers Leap? An update a while ago showed that the greenery had taken over... such a shame. Don’t imagine things have improved since!
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    Terra Mitica: General Discussion

    Terra Mitica truly is a hidden gem and I would be upset if it closed. It does seem however that it is hanging on for dear life, although I do hope it continues to receive support. When I visited a few years ago, some of the themed experiences like the Minotaur ride and the escape from Ulysses...
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    The World of David Walliams: General Discussion

    So what would CCL as a whole be rethemed too? Storybook Land part 2?
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    The World of David Walliams: General Discussion

    Just a rumour going round from my uncles sisters great grandmother etc etc... Definitely not a theory, simple as it sounds I wouldn't have thought of it! Kinda used to them being at the end I guess. It would make sense though, considering the substantial cost of the lifts when installed, and...
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    The World of David Walliams: General Discussion

    Just to throw the rumour mill into motion; CCL, including Charlie, is the next development opportunity pencilled in for 2019. Theme unknown, but an interesting point was that they are considering turning Charlie around, so you start with the lifts and go on to the boat and on from there. This...
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    2018: Wicker Man - General Discussion - SPOILERS! - Part One

    The protests are against the fact that another dark theme is present in a FAMILY theme park. It seems the only place now that family with kids can escape to is CBeebies land, CCL (at a push, as there's nothing there anymore) and at a further push now, mutiny bay with this dark theme overhanging...
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    Wardley to retire

    Brilliant BigAl, exactly what I was looking for, thanks. :D
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    Wardley to retire

    Sorry to bring up an old topic but I am doing a project on the development of Audio Animatronics and I remember reading in Warldey's Autobiography that he created an AA from bits and bobs he found but I can't remember for the life of me what the name of his creation was, can someone tell me...
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    West Midlands Safari Park: General Discussion

    Agreed Sam, when i visited earlier this year, the theme park area was actually pretty good, better than i expected anyway, but I did all of the park in 3 hours, with repeat rides. The safari was pretty good as well but as you mention, it is a 1 day park. I just hope with this hotel addition...
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    Movie park and Phantasialand advice

    Thanks for the replys guys! Shame there was only 2. :( I will be leaving later this morning and will hopefully post a Trip report when i get back. :D
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    Disneyland Paris 2014: 'Ratatouille' dark ride

    Don't forget the trackless system at Terra Mitica. Which isn't such a "crude example" in my opinion, offered 3 different endings in its early years, although now only offers 1. Labyrinth of the Minotaur (pretty poor POV): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY8uNzzSOCY Sally corp video, the people...
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    Movie park and Phantasialand advice

    Thanks AstroDan! :D Anything else worth noting considering i will be new to both these parks?
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    Movie park and Phantasialand advice

    Hi all, My band is going on tour and we are visiting these 2 theme parks in quick succession (aug 15th and aug 17th), I just wondered if there is any way of going around these parks? And certain rides to visit first? I have no idea of the structure of the park or the rides that i mustn't miss...
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    PortAventura: General Discussion

    Re: Port Aventura On another note, Tutuki Splash had a minor derailment (or whatever you call it) recently: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiQwcRb56Gw Shows what loading the boat wrong can lead to! :-\ (Good evacuation routine as well! :P)
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