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  1. DavidRock

    Food & Beverage: The Aramark Era begins

    ^^^^AT86 ^^^^^^ Is is bad that I can taste the Panda Pop picture above 😀 Classic Panda Pop
  2. DavidRock

    Old VR attractions

    ^^^ AT86 beat me to it I do remember these. The were situated at the side of where the donut shop is now. There used to be a row of about 10 seats and was themed to a dragon. There was a staff member that told you to wave your arms and stamp your feet. I don't have any pics but I'm sure...
  3. DavidRock

    Dynamic Pricing is coming to Towers

    Mentioned this on the Merlin Topic but didn't know this thread had been created. I mentioned that I'm on the old Membership £12.99 Premium. This has been held by merlin until April 2025. They also mentioned that Membership prices are changing in my email from 8th April. (There is currently a...
  4. DavidRock

    Merlin Entertainments: General Discussion

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68659045 Dynamic Pricing been reported now. I'm still on the old membership of £12.99 but had the email to say that prices are fixed until April 2025. Prices for new memberships are changing from 7th April but nothing has been announced. (This will explain...
  5. DavidRock

    New UK emergency alert system discussion

    Having been put of tje localised test a while back I can confirm that the warning tone made me jump the 1st time the push notification was received. As mentioned above some people will like it and some people won't. Each to their own. Also cell tower tracing is also used when a person goes...
  6. DavidRock

    2023: General Discussion

    Just checked the MAP bring a friend ....... wow what an increase ..... Last year was £27.50 This year is £34 I know inflation is at 10% but that's an increase of about 25%. Might be better off using the BOGOFs.... that's a big push by M£RLIN to grab some extra cash. I've not checked Thorpe or...
  7. DavidRock

    [2024] Nemesis Reborn: Construction and Speculation

    Please bring back the old Nemesis Logo..... that is all. Yes thats a very old 1994 T-shirt. Still fits as well
  8. DavidRock

    Fireworks 2022

    Having done all fireworks at Alton Towers from 1998 to 2019 2020 cancelled 2021 - wasn't paying £20 each for annual pass holders as an extra charge. Didn't go this year as my baby daughter being very young. Got to say just watched it online and thought it started very slowly but damn from...
  9. DavidRock

    Oakwood Discussion

    Anyone knkw whats happened at Oakwood within the last hour? Thoughts are with all involved. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-63367245.amp
  10. DavidRock

    What accent do you speak with?

    😄 Ow bin Ya Ar Kid... Bostin Ar ... Fellow Black Country here.
  11. DavidRock

    2022: General Discussion

    @jon81uk @NuttySquirrel @Craig Thanks for the reply guys. I didn't mean to stir the hornets nest so to speak. I was just a bit miffed at the time thats all. I'm all chilled now though. So once again thanks for the replies guys and i totally can see it from your points of view. Either way...
  12. DavidRock

    2022: General Discussion

    I agree with what your saying. I get that some times like a special pin badge ( which I also collect) is good to have as park specific. What grumbles me is the new clothing range. We finally have embroidered hoodies which are far better quality and what the park has been needing for years and...
  13. DavidRock

    2022: General Discussion

    Just checking some vlogs from opening day and seen that there is some new merch. Gone onto the alton towers website to order and get greeted with....... these are only sold in park shop as exclusive to themepark. Quick pop over to thorpe Park website and all of their new merch for 2022 is...
  14. DavidRock

    Cadbury World - Merlin Take Over

    Kinda happy but kinda worried at the same time. Happy because I can just jump on the metro into brum and now go to Cadbury world within 15 mins and then just transfer to Bournville station. Kinda sad because Merlin. Just hope they don't mess it up. Having been many times and really enjoyed it...
  15. DavidRock

    What is your current MAP status?

    Got the old style monthly premium membership and like others have said. I aint going no where until they force me to cancel. On the original run of memberships a few years ago. They informed me that they were cancelling and gave me the option of annual pass at renewal cost as well as 6 months...
  16. DavidRock

    Blackpool Pleasure Beach: 2021 Discussion

    Damn just watched that video on YouTube and man can't wait for part 2 and 3. Don't know what it was but that soundtrack from Blackpool Pleasure Beach over the last few mins of the video really did hit me hard and got me real emotional. Must've been the old days and memories. (A video with...
  17. DavidRock

    Duel: The Haunted House Actually Strikes Back - Refurb Incoming

    Rode the ride today and I must say the ride does need some work doing to it. There were large sections with no targets lit. (By the zombies that pop out and scream and also the zombie shadow window. Also the area before the spider and just after the graveyard scene). Kinda makes the ride not...
  18. DavidRock

    [2024] Nemesis Reborn: Construction and Speculation

    Was on site today and I did notice that the main monster was looking really faded and not as red as in recent years. Also the pit is looking really bad given the waterfall and red water hasn't run for years. Low water level and really green looking water down there. Still ride was motoring...
  19. DavidRock

    2021: General Discussion

    I was also on site today and have to say Wickerman was absolutely flying. Went on twice and both in row 11. Damn the pull experienced made it the best 2 rides I've had on it in years. Also agree with the pre show it does slow things down and doesn't munch the queues like it did last season
  20. DavidRock

    Quick Questions

    Quick questions hope someone can answer..... Are the park doing ERT for Pass Holders at the min (i know last year they were suspended)? Also what is the price to reactivate your Coke Freestyle Refill this year and do we still get annual pass discount as I still have mine from last year? Going...
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