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  1. WickerManiac

    The Smiler - General Discussion

    No. The lift hill is a separate block from the Brake behind it. So 2 trains can be at the bottom of the first lift hill. So one could dispatch and after 10 seconds it'd be clear of the first brake block. Then dispatch second train and that waits on this brake until the lift is clear.
  2. WickerManiac

    The Smiler - General Discussion

    It would benefit from just a double dispatch feature like Saw or Oblivion, as there is a block before the first lift hill after the tunnel.
  3. WickerManiac

    Legoland Florida: Expansion

    From what I gather Legoland Florida is popular among the domestic visitor demographic as opposed to the international.
  4. WickerManiac

    Legoland Florida: Expansion

    I can't believe there's a market for this tosh with so many world class parks/resorts further up the road.
  5. WickerManiac

    The Smiler - General Discussion

    I wouldn't read papers, there is too much fake news regarding The Smiler.
  6. WickerManiac

    Blackpool Pleasure Beach: General Discussion

    With free entry the park was rife with crime and breakouts of fights was commonplace. A bit like London now in many respects!
  7. WickerManiac

    The UK's world class coasters

    The Smiler is undoubtedly the most famous British roller coaster export EVER. Particular in the US.
  8. WickerManiac

    Legoland Windsor

    LEGOLAND Windsor is a dump.
  9. WickerManiac

    2019: General Discussion

    That is not amazing. It is about average. The Smiler is designed to dispatch a train in the station once the train in front is 3/4s up the first lift hill! :)
  10. WickerManiac

    2019: General Discussion

    Some exciting Merlin institutional investor news breaking this morning: Merlin Entertaintments Plc were advised by one of its leading shareholders, ValueAct Capital, to reverse its flotation onto the stock exchange, re-purchase its shares and once again become a private company. The reason for...
  11. WickerManiac

    2019: General Discussion

    No, nor did it mention Oblivion either.
  12. WickerManiac

    The Merlin VIP Annual Pass

    Entirely true. It is also often overlooked that Merlin's Board of Directors have the KPIs directly linked to their bonus remuneration. As far as I am aware/constantly see, is that "VIPs" (I use the term loosely) used to complain forever and a day, over the most insignificant of things!
  13. WickerManiac

    The Merlin VIP Annual Pass

    It isn't discrimination because many theme parks around the world, including BPB, implement this method. You also forget that the whole point of the RAP queue is that it can be kept to a minimum. So, if every man and his dog joins with 3 carers then it means there's a big queue for it - which...
  14. WickerManiac

    The Merlin VIP Annual Pass

    Off topic, I know. Alongside the removal of VIP Passes, in order to boost further capacity Merlin should hastily review the RAP rules, something in line with BPB who have a great system. Only 1 carer and a time card system. Implementing this system across all RTPs would hugely increase capacity.
  15. WickerManiac

    2019: General Discussion

    The vinyl looks a bit cut off. The border doesn't even fit!
  16. WickerManiac

    2019: General Discussion

    He moved to Chief Strategy Officer in 2018 when Fiona was promoted.
  17. WickerManiac

    2019: General Discussion

    It is rumoured that he is being promoted to Managing Director of Resort Theme Parks, taking over from Fiona Eastwood. In essence, he will have full accountability for all of Merlin's RTPs.
  18. WickerManiac

    2019: General Discussion

    https://merlin.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/2712?c=merlin
  19. WickerManiac

    2019: General Discussion

    Smart move from Alton by switching the bronze fastrack from Rita to Galatica, freeing up the much needed capacity of Rita and utilising Galactica's increased throughput. :)
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