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Been on a few stag nights to Blackpool back in the day before trips abroad became the norm (done a few of those too) I seem to recall a Sunday lunch time ride on the Big One, when it was still pay per ride, did the trick for the hangover cure. Felt horrendous before riding and came off feeling...

Same opening day as Voltron. I'm sure there's going to be a split. Hahaha

I see what you're saying but would there have been much push back with typical old Merlin comments had they just plonked it where it used to be? I'm not so sure there would. Most people seem delighted we are just getting something that isn't a fair ground ride. Like I said....there's probably...

You've totally not got what I meant there at all. 😂 My point was that it's great we are getting a new flat ride and well done to them but they still wouldn't be over spending on the creative structure for it if it wasn't required. Basically if they could just plant one in the space vacated by...

There must be a reason why they haven't just re-used the exact site for Ripsaw. They wouldn't be going to all this trouble if it wasn't necessary. This is still Merlin afterall. Would the new ride being elevated help with the maintenance checks I wonder? It could just be to do with that...

Couldn't disagree more. Heaven forbid we have just one area in the park geared towards thrill seekers......I mean it's thrill rides afterall that made this the premium park in the country in the 90's and 00's. Family coasters and family flats are most welcome but put them in the other areas...

Diet Topspin? Topspin Zero? Can't believe it's not Topspin? Capacity issues aside.....it looks more like a family flat to me. Just build the real thing.

Mortal Kombat themed land..... Hugely intense rides with a variety of Head choppers. Perfect family fun! 😂

I'm using Epic Universe as the template but changing the themes. HTTYD - Minecraft / DreamWorks (Shrek) Super Nintendo - Pokémon Potterverse - Middle Earth Dark Universe - Sherlock Holmes / Dr Who And then a general hub area too with a huge rollercoaster and some filler rides. What I really...

Even if they never intended to build another 3,000 ft of track for the 'second half'......surely a few airtime hills along that back straight leading to the brakes weren't out of budget? It just seems to hit that brake run with way too much momentum and it's not even at full speed yet. I...

They obviously ran it slowly to make sure theres no clearance issues and they didn't have to get the welders to come and cut out some steel beams like at another UK park. 😂 But....no in all seriousness that was a very typical first test run. They have to check for a long list of things so it...

Nothing particularly groundbreaking about those elements though is there? We've seen stalls on lots of rides already. I get it that there a few quirky elements but it isn't really anything that takes your breath away. I think it's definitely got potential to make my top 3 and until I ride it I...

The Big One opened same year as Nemmy. That wasn't as good. In fact for me it wasn't even close and I rode both opening year. Being the tallest doesn't mean it's going to be the best. I do think it's going to be right up there in the conversation though as quite frankly we don't have too...

Its still going to be a top 3 UK coaster for sure as we aren't blessed with too many world class ones. Definitely going to be Thorpe's standout now I'd imagine taking over from Stealth/Swarm. What slightly disappointed me way back when the final lay out was confirmed is that there are hyper...

Couldn't have timed that much better. I tuned into the live stream just as it was 3/4 of the way up. Looks an impressive ride but also very very short for a hyper which we've discussed endlessly. Genuinely couldn't see myself waiting 3 hours for it so will have to choose an off peak day in...

Harsh man. I'm suffering enough as it is. :(

Obviously this doesn't mean anything but it's good to know it's been mostly positive today. With town centres looking like ghost towns now maybe the extra jobs will be welcomed with open arms by the locals.

Not a lot different to me from Manchester. Had a quick check for Birmingham which is a lot closer (79 miles away from Bedford). Similar story. 1/2 changes required depending on time of day. Takes about 90 mins which for that relatively short distance isn't fast. I understand they want to...

Anyone travelling from Central London would absolutely go by train, nobody is denying that. It's only 30-40mins away and trains are regular and more affordable due to the relatively short distance. Starts getting very pricey when your journey isn't as easy and direct as that which is a lot of...

Have you got a family out of interest?