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I do think it will be a pirate themed ride again but not the pirate adventure after theses photos I found online tonight.
the scenes look mainly intact with the end scene been stripped back but them boats look like they need to be replaced but the looping group paid for new rapids boats so u never know but with the Jolly Buccaneer, Dodgems Ahoy and the Bounty all themed to pirates and nearly half the building already themed to the area it’s more than likely it will stay pirate themed with maybe the arcades re-themed again.
 
I’ve just watched the teaser and tell me if I’m wrong with both characters behind them it looks like Pirate Adventure Building? Unless they’ve just done it for filming?
I'm pretty sure that's the Excalibur building not Pirates Adventure building rewatching the video. I went in the Excalibur building for Christmas las year so pretty certain its in there. Also that space is suitable for a horror maze whereas I don't see how you could do it in Pirate Adventure building. As previously discussed a lot of the ride is still in place and with the drop the entrance/exit are on different levels.
 
Visited today for only my second time. The previous visit was early October 2020 and I was genuinely worried about the future of the park. Ironically the main reason for going was to ride Shockwave which was down all that day.

So 22 months on the place was busy and vibrant, the two new areas were so well done.

Enjoyed Shockwave, visited the zoo for the first time, and got to experience The Haunting (my 4th madhouse of the week).

Food wise had a pulled pork sandwich in the Vikings area, and later on some Katsu Chicken Curry loaded fries. Both a decent sized portion.

I look forward to seeing what they do next, though I hope they can keep Apocalypse.
 
I visited a few days ago, and I can only commend the park. Lots of little details, like the speaker on accelerators spike, lighting in the haunting, signage, audio appropriate and changing with areas, great shows and character meet and greets, and wonderful staff around all departments has made for one of the best visits I've had on my annual pass. The park and looping are clearly taking their time with the little details, and it all pays off.
 
Well it’s been a good day.
Well think the park really needs this midweek break as the Haunting was awful on both time today.
The trap door in the queue half broken
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The madhouse section none of the sound worked and the tomb didn’t open up.
They doing some ground work by the lake
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Apocalypse was closed to 2pm
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The trains are really been having a bad downtime this summer maybe they need new engines
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They doing some ground work by Excalibur and done more work round the beer garden
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Well it’s been a good day.
Well think the park really needs this midweek break as the Haunting was awful on both time today.
The trap door in the queue half broken
9F950C01-9AF0-44E7-8C8E-E74E54DBD228.jpeg
The madhouse section none of the sound worked and the tomb didn’t open up.
They doing some ground work by the lake
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Apocalypse was closed to 2pm
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The trains are really been having a bad downtime this summer maybe they need new engines
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They doing some ground work by Excalibur and done more work round the beer garden
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Not sure they need 3 members of staff sitting outside the closed Apocalypse... looks really bad on the brand.
 
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