Visisted Flamingo Land for the first time last week my thoughts are this:
Obvisouly was looking forward mostly to sik, the soundtrack really was banging, (is that what the kids call it nowadays?) lovely large station too. It was a smooth enjoyable ride, it does what it says on the tin really well. My first thought was obviously it's collussus 2.0, does everything collussus does but better. Didn't realise sik was an actual clothing brand either, odd thing to name a rollercoaster after, but then again we've seen worse names elsewhere. It's a strong addition to the flamingo land lineup, if not the best, can't fault it whatsoever. Hardly the best rollercoaster in the UK but top 10 for sure.
Was pleasntly surprised with Mumbo Jumbo, I expected it to be rough and uncomfortable but it was a fun unique ride experience.
Kumali i've heard to be quite hyped but it tends to have all the issues other SLC's have being rough. Enjoyable enough though and not the worst SLC experience i've ever had. Velocity was fun and my better halfs favorite ride of the day but overall other than the launch itself everything else was very subpar little airtime and just helixes.
Hero was just terrible hated every second of it. Felt like I was in a medevil torture device holding on for dear life.
We went on a quiet day so by midday we had done everything we wanted, very limited lineup there and I think they're a bit stuck on who they're actually trying to aim the park at - thrill seekers? Families? Young ones? Not to sure really I felt they're having a bit of an identity crisis. It's not really a theme park but a glorified amusement park with the odd contribution to themeing here and there.
But the zoo was easily our favourite part of the day, lots of animals, shows, talks, even on a quiter day, unlike drayton manor who I felt have neglected their zoo, Flamingo Lands zoo was really looked after with a wide variety of animals. Was quite fond of the lost river ride they've done well to plant it right in the middle of the zoo floating around the exhibits and animals. The drop was brilliant too and i'd argue one of the best flume drops in the UK, slow build up to it, not being able to see the bottom, slowing floating to the edge only seeing the sky while the beat of the jungle gets louder and louder.
Overall a decent park who's trying their best and I can't fault it. Wouldn't visit again for a while but well worth the visit and we both enjoyed the day.
