The Future of Skyride

[Benzin]

Have they removed the accessible queue from the DF station?

Grim decision if so. But it has been 3/4 years since my last visit so honestly no idea.

 

[John]

It was still there in 2022, I'm assuming it's not gone anywhere since then

 

[Skyscraper]

Didn't know there was an accessible queue at the DF station, I was under the impression that only FV accepted RAP.

 

[Benzin]

Didn't know there was an accessible queue at the DF station, I was under the impression that only FV accepted RAP.

It's about half way along the queue, not particularly signposted mind. But you pretty much walk past it to get to the entrance.

I'd show it on Google Maps but Streetview shows a shell of a building with BK and CatCF still standing!

 

[Ash]

I remember a couple of seasons ago, stood waiting for people who allegedly can’t wait, arguing about getting on the skyride. It was a farce and another example of things getting worse. There should be no necessity for RAP on the skyride.

 

[Adthoms]

For those who follow Bianca on Instagram, you'll see as part of her most recent post covering the upcoming season that Skyride will remain closed for the 2024 season whilst the resort makes 'additional, significant investment into its infrastructure'. Can't say I expected another full year closed, but suppose it's good that they're doing things properly to ensure some longevity.

 

[AT86]

Not ideal. Detail from Bianca’s post.

 

[Rob]

Ouch. No doubt this is a result of neglect by previous management over a long period of time. Far from ideal that it will be closed for another year, but at least they are working to secure its future I guess.

 

[PhalanaxOperativeA1127]

That's an unexpected surprise after all the work on the stations that have already been done.

 

[Benzin]

Oh good, angry @rob666 incoming!

 

[Skyscraper]

For those who follow Bianca on Instagram, you'll see as part of her most recent post covering the upcoming season that Skyride will remain closed for the 2024 season whilst the resort makes 'additional, significant investment into its infrastructure'. Can't say I expected another full year closed, but suppose it's good that they're doing things properly to ensure some longevity.

Indeed


We'd all better hide from @rob666!

 

[Danscott22]

Oh dear at least she’s been transparent about it but that’s a massive blow to guests who need it to get around

 

[John_P]

Rubbish that doesn't feel like a proper visit to the park without going on the Skyride. I even bought a pin badge of the logo during lock down, might have to wear it when I visit the park this season.

 

[Dave]

I mean it’s sad that it’s the current management team having to deal with it but Merlin’s poor investment in maintenance is coming home to roost.

 

[Danscott22]

One thing I do appreciate is Biancas transparency in letting people know a week before the season starts. No doubt the old management would not have said anything and left everyone guessing

 

[Skyscraper]

Bit strange that they've been painting the stations then mind.

 

[ringo]

Something must have cropped up pretty recently because if you knew it was going to be closed for another year you wouldn’t bother painting etc.

 

[Rob]

You do have to assume that they have uncovered another substantial issue whilst getting it ready to re-open, otherwise they would not have spent money on cosmetic painting work so recently. It doesn’t make sense to spend on that when it’s going to age and weather of the course of the next 12 months!

 

[Dave]

Plus they wouldn’t have moved the gondolas back into towers street back shed thing

 

[dave___]

It must truly be knackered if they're having to close it for another year.

Wonder if it's going to get recabled or they need to replace some of the support piers