UEFA Theme Parks League

[D4n]

I think it all stems from not seeding the group stage to be fair. If you look at the initial groups I'd say every park in both Group B and Group G is better than Pleasure Beach. But because of the random draw PB was drawn in a ridiculously weak group.

Also people tend to vote for parks they've visited which will inevitably skew results towards domestic parks. I remember when we used to have the European coaster tournament on here a few years back all Alton Towers coasters were disqualified for that reason.

 

[JAperson]

I'd just say it's more from the way it seeds turned to when randomised. I think Pleasure Beach just happened to be put next bo rubbish parks or parks in which it held a good chance.

 

[Jb85]

I think Blackpool Pleasure Beach reaching the last four stage erases quite a lot of credibility from this competition

Damn fanboys

 

[rob666]

Blackpool till I die
Blackpool til I die.
Me and Fred Elliot, always say it twice.
Twice I say.

 

[NuttySquirrel]

Europa-Park vs. PortAventura? Wonder which way that will go!

 

[Thameslink Rail]

Alton Towers 13
Parc Asterix 2

Europa Park 11
Port Aventura 4

Now for the semi finals (which will be one per week so we will finish just in time for Alton reopening)
Phantasialand V Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Alton Towers V Europa Park (this one will be interesting)
https://forms.gle/sBsJ54A7rX5YoDFv9

 

[Thameslink Rail]

Phantasialand 13
Blackpool Pleasure Beach 4
Semifinal 2, who will take on Phantasialand in the final?
https://forms.gle/1SrSrD4JFhoGRDSS9

 

[Thameslink Rail]

Europa Park 14
Alton Towers 5

Now what you've all been waiting for (since Luton lost to Chelsea a few hours ago)
The Grand Final!
Phantasialand V Europa Park

The Grand Final

forms.gle

 

[JAperson]

Europa Park 14
Alton Towers 5

Now what you've all been waiting for (since Luton lost to Chelsea a few hours ago)
The Grand Final!
Phantasialand V Europa Park

The Grand Final

forms.gle

I'm expecting a big reveal next week for the final result, anyway I voted for Phantasia because I think it appears like they have a better coaster selection.

 

[Thameslink Rail]

So the results of the grand final:
Congratulations Phantasialand, I presume Wuzeball won people over!

 

[JAperson]

So the results of the grand final:
Congratulations Phantasialand, I presume Wuzeball won people over!

Think this is going to be a controversial one, particularly the the Europa fans. but Phantasialand won fair and square. Good job running it @Thameslink Rail

 

[Burbs]

Some people just have no taste.

 

[Thameslink Rail]

Some people just have no taste.

In which case I think we need to send some COVID tests round the forum

 

[JAperson]

Some people just have no taste.

Yeah I mean how can anyway vote for Europa park, I'd much rather to go Thorpe park

 

[NuttySquirrel]

I'm guessing Phantasialand won for it's its coaster line-up? I didn't vote this time as I've not been to either - yet.

Edit: Oops, I just had to shoot myself for incorrect apostrophe usage.

 

[Funcone]

You could arrgue that the balance of rides has shifted towards coasters, but Phantasialand's hardly Six Flags. River Quest and Chiapas are both world class water rides. I'm not a big fan of shooting rides, but Maus au Chocolaut is one of the best. Mystery Castle is one of the best shot towers and Talacon is one of the best flat rides. The fun house is also a lot of fun, and the mad house probably isn't as bad as some people make out. Most mad houses would be a bit boring if you didn't speak the language. They've also got a couple of shows and a really good Christmas event, so it's not just the rides. None of that means it's better than Europa Park, but at the same time Phantasialand does have a fairly good balance of rides. What it probably does lack is good quality children's rides. You could also argue the queues move slower, partly because you can pay to skip them. And Europa Park has a better range of merchandise. I think I'd go for Europa Park by a whisker, but both parks are really awesome.