Recent content by Sandman

I completely agree Nicky. The poor attempts to capitalise on every little thing are becoming rather transparent. I get that it's a business, but surely by having things like this included within the standard entry fee, you're giving people more reason to re-visit the park and part with their...

Yeah, I do at this point think BPB are edging into the whole 'exploit our loyal fanbase' territory. They will literally shove a price tag on anything these days. A lump of chewing gum found under the table of Coasters? £30.00 please... it's exclusive...from 1994. And sadly, people still lap it...

I'm probably on my own here, but watching this thing on the test run gave me Steel Curtain vibes

Enthusiasts that bombard theme park social media teams... right up there with Rob Alvey in my opinion.

The station is giving me Icon vibes. Question is, are we to expect some cheeky astroturf?

They've missed an opportunity if they don't call it Ride II Happiness

It's nothing new, sadly. The Thompsons are pretty efficient at bulldozing woodies. More efficient, in fact, than they are at replacing them. I call it The Thompson Chainsaw Massacre.

Yeah, this was exactly my first thought when I saw the POV. The ride looks to have come together well, from what I've seen. But this is the main change I'm not particularly fond of. I really loved that design aspect of Nemesis, how you start the ride going into the trees and seclusion, then...

That red water could easily be colour correction in post editing. I'd bloody (no pun intended) love the return of the blood waterfalls. Just don't want anybody to potentially be disappointed! What's that song by TLC again? Don't go chasing (blood) waterfalls

Man, you'd think BPB would be locked in on which rides are most popular by now, considering most of the rides have been there at least 30+ years!

Wardley was a different breed. He had the air of a TV presenter, he could be stood talking about a Volaire and he'd make it sound interesting.

RIP The Big One.... you're redundant now

Weird to think that Thorpe is the first park in the UK to have 2 coasters over 200ft and the second in Europe. I suppose Red Force/Shambhala, but technically separate parks.

Just another opening weekend at BPB then? 😂

Taron... it simply cannot be judged on a day ride alone. I suppose you could go for a technical loophole and make your first ride(s) the night rides, but then there's still a lot to appreciate about it, and Klugheim, in the day (preferably a nice autumn day).