Recent content by Sandman

Say what now? The poll has EP in the lead, so I'm not sure how Phantasialand is vastly preferred ;) Even if everyone here preferred Phantasialand (or EP for that matter), we're comparing 2 of the best theme parks in the world. You literally can't pick a wrong park!

If Nemesis gets the deserving re-track at some point, I'd love for Forbidden Valley to get a general overhaul alongside it. What was once the best themed area in the UK is a bit tired nowadays. Additional points if they finally replace replace Ripsaw (properly). And on that note, surely there's...

Anything by Black Lace fits into this terrible category. Could this be the most disgusting album in existence?

Phantasialand is my favourite park. Europa Park is the best theme park. Even with Phantasialand being my favourite, there are plenty of days where I'd take a weekend at Europa over Phantasialand. Why is it a better park? Firstly, size and overall magnitude. Once you hit Rust, you are in the...

As nice as it is that Flamingo Land are getting this, there's still a significant gap between them and the big 3 (Towers, Thorpe, BPB). I don't see them really getting any surge in attendance because of the new looper - marketing will probably reach Scotland (at best) and won't even break south...

There have been some pretty jarring ride sponsorships over the years... which in your opinion is the worst and why?

Love this. I do tend to dip in and out of ranking etc. Mainly when I'm procrastinating at work or generally bored. My issue is that once I start doing the whole spreadsheet thing, I get a bit OCD with it. Shall I start a film spreadsheet? Music? Ranking pubs? My mind gets too ambitious.

Nemesis - It's been around a long time and is often talked about, so naturally us enthusiasts can become desensitised to it. But, it's such a brilliant name for a coaster. Fits in well with the theme and connotations. Great logo too. Dragon Khan - Going for perhaps an unusual choice here but I...

Here's three songs I absolutely can't stand: Also, any song in which the singing style is cursive. Instantly annoying.

No official date but it will most likely be summer. Don't get your hopes up ;)

Just been watching some old Lost clips and came across this old C4 ident from back in the day! Good times

100%. Wodan being a prime example for me. I was really disappointed with it on my first 3-4 goes. Hours later, at the end of the day on front row - incredibly fun! I would also say Taron to be honest. Still consider it my number one coaster - but there's a stipulation. Riding Taron in the...

Mine Train Ulven! Totally forgot about this! One of the best mine trains around. Such a fun ride! I just wish it was in a properly themed mine train environment for added effect.

Quick few off the top of my head: Vogel Rok - Indoor rollercoaster in almost complete darkness. And epic soundtrack. A true underdog coaster in my opinion. Balder - I feel like it's an often overlooked woodie these days compared to like 20 years ago. It's the airtime machine. Furius Baco -...

Re-theme of Wild West Zone? Intriguing. Does that mean a re-theme of Calamity Mine? I'd love to see it upgraded rather than completely re-themed. Wild West is such a killer theme and Calamity Mine is actually really nice looking, one of the better looking mine trains out there.