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Well, not only is it up for sale, it's closed for the season now. I have seen card towers with more structural integrity. It's horrible seeing the park killed by apathy and stupidity. Sent from my Pixel 7 Pro using Tapatalk

I've never visited Pleasurewood, but did Oakwood for the first time this weekend. The four coasters are better than I expected, but the park really looks like a bit of an afterthought, which is a shame. That said the summer evening event with the fireworks etc were a genuinely enjoyable way to...

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The ultimate was never a ride it was an experience. It simply couldn't have been built and passed by the H&S executive these days. In the noughties the only way you could ride it unbruised was to cross your legs, which is just ridiculous. First part of the ride was horrendously designed with...

I have such a soft spot for the park, but haven't visited in best part of a decade. The reality is the huge debt in building and late opening of the ultimate hugely damaged the park, and it never really kicked on. The rides brought in were truthfully fairground fillers at best, and it was on a...

Glad it's going. Never ever saw the point of it. Fairground tat that was never going to pull in the crowds. The experience was completely overrated and it cost a bomb to run and maintain. If they get a decent figure for it it could easily fund 2-3 more appropriate rides. I just hope it doesn't...

^Fancy it to be LWV, wet n wild, twin lakes and wheelgate - all could be bought cheaply and would be prime sites to turn a profit, after some tactical investment. Would suit the company's profile too.

100k is only a lot if you forget that LWV have massively underachieved for at least the last 10 years. It's all about brand awareness than anything else, and a good portion of those who come will be those who forgot all about the park. Sundown did massively better out of the licence, and I see...

Thing is Skeleton Cove for a million added next to no extra visitors. This will add another 100k easily, be open all year around, and open a massive revenue stream. It isn't for us chaps, but may well be the thing that generates the cash for the things we actually want to see, and stop the park...

The thing with Flamingoland is this - they seem to be learning. This year, it would appear they are spending more on themeing than actual rides, which is what (ironically given what is happening this year) gives CWoA it's enduring appeal. I remember in the mid nineties just how bad FL was - it...

Camera hated the light, so I tried experimenting with Black and White; should have really thought of something witty to say about them because they really serve no purpose. I really don't understand Alton's lack of smaller rides near the bigger attractions; a jazzed up frog hopper in that area...

It looks like it has been themed to Jimmy Savile. All it needs now is the creepy hairstyle. Perhaps this can be done with waterfalls - maybe provided by the tears of all the celebs that turned a blind eye to his antics in the seventies and eighties, who's careers are being looked into...

Ages since I have bothered to do a trip report, so as such will keep it brief. Pictures are in no real particular order, but hopefully tell the tale, not least because my camera hated the low light. It was an odd day; for all of the focus on the smiler, the park felt somehow subdued, and...

Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1 Was there today. No sign unfortunately. Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2

I'd argue theme parks were also more able to flourish under her type of government, so maybe she is due some backhanded credit. History will treat her fondly. Even with all his things like the nhs, atlee fared no better in the end. Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2

I know its neither tv series or film, but I have always fancied bioshock as the basis for a good ride theme. Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2

^How long could it take to remove the dents from people's heads on the backs of the seats! ;)

Fastrack. Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk 2

If the rear seats are being turned around, it is for one reason and one reason only. It becomes a chargeable experience, and if successful, you can bet your bottom dollar it won't be Merlin's last forray into the area... Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk 2

Is the flume any cop, and is the dragon something that is likely to be able to be dismantled? Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk 2