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  1. Tonkso

    Universal considering UK theme park in Bedford

    The idea that there wouldn't be anything potter related is simply unthinkable. It would be leaving money on the table. Regarding the Studio Tour, I can only imagine it would be of mutual benefit. The Studio Tour is a very different experience to what Universal offers, and with two major Potter...
  2. Tonkso

    Thorpe Park | Hyperia | Mack Hyper Coaster | 2024

    It's probably the best comparison, to be fair.
  3. Tonkso

    Thorpe Park | Hyperia | Mack Hyper Coaster | 2024

    Lots of people saying it's broken or there is an issue. Thinking logically, would they simply not be running checks here? I'm considering things like the validating the train's stability on the lift-hill in case of evac requirement. I highly doubt there is a fault. Edit: Just seen Josh's...
  4. Tonkso

    Thorpe Park | Hyperia | Mack Hyper Coaster | 2024

    The rumour mill is annoying me today, there's no basis for the 7pm rumour I can see, wind speeds are ridiculous even at ground level even now, security can't move you on or stop you filming on Monk's Walk as it is a public footpath. Chertsey (actually half the country) is on a yellow warning of...
  5. Tonkso

    Thorpe Park | Hyperia | Mack Hyper Coaster | 2024

    No, I'd say it's pretty unlikely unfortunately. The weather (and wind) is pretty atrocious.
  6. Tonkso

    Universal considering UK theme park in Bedford

    Monopoly isn't British, it's American. The London game we know is a variation on the original.
  7. Tonkso

    Thorpe Park | Hyperia | Mack Hyper Coaster | 2024

    It looks good, like really good. Almost Velocicoaster good. Whilst I'm chomping at the bit for a back row ride on this, I wouldn't mind sitting in those front seats either.
  8. Tonkso

    Thorpe Park | Hyperia | Mack Hyper Coaster | 2024

    Teasing us this morning.
  9. Tonkso

    Universal considering UK theme park in Bedford

    Thorpe apparently has quite a large share of visitors doing so via public transport, I cannot find the numbers however. Chessington have also recently been promoting the fact they're walkable from Chessington South station too. I think BPB's share is huge too.
  10. Tonkso

    Universal considering UK theme park in Bedford

    ...than Hyperia.
  11. Tonkso

    Universal considering UK theme park in Bedford

    Cheers, I didn't save it earlier. I cannot believe we're discussing a potential giga in Bedford, seriously.
  12. Tonkso

    Universal considering UK theme park in Bedford

    I believe I am visiting family in Portsmouth that day so probably not, unless I can make the midweek one. Um, so anyone else notice the info pack (now 404ing) mentioning 115m max ride height... they're allowed a giga... this obviously doesn't mean they will, but it means they can.
  13. Tonkso

    Universal considering UK theme park in Bedford

    I'm actually hoping they follow up with my email, as I do genuinely mean everything I'm writing here, but I do want to see the park built in the most environmentally conscious way possible. It can be a real net benefit to the local area if done right, and whilst yes I want a Theme Park on my...
  14. Tonkso

    Universal considering UK theme park in Bedford

    https://universalukproject.co.uk/ I have submitted my feedback via their local consultation portal which is now available. Naturally I have supported the project, but have highlighted the need for strong public transport access on both the Midland Main Line and East West Rail, as well as the...
  15. Tonkso

    Thorpe Park | Hyperia | Mack Hyper Coaster | 2024

    Remaining tight-lipped for now.
  16. Tonkso

    Thorpe Park | Hyperia | Mack Hyper Coaster | 2024

    Let's see. I just cheekily asked Thorpe if they could confirm or deny. I actually never noticed there were two zero car designs, but you're right, Blue Fire's is the better.
  17. Tonkso

    Thorpe Park | Hyperia | Mack Hyper Coaster | 2024

    So according to the Twitter rumour mill (which I usually ignore, but hey it got Universal Bedford right!), testing should begin tomorrow with a possible train reveal today.
  18. Tonkso

    Colossus Partial Retrack (Thorpe Park)

    Yeah, I remember it too. I remember the dizziness after, one of those epic defining moments in any enthusiasts story. I totally get the Blitz Bahn point to, similar feeling without the intensity. Nicky, we have a mission for you this season.
  19. Tonkso

    Colossus Partial Retrack (Thorpe Park)

    https://www.attractionsource.com/history/from-the-archives/samurai/ A reminder of just how good it looked at Chessington. I'd have been 11-12 back then so I definitely remember being quite intimidated by it too.
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