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    Small News From The Theme Park Industry

    It looks like B&M did cite Vekoma's patent on their surf coaster patent so they must've been aware of it. Presumably B&M believed that their invention was sufficiently different to Vekoma's, but evidently Vekoma disagree.
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    Thorpe Park | Hyperia | Mack Hyper Coaster | 2024

    I suppose this has pretty much always been the case. Before John Burton, John Wardley had the same role when it came to handling the PR side. That said, I do agree it'd be nice to know more about the other people who've worked on these projects. That's one of the things I like about the...
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    Thorpe Park | Hyperia | Mack Hyper Coaster | 2024

    Thorpe have confirmed on the passholder group that the trains will be without seatbelts, so that should help with throughput
  4. will6789

    20th Anniversary CF Live - THORPE PARK - 16th April 2023

    I'll be coming along to this, see you all tomorrow! 😁
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    Duel at Alton Towers closing on 6th September - retheme or refurbishment for 2023?

    Interestingly, this article in trade magazine 'EAP' states that the new ride: They don't give a source for this claim nor elaborate further, but it suggests that the previous ride system might not be kept as-is. Of course, it could just be minor upgrades to ensure reliability (it is over 30...
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    The World of David Walliams is coming to Alton Towers

    I think Swat is advocating for the removal of what is (I'm sure we'll all agree) our favourite Intamin Accelerator coaster 😛
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    Serious Incident at Oakwood Theme Park

    As far as I know, restraint sensors didn't really become common until the 90's/early 2000's so its not too surprising that an old Tivoli can run with the bars open. In theory, it shouldn't be a problem - assuming restraint checks are carried out properly...
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    GhosterForce 2022

    Myself and @Devohn will be at Chessington, looking forward to seeing everyone!
  9. will6789

    Thorpe Park | Hyperia | Mack Hyper Coaster | 2024

    It appears Project Exodus is now on the Planning Committee agenda for the 5th of October and the recommendation is for the committee to grant permission! Here's a link to the agenda item PDF: https://democracy.runnymede.gov.uk/documents/s4601/RU.22_0374%20Thorpe.pdf
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