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  1. Tonkso

    WTF BPB?

    That'll do well, to be fair.
  2. Tonkso

    What is PortAventura doing in the Mexico area?

    In reality, it's a far smaller space than that blue blob, given it's the staff/supply access to the gift shops and the smaller of the two restaurants in that section. It's partially above the El Diablo's tunnel too.
  3. Tonkso

    Parc Astérix | Cétautomatix | Gerstlauer Spinning Coaster | 2025

    I was at the park on Saturday and Sunday, they were testing with water dummies on both days. No sign of opening though.
  4. Tonkso

    Universal UK theme park in Bedford

    I'm afraid again it is, this is the Mayor of Bedford's vision, who evidently does not know about loading gauge restrictions. There is absolutely no chance that SNCF will allow a UK loading gauge train compatable with Midland Main Line tunnel sizes on their TGV lines. There's also no chance that...
  5. Tonkso

    Universal UK theme park in Bedford

    Not a bad thing, people bought into Wixams before this development was planned. Existing residents should not be blighted by this development.
  6. Tonkso

    Universal UK theme park in Bedford

    New junction on the A421, as expected. Wixams Station to go to 4 platform, not the currently planned 2. Safeguarding but no commitment to a rebuild of the station on the Marston Vale Line.
  7. Tonkso

    Universal UK theme park in Bedford

    Nothing, it's just indicative examples of how other parks look.
  8. Tonkso

    Universal UK theme park in Bedford

    Where to? https://universalukproject.co.uk/ has not updated for me, are we looking at Central Beds planning portal perhaps?
  9. Tonkso

    Universal UK theme park in Bedford

    I didn't know they were coming in an hour's time. Now I do, now I am excited.
  10. Tonkso

    WTF Merlin?

    This year is the first year I've got a pass, and we did it because we wanted to do a weekend with my family at Legoland, so 6 adults and 2 children. With us doing the other parks it made sense for us to get the passes and buy their tickets (which were birthday presents) with the passholder...
  11. Tonkso

    Parc Astérix | Cétautomatix | Gerstlauer Spinning Coaster | 2025

    The opening is expected to coincide with the start of the French summer holidays, though this is not guaranteed. If this happens, this would mean the 5th, which is this weekend. I've seen no movement on any media that this would be the case. I am visiting on Saturday and Sunday so there's a...
  12. Tonkso

    WTF Merlin?

    I wasn't aware of that aspect, but Phantasialand is noticeably never quiet (at least on a weekend) when you could find quieter weekend days before. Phantasialand have consistently good operations however, and whilst they do experience downtime (sometimes extended) it doesn't feel as rampant as...
  13. Tonkso

    WTF Merlin?

    They need to change the model. Low cost entry, upcharge upcharge upcharge is outdated, belongs back in the 2010s. Look at the parks which are doing well and none of them use this model. Phantasialand, which seems to be the gold standard here, normal entry costs and a limited Fast Pass offering...
  14. Tonkso

    Can a theme park ever be too quiet?

    I was at BGT on a 1% day (actually the day of the Queen's funeral) and it wasn't unenjoyable per-say, but it lacked any atmosphere and felt closed.
  15. Tonkso

    Underrated Coasters That Surprised You?

    Formula at Energylandia is massively overshadowed by the park's big three, yet after a few rerides I felt myself wanting more. It would be perfect for somewhere like Drayton.
  16. Tonkso

    New attractions at Paultons Park

    Oh wow, they've been cracking on with this!!
  17. Tonkso

    Vekoma SLC's - Europe Only

    Makes total sense, I thought Condor rode well, when people seem to put that as their worst.
  18. Tonkso

    Vekoma SLC's - Europe Only

    Condor at Walibi Holland actually rides really well with the new trains in my opinion! It's the original one, for those who didn't know. WIll reride if no queue. Mayan at Energylandia is okay but I still find it odd that someone built an SLC that late. It's not smooth. Will not reride. Iron...
  19. Tonkso

    Most “sadistic” theme park attraction?

    Back row on the outer seats, a genuinely terrifying ride experience as it climbs the lift. I love it.
  20. Tonkso

    Oakwood closes its doors, cites financial difficulties

    I'm super skeptical, but I hope to be proven wrong. It would be great to see it happen, but there are good reasons Oakwood closed, and the level of investment needed is at the level Walibi have been putting in over the past decade. I just cannot see it. Still, if it DOES happen, I hope they...
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