kelly06

Seems like another bad start to open season for Thorpe Park. I have a number of friends there today for the public opening of Saw, which apparently has broken down and will remain closed for the rest of the day. Many of Thorpe's other rides are closed or have 2 hour + queues, that includes guest services and food outlets (even pizza hut seems to have had a 'break down'). Another great start to the year for Thorpe

Women not knowing they are pregnant can happen quite alot. Ususally because the baby is small and lies on the mothers back, rather than near the front, so you don't get the full 'bump'. A lot of women don't have regular periods so its easy to just pass it off as another iregular, and swollen feet can also be passed off. The mother puts on little weight, and can go without knowledge. Still the mother and baby are reported to be doing well, which is good news.

Thanks Robb! This is awesome

Some more information on the dinosaurs: http://www.towersalmanac.com/areas/rides.php?id=49 And two pictures: http://gallery.towersalmanac.com/thumbnails.php?album=482 And a general history of the whole X-sector site, its certainly seen some changes: http://www.towersalmanac.com/areas/index.php?id=16 Curtosy of Alton Towers Almanac.

Hey great report. Was also there that day, but never managed to get to the halls of memories so was nice to see those pictures. As to your question about the Dinosaurs, I believe what is now X-sector, where Oblivion, Submission and Enterprise are now, used to be the 'Dinosaur land'. After a few years they got moved to the log flume for extra theming. Heres some info on it curtesy of Towers Times: http://www.towerstimes.co.uk/history/oldrides/dinoland.htm

I also attended, along with many others from the Alton Towers Forum, TowersTimes. We all had a fantastic day, thanks to the awesome atmosphere on park, despite the dreadful weather! Hearing 80's music around the park was a really nice change, and we also took part in a enthuasist group photo which I will post, which was a really nice bonus to the day. I loved how much attention Corkscrew was given over the day, with certificates, photos, posters and tshirts. There was also a lot of media coverage which was great too! My last ride on Corkscrew, with a giant Zippy toy! The photo's had a little sign on saying 'The last ride...', and you also got given a certificate at the end of the ride stating you were one of the last people to ride Corkscrew. Both me and Zippy got certificates! Members of Towers Times and Coasterforce join together to bid farewell to Corkscrew! Thanks to Spike for the Photo. Towers Times Group Photo in Corkscrews restricted ride area which was open to guests. Thanks to Spike for the photo.

Another silly, 'zany' publicity stunt by Alton Towers. But I guess its free publicity, but surely 'cloud seeding', and the 'baby coaster' were 'zany' enough.

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Unfortunately a broken down ride list like the one stated above is becoming a very regular occurance at Thorpe Park. The Park really seems to have gone down hill over the past year, blaming breakdowns on quite unbeleivable things. Its a shame because the park has so much potential, but they really need to sort out this major issue of broken down rides, which usually includes the parks top 3 coasters.

I have a boyfriend of just 20(ish?) Months who i met at Alton Towers. We both like visiting parks, but we don't really discuss coaster facts and figures, just now and again we may discuss a few developments. And although we like visiting parks, we don't do it all the time, and we tend to visit other places as well. Admittably he's more into the whole coaster thing than me, i'm more into the themepark and fun element, but this doesn't matter in our relationship. Most of my friends think its weird that i met him through Alton Towers, but meh i'm happy. We have a shared common interest, and we also have similar friends from the Forum we both visit, and thats just fine by me. I will agree on the fact there is not many active female enthuasiasts on most coaster/ themepark forums. Not sure why this is, but i will say iv definitely seen an increase of females over the past two years, which has been nice. Its definitely been a different relationship, but its been the best iv had. And all those looking for somebody, just wait and see. You'll most likely find somebody when you least expect it, like i did

Iv rode it alot, and i personally rank it as one of my favorite coasters. It can be a bit rough depending where you sit, but some of the inversions are great, especially the first loop after what i believe is a good first drop. You do notice the lack of speed near the end, and the 5 inline twists can hurt sometimes! But there are some parts where you duck and i've under the building and they are great. I think its a great coaster, and lack of speed doesn't affect it much.

Thunder Storm for Stoke On Trent, UK.

Either: The Apply coaster at Camelot (UK) Dragon Flyer at Camelot(UK)

McDonalds because they do Chicken Nuggets aswell, and i prefer their burgers. Although i prefer Burger King Fries,

Joanne. Because my dad wanted it as my first name, but my mum won, and he had to settle for hypanating my name, (Kelly-Joanne) until they decided to just make it my second name. Pfft Parents.

Both me and my boyfriend like coasters. I've only liked them for a year though, and im not quite as obsessive as him. He wants to go to as many parks as possible, no matter the cost. Sometimes it gets a bit boring, i mean i like coasters and themeparks, but i'd like to go to other places aswell, that don't mess up my hair..... only joking. Nahh they do exist, most people like coasters, but i dont think girls get that obsessed with them, if that makes sense

I was 11 and on Holiday lol Ahh goodtimes lol Actually it was pretty awful. Too wet lol.

Im 16 and technically my first coaster was Junior Dragon Coaster at Camelot - think i was 7? First 'big' coaster was Air at Alton Towers. aged 15 lol

Mine would have to be B&M, especially Nemesis at Alton Towers, as it fits in perfectly with the theme.

My closest park would be Alton Towers - 25 minute drive. Then Drayton Manor -which is about an hour away.

Hii, im kelly, 16 from the UK (live about 30 minutes away from Alton Towers) Im mad about all themeparks but especially Alton Towers, im a regular there as i have a Tussauds annual pass. Urm, been reading TPR for many months now, laughing at the trip reports - hilarious! Nothing else to report on me