Danzaw*nk

Disney anyday. I love it so much. And Tussauds don't exist anymore . I'm glad now, I really did hate Tussauds. They cared about Alton to make their mark and then just added the minimal. Am glad Merlin bought em before they left Alton to rot. Money making scum . Merlin will be alot brighter IMO Dan

A clone of Incredible Hulk to Thorpe will be good . Or Kraken Dan

Erm, pretty much everyone says ERT over here. Extra Ride Time. I like Disney's Extra Magic Hours Dan

People base that around Alton Towers and Air. It's not going to be a clone - it's likely to be a total different layout with a pretzel loop yet people seem to think Thorpe cannot get their own ideas and have no originality in their rides. Nemesis/Nemesis Inferno, Rita/Stealth. Even though those two are complete different layouts and themed with Nemesis and Nemesis Inferno, they still think the Thorpe ones are not original. Alton say they don't want Thorpe to get one due to technical problems, ever though Air has been fine this season. I put it down to Alton not wanting the negativity around Air as that's likely what will happen as Thorpe's is likely to be bigger and better than Air seeing as it was a prototype. Dan

This was posted on TTF: Apparently that guy is very reliable! And also: Alot of negativity has already been discussed due to Thorpe not going for something original, but I can see it being very original. The lake, the trees and everything! I'm looking forward to this Thoughts? Dan

If Mission SPACE is classed as a flat then a centrifuge . I'm not very good with all the technical names he he. ToT I rate highly aswell as the S&S Screaming Swing (Rush) I also love Top Spins Dan

Am 16, not sure what my first coaster was. Is likely that it was Runaway Mine Train or Beastie at Alton Towers. Although, it could be Runaway Train at Chessington, not sure. I know my first looping coaster was Irn Bru Revolution at Blackpool PB. Was alright . Dan

Well, in the past i've been very scared of riding new coasters IE Nemesis and Rita however, I don't ever get scared of riding new rides now, have overcome that fear. One coaster I reckon I would crap myself on would be X, does look fairly scary. Going down those drops at weird angles and all that. Also, any HUGE drop towers would scare me. Done ToT Florida and Detonator at Thorpe which I both love (ToT one of my top rated) but say the one at Port Aventura or Apocalypse, they look MASSIVE and I would probably get soooo scared, but would still go on them. Also, I do still get scared on Oblivion which is why it remains my no 2 coaster. The way it intimidates you and looking down that drop for 3 seconds is horrific. Found the best way to ride it a couple of months ago, hands behind ya back on the drop, fly out of your seat, major airtime Dan

Gotta say, that photo is awesome! Taken on Eclipse aye? Dan

Well, gigwise I last saw Ricky Gervais live at Brighton which was amazing - March 26th . Concert/band wise it was +44 at Brixton back in February who were also amazing. Was a shame there was no Travis cos of his arm Dan

Will be interesting to see how Merlin do compared to ex-Tussauds . Great TR and includes some great photos. Don't worry, Charlie is terrible. They tried improving it this year but still, half the effects never work! It is a terrible ride and I honestly can't believe they spent several million on it. Hex is fantastic! Brilliant piece of art. Glad you enjoyed your day though, nice to see people enjoying my favourite UK park Dan

It is now a terrible £7 and £3 more if you want Rita. Dan

Age: 16 Middle Name: Mark Pet Peeve: Dunno Color of your bathroom: Blue. Best Movie of ALL time: I have a few, V for Vendetta and The Lion King are a couple Best Song of ALL time: Again, there are a few, blink-182 - Anthem Part Two perhaps Best TV Shows: LOST, Heroes, Friends Favorite Band/Artist: blink-182 Favorite Ride at Disney Parks: Mission SPACE Yummiest Ice Cream: Chocolate If you could eat lunch with one person, who would it be: Ricky Gervais Morning Person or Night Person: Varies Pets: A dog, Jen Favorite Color: Dark blue and pink Where you would go for fun (not an amusement park): Bowling perhaps Coke or Pepsi: Coke Opinion about Peanut Butter and Jelly: Peanut, ew Best Vacation Spot: FLORIDA! Cook or Go Out: Go out! Beach, Desert, or Mountains: Beach Dan

Think it was Rita Queen of Speed at Alton Towers. Was there Monday . Dan

In The Dark - Tiesto Dan

Yeah, but you got Nemesis so I figure it's a fair trade. Yeah Nemesis is great but after so many rides you do feel a bit ill lol, oooo the helix is fantasticly intense but still, Cedar Point . Is a shame about the g roll still, looked lovely and intense but none the less, looks like an awesome ride. Just still so jealous that my non enthusiast mate is going in a month . Dan

Don't I know you from somewhere Dan In seriousness, Alton will never get a 3 hour queue in Off Peak season. As Dan said, only maybe in school trip season and end of season events. Worst i've seen it is 2 and a half hour queue for Air on a weekend July which was lovely weather and noone could actually understand why it was so busy, was very quiet the next day though. In my opinion, the best place to start in Forbidden Valley as rides are supposed to open at 10am but due to ERT in Forbidden Valley, Air and Nemesis will be open when you get there! So do Air, then the greatest coaster i've ever ridden, Nemesis a few times, Ripsaw for a soaking and maybe Blade if you're that bored. I would then walk down to Gloomy Wood for Duel, it is very enjoyable, I love the ride! Afterwards head towards Katanga Canyon for Runaway Mine Train which is a great family coaster, then Rapids as it will still be a short queue as it should only be around 11am. Then if you fancy getting wetter I recommend the Flume, DO NOT sit at the front lol. Why not go for a quick spin on the Tea Cups before getting lunch at the Tavern or Mexican Cantina? Afterwards, head towards Spinball Whizzer as the queue may be shorter due to people being at lunch. It usually has a long queue due to it's low capacity. Afterwards go for X Sector to do Oblivion and maybe Enterprise or Submission. Head towards UG Land but on your way go for a ride on Hex, it's theming is brilliant! Next up I recommend doing Rita, Corkscrew and maybe UG Swingers. Then go for a ride on Charlie but only if the queue is no more than 20 mins otherwise don't bother. You should have more time left to catch the SkyRide back over to the Valley for some more Nemesis! Hope you have a good time! Dan

Got to say, Maverick has been added to my list of 'Coasters to ride before I die' aswell as half the coasters at Cedar. When i'm 18, i'm going to have to save up the money and fly to Ohio simply for Maverick and the rest of Cedar. Is the park I most want to visit and it just seems to get better every year! Darn you lucky Americans who can just drive there, im bored of Stealth and Rita Looks amazing and I hear it is! Dan

Hello! My name is Dan hence (Danzaw*nk). I'm from near London and all I hear about TPR is good things so I joined! My username also comes from TTF which I've been a member of since before 2006 . I'm 16, love Florida to bits. Best park in Islands of Adventures and I just want to go back! My favourite ride is Mission SPACE at Epcot. I love coasters and love airtime and Gs! Alton Towers is another great park. Nemesis is my favourite coaster . I'm friendly and always up for a laugh. I'm sure i'll enjoy it here Dan