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There's no mention of this on the Rumba Rapids page, or indeed any other page of their website. Surely if they were really doing this then they would've changed the entry requirements on there??
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^ And, judging by the number and type of seats, they're in some kind of transport waiting area - probably another airport departure lounge
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The twitter feed links to a page on CNN's international site which would suggest that they are no longer in the US and it is about the cold weather in Europe which could mean that they are travelling through Europe
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Do you know when it will finish up with being re-profiled? I was planning on going for the first time in early March, but if both this and Valhalla are still closed then I'd have to make other plans
As far as I know, the work is all meant to be done for the start of April so probably won't be open in early March - It might be worth emailing the park to find out how work is progressing and also if the opening is being moved forwards though
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PMBO at Blackpool is currently being re-profiled in various places and has been at least once before - I'm not 100% sure whether it was because of the coaster being too rough or too intense but either way, it was redesigned - maybe someone else can shed a little light on this one
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Another body found BBC News
Costa Concordia disaster: Woman's body found on boardThe body of a woman has been found on board the Italian cruise ship that ran aground and capsized a week ago, bringing the known death toll to 12.
The woman, who was wearing a life jacket, was found by divers on the fourth deck of the Costa Concordia.
Twenty people are still missing after the ship, with 4,200 people on board, struck a rock in shallow waters on 13 January off Tuscany's Giglio island.
The captain is being investigated for manslaughter, which he denies.
An unnamed police official said the woman's body was found at around 13:30 (12:30 GMT) and was taken to the mainland.
"They will have to rely on DNA tests now to identify the victim after a week in the water," he told AFP news agency.
Coastguard divers have been using explosives to blast their way into submerged areas of the vessel to search for those unaccounted for.
Earlier on Saturday, rescue officials said they would not end the search until the whole ship had been examined.
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^ I knew that oops
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Is it just me or does it look like Flamingoland want to sell the coaster?? When the Corkscrew at AT was taken down, all but the corkscrew elements were torn down - here they all appear to have been unbolted and taken down in sections so it could be sold. In a way, I kinda hope it will be sold and rebuilt or at least stored somewhere for a few years as there aren't that many of them left now and as headache-inducing as they are, they're a pretty important part of coaster history and so I think a few examples should be preserved.
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That is the only thing we can be confident about at the moment. The previous article was what the current plan for the site is although it is dependant on the site being purchased by the council. If this does not happen, the scenic railway will still be restored, however the rest of the site will become 400 houses. If you look a few posts earlier in this thread, you'll see that a hearing is happening at the moment to decide the fate of the site with the result expected soon. Hopefully the heritage park plan will go ahead but whatever the outcome I, like you, look forward to riding the Scenic Railway
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I think the council will be successful with the CPO for a number of reasons:
Firstly, Margate has a number of empty houses already and so the last thing they need is 400 more houses
The government is trying to promote tourism in the UK and creating a heritage park would certinly help with this.
Levels of unemployment in Margate is quite high and so the park would create jobs too
There is much more public support for Dreamland than for a housing estate
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Very tough quiz - 9/20 - and most of those were guesses
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Lightwater Valley
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Walibi Belgium (TR Coming Soon)
and tomorrow, Pleasurewood Hills
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13/20 - Not too bad really
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I think the 60m refers to the overall height of the tower rather than the height of the drop. Also, surely the drop tower mentioned above can be retrofitted with a 24 seat gondola. Whatever happens though, it is a much needed ride for the park and hopefully a sign of things to come
Andrew
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I spent mine riding the Ultimate at Lightwater Valley - Guess i must've been one of the ones left behind to incur the wrath of God
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11/20 - About normal for me
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Found this on BBC News today.
5 March 2011 Last updated at 11:39Details of a new Harry Potter tour in Hertfordshire have been revealed by Hollywood studio Warner Brothers.
The attraction, at the Leavesden studios near Watford where the Harry Potter films were made, will open in spring 2012.
The three-hour tour will feature original sets, costumes, props and effects used in all eight movies.
Among the exhibits will be the set for the Great Hall at Hogwarts School and headmaster Dumbledore's office.
Warner Brothers Studios at Leavesden, which will house the tour, is set to be one of the largest studio production facilities in Europe when it opens next year.
Josh Berger, the head of Warner Brothers UK, says it is an important studio for the company, and will be bigger than their lot in Burbank, California.
"After having worked out of Leavesden for the last 10 years and knowing our future plans it made sense to make the deal now," he said.
"The sellers were prepared to sell now, we were prepared to buy and it just made sense to do it."
The eighth and final Harry Potter film will open in cinemas in July 2011.
Source http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-12645416
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Storm Force 10 at Drayton Manor - I was sat at the back of the boat, thinking that the splash would only get the first few rows. Of course, I did remember about the backwards drop Its the wettest I've ever been on a ride. It was like standing under one of those splash bucket things - I really couldve gone swimming straight afterwards and not got any wetter. Took about 7 hours for my TPR hoodie to dry out after that Great ride though
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Oakwood in Wales - Megafobia, Speed: No Limits, Hydro - 'nuff said
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That looks like Formula Rossa's station - It's definitely a ride at Ferrari World from the uniforms of the ride ops in the background - Hope you guys are having fun
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The reef girls are for Reef Gear and that is in the US and Australia maybe Australia for some Gnarly surfing
Or maybe its something flowrider related?? Just a thought
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I think you guys might be headed for Sweden - maybe for Elissa to once again declare her love for Balder
The flight path was clearly headed to somewhere in Europe and on the pic where everyone is trying to figure out the airline from the carpet, I think the real clue are the two colours - yellow and blue - the same colours, albeit different shades, but still the same colours of the swedish flag
Although I'm probably way off
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^ Thanks - I think we do have the print at home tickets so a trip to the guest services desk will be required hopefully they wont be too hard to deal with. And as for your crepe lady, ill keep my eyes peeled for her
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Hi Everyone, My family and I (15 of us) are hitting up DLP in the last week of october - we aren't staying on site but we have 2 1 day/2 park tickets. What would be the best way to spend that time and which days do you think will be best in that week??
Thanks in advance,
Andrew
Thorpe Park Discussion Thread
in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
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Hi,
From central London, you need to take a train from London Waterloo to Staines (the train will probably either have Windsor or Reading on the front although there's an A-Z destination board right by the station entrance). From there, you can catch the Thorpe Park bus right to the ticket desks.
Hope you have a great time over here, and Welcome to TPR!!
Andrew