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  1. Nicky Borrill

    Which theme park offers the best value for money?

    I mean... It used to be an easy answer this, Energylandia... But Poland's economy has changed so much, that they're not really cheap any more. Standard tickets now are up to £40, online and in advance. Food in the park is still cheaper, and so is accommodation. But not nearly as cheap as it was...
  2. Nicky Borrill

    Support UK Theme Parks this year...

    Well that makes sense... But absolutely not, not even in the slightest. (I haven't been to M+D's, nor have I seen you live.) Several years ago, there was a huge campaign nationally, or campaigns actually, to support grassroots bands, and venues, especially venues. (Why didn't I just specify...
  3. Nicky Borrill

    Universal UK theme park in Bedford

    I don't read it, but the FT has to be better than the red tops, doesn't it?
  4. Nicky Borrill

    Support UK Theme Parks this year...

    Extreme examples of M&Ds aside, surely this applies to parks as well, no? Sticking a couple of RMCs on a car park was more likely to attract me over the last few years than the best themed park in the world. So grass roots music isn't important? Interesting. Whilst I know some artists / bands...
  5. Nicky Borrill

    Thorpe Park | Hyperia | Mack Hyper Coaster | 2024

    A fantastic job well done.
  6. Nicky Borrill

    Support UK Theme Parks this year...

    We did Emerald Park last year for £68.50 each!!! Flights £24 (we could have got them for £15, but didn't pull the trigger in time.) Park Tickets £37 Car Hire £7.50 Each! (£30 split 4 ways, that included the extra waiver and the fuel for the short 20km journey!) I've done day trips to...
  7. Nicky Borrill

    Universal's Epic Universe | Orlando USA | Theme Park

    FREE Facial recognition lockers!!!!!!!!!
  8. Nicky Borrill

    Support UK Theme Parks this year...

    I don't think you have to feel too bad about sitting on the fence here. I think all of those points are sensible. I obviously agree with the first 2 paragraphs. But I also agree with the last one. I've spent my entire gooning life visiting parks with the best hardware, or parks I've never...
  9. Nicky Borrill

    Support UK Theme Parks this year...

    Sorry, you're right, that wasn't my intention, it wasn't even aimed at your personally, it was a swipe at the general attitude lately of slating everything Merlin (and other UK parks) do. But Merlin in particular get a hammering... Never mind that they've just broken the UK height record for...
  10. Nicky Borrill

    Support UK Theme Parks this year...

    To be clear, this thread isn't about Merlin, nor is about the quality of parks in the UK per se. It was started to highlight the challenges facing parks this year, that are entirely out of their control, particularly smaller parks. Challenges sprung upon them with a few months notice. If you...
  11. Nicky Borrill

    Support UK Theme Parks this year...

    To be fair, it's not the first time parks have been related to pubs in here... Very similar industry to be fair. Off topic, but we were just discussing Wetherspoons recent decision to stop selling steaks, gammon, mixed grills etc, from May 14th, with the staff. They said "won't that really...
  12. Nicky Borrill

    Support UK Theme Parks this year...

    Because an even less competitive UK market will really help drive guest experience in the future? Imagine if the same was said of bands. Musicians aren't charities, why go and support grass roots bands? Instead spend your hard earned money going to watch the high quality, polished, productions...
  13. Nicky Borrill

    Thorpe Park | Hyperia | Mack Hyper Coaster | 2024

    More drunk Hixee is exactly what the world needs. This is a fantastic idea (yeeting it around, not the drinking, although that's not a bad idea either.) HOWEVER, looking at that video, I'd properly love to experience a stall on that element!!!
  14. Nicky Borrill

    Holiday Park | Unknown | Mack Xtreme Spinning Coaster | 2028

    It was a joke... Don't make me start bringing up stereotypes around the sense of humour of certain nations. 🤣 😂 🤣 (Another incredibly inaccurate stereotype, in my experience.) I looked them up, watched some youtube videos... Elphi: So this went on a little longer than planned, and maybe...
  15. Nicky Borrill

    Holiday Park | Unknown | Mack Xtreme Spinning Coaster | 2028

    I know all about Brandenburg. So the Elphi and Stuttgart 21 are now on my radar, if they’re half as interesting ad the airport story.
  16. Nicky Borrill

    Water Ballast Dummies

    What I find most interesting about these dummies, is that they do appear to be designed specifically to work with B&M OTS, B&M Vest and also the B&M clamshell restraints, with some very obvious design elements allowing their multi purpose use. The gap in the legs for example, allowing for a...
  17. Nicky Borrill

    New attractions at Paultons Park

    I was thinking "It'd be a pretty small Stryker to get in under the 25M permitted development limit. Voltron is over 32M and feels tiny in terms of height." Then I realised, after checking, that Helios is only 23M! I guess nothing is impossible. 😂
  18. Nicky Borrill

    Small News From The Theme Park Industry

    Has this been shared yet? Massive Fire at Waterworld, Yas Island. Abu Dhabi https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RbTLbJ8sJ-s I checked the news section and this thread and can't see it, so honestly, if it's posted elsewhere, then meh, not my fault. 🙈 🤣 I see ECG posted the story, but this short...
  19. Nicky Borrill

    Support UK Theme Parks this year...

    The best coverage yet... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpTv07y5974&ab_channel=YourExperienceGuide I know you're on here from time to time Scott, top job!!! ❤️ Hopefully others take a similar stance / approach now.
  20. Nicky Borrill

    Alton Towers | Toxicator | Huss Top Spin | 2025

    It's the floorless... As in people facing both ways. Putting it in that orientation would be terrible for half the riders. Plus, any spectators wanting to see their friends, if they end up on that side, would be out of luck too. I think the orientation alone, makes it better than Talocan...
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