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Yes, I agree, the park is becoming something a bit more like Chessington, thrill-wise. It's easy to forget, but Cobra was a lot more thrilling than what they had at the time, and there was even some debate whether it was too intense for the park. Storm Chaser is more intimidating than Cobra...

Yeah, I don't really get them either, I just thought it would fit the theme. Going there recently certainly refocused my ideas of what they might get: GCI woodie - Personally, I don't think they could get anything much better than this. It would ride differently to anything they've got, and...

Sounds very good indeed. Their Vekoma 335m - Silver Mountain - looks really well-themed too. The park is owned by Looping Group, I see, so it'd be fantastic if they could send another GCI Pleasurewood Hills' way!

That's fantastic, I'm really pleased to see it's not just me! I'm envious you have explored the Forest so thoroughly. Personally, I've been there three times, but there's still so much I want to do. I've had a look at New Forest 222, and that certainly seems to cover the whole Forest. It's...

Apparently the Lana Del Rey song samples SYML's tune "I Wanted To Leave". Not sure if and where it's used in Europa Park, I'm afraid, but could it be that the note sequence stems from long ago, possibly in classical music? It must be very difficult, I feel, for musicians to make a song...

Day 4 (11 September 2024): Mallard Just over 5 miles (as the crow flies) south of Paultons is Park Pale. There was a walk that I’d been planning for years, but hadn’t made time for, so now was the moment. Leaving the car there, I set off across White Moor. A group of donkeys sat to my left...

Day 3 (10 September 2024): Ridley I put on my boots, filled my rucksack, and grabbed my map and compass. Exactly 10 miles south-west of Paultons is Picket Plain, which I chose as the first destination of my third day. I parked at Picket Post, got out of the car and admired the view. Here...

Some thoughts/advice to my younger self: No one has walked in your shoes. It’s good not to become too obsessive or fixated on certain ride types or manufacturers. On the other hand, there are reasons we like certain things above others. Maybe other people don’t understand the need for...

Yes, we may well be looking at the Paultons ride, and I could also see Alton Towers getting one. One might even be the replacement for the Log Flume at Great Yarmouth. ;)

After seeing the new Freizeitpark Plohn coaster, I'm wondering if the Paultons 2026 ride could be a Mack launched water coaster. Low height, multiple launches... It would cover a lot of bases in one go, and would probably make more sense than them being able to afford a new water ride and a...

There was a Channel 4 documentary about coasters, way back around 1990 if I recall correctly, that featured Cedar Point heavily. There was a woman riding Magnum who said something akin to "It's like dancing for people who can't dance". That's always stayed with me. However, I've always...

I think the best thing to do is ride the coasters you're going to enjoy the most, although I do find it hard to resist a cred if I'm there. When I've been to ride Boomerangs, SLCs and spinning mice, generally they've been some of the most major coasters in the park, so I didn't really think of...

Doing is relaxing! Seaside resorts, heritage, amusement parks, boat trips... all worthwhile. But in recent years there's nothing I enjoy more than a long walk. I put on a rucksack full of drinks and snacks, and follow a map. There's something incredibly relaxing about concentrating on the...

Exactly what happened to me with the Jumbo V at Pleasurewood Hills! Did they come and free you with a crowbar? 😄

Day 2 (09 September 2024): Paultons The skyline of Paultons came into view - Cobra, Velociraptor, Flight of the Pterosaur, all relatively close together. An appealing line-up to greet us, and perhaps one that not many people would feel intimidated by. Seeing this skyline in real life...

I agree with those who call for a simple flume like Chiapas. Whilst I don't mourn the loss of the old ones, the newer ones have several advantages: Side-by-side seating Adjustable splash Filtered water as standard More to my taste, however, would be a scenic boat ride - "Vikings of the New...

I don't know the dimensions of a Power Loop, but my instinct is it's too tall for the park. I must admit though, there's no reason that Mack couldn't design a smaller version of the Power Splash for them. It would be a coaster and water ride in one, and personally, I do think it would be...

Day 1: To Lymington Day 2: Paultons Day 3: Ridley Day 4: Mallard Day 1 (08 September 2024) - To Lymington The gloom set over the M25 as I headed around the western side. We dashed in and out of the clouds, alternating clear and dark skies. And then, at Staines, they popped into view… Stealth...

It's always better to read an honest opinion than otherwise. I haven't been to Thorpe Park for years, but for what it's worth, I always found it quite well run, but not really my kind of park. Very sun-exposed with a lack of shade. I understand that they can build taller rides than...

What I've noticed is that the modern ones have much more focus on story. Rise of the Resistance and Jurassic World Adventure look like they actually put you into their respective films. But personally, I think the most important ingredient is charm. It's why Dream Flight at Efteling is such a...