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Does anyone else have a fondness for a particular manufacturers track design? Seeing a new B&M always makes me a bit excited, regardless of whether it's highly rated or not. I still remember the first time I encountered Oblivion in the flesh, which was the first B&M coaster I'd laid eyed on in...

Whilst I'm sat here procrastinating at work I thought it'd be interesting to gauge what CF members favourite cities are. Tough call for myself personally but I reckon I have to give it to NYC, narrowly beating Florence and Utrecht. It's chaotic, gritty in places and often discredited as...

Food glorious food. Perhaps one of the more overlooked aspects of the theme park experience. Maybe this is because the average park need not worry about providing a high quality level of food and refreshments; merely a quick, easy bite for customers who are ultimately looking to maximise...

In your opinion, which country has the highest density of top-tier parks whilst also boasting the fewest mediocre/crap parks? Simply, which country is quality over quantity? Straight off the bat, according to RCDB, Sweden has 19 extant amusement parks. A rather small number. Without looking...

So 2023 seems to be the year of the refurb (in the UK at least). Let's hear your opinions/rankings of the following reimagined dark rides that have reopened this year: 1. Duel / The Curse at Alton Manor 2. Valhalla 3. DBGT / Ghost Train 4. Nemesis Sub-Terra In which order and why? Please only...

This isn't a thread to criticise safety measures or anything like that. We all know rides are perfectly safe *insert cliched quote about how they're safer than driving to a theme park* I just wondered if there's any ride you've been on before that felt unsafe, even if it's just a perception...

Just thought it'd be interesting to cover all bases, as opposed to just top coasters etc. Haven't seen any recent versions of this in a while, so it'd be interesting to see everyone's takes. My picks are off the top of my head. Favourite: - Thrill coaster (with inversions): Helix (Liseberg) -...

Anyone else been to a reasonably highly regarded park and just not quite 'get' it? I'm not talking about a park that most consider to be below average in general, but one which is supposed to be pretty decent, possibly due to the ride offering, thematic experience or both? For example, Walibi...

Maybe it's been a while since a new cred has topped your prestigious Top 10 list, let alone become your favourite coaster. So, I just wondered; from what you can tell, which of existing or under construction coasters have the best chance of becoming your number 1, in your opinion? For me, I'd...

Saw a few people discuss the feasibility of a Vekoma Tilt Coaster at Gröna Lund over on the Energylandia Construction topic and found it quite an interesting subject. What on Earth should/could Gröna Lund opt for as their next major coaster? This is, of course, one of the most compact...

Just a bit of fun... The rules are simple: Guess the coaster based on the cropped image. To make it a bit more straightforward - existing coasters only and no Big Apples. The person who correctly guesses first will be the one to post the next image. Here's the first photo...

Perhaps a tedious task for most, but this one is for my fellow procrastinators. Name a cred that opened in each year of your life (that you've ridden). E.g, here's my list: 1991 - The Ultimate 1992 - Calamity Mine 1993 - Batman The Ride 1994 - Nemesis 1995 - Dragon Khan 1996 - Colorado...

Not too long ago, in a galaxy not that far away… Howie and I decided we should take a short trip over to the mainland (specifically Belgium and Netherlands) to mop up some of the new, shiny creds that everyone’s been talking about. The plan was fairly simple: Fly into Eindhoven on Wednesday...

This topic comes off the back of the recent rumours regarding Kumba. Whilst Kumba's supposed removal is unconfirmed, we are now seeing many of these 'old school' B&M coasters possibly teetering on the edge of their lifespan(s). Hulk has had the privilege of a full re-track, and Nemesis is...

Indoor coasters. Not often ranked very highly, perhaps the ultimate 'filler' coaster in many people's eyes. So, what is your favourite/least favourite? Off the top of my head I'd probably go - Favourite: Psyke Underground at Walibi Belgium A Schwarzkopf Shuttle Loop in a giant tube? Yes...

Simple question - what's the best relocated coaster (in your opinion) still operating today? Answers based on the relocation version only, no original version(s).

With the recent news of proposed plans to re-track good old Nemesis, I've been wondering to myself whether we'll see this with any more iconic coasters in the near future. As eagle eyed enthusiasts, we are used to seeing fairly decent, respectable coasters fade into old age and inevitably...

If you had to base your favourite coaster on a movie, which would it be and why? You don't have to factor in the coaster's pre-existing themes (if it has one). So for example, Oblivion's theme doesn't have to influence your movie of choice. It could be a completely different aesthetic...

There have been some pretty jarring ride sponsorships over the years... which in your opinion is the worst and why?

Just keeping it simple for this one, what is your fave type or merch to buy at parks? Are there any particular collections you have built up over the years? I've left maps off the list for this one as they aren't really "merch" as such. I tend to avoid things like theme park clothing and...