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I always knew very little about the man. I know he was responsible for bringing the likes of Chessington up to theme park standards as well as introducing some of Alton's older attractions like Nemesis. Other than that I know very little on what he was responsible for in the last five or so...

Re: Scenic Railway in Margate news I too could see that happening, but only under the owners scheme. They propose a housing estate, on land which is dedicated as an amusement park. Changing its use alone could take some time. This is not even mentioning the need for planning permission and...

You would be better off skipping it. I imagine even the kids think it is dull. Seriously though. How many of those Wacky Worm/big apples did Pinfari make; they're everywhere. It is ridiculous. :|

I am tingling with joy... It needs a good facelift.

Merlin is repainting one of their rides? I never thought I would see the day. Rita's retheme was fair enough as its rally theme didn't really go with dark forest area, but to be honest, there was no real reason to refurb Oblivion. Of course, I am still thrilled it is getting some TLC. Hopefully...

Re: 12% drop in profits for Lightwater Valley It would be a shame if Lightwater closed. I know it is not the best park in the UK but I thought the progress with Skeleton Cove and Raptor Attack were quite decent, considering they were preowned/existing rides. Personally I can't see how a park...

I always thought that Log Flume had so much potential. I don't know how good the ride experience itself was but in terms of theming it could have been awesome. From observation it looks like the manufacturer had originally intended for the steel exo skeleton that supports the lifthill and drop...

I was actually planning on visiting the park for 2013 (for the first time) so it will be interesting to see the new investment. The proposed Casino complex also sounds interesting but is quite a large scheme that could take some time to get built, if at all. Still, it is great to see smaller...

Re: Scenic Railway in Margate news ^I too would be interested to know this. Both the owners and the trust want the Scenic as part of their plans. There is no alternate design, therefore, why is it taking so long to be rebuilt? As I understand it, urgent work notices give the council the right...

Re: Scenic Railway in Margate news Unfortunately, the Dreamland Trust (CPO winners) aren't allowed to work on site until they have full control of the land, which can only happen when a hearing result is decided. They are however, permitted to restore the three listed assets, the Cinema...

Re: Scenic Railway in Margate news Is it worth mentioning that Thanet District Council have manged to get the CPO (appeal) hearing prioritised. It is currently scheduled for the end of March next year. Hopefully no changes are made to delay it further. http://dreamlandmargate.wordpress.com/

^True but London Resort Holdings are not responsible for the other Paramount parks. So while I see what you are saying, I still don't see that as a reason why the park wouldn't materialize. If all Paramount parks/projects were being funded and managed by the same company, then fair enough but...

I would love to see the Plough (Apollo 14) return to Dreamland. It is such an iconic ride that is fun and will most likely stay in peoples minds for sometime after they visit due to its unusual form. Downside is, the ride takes up a huge footprint for such a simple concept. I would say bring it...

Re: Scenic Railway in Margate news The town's decline probably sure has something to do with it. If Margate had been ever growingly popular in the early 2000's, I' am sure the future of Dreamland may have been somewhat brighter. Despite this, I still stick by my previous reasons as to why the...

Re: Scenic Railway in Margate news Unfortunately there was many reasons why Dreamland went down. Many reasons already mentioned. I don't know how many of you went to the park in its gloom years, but it was nothing like its former self. No vegetation or landscaping, the rides were okay at best...

As much as I want it to happen, it seems unlikely it will. There is just so much involved with a project this big, literally anything could go wrong. Though I must stress, this is not a paramount project. Paramount are not funding it, nor are they managing it. London Resort Holdings are...

Am I right in thinking Scorpion has over shoulder restraints as apposed to Twist which has lapbars? If so, could this possibly differ the experience?

Oooh I love a bit of reminiscing. :P The ride was originally located at Slagharren in the Netherlands where it operated next to a clone which is still there to this day. When Slagharen were done with it, it moved over to the Bemboms sister park Dreamland in Margate where it operated as both...

Just randomly decided to have a brief look at TT. I don't know if this is true but was not surprised to hear that the park only leases their rides and that Knightmare is only on a five year lease which ends in December. Again I don't know how reliable this source is but I thought I might as well...

Not sure if anyone else picked up on it but it just occurred to me that there are now potentially two disused Schwarzkopf coasters left in the UK starting to gather dust. Knightmare-Camelot Twist n' Shout-Loudoun Funnily enough both rides have had homes at Camelot over the years. Twist and...