[2025 Event] Christmas Wonderland
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Likely there starting on the boats first and other smaller components not scene by public
With the park been fully open as in areas the maintenance team will be just focusing on keeping the rides available for the Christmas event. Then come 1st Jan they usually get 2 full weeks off then they back stripping all the rides that will be open for the Feb half term event and the rest of the park for the start of the main season which is the 27th March.
Some rides are closed though so I imagine those are already being stripped back like Haunting and Wild West Shootout
Yesterday (13th) was almost Groundhog day! Arrived at the same time as last week, walked through Vikings and heard the exact two songs (Last Christmas and Let It Snow) as last week. Almost everything was the same as last week, the only major difference being Victoria was present. Saw her several times in the first half of the day. 
(Didn't talk to her as I'm far too socially awkward) :-(
Highlight of the day was riding the pirate ship during the first of the 2 end of say shows. Last week they were at 6 and 7 PM, this week they were at 5 and 7.
Watching the 5PM show whilst riding on the bounty was super cool. If you get the chance to do that then I highly recommend it. It was also educational - you can see the fountain spurting a fine spray which creats a wall of water that the projector on the island puts the image on. I did wonder how that works - now I know!
The only down side of the day was the Bar. 20 minutes to wait for a bottle of Magners? My arse! I wasn't waiting that long, so I went to the Pizza place and was served in less than 2 minutes, and saw someone elses arse!
Edit - I filmed the end of day show. Missed the start, but got most of it. The quality isn't great, sorry. :-(
(Didn't talk to her as I'm far too socially awkward) :-(Highlight of the day was riding the pirate ship during the first of the 2 end of say shows. Last week they were at 6 and 7 PM, this week they were at 5 and 7.
Watching the 5PM show whilst riding on the bounty was super cool. If you get the chance to do that then I highly recommend it. It was also educational - you can see the fountain spurting a fine spray which creats a wall of water that the projector on the island puts the image on. I did wonder how that works - now I know!
The only down side of the day was the Bar. 20 minutes to wait for a bottle of Magners? My arse! I wasn't waiting that long, so I went to the Pizza place and was served in less than 2 minutes, and saw someone elses arse!
Edit - I filmed the end of day show. Missed the start, but got most of it. The quality isn't great, sorry. :-(
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We were around on the 13th tooYesterday (13th) was almost Groundhog day! Arrived at the same time as last week, walked through Vikings and heard the exact two songs (Last Christmas and Let It Snow) as last week. Almost everything was the same as last week, the only major difference being Victoria was present. Saw her several times in the first half of the day.
Highlight of the day was riding the pirate ship during the first of the 2 end of say shows. Last week they were at 6 and 7 PM, this week they were at 5 and 7.
Watching the 5PM show whilst riding on the bounty was super cool. If you get the chance to do that then I highly recommend it. It was also educational - you can see the fountain spurting a fine spray which creats a wall of water that the projector on the island puts the image on. I did wonder how that works - now I know!
The only down side of the day was the Bar. 20 minutes to wait for a bottle of Magners? My arse! I wasn't waiting that long, so I went to the Pizza place and was served in less than 2 minutes, and saw someone elses arse!
Edit - I filmed the end of day show. Missed the start, but got most of it. The quality isn't great, sorry. :-(
You might have spotted us in my green coat Filmed all of the stage shows which will be going up on the Channel over the coming days / weeks as well as a story from Mrs Claus in the Grotto. Nice to see that adults get a hot chocolate from the Grotto (But shame it wasn't advertised)
Did see the queue for the bar! We went into Safari and were then told they had a 20 minute wait when we went in (We were unlucky on times) so went to get some fries instead at Funky Fries (Which is oddly operating inside of Chicken Diner with no Chicken Diner options available - so bare in mind if going there)
Anyone wanting to attend Friday at least. Road is likely to close between the manor and the belfry as flooding is barely passable. Suggest planning to arrive through fazeley
As I write this, I'm sat in the hotel on the bed after spending the day at the park yesterday..and I have to say the idea of elftoria was amazing, but the execution of it was absolutely dreadful. Upon arrival at the viking entrance I was asked if I had booked onto elftoria and was then given a choice of a time slot even tho when booking it gives the idea that it is a 2 hour experience given that it states from 4 to 6pm... I was given a choice of 4.30 or 5.30.
I opted for 4.30 as we had other things planned.
We waited, and waited, and waited and waited and waited some more...we were told it was our turn and walked towards the teepee only to be told we had to wait..and wait and wait and wait some more. FINALLY it waa our turn to go in the tent. We were greeted by 2 elves, who were about as funny as standing on a nail. Few crap jokes and a couple of crap pranks later it was time to go to the second tent for gingerbread decorating which lasted all of 5 mins...The best joke for me was the fact that this had cost me £60 in total...I mean I commend the park for trying something different but there is no way on earth this was worth £20pp
The rides are the rides, pretty much walk on all day, glad to finally get back on all day so no complaints there.
The santa visit was brilliant, but what I dont understand is I asked if I could use my hot chocolate token in the viking area to be told no..can only be used in sodor cafe or fun foods..why? why does it matter? I asked if I could have a hot chocolate if I paid for it and was told yes..
hotel room was great as always, clean, well presented, friendly prompt staff who cannot do enough for you, no complaints..however, all along the ground floor corridor was the very very strong smell of someone smoking marijuna...not something you expect at a family park let alone in the hotel, I informed the hotel reception about this who said they would investigate.
all in all, a thouroughly enjoyable weekend, and it didnt rain!
I opted for 4.30 as we had other things planned.
We waited, and waited, and waited and waited and waited some more...we were told it was our turn and walked towards the teepee only to be told we had to wait..and wait and wait and wait some more. FINALLY it waa our turn to go in the tent. We were greeted by 2 elves, who were about as funny as standing on a nail. Few crap jokes and a couple of crap pranks later it was time to go to the second tent for gingerbread decorating which lasted all of 5 mins...The best joke for me was the fact that this had cost me £60 in total...I mean I commend the park for trying something different but there is no way on earth this was worth £20pp
The rides are the rides, pretty much walk on all day, glad to finally get back on all day so no complaints there.
The santa visit was brilliant, but what I dont understand is I asked if I could use my hot chocolate token in the viking area to be told no..can only be used in sodor cafe or fun foods..why? why does it matter? I asked if I could have a hot chocolate if I paid for it and was told yes..
hotel room was great as always, clean, well presented, friendly prompt staff who cannot do enough for you, no complaints..however, all along the ground floor corridor was the very very strong smell of someone smoking marijuna...not something you expect at a family park let alone in the hotel, I informed the hotel reception about this who said they would investigate.
all in all, a thouroughly enjoyable weekend, and it didnt rain!