u/squishypillow-91

I went to Thorpe park alone for the first time today.

I was meant to go with my partner but they had to work last minute.

I was very hesitant to go in the morning but around 11 am I just pushed myself in the car and headed there.

I had such a nice day! It was so calmn and chill. I just plodded along at my own pace.

Met a really nice and friendly group of people on surge as well which was pleasant.

Was such a quiet day too. Went on everything about 4 times. Got to experience a lot of the front of rides too as I was in no rush and just qued that bit longer.

I would definitely do it again. Maybe bring a book next time if I'm there from open to close. Have a cheeky beer maybe.

If you have ever considered it I really recommend doing it.

Just got home from a great day at the park. Nice atmosphere today. Not hugely busy. Got on everything a few times.

We decided to go for pizza pasta buffet late lunch at 2 as it was cheaper at that time with our passes.

Last time I had Merlin's pizza pasta buffet was at Chessington a fair few years back and it was certainly nothing to be desired then. However I threw caution to the wind and thought why the heck not.

I will NOT be going back to Merlin's buffet restaurant again! Firstly what a depressing experience it is. The environment felt like a prison canteen. Just the odd sound of a wooden chair being dragged across tiled flooring.

They have got rid of the fizzy drink fountains and replaced the options with what only can be described as budget squash alternatives. I am not 5 years old. I don't want to drink cheap squash out of flimsy plastic cups. The blackcurrant squash tasted like mouth wash. It left this weird medicinal aftertaste in my mouth.

I felt sorry for the pizza. It had the appearance of pizza hut pizza from a distance and the taste of an Iceland frozen pizza and even that's being generous.

The pasta was void of any flavour what so ever. It had the consistency of baby food. None of it needed chewing.

Now I'm no snob. Far from it. I love cheap and cheerful. I embrace cheap and cheerful. I also don't begrudge paying for something a little steeper if you are getting the quality that you've invested. But at basically 17 quid each and not to mention the amount before the prize is reduced after 2 o'clock is insulting.

It was a sad time. It made me feel sad lmao.