Disastrous family seasonal attractions and the never to be forgotten Lapland New Forest Theme Park

[Part 2]

Lightopia visitors promised refunds after parts of festival left in darkness

Organisers have apologised after technical issues meant many of the lanterns were not lit up on the opening night, and promised people their money back

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

 

[neonwilderness]

A zebra and a rhino lantern just visible through the trees

This is more like it

 

[skyscraper101]

Business owners angered by 'shameful' long queues for Lisburn Light Festival

"The council are supposed to be the authorities that are enforcing these rules, yet they are breaking them in plain sight. It doesn't make sense."

www.belfastlive.co.uk

The festival will clock in at £535,000 this year, and includes an animated Christmas tree, 100 metre metre light tunnel and a six metre reindeer on Comber Road.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

I made a lot of money out of Crinkley Bottom, earning around £600 pw for under 30 hours pw, equal to £1,000+ today according to the B of E inflation calculator, no wonder I felt rich at the time.

So you were Mr Blobby then? I guess they probably had a number of people on a rota to don the costume.

 

[cupid_stunt]

So you were Mr Blobby then?

Nope.

 

[AverageJoe]

Balls. I pearoasted.

The shame

 

[Johnny Doe]

Hurrah!

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

Hurrah!

FINALLY

 

[TopCat]

Superb.

 

[platinumsage]

Anger at 'shambolic' Limerick Christmas Drive-Thru experience

THE Christmas Drive-Thru Limerick experience promises a drive past gingerbread houses, the sorting office where elves are wrapping all the presents, Santa’s living room and more. However, parents who brought their children on its first day on Saturday have been left bitterly disappointed and d...

www.limerickleader.ie

 

[neonwilderness]

Excellent

One parent called it an "absolute disgrace" and said "the elves portrayal of the Grinch resulted in our child being scared and worried. She believed he had taken all her presents and Santa wasn’t going to give her anything on Christmas Day".

"It's a totally substandard experience. What was advertised were a series of drive past ‘gingerbread houses’, what we got was cheap green gazebos with virtually no props.

"Mrs Claus's kitchen was laughable. The theming was so bad, there was no attempt to cover amp boxes, the sign for the cycling club, etc. A small bit of tinsel strung up with what looked like toilet paper! It was absolutely unbelievable. Santa’s ‘living room’ was again another cheap tent with a couple of blow up props," said Mr Shan.

"Due to government guidelines, Santa will be unable to hand out presents to the visiting children. However, he suggests bringing wrapped presents with you, hiding them in the boot of your car and seeing them magically appear after they see Santa," said organisers on it Facebook page.

Mr Shan said to make sure there are presents in the boot, "As an elf thumps on it and Santa promises presents without checking with the parents first!"

 

[Badgers]

Not a classic but worth a mention...

Nottingham's Christmas market 'temporarily' closes after one day

A night time economy expert said people had been defecating in doorways.

 

[pogofish]

Whoever sited the “Christmas Market“-style fast food stall, right at the back door of Union Square in Aberdeen must have done so without considering the effect it would have on their social distancing measures - ie, it truly screws-up the in and out access to the centre and sticks a queue right at the narrowest part of the pavement where people are already most concentrated

 

[platinumsage]

Whoever sited the “Christmas Market“-style fast food stall, right at the back door of Union Square in Aberdeen must have done so without considering the effect it would have on their social distancing measures - ie, it truly screws-up the in and out access to the centre and sticks a queue right at the narrowest part of the pavement where people are already most concentrated

Nottingham's Christmas market closed because it was too busy:

Nottingham's Christmas market closes for the rest of the year

The market in Nottingham closes for the rest of the year, following "unprecedented high footfall".

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[cupid_stunt]

Nottingham's Christmas market closed because it was too busy:

Nottingham's Christmas market closes for the rest of the year

The market in Nottingham closes for the rest of the year, following "unprecedented high footfall".

www.bbc.co.uk

Just 2 posts above.

The council was barking mad allowing it in the first place, complete twats.

 

[pogofish]

The council was barking mad allowing it in the first place, complete twats.

The council here also have a lot of questions to answer about how they used the current “special powers” to permit stuff for usually very well connected business people with little or more typically no consultation before rubber-stamping approval but that’s not entirely a festive matter.

Their decision to order the removal of TVs from certain places in order to limit virus spread is one I’m looking forward to hearing them justify, esp as the real issue was no management/control of customers whatsoever.

 

[neonwilderness]

East Park Magical Drive Thru is 'stuff of nightmares', claims mum

The Grinch was described as 'terrifying', while Mrs Claus was late after 'missing the bus'

www.hulldailymail.co.uk

One East Hull mum, who paid £38 to take her three children, referred to it as “one of those horror show walkthroughs” after being greeted by a terrifying Grinch in a trip out that was “faster than a McDonald’s drive-thru”.

Don't get me wrong for £12.99 each I was not expecting the North Pole but I must admit we were left totally disappointed.

We briefly saw the Grinch but it was raining so didn't come out of his house.

 

[TopCat]

Excellent

Not a classic but worth a mention...

Nottingham's Christmas market 'temporarily' closes after one day

People were defecating in doorways because there's no toilets open because hospitality is closed.

 

[TopCat]

Shit really. Reminds me of bournemouth in the summer.

 

[moomoo]

East Park Magical Drive Thru is 'stuff of nightmares', claims mum

The Grinch was described as 'terrifying', while Mrs Claus was late after 'missing the bus'

www.hulldailymail.co.uk

Perfect!! I’m so happy!!



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[neonwilderness]

Socially distant Santa visit cancelled after single "Scrooge" complaint

The council - in discussions with police and public health - say it could leads to groups gathering

www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

One parent even described the cancellation as being a Scrooge.

They said: “How can they complain about you walking the streets dressed as Santa? They should hang their head in shame, Scrooge’s.”

Another said: “Why should they need to complain, it's a magical thing to do to lift the children’s spirits this Christmas after the year we have all had.

“There's always someone out there to spoil everything.”

 

[baldrick]

The best thread on Urban delivers once more. The Christmas spirit is alive and well

 

[T & P]

East Park Magical Drive Thru is 'stuff of nightmares', claims mum

The Grinch was described as 'terrifying', while Mrs Claus was late after 'missing the bus'

www.hulldailymail.co.uk

Some people expect too much for their buck. I mean, what's wrong with this exquisit exhibit?

 

[andysays]

People were defecating in doorways because there's no toilets open because hospitality is closed.

TBH, I would expect that the organisers of a Christmas Market would be required to provide sufficient toilet facilities for those visiting the market, this or any year, whether nearby hospitality venues with toilets for customers were open or not.

 

[Thora]

I've just booked a local Magical Christmas Experience for my children, so looking forward to how it turns out either way

 

[TopCat]

TBH, I would expect that the organisers of a Christmas Market would be required to provide sufficient toilet facilities for those visiting the market, this or any year, whether nearby hospitality venues with toilets for customers were open or not.

The council forgot to insist. It was grim apparently.

 

[krtek a houby]

Some people expect too much for their buck. I mean, what's wrong with this exquisit exhibit?

What is that? The Christmas booger?

 

[TopCat]

I think Christmas is so special that all consumer protection should be set aside for Christmas events.

 

[two sheds]

What is that? The Christmas booger?

awww you're all cruel it's sweet

 

[cupid_stunt]

Nottingham's Christmas market closed because it was too busy:

Nottingham's Christmas market closes for the rest of the year

The market in Nottingham closes for the rest of the year, following "unprecedented high footfall".

www.bbc.co.uk

It's not re-opening again.

Nottingham's Christmas market closes for the rest of the year

The market in Nottingham closes for the rest of the year, following "unprecedented high footfall".

www.bbc.co.uk