Video Setup & Teams

• Sidemen split into two teams for theme park challenge
• Team 1: Gets entire theme park rented out exclusively ($100,000 budget)
• Team 2: Goes to worst rated theme park in UK
• Teams given London meeting locations and postcodes, don't know which team they're on initially

Team 1 Journey (Harry, Toby, Simon)

• Meet in London with Range Rover, 235 miles/4-hour drive to Wales
• Postcode: A67 ATD (Wales)
• Initial concerns about long drive and unknown destination
• Arrive at what appears to be small theme park in field
• Turns out to be Thorpe Park - completely empty, rented exclusively for them
• Josh arranged VIP experience with private access

Team 2 Journey (JJ, Ethan)

• Also meet in London with rental car
• Driving to unknown destination, hoping for good theme park
• Arrive at what's revealed to be worst rated theme park in UK
• Park appears run-down but operational
• Small crowds present, not empty like Team 1

Thorpe Park Experience (Good Team)

• Completely empty park, no queues
• Access to all major rides: Swarm, Stealth, Nemesis Inferno, Colossus
• Josh present to operate rides and provide commentary
• Rides include:
  • The Swarm (spinner ride) - JJ initially scared but enjoys
  • Stealth (launch coaster) - high speed ride
  • Water rides and slides
  • Bumper cars
  • Various other attractions
• Food available: chicken nuggets, chips, candy floss
• Weather conditions: sunny but cold, convertible car issues

Bad Team Theme Park Experience

• Rickety, older rides but functional
• Wooden roller coaster experiences
• Water slides and flume rides
• Bumper cars and dodgems
• Spooky/dark ride attractions
• Some rides appear rusty but operational
• Crowds of families and children present
• Food: basic theme park fare
• Weather: sunny day, good conditions

Ride Experiences & Reactions

• JJ initially very scared of rides, gradually warms up
• Ethan more willing to participate in rides
• Harry and others enjoy the exclusive Thorpe Park experience
• Multiple water rides result in getting soaked
• Various spinning and high-speed attractions
• Some rides cause motion sickness and discomfort
• Competitive elements between team members

Technical & Production Details

• GoPro cameras used for ride footage
• Filming challenges on moving rides
• Multiple camera angles and perspectives
• Josh involved in content creation and ride operation
• Sidemen Plus member interactions mentioned
• Various promotional elements integrated

Conclusion & Wrap-up

• Teams reflect on their respective experiences
• Discussion of which was actually the "good" vs "bad" team
• 5-hour return journey mentioned
• Overall positive experience despite initial concerns
• Celebration with drinks at end of day