In response to the OP, I strongly disagree with pretty much your entire post. You argue that new content needs to be added before the Beta. You also say that the "it's in Alpha" reason is boring and un-related[weird], when in fact it is 100% the reason why no new content is being released till the Beta. None of what you've requested uses radically different core mechanics from what is already in the game so it is unnecessary for FD to add them to the game during Alpha.
4. We paid a lot of money for alpha access and I believe a little extra before opening up to the lower paying customers, would show your appreciation.
And finally 5. We deserve it.
What? Deserve it? You bought into the game to test it first, enjoy it second. If it's the other way around for you then you have the concept of alpha testing wrong. Also, no one is entitled to anything from the developers. They never promised anything else for the Alpha, so they have no reason to add new flat rides or coasters if they won't help test the core features. If they add something extra it's because they might have teams who are done with most of the important stuff.
"Transport ride (It's been teased from the very start in terms of a greyed out icon and my theory is that it was suppose to be in an alpha at some stage)"
Yes it has been in the menu. The menu is an extremely important core system, it needs to be as complete as possible before release. Imagine they added the transport tab just before beta, and it messed with something making certain text not appearing correctly (just a random example).
-Water ride (The iconic log flume or even a rowing boat attraction?)
-Wooden coaster
FD have on several occasions stated these will be later features, coming after release.
Not necessary. Flat rides have been tested and work, they have no reason to add new flat rides until the beta. Sure, it would be nice, but it might take resources from things that need to be fixed or tweaked before the beta. Now, of all time, they need to be extremely focused on any features or mechanics that might mess with something else. Beta, and thereafter resealse, is not very far away.
- An update on management (I still feel really disappointed by the lack of this in alpha 3)
On this one I cannot argue. I feel that the management is a core feature and so it should be in the Alpha and be more or less complete before the beta. I do, however, have faith that FD have tested what they need and that the management aspect is ready to be greatly expanded with minimal bugs.
Again, I feel as if you missed the point of an Alpha. I am sorry if I've come off as a bit strong, but I've seen way too many people being impatient and feeling entitled during Alpha stages of development. Everyone should just relax a bit more, then the world would be a better place [big grin] Go listen to Jim Guthrie & JJ Ipsen's track from the music of Planet Coaster. Have a cup of coffee. Breathe in and tell yourself that 2 weeks is not that long to wait. [praise]