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Yeah they did a hiccup. App said opening 31st April. Then within 30 mins updatee to 1st may. The engineers are doing a bloody brilliant job getting her open. Goes to show how great Merlin parks do at maintaining there hydraulic launch coasters. I live local to Rita so managed to lap her 3 times today. Not the same as Stealth but just enough to get a that hydraulic kick

App says it’ll be reopening this Friday 1st May, which is in line with how long it takes them to do a cable change. They regularly do them a little faster than scheduled so wouldn’t surprise me to see it open Thursday afternoon.

They definitely have parts below image Jax. Also updated on the app to closed until 31st april. Although we don't have a 31st this month.

Saying that, they're all related in one way or another so it's best to replace all of them.

I believe they're replacing all of them today; launch cable(s) and return cable

I hope so. Hopefully there not stripping it down. Really hope it's not anything serious Jax. Not sure why they've took all 3 cables off

It's because they decided to replace the cable now whilst its having catch car issues, best to rectify all the issues now in one go..

They have pulled all 3 cables off. Not looking good

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grumpy grouchy grumpy grouchy grumpy grouchy

assessments have to take place but it's a high possibility swamp of the volcano, anyone?

some days low wind, some days medium, and some days high

let's come together, right now, oh yeah, in sweet harmony this ride is in trouble but fixes will not be rapid

Whoa! Poor Stealth, get better soon 😭

Just saw a video on TikTok, they are changing the cable today

Trains are in the shed. None on the track. We may be looking at a lengthy closure unfortunately. It's a massive shame.

I have no idea Jax. Just checked the app and closed all day. Pitty I live 3 hours away too.

What's happened now 😭

Absolutely, but she's back to closed all day today. This isn't looking good

I'm quite impressed with engineering managing to get her back up this quick, massive props!!

Stealth is back open today!

She's had a few test runs today. Looking quite promising. The launch bunker doors were open the other day. Perhaps they've done a cable change too.

Heard news that she's been testing today 😀

Interestingly Stealth has updated on the app to closed. Rather than closed all day or closed today. Perhaps some hope 😀

Though a different situation to last year (where Stealth effectively opened weeks into the season), it must be a concern for the park that for the second year running they've had early-season issues with Stealth. The issues with hydraulic launches are well documented now. And one as powerful as Stealth will add to that complexity. At the same time, Thorpe are well-versed in dealing with complex, unique and temperamental rides (for better or worse). So hopefully they're not thinking of giving it up yet. But equally, from a purely business perspective, if this keeps happening, one has to expect they'll at least consider changes to it.