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Found on twitter and Instagram. Thoughts?

Discuss the new children's ride for 2017 right here...

Yes I know, there is already a topic started about this and I can't seem to find it so I started this because on there Facebook page they announced that the show will start on Sunday May 2nd at 7:00pm on Watch. Here is there facebook page. It is a show with famous celeb's based at Thorpe, if anyone else know's what the show does or was on the show, please discuss here.

Seeing as there's already 6 MoS nights planned this year, I thought a topic should be made..! (That's if there isn't one already?? Maybe move this to General Discussion if not) It's great to see these nights becoming an integral part of Thorpe's calendar! Dates this year are: 12th April 10th May 7th June 5th July 27th September 8th November First up, Miami Sessions! Typical for the one that sounds most appealing to be on only a few days before I'm 18 https://twitter.com/THORPEPARK/statuses/439721758900621312 ps.. If someone could embed that tweet that would be cool. Been trying to figure out how to do it but have had no luck!

Now I for one do not believe that this is true, however it does seem to have alot of weight behind it. Many people over on Towerstimes seem to believe that Sonic Spinball will be relocated to another Merlin park. Most think it will be Thorpe Park. Weeks ago I would have just laughed it off, but since the removal of the "fat heads" and the realization on Merlins behalf that Thorpe Park need more family rides...it could be true. We now that Alton Towers plan to move Sonic Spinball anyway as documented in their LTDP published 2 years ago or so and I personally would say it would be a waste of money to move a roller coaster like that to a different location within the same…

What was your first ever ride at Thorpe Park? Mine was Stealth.

To discuss the official refurbishment project at Thorpe. Revealed in the Christmas video 2023 the following is planned for the 2024 season. Colossus repaint (half initially), control system upgrade, dispatch screen, rockwork and theming repairs/upgrades to queue and long term track replacement. Stealth station/photo kiosk repaint, refurb to entrance & queue, new TV screens Rush & vortex repainted to original colours Samurai repainted red/black (AKA original chessington colour scheme) Refurbished toilets in Amity Cove, Big Easy Boulevard & Swarm Island. Virtual interior rebuild of Old Town toilets including Gender neutral …

The new maze is without a doubt the best of them all, and the two times that I went through, I was taken in different different directions. It's hard to explain without spoiling it, but it really plays on a few fears!

I am lucky, I only live about five miles from TP. I often meet people who have travelled hundreds of miles, but yesterday, I met a young girl who lives in Ealing, West London. She doesn't have a lot of money, therefore does not bring a car needing to pay the car park fee. She rides her bicycle, starting off about 8.30 a.m. to cover the eleven miles through the streets of west London. Me switching the car engine on is hard enough for me.

Now the hotel is open have created it a new topic separate to the one following its construction / Plans. Am quite impressed with it so far, the Reception area is themed well, like the little touches of the Thorpe Park signage. The style of it all reminds me of Alton Towers in a way, which is a good thing. The rooms are of a good quality, slightly bigger too but that may be only noticeable if you've stayed in the old Crash Pad. Quite impressed with the TV system, probably one of the better ones I've seen in a hotel.

Now the season's pretty much over, what would you like to see them change/add in the closed season for next year (other than The swarm of course )Music / sound system - I think they need to decide on what route to go down, the chart music or ride themes music. I would hope that they have chart music (the UK top 20) played at the entrance to the park. I also hope they bring back all ride theme music and keep that going throughout the season. A lot of the speakers around the park are broken, the amount of times I've been in stealth queue for them to suddenly stop is just silly. Fresh lick of paint - I noticed around the park yesterday that a lot of areas are looking run dow…

A couple of snaps of the FlowRider which started to go up yesterday. If the weather stays good can see it being a pretty fun addition to the side of the beach which is rarely used now.

Hello guys, Been a regular of the forums for many years but decided to ask the burning question this morning... just what has happened to the park? Thorpe Park a few years ago was arguably the best park in the UK, it was going from strength to strength in terms of investments and then all of sudden we get IACGMOOH, bouncezilla, the year of the walking dead etc They even pulled The Big Top off the Fright Nights bill which from what I understand was a favourite by many I assume 2020 will be just as poor in regards to the parks line up / investments as no planning has been put through for a coaster or even a new flat ride...…

Hi all With thanks to THORPE PARK we are delighted to announce we are able to offer our TPM Members a special a 2 for 1 deal on Thorpe Parks all new VIP packages! For a special price of just £50 members will get both a Lift Hill walk on a choice of either The Swarm, Nemesis Inferno or Colossus (Subject to availability!) along with a Backstage Tour of the park giving an opportunity to see how it all happens, saving you £50! As you can see from the images, you get some good views across the park! Spaces are limited - so if you are interested please contact me as soon as possible. Thanks Marc

Had a good day at Thorpe Park? Or would like to mention a particular member of staff that made your day that little bit extra special? Feel free to post any compliments here, or mentions to members of the Thorpe Park team.

OK, we all know the recession is in full swing, and money is tight, but with the right tips, you can still have a great day out at thorpe park, and save some money as well, so lets discuss our ways of saving money if you have them...Post your ideas here, I'll start the ball going...If you are coming to thorpe from London, and getting the train from waterloo, SouthWest Trains do a deal, that includes Standard class rail travel, entrance fee to the park and bus transfer for £29 (last time I checked), which is really a no brainer if you don't have the passes.

Even if you are going on it twice, what side will you be on first? What do you think you will like best?

The Walking Dead - Living Nightmare reopens this May half term, and is advertised to be more extreme than last year, and featuring "double the number of Walkers". And who knows what other changes and surprises lie in wait? The maze opens for previews to passholders this evening, 6-10pm. Use this thread to discuss and review the maze. And of course, there will be spoilers!

"Are you dying to know what surprises we've got planned for 2013?! Don't worry, you won't be in suspense for much longer... Keep an eye on our page for exclusive clues before the big reveal... coming soon!" So what will it be? If you choose other post your idea and if popular enough it can be added!

Hi All, Thorpe Park have passed on some information to us about a upcoming event with John Wardley at Thorpe Park on the 30th March 2014. Tickets will be on sale through the Contact Centre soon - these prices do not include park admission. £30pp - Signed copy of ‘Creating My Nemesis’ - Lanyard with Backstage Pass - Lunch in Marquee - Q&A Session with John Wardley - Raffle for a Lift Hill Walk on the day £40pp - Signed copy of ‘Creating My Nemesis’ - Lanyard with Backstage Pass - Lunch in Marquee - Q&A Session with John Wardley - Raffle for a Lift Hill Walk on the day - Backstage Tour of Nemesis…

For me it's gotta be Colossus yourselves?

Discuss the new for 2017 ride here. Signage has been spotted on park confirming the name and the fact that the other ride from Sea-Life along side the Timber Tug Boat will be coming soon.

New for 2014 - King Pigs Wild Hog Dodgems! They were pretty fun yesterday - they run at a good speed and the length was pretty good, hopefully they are able to run it like this during the busy months too.

After recently seeing the backstory for the new "storm surge" I have become interested in some of the backstories of the other rides and so would ask anyone to post the backstories of some of the rides.Thank you in advance.Maybee even put what you would like/could imagine the backstories to beP.S Didn't quite know where to put this

So with jungle escape coming soon in May to fill the once IAC building, had anyone seen or heard anymore about it. There are obviously now boards up around the area showing concept art, but thought this would be a good space to discuss the new upcoming attraction.