The Future

It would appear as though some sort of construction work has begun on Amity Beach, with diggers now present, indicating that some sort of major redevelopment or facelift could be coming: https://themeparkguide.co.uk/news-page/Thorpe-Park-2025-Beach-Redevelopment-Begins?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2CWtvfuCQDURzVQgibW2baEsyFLXyHir-_pXaA4HebIp8LVd8MwWxGwmE_aem_Um8Q1g2xTQTBRLVmFdmWDA It’s a promising sign if the beach is getting redeveloped in some capacity. I personally feel that it’s currently one of Thorpe Park’s weak spots. I wonder what could be happening?

Well it's time to start that thread... Jack has shown a couple of new posters that appeared in Trailers' queue: Now there's lots of room for speculation here. It could be for 2 new (rethemed) rooms. The left poster could certainly be a retheme of the first room (the dentist scene). The right poster is a bit more open to interpretation. I've seen some suggest this could be a hint to The Walking Dead The Ride leaving, given that X was its previous name, and the right poster looks a bit zombie-like. Given the nod to the date (the start of Fright Nights), I think that's unlikely. The right poster has the glazed-over …

What could we see done to Thorpe over the 2024 close season? Leave your answers down below! Mod edit - Moved to The Future

Yes I know, Hyperia has barely just opened, but it's only natural sooner or later to ask the question "What comes next?" If we were to rewind 20 years ago, Tussauds had a clear investment cycle strategy for Thorpe, with a major investment coming every 3 years. That carried on into the Merlin era, before being tweaked to every 4 years. Obviously, we all know the story from here. Swarm didn't give an instant increase in visitor numbers, so the powers that be at Merlin deemed to some form of failure (despite the several flaws in that logic). Thorpe tried something different with DBGT and that, frankly, flopped. 2020 was at one point pencilled in to ha…

Here's an interesting question, what does everyone think Thorpe Park will be like in 10 years time, barering in mind how far Thorpe has come in the last 5 years since the opening of Colossus, do you think we'll have many more coasters and thrill rides to look forward to in the next decade?? And do you think Thorpe Park will be much larger in area than it is now with newly themed areas & gardens?

The other day I had one of those google searching days, and ended up looking at ariel views of Thorpe on googlemap, and then ended up researching the Cemex site, and actually its history is very fascinating, It was originally owned by RMC (former owners of Thorpe park). It seems the site has been up for sale since 2011, with housing proposed for the site, which Thorpe have questioned as its so close to the park! And since then It seems things have gone quite. Cemex basically want to relocate as the offices are now to big for them! see this article on the issues http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/local-news/thorpe-park-questions-wisdom-ne…

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With the recent news of Nemesis being re-tracked after almost 30 years of service, it's got me thinking about the fate of Thorpe Park's ageing coasters. If we take Nemesis' life-span as a guide, and apply it to Thorpe's coasters, it means they might need major work doing sooner rather than later. Colossus - 8 years from now Nemesis Inferno - 9 years from now Stealth - 12 years from now Saw - 15 years from now (supposedly, although I think it'll need doing far sooner) I'd imagine that Colossus and Saw might need retiring/re-tracking earlier than Nemesis. The reason I bring this up is that this could leave Thorp…

As Colossus is one of the old rollercoasters in the park that was the first 10 looping coaster in the world and was opened to public March 22nd 2002. Well I was thinking that THORPE PARK RESORT and Merlin Entertainments should upgrade Colossus by getting rid of the loud noise of the chain lift and repainting the whole track and making Colossus be a stand-up rollercoaster, this means you would have a bit more leg room and it will be the first 10-looping stand-up rollercoaster. This is just my opinion, you might not agree with me at all but this is just my opinion on what THORPE PARK RESORT & Merlin Entertainments should do to improve Colossus. …

Seems worthy of it's own topic... Thorpe Park have submitted plans for an extension of the Crash Pad units...until 2024, as read here: Source - http://planning.runnymede.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/Generic/StdDetails.aspx?PT=Planning%20Applications%20On-Line&TYPE=PL/PlanningPK.xml&PARAM0=183854&XSLT=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Runnymede_AA/xslt/PL/PLDetails.xslt&FT=Planning%20Application%20Details&PUBLIC=Y&XMLSIDE=/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/SiteFiles/Skins/Runnymede_AA/Menus/PL.xml&DAURI=PLANNING A quick look at the plans, submitted this time last week, states the reason for this is: A few more bits of info whic…

Hi all It's come to our attention that members from the forum are going into off limits areas of the park to photo updates of the new maze construction. Whist we understand your all excited about what the park have in store for us it's important members DO NOT enter areas off limits to the park or take cameras onto rides to get images. Doing so is against both park and H&S rules and any members found doing so may not be permitted to attend special exclusive TPM events. On that note we have some exciting news to release soon Thanks for your understanding and if you have any questions please contact me. Marc

what do you think will become of the Pyramid when The Walking Dead sponsorship ends? Do you think it will be reverted to the Family Freindly X Rollercoaster themed to a nightclub. Could you foresee the return of X No Way Out?

Laser effects in X no way out (mostly by using a SINGLE Laser unit in the roof) (or for another dark coaster)I know this coaster only goes backwards- but you don’t actually see any less (except for the fact its dark). The idea could actually be that you get BLASTED back by the lasers.The idea in some ways seems to be very fitting for one, the shape of the building. You can have the main laser in the peak of the pyramid which you would be able to bounce of diffraction mirrors (http://www.lasershow.sk/accessories/52-bounce-mirrors/186-diffraction-mirrors-standard ) - presumably at the rate of one bounce only - since bouncing of multiple mirrors could be a problem if just 1 …

Having looked at the MTDP, some points I've found:-CCR Coaster-Loos in CC (Canada Creek)-Two capacity rides next to arena-Second drop tower next to Detonator-Buildings of KFC changed to offices.-Nemesis Inferno extended workshop-Extend Sleepy Joes Rib Shack-4D upgrade-Staff parking up the road from the Dome-Lake Show-Laser Show on lake-Tidal Wave workshopVery interesting - X:/NWO isn't on the map.

Sooner or later, the Walking Dead license will expire and X:/ No Way Out will return, hopefully. I wish they'll use this ideal version of mine if it does. It'd be based on the ride circa 1999. However, a lot of it will be updated, using new effects and stuff. Like digital projections, subwoofers under the seats like Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, whatnot. It'll also have a new track layout including loops (like Vekoma wanted) and maybe it'll launch you backwards. The extended queue will return with new effects, and the storyline will be updated, playing on a video screen people would gather at (like the boiler room/library in Tower of Terror.) The story is that…

So this article came up about Thorpe objecting to a nearby retirement development because the new residents would complain about the noise. I guess they are objecting to this to cover themselves legally in the future if this development went ahead? It could well interfere with Thorpes future development plans.

Are there any plans?

so we all know that Thorpe park has some of the best rides in the country and I do love going there. However I'm always wondering what there next big thing will be and what would thrill seekers of the uk would like to see here next.

Since it has been nearly 5 years since Thorpe Park has added a new roller coaster, I feel right now that a new roller coaster is necessary for them now. Obviously it won't be for 2017 as it would have been announced by now. Would would you like to see for their next roller coaster? Me personally a thrilling wooden roller coaster made by either RMC, GCI or Gravity Group

Just thinking about the on ride DVD's which are now available on Thorpe's newest attractions. What do you think the possibilities are of more of the rides having the feature installed? I know that places such as Canada Wonderland and various USA based parks have installed the system where possible on their attractions. Some of the rides which I think could have it installed: Colossus Nemesis Inferno Stealth Slammer Flying Fish? (good for the family but I appreciate that the cost of installing the feature may not be worth while) Any ride I've listed above or haven't probably has each of their own limitations which may make it more difficult to install on certain attract…

Talking about future rides and attractions that could be added to Thorpe Park and areas that could be used for expansion

I don't know if this is true or entirely made-up, but someone on TTF (TowersTimes Forums) said in 2018, Thorpe's height restriction will be increased to 300ft. Thoughts?

The islands have been infilled and we have Swarm and it's possible we'll see maybe 1-2 more coasters (Treasure Island and long strips) and (Crash Pad + Depth Charge area). Does anyone think we'll see new dark rides or flat rides, new or relocated ones on the new infilled islands? There was some rumour about Vortex being enclosed but I think that's made-up.

Rumours abound of a substantial rebranding of Thorpe, that in some ways has already started. As noted by 'T' on ToweersStreet - where are all the fatheads? They have vanished from the website, and this is supposed to be the start of a change of direction in who they are appealing to. Would seem Thorpe have suddenly realised that trying to appeal almost exclusively to a group of people with nearly no money might not be the best decision financially. So what would you like to see them do with the design and direction of the park. Could it see the return or installation of more family type attractions? How do you appeal to a wider market with what is already on offer? How d…

Thorpe park have released some details about "Reload" a under 18s club night planned to be held on parkFrom their facebook event: What are peoples opinions on this? its just £10.20 for Annual pass holders, will you be heading down?