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Nope - this is just the video which was shown on the big screen at the start of the day ?

In the latest video Thorpe Park have shared on their social media platforms it appears to show the Swarm ‘brave it backwards’ three times throughout the duration. Could this his be a final teaser or just generic stock footage? Guess we will find out tomorrow.

Wouldn’t be surprised if we see Rumba on limited boats during the first few weeks/months of season. I suppose if it’s actually open that should be an achievement.

Congrats to Thorpe for making the Colossus area look like the Margate seafront.. (Minus the sea..) At least the run down pits used to blend into the area a little, they could of least done something more than just throw a bunch of concrete at it, looks horrendous.

So TheJackSilkstone got shown around Thorpe Park early and showed some of the changes happening at Thorpe Park: For those not wanting to watch the video, I noted the following: New projector in the Dome with some new signage (modernisation of the Dome happening in phases) New speakers on the entrance bridge Tidal Wave's exit bridge has been replaced, the other bridge for spectators has been removed Oasis branding replaced Dr Pepper at Tidal Wave Stealth's supports have been painted Sticky Sisters is being changed into a hot dog type restaurant I'm A Celeb branding has been removed, area will be covered up until opening of Jungle Escape Colossus has had the area around its supports filled in with concrete, some supports have been painted Bouncezilla is going in the area outside Crusts 'Old School' merch will be available for the 40th birthday with the old logo on GameFX will have a range of consoles with new games and a retro area, will also be a tournament as an 'introduction to e-sports' Coke Freestyle is being rolled out across the entire park with refillable drink quenchers available for them

What the f***ity f***ing f*** is this.

Think how good the physical theming could be if the money squandered on virtual reality was spent on actual reality instead. Could have turned it into something truly spectacular. With the insurmountable impracticalities of VR being slapped over an existing attraction like this the result was bloody obvious and called out as such by anyone with any clue before it even opened. What a huge waste of money at a park already being strangled by lack of funding.

Incredibly disappointing, should have kept it as an option at least. I personally thought it was a brilliant and well executed experience, by far the best VR experience I've ever done. Now we have a ride with a theme that makes no sense.