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Does that mean we're getting on board audio!?I'm open-minded about this; it could be very good, or work against the park. However, I do believe Thorpe won't muck it up and will ensure the music fits perfectly with what they want. Also, what a great way to market it to loads of people, and get the music out there! However, I'm confused about this other band that are playing on opening day.. Why are they there, and why isn't it YM@S?

Evidently people know more about this than they're explicitly saying... Sometimes I wish people would either keep schtum and let others have their views, cynical or not, or tell us. If people can't tell us, then as said, keep schtum...Anyways, rant aside, nice to see Thorpe doing stuff for the opening of Swarm. I jusr hope it isn't *just* a band singing a song, which would be a bit naff in honesty. Though, as said, it's something.

Not too sure to be honest. The competition closed Wednesday night, so if winners haven't already been contacted, it should be done quickly. Unless winners have already been contacted, and no one on here has won!I think the difference between this and Saw's event is the fact that it's joining on with the celebrity event. Saw's one was about the winners (don't have a clue at how many, possibly 50?) getting Saw to themselves for a couple of hours, whereas the celebrity event is much more 'special'.

To add to that, this Thursday is the VIP / celebrity event, which is also for the ride it first winners.

There's no 'may' about whether Saw opening during Thorpe's 30th was a coincidence; it simply was just a coincidence.The Vampire XXI event was quite nice and something a little different from the park; hopefully we could see something in general for celebrations...

I want Lez Cougan back on the scene! Would be great he crops up in the TV ad / online virals; could certainly add a little extra than just showing the ride..

I'll be there on the 17th, that's for sure. I just don't know who I'll be going with though - probably will be with friends, but if we decided to go on a different day, I may join you guys or the SP meet, depending on which has the more people I know... :PI'll try and say hi at some point during the day regardless of what happens! (If you could put me down as a 'Maybe' or something Maxy, if that's how you're doing it of course XD)

Simply put, you won't be able to touch the wheels or the track.

I'd say Storm Surge isn't a bad addition by the park. Granted, it's not a good ride, however, it is much better - in the eyes of guests, at the very least - than 7 baby rides which were barely used. The ride serves a purpose of being something which most guests can ride, and isn't too thrilling, so can be something of a filler. Unlike a fair few rides at the park, there is some free guest interaction, which is nothing but a good thing really. I don't disagree that it's hideous, an eye sore and basically has flaws in every department, but the addition of Storm Surge is working for the park, and compared to what was there beforehand, is almost a success. Now let's just it is a short-term, 'temporary' addition that will kick the bucket in a few years time and replaced by something actually worth saying 'Look at what we've got in our park'...

TPG have said that they got the information from the Press Pack, which one can only assume would be this - http://www.thorpepark.com/downloads/press/THORPE-PARK-Press-Pack-2012.pdfI can't see that information anywhere, but the pack says Swarm has 4 inversions, whereas it's marketed as having 5. Also gives other snippets of information, such as the ride duration being 125 seconds () and has a theoretical throughput of 1100pph (which is 50 less than Inferno)...

Thank you!

I've also got the same problem.. :SAny chance it could be fixed for me too?

Agreed. Sub Terra could be seen as a 'dark horse', mainly because of what everyone thinks they're gonna get from it. In a way, expectations aren't particularly high. Swarm's got a harder job, as people are seeing what's going on, and it's got a LOT of expectation to live up to; if it doesn't meet that high bar, then people will be disappointed. Anyways, RideSims.com...

I'd disagree about the floor. Just because there's devastation going on, and an alien race are attacking, it doesn't mean EVERYTHING is going to be damaged. Like one of the outside walls which some people were saying was 'too white'; even if a building's roof has been taken off, it doesn't mean everything has to look ruined. I think the floor adds to surroundings, and will age 'well' and suit the theme all the more. Also, the slight contrast in destruction and odd bit which is 'in tact' will make the destroyed pieces look even worse, if you get what I mean.

Probably will be like Saw's, with winners being emailed in early March.

When it comes to the entrance, I'd prefer it if they had there own music as opposed to chart music; something which can 'define' the park if you will. In saying that, I'm not that fussed about the chart music, as I pretty much can ignore it, but that - in a way - is besides the point. The trouble with the chart music is that it can isolate people who don't know / like the music being played. As chart music is down so much to opinion, even popular songs will be hated by people, and that is not the best of starts to a day - you go to an amusement park, go for a little bit of escapism, and are greeted by something which you can hear in day-to-day life, and for many, could well be on their own phone / iPod / whatever. Doesn't really give the feel of 'escapism' now, does it? Thorpe have probably put thought and research into it, and I wouldn't be surprised if what they've got now is better received to what they had before. However, there needs to be a point when Thorpe should decide to have it's own defining centre piece of music, and hopefully can decide on that soon. For the time being though, I just hope it stays at the bridge and dome; no playing it at Fish, Depth Charge of Lost City flats please.

^Nope, I haven't read the book, seen the play or anything like that. There's reasons behind that, though I'll probably end up reading the book sooner or later.I don't think that I have missed the point, but I guess I could be missing something which is staring me in the face.. The thing with the film was I liked the story, but the scares that went with it were just too predictable...

I highly doubt that it is a 'preview event' in honesty; what's the point in having a four day long preview event? The dates are the first four days of season, so it's probably just a 'long opening weekend' with a name that bring in as many people as possible.We're probably looking at actors (and when I say that, I mean 'more actors', as hopefully there'll be one lurking around during weekends or something...) on the island / round the park, and hopefully something else with a bit of 'shazam' if you will. Nice to see Thorpe making an effort with the public opening of the ride, as opposed to 'here's our new coaster, it opens today, have fun' that we've seen with previous coasters.

The Woman in BlackI'd heard about this film last month, and it caught my interest. I knew it was based around a book, which I haven't read (yet), and that was about it. In a sentence, without spoiling it, I'd say the film is alright, but lets it self down at times. As I always do, here's a more 'in depth' review, about actual scenes and stuff, so needless to say, they'll be spoilers! One thing I'll say is that I was surprised it was given a 12A rating - think it more should've been a 15.. 6.5/10

Theming feature B seems a little understated to be honest. They're not exactly the biggest or friendliest of things that you want to pass through on a roller coaster.. :PThe more I look at feature A, the more astounded I get...

I hope I don't need to, but to clarify...In my original point, I was saying that the clearance of mere inches would be for having arms out / for tall people / etc. No matter how deceptive that picture may be, I still think we're looking at the smallest clearance being inches away, not feet..

To be honest, I'm not too fussed on how powerful the trim brake is, just as long as it isn't painfully obvious a la Th13teen. Hopefully, minimal strength won't do that..As for that picture...And there's people saying that the left side will end up being a short straw... Probably looking at a mere couple of inches clearance there surely?! Add in a mist / smoke effect around it, and people are going to be terrified about going through it, let alone putting their arms up...

And there I was thinking that needless Thorpe bashing was dying away...

Agree about the spider-like theming; looks phenomenal and very interesting. Hard to imagine the sheer scale of that thing in a way.. Also be interested about the lighting features and LED screens mentioned, and what will happen with that.Am I being dim, or are there no visuals of theming feature B released? Interested to see what happens there. Edit: Found them, looks great! :PAs for the station, I like it in a way, and dislike it in another. The worn down look seems to go against the 'clean but secret' idea that X-Sector has, though I assume there's a reason behind this. I'm hoping to see some sort of 'government facility gone wrong' theme, but what exactly I do not know.Nonetheless, loving the plans!