JoshC.

The actual layout seems good for a Legoland park, but the theming on it is terrible it seems. Okay ride, poor theming by the looks of it...

And yet Thorpe is something like 14, and includes in the likes of Storm Surge...

My apologises; I just assumed that being on here, you may well have come across the rule.. To be honest, everything you're saying about how unfair the rule is echoes the comments of many people (on here and elsewhere), and there's nothing else I have to add to that really.. XD

I hope that they do something over summer / Sun Scream, just to make it a little bit more special. Even if it's just balloons and a little bit of music going on round the area or something, just a little thing to show that they are proud of '10 years of the power of 10'. Also, haven't the kind guys of TPM said <EDITED OUT> ? (Looks at mods / admins)

The thing is, just because you're on your own, it doesn't mean you will not cause trouble. Arguably, if you're by yourself, you could be seen as more likely to cause trouble (like go swimming or whatever) because you may get bored. I'd agree that it's more likely that you wouldn't, as these sorts of incidents tend to happen when trying to show off / people mucking about, but it could be argued the other way. Interestingly, the two rides you mention there which you class as 'more children friendly' have tougher height restriction than Rumba Rapids! Storm Surge is 1.1m min (1.2m to be unaccompanied) and Teacups is 1.1m min (1.3m to be unaccompanied), whereas Rumba is 0.9m min and 1.1m to go unaccompanied. Despite arguing against a couple of your points, I do agree with the main thing you're saying - the current restriction simply is not fair, and the sooner this hopefully gets sorted so it returns to a simple height restriction the better. However, you say about being embarrassed at being turned away; that is unfortunately of your own doing. If you knew the restriction prior to the visit (which I assume you did?) or read the sign outside the entrance (again, presuming there still is one), you'd have known not to go try the ride.

Not meant to be accurate! Think it could possibly be theming; you know, the location of the area of Calypso Quay is 3421 miles away from the London Eye?

Brilliant looking layout. Also seems like it will be one of the coasters which shows you don;t need height for a good coaster.

Though not having any experiences of the rules this season, as far as I'm aware, the rules have not changed from last season, which are basically only 1 carer allowed per disabled person (and then the general timing rules and that also apply, which there's no need to go into..). From experiences last season, guests services do allow 2 carers IF the disabled person is unable to walk unaided (and hence there is a need for 2 carers, and the disabled person cannot go on a select few rides due to evacuation procedures) or if the party is a group of 3 (as they understand that leaving one person by themselves / to queue for rides is unreasonable on a person's day out, though this is seemingly not an official rule). From what I understand, there is no reason for there to be more than 1 additional carer, on top of the necessary carer(s). So, for example, if a disabled person required 2 carers, and they were in a party of 4, they may be allowed 3 carers. However, there would be no situation when more than 3 carers to one disabled person would occur, and more often than not, there would only be 2 carers at maximum. So it is definitely the case that there is abuse of the passes. The old system was a bit more flexible on the allowed number of carers, and it varied from ride to ride (for example, Rumba allowed for 6-7 'carers', whereas some other rides only allowed 1 or 2), but I think the clearer rules in the newer system are better, as long as Thorpe use a bit of common sense with the number of carers (which they do).

This was literally posted on the previous page 2 days ago. Thanks an' all, but a quick and simple read through doesn't take a lot! As for the London Eye sign, yep, it's located by the entrance/exit it of Calypso BBQ closest to Canada Creek: Sorry about the time stamp; photo was took before I realised I could take the things off... Has been there years and years; think it was placed in the BBQ as well for a short while - if memory serves me correctly, I remember waiting for food there years ago (back when your table number was called by themed mini-announcements over the speakers) and believing that it was true.. Never noticed this one by Rumba before; will look out for it next time I go.

From what I've read on TTF, a pink suitcase was left unattended in Towers Street, and hence the area needed to be evacuated in case it was a bomb. According to a couple of members there, the information boards around park had a message reading 'Would the owner of a pink suitcase left at front of house lockers contact security ASAP' (well, along those lines). That seems to be all the information that's arisen. Well done to AT though; from what I've heard the evacuation was dealt with brilliantly, even though it meant people who wanted to buy on-the-day tickets had to wait a bit longer (as people were led to the coach park, and anyone who was able to enter the park had to do so via Mutiny Bay). It goes to show how proactive they are and how well prepared they are for such situations! It all does seem a little bit...strange. How many people take a suitcase into a theme park, and then just leave it by mistake and forget about it?! You would hate to be that person who had to contact security though..

Doubt there's any sort of ID process; think it was said a couple of pages back / some other forum (can't remember) that it seems if you look over 18 / responsible enough, you should be fine. Probably someone who's more 'in the know' / visited more recently knows more about that though

http://www.thorpepar...mba-rapids.aspx The Rumba Rapids section of the site has been updated to say 'Rumba Rapids is available for family groups and adults (aged 18+) only.' Seems as though this temporary solution may last a bit longer now, which is a shame, as I doubt anyone wants this is to the case, etc. Pretty much seems that if it's a group of teenagers under the age of 18, they won't get on..

From TTF member 'LordofDarkness' It's going quickly!

Not going to moan at you for putting Nemesis (and The Swarm...) so low down, but Stealth at number 3!?! Joking of course, everyone's entitled to opinions, etc. etc. First time I've ever seen all of Thorpe's major coaster preferred over Nemesis though. XD

Last year, I heard it's possible for the Hellgate location to be used in the future (once any issues with it had be sorted out), so I guess that's always a possibility. Also depends on if Thorpe install a new attraction, and where they do it. For example, if the larger side of the beach has to make way for new development, Se7en may make way. To be honest, I'd hope either for a completely new attraction (maze or scare zone, being a lover of Dead End) or a replacement of The Curse. However, I fear Se7en, being older and seen as nothing special, may make way one way or another, which would be a shame, as I love Se7en!

I guess it depends on the reason why Saw Alive has experienced the closure. If it's down to lack of popularity, I guess there's a chance of a season-round Swarm maze. However, if it was costs, then, no Swarm maze (of course). A Swarm-themed dark attraction would be my favourite option at this stage.

May as well bring this topic month, since April has birthdays of all the great people ( ). Let's try and put the calendar to good use A happy 16th birthday to Luke_A, and also a happy 28th to AstroDan!

Many thanks for that babe.

6.2g / 6.3g (ish) spike on Nemesis is...interesting. I mean, yeah it's forceful, but wow, THAT forceful? Multiple moments above 5g too.. Just goes to show that Inferno is still forceful; though people may not think it's that forceful because of the moments when it reaches such a high force perhaps not being as noticeable as on other rides(?) (Btw Mark, have you got a link to where on CF that is? )

Banned because every time I see your username, I expect it to read 'Joelgibbon' for sone reason, and thus leaving me confused... :S EDIT: Banned for jumping the queue, and banning the person who they got banned by immeadiately...

Banned for having his username being the name of a ride, and not having said ride as his favourite ride. (And for banning someone for practically the same reason )

I would disagree with pretty much all of this. To say Thorpe have no idea about scare mazes is just silly. Granted, Alive isn't there best piece of work, but this is the same park that has the likes of Asylum and Experiment 10 at Fright Nights - both of which have been highly popular and well known. Whilst with the mazes at FN they tend to keep them the same, in the sense of same theme, roughly same layout, etc., they do improve upon them. Also, with the addition of E10 last season, they went for something completely different, and focused on separating people and creating a maze which was about being by yourself - if that the same as the other mazes (or other scare mazes in the country, for that matter)? Se7en, and I even heard of the occasional case in Alive too, were also improved upon over FN where actors were allowed to 'keep behind' one member of a group every so often, and 'torture' them until the next group came along. Again, it shows that with the mazes, though they stick to a roughly similar formula each year, they do make improvements (which work). Then of course they tried a scare zone after so many people asked for one, granted it may not have been a hit, but it shows they are willing to experiment, no? In terms of other special events, they are trying new things and pushing the boat out where possible. Swarm's Premier Screaming, for example, was something different, and it's nice to see that the park got plenty of actors and some bands to make a ride opening a bit more special. The Mash Up event of Easter was something new compared to past few years, and though it was a mixture of things they've tried before (stunts, singing, etc.), it worked a treat and it shows that you don't have to have something completely new for something to be popular. Blow it Up last season was also very good, and had plenty of twists to your ordinary fireworks shows.. They don't repeat everything, just tweak things to improve upon them, if you will. The Reload and Ministry of Sound nights are also something different and shows that the park aren't just thinking 'We're an amusement park / theme park, so everything has to be about rides!'. I have heard that the Entertainments Department have had to 'put more effort' (bluntly rephrased) into events other than Fright Nights, as though FN is usually seen as a great event, some others during the season aren't so well received. I'd say that, if this is true, the department has certainly listened. Dragging this post on topic.. Alive just hasn't hit it off this season. It's a shame it's gone down, but I guess this is slowly putting the nail in the coffin for it being a permanent addition. The attraction was met quite positively by many fans and members of the GP when it opened but, as can even be seen on these forums, such people have begun to lost interest in it. A fair few people, including myself, always thought this was always going to happening, it was just a matter of when. On a lighter note, maybe we'll see some new marketing: 'The world's most extreme year round horror maze...open during Halloween!'

If it is down to poor sales, then I think it shows they were a bit ambitious with the dates to be honest. Last season, they had two Reload nights, whereas this year, they have become monthly, which is a big jump, and probably too big of one for now. They probably should have left it to be bi-monthly for a while, let it further grow in popularity, improve it, etc. etc. before making it monthly. So harm in being ambitious though..

Did think that was a bit of a silly point to raise; understand what you mean now though. Really have no clue what I'd prefer them to have done in this situation in honesty, just hope that the issue is resolved soon...