MattyMoo

The joys of scheduled posts innit. That said, they could have just... unscheduled them? Good to see work happening so quickly - because it needs to! Thoughts and prayers for Hyperia to get to double digits of days of operation soon.

Think Thorpe have dropped the ball a bit by not announcing last night that it wouldn't be open today. Appreciate that "if you know you know" and wouldn't travel down today under the circumstances, but not everyone is that savvy...

I wouldn't expect so to be honest. Would love it to. They need to now, I would assume, get a mobile crane back on site to lift the train off the track. Once that's done, it then needs to get put back on the track, and I would imagine, some considerable testing again before it reopens as they won't want it happening again...

From the MAP FB group - the train is indeed having a little rest next to Saw. More downtime for Saw incoming whilst they fix it's misbehaving new neighbour then...

Just trying to work out where the train will have settled, in my head - I think it'll be on the section by SAW? Which is right next to the access road... luckily?

Yikes. Was just discussing with Josh - we assume that's after the initial stall, so it's mid-valleying.... How long is that gonna take to sort out? Blimey. Do they even have a plan for this? There's a cherry picker next to SAW I think but... yeah... long amount of downtime incoming? Methinks they'll be doing the test runs with dummies from now on though, a la Smiler... Another video: https://x.com/ThorpeGuide/status/1803352876195958965/video/1

Got to experience the "new" land last week - it's alright innit? It works, is my review.

Stealth has reopened this afternoon, racers.

I personally think the next area earmarked is the X Pyramid... Once the Walking Dead IP goes, are they really going to rehash it again?

I will say from our visit, is that the queue times were basically spot on - which is always good. If anything, they were slightly on the over cautious side.

Trouble is, it's basically had 4 and a bit full days of operation with guests prior to today. I do think they overcommitted with that opening date just because it was their birthday... It ran flawlessly on Wednesday, it's so bizarre. Here's some unparalleled levels of joy prior to riding for the first time with my M8:

It has been open earlier today but has been closed for the last few hours it seems. All trains were stopping at the top of the lift hill so maybe some sort of block clearance issue?

UPDATE Stealthies - now 17th & 18th for planned closure.

Would assume so, as this implies it's scheduled maintenance. Would be a little nervy if you were going on the 18th but I'm sure she'll be fine by 21st!

Just a note to all Stealth fans (and especially @planenut) - Stealth is down for planned maintenance on Monday 17th June. I can't believe Stealth is 18 years old this year, bless 'er.

Rode yesterday 3 times - rows 4, 6 and 7. Have to say - the operations were impeccable, both loading and getting the trains out, and the queueing system which worked faultlessly. Credit where credit is due there, brilliant stuff. Managed to get on when the queue hit it's lowest point of 60 minutes for our second ride as we just came off the - ever failing it seems - Colossus. FYI, we got to the park at 9am, got into the queue for Hyperia before the SAW photo area and we ended up riding at 10.30 so cannot complain one bit to be honest. First ride itself was pure euphoria, absolutely incredible. That hill just keeps going and going - especially when not at the front! Drop was great and punchy - loved the outer bank towards the motorway but the hangtime stall element is just bonkers. Loved it. 2nd ride of the day definitely seemed faster/more intense, as did the 3rd later on in the day. Such an awesome atmosphere in the area, everyone excited, whooping and clapping on the trains. The Hyperia shows were a nice touch too. Well done all round - I will say they might need to replace some of the plants though as they tend to need water, and some are very brown 😄 Mad that this ride is in the UK to be honest!

I reckon you've hit the nail on the head here!

It's the area next to Rush, saw it yesterday!

They're riding it so they can break it ready for my visit tomorrow, as prophesised. I'll be straight in that guest services queue at midday xox

This thought did cross my mind, I can't lie...

FAQ now corrected to remove the references to Saturday 8th June. Could imply it's not opening any time soon... or could just be one department talking to the other... or could be changed within hours, who knows.

Very good point. Rumour has it I don't even have an annual pass, or more importantly, the true enthusiast badge of honour, a RAP 😮

Yeah that looked a close one.... possibly looks worse than it is because of the angle though, but even so! I've changed my booking to Wednesday 12th now. Can't do 13th/14th for work commitments so I figure best to go on Wednesday and allow another day of testing and prep than go tomorrow and then be annoyed if I miss it by a day. If no Hyperbae on Wednesday, then I'll see her in September once the schools are back.

Indeed. The socials have been hinting of something coming. One would assume that once the park opens today, it would be relatively apparent if they plan to open tomorrow due to moving around fencing etc..... orrrrr they could just do that after hours 😆 I've got 11th prebooked but if nothing by midday will be switching to the 12th as it lets me do that...

They're going to have to update the Hyperia availability page tonight as it says to check back for availability after the 8th June...