Coaster

Of course they would keep their big rides! Swarm is only a year old lol! I think that Thorpe should make themselves appeal to all target audiences, therefore making more money. But that wouldn't mean removing any thrill rides/coasters.

At least Vampire looking old and rusted sort of fits in with the theme. Colossus is supposed to look spectacular and stand out etc, not rusty and covered in oil. To be honest I would like to see the whole Colossus area cleaned up, not just a repaint.

It probably won't be a thril ride as they have stated that it will be a family ride area. That being said, I wouldn't mind a new thrill ride there

They wouldn't remove the pyramid. For one thing, it is still standing at the moment and to be honest X:/ No Way Out would be dire if it was outdoors. It works well as a dark ride in my opinion, I am looking forward to seeing what they have done with it (if anything) but it definatley won't be outdoors.

Looks great I think Chessington are onto a winner here.

I think the stops on the ride should be in their own little tunnels with lighting effects inside, and then keep the rest of the pyramid pitch black. Similar to the setup of Astro Storm at Brean, although obviously it doesn't actually stop on that, just slows down.

Had to do 11, Sorry 1. Valhalla (Pleasure Beach Blackpool) This ride is my favourite because it combines so many things into one. Log flume, huge drops, special effects, ice, fire, temperatures etc... Just an absoloutley amazing ride, really well themed and the fantastic theme music finishes it off perfectly. Just wish the effects were more reliable. 2. Big One (Pleasure Beach Blackpool) Just an absoloutley amazing coaster in every way. An unbeatable first drop followed by two minutes of pure adrenaline and speed. The views from the top and the fact that it is the only coaster that you can ride multiple times in a row and still feel excited about riding it after the 5th or 6th consecutive ride also make it my favourite. 3. The Swarm (Thorpe park) Another great coaster. The theming really makes this ride for me, without it The Swarm would not be in second place. It is however a great coaster and (being my first Wingrider and the only one I have ridden) good because the ride experience is slightly different each time. 4. Wild Mouse (Pleasure Beach Blackpool) Fantastic coaster. It can't be beaten anywhere for intensity and airtime, feeling that hte car will actually leave the track and the speed make this one of my favourites. 5. Astro Storm (Brean Leisure Park) (Formerly Space Invader at PBB) Thought this was a good coaster at Blackpool but I really like what Brean have done with it - the main coaster is now taken in pitch black darkness, and special effects and theming is used on the trim brake sections, chain lift and brakes at the end. Also, the ride is usually walk on at Brean. 6. Oblivion (Alton Towers) The feeling of weightlessness as you descend into the tunnel makes this quite high on my top 10. I know it is short and the layout could (and should) have been longer, but the drop is a good one, beaten only by the first drop of The Big One. (And possibly Swarm's) 7. Th13teen (Alton Towers) Great ride and love the indoor section. This would be higher on my top 10 but the trim brakes round the outdoor section ruin it somewhat. I also think it was way overhyped by Alton Towers. 8. Colossus (Thorpe Park) I think this is a great coaster, an intense and thrilling first half before the five barrel rolls to finish. It is unfortunate that the ride is a shadow of it's former self, it was once a much better coaster. 9. Grand National (Pleasure Beach Blackpool) A classic woodie, the airtime is great, as is the rest of the ride and the racing element. 10. Revolution (Pleasure Beach Blackpool) The airtime, very forceful loop and the very strange sensation of doing a loop backwards make this coaster one of my favourites. 11. Megafobia (Oakwood Theme Park) Although this is a shadow of it's former self, I still find this a brilliant wooden coaster.

What would possibly be the best option in my opinion would be to get rid of the last two sets of airgates and install a mini queueline (still in the style of the rest of the station) leading to one set of airgates, letting four people in at a time but two in row 6, two in row 7 etc...

Looks great Should have been done years ago.

These hints must mean an X retheme? I really hope so. Hope they keep the old Thorpe logo on the front of the trains though

Here, here. Bring back the strobe lighting and the mirrors in my opinion!

Well obviously I'd rather have something better, I'm just saying that a topspin could work at Thorpe. Surley it would have been a more worthwhile addition than Storm Surge was?

Topspins may be the most unpopular rides at those theme parks, but surley it could be more popular at Thorpe - a theme park that is aimed completley at Thrillseekers.

The exterior? What about the interior?!

Yes, but I don't think we on the Thorpe park fansite represent the views of the majority of the general public who visit Thorpe. I reckon it would be quite a popular addition with most of the park guests - if you don't like topspins, don't ride it!

It's still hard to believe that Thorpe Park - one of the UK's top theme/amusement parks have not even bothered to cover the hideous frame at the top of the lift hill like it was at Cypress gardens! And I agree with what is being said, something about how it looks at Cypress gardens looks much better than it does at Thorpe. (Other than the frame.) Maybe it is the fact that (as far as I can see) you didn't walk through the ugly structure at cypress to get to other rides like you do at Thorpe - usually getting dripped on as you do so. Just another point, the drainage around the Storm surge area is awful. I remember having to navigate a massive pool of water on a rainy day - caused by both the ride and the rain. If Storm surge was in a remote area of the park then it would look okay, but right at the front it stands out far too much - for the wrong reasons. I really think that Thorpe should improve it by making the changes I stated in my post a few above this one.

I have said this a few times but I'll say it again. Thorpe park should install a Topspin - but a well themed one with water fountains - think Ripsaw/Rameses revenge but with better theming.

To be honest Storm Surge would be a fairly decent ride if: - The water in the rafts was sorted - Valhalla hoover anyone? - The FREE water guns in the queueline were fixed - The spinners on the trough were fixed so the ride actually spins - Make it look more themed and less ugly - Cover up the frame at the top of the ride like it was at Cypress Gardens

The toilets at Alton Towers are pretty appauling in my opinion. They need to be updated to look nice and new, and they should be cleaned, de-spidered and generally looked after more often than they are at the moment.

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They wouldn't shut the rest of X-Sector, that would just give people more reason to complain.

Stupid name. That's all I have to say on the matter.

The Swarm backwards is going to be pretty good Although to be honest it does seem strange on a new rollercoaster...

Quite a strange name if I'm honest, although it is still not confirmed. Still, it's better than "The Smiler."

I doubt The Asylum would become permanent what with the failure of Saw Alive - but Asylum could work because it is in a better position (near to the centre of the park) so could be more likely to generate queues. To be honest it won't happen, but I would like it to.