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I meant with the old X:/ No Way Out theming and soundtrack. But actually it could work I guess

I agree, if this is what it is going to become then I would rather it stayed as X:/ No Way Out. Let's just hope that "Evolution" is a theme rather than something to do with music/clubbing. Although it might not even be an X refurb.

Well done Oblivion Best Alton Towers ride imo

Vengeance is a ride at the London Dungeons - a 5D cinema with all the seats on a floor that spins while you shoot the ghosts on the screen. (Except that the guns don't work.) http://www.the-dungeons.co.uk/london/en/attractions/vengeance-5d-ride.htm Vengeance is not moving when the Dungeons change location, hence why so many people reckon that Vengeance will go to Thorpe. Based on the first clue I am thinking that an X:/ No Way Out retheme is the most likely thing.

I liked Vengeance, but I always thought that it would have been a lot better without the guns - because they didn't do anything. Therefore without them people wouldn't be spending the whole ride confused about why they wern't working. (Obviously the storyline would need to be changed then etc...)

Air (5) Hex: The Legend Of The Towers (3) Nemesis (5) Oblivion (7) Oblivion + Air -

Yeah, I can't remember the website but the leaflet had red banners next to Th13teen and Sonic spinball, both of which said "NEW FOR 2010". I think the ride was advertised as new as well on the website but not 100% certain on that. I do remember TV adverts with Sonic's voice saying something like "Come and ride my new ride, Sonic Spinball at Alton towers" though.

I am not really talking about Thorpe, just merlin in general... Such as Sonic Spinball being advertised as new. But actually I'm not sure if that false advertising was a decision made by Merlin entertainments or Towers themselves.

They won't be building a new coaster - we had The Swarm last year and if a new coaster was being built then it would have been advertised way before this. As much as I would like one, it is very unlikely! It will probably be the usual merlin tactic of advertising a refurb as a new ride.

It could be the return of the Tidal wave fire effect, this was rumoured a lot last year when they were installing The Swarm and there was work going on to that piece of theming during the 2011/2012 closed season.

- Going to Blackpool in the Easter holidays - At least two 3 night trips to Alton Towers - Visits to Thorpe and Chessington throughout the year (live quite near and have a MAP.) - Oakwood theme park sometime in the summer break - Want to visit Drayton Manor as I have never been there

I think this could be a refurb of X:/ No Way Out - I hope so because it really needs one. I wouldn't like to see the trains turned forwards though.

This has just been posted from Thorpe park Official's facebook: "Are you dying to know what surprises we've got planned for 2013?! Don't worry, you won't be in suspense for much longer... Keep an eye on our page for exclusive clues before the big reveal... coming soon!" Most probably won't be a new ride but I didn't know where else to post this

I only had a quick look because I was being stared at by builders/construction workers from inside, but all I noticed was a lot of missing theming and tbh I didn't get a chance to see if the trees were still there or not. I'm glad they are though

Ahh. It's a shame that all of the theming had been taken down though Hopefully it will be used around the Vampire queueline area at least

I know this has turned into more of a Zufari topic, but this concerns 2013 at Chessington as well. On my visit to Zoo days today we noticed that the "Count's Cauldron" Burger king resturant was missing the burger king signs and there was a construction sign up. We walked up to the door (there was nothing stopping us) and on looking in, all the theming had been removed and it was just a bland colour. I was going to take photos but we noticed a builder staring at us so we decided against it.

Air (4) Battle Galleons (4) Congo River Rapids (5) Duel - The Haunted House Strikes Back (5) Hex: The Legend Of The Towers (5) Nemesis (5) Nemesis: Sub-Terra (5) Oblivion (5) Runaway Mine Train (5) Skyride (5) The Flume (5) The Gardens (6) Th13teen (6) Th13teen + Air -

I got on Swarm 71 times this season. It wasn't even that busy most times to be honest. (And no, I didn't buy one fasttrack)

I would like to see a Wooden coaster - however an intense B&M flyer would be good as another option - just nothing as slow and boring as Air please...

Considering that Thorpe aren't having any new rides this year (as far as we know) this could be the year they spruce up their rides... Or save money. (Or spend it on shipping container hotels!)

Air (5) Battle Galleons (4) Congo River Rapids (5) Duel - The Haunted House Strikes Back (5) Hex: The Legend Of The Towers (5) Marauder's Mayhem (5) Nemesis (7) Nemesis: Sub-Terra (6) Oblivion (6) Ripsaw (3) Rita (4) Runaway Mine Train (5) Skyride (5) The Flume (5) The Gardens (5) Th13teen (5) Oblivion + Air -

Tidal wave for me, but not on a freezing cold day!

Air (4) Battle Galleons (5) Congo River Rapids (5) Duel - The Haunted House Strikes Back (6) Hex: The Legend Of The Towers (5) Ice Age The 4D Experience (5) Marauders Mayhem (5) Nemesis (6) Nemesis: Sub-Terra (6) Oblivion (5) Ripsaw (4) Rita (5) Runaway Mine Train (5) Sonic Spinball (5) Skyride (5) The Flume (5) The Gardens (5) Th13teen (5) Duel + Air -

Air (6) Battle Galleons (5) Congo River Rapids (5) Duel - The Haunted House Strikes Back (5) Enterprise (2) Hex: The Legend Of The Towers (5) Ice Age The 4D Experience (5) Marauders Mayhem (5) Nemesis (6) Nemesis: Sub-Terra (6) Oblivion (6) Ripsaw (6) Rita (5) Runaway Mine Train (6) Sonic Spinball (4) Skyride (4) The Flume (4) The Gardens (5) Th13teen (5) Oblivion + Air -

Inverted/Suspended coaster - Nemesis (Alton towers) Water ride - Valhalla (Pleasure beach Blackpool) stand up coaster - Have not ridden any Flying coaster - Air (Have only ridden air) floorless coaster - Have not ridden any Eurofighter coaster - Speed (Oakwood) giga/mega coaster - Big one (Pleasure beach Blackpool) Any type of launched coaster - Stealth (Thorpe park) Wing rider coaster - The Swarm (Thorpe park) Drop tower - Ice Blast (Pleasure beach Blackpool) Any sort of boomerang coaster - Have not ridden any Woodan coaster - Wild Mouse (Pleasure beach Blackpool) Your favorite type of coaster - I like all types